Relai in Cyprus
- Rank in Cyprus
- #2 of 7
- Bitcoin in Cyprus
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.5
- Review updated
- 2026-08-12
Yes. Relai serves Cyprus and ranks second of the 7 exchanges in our Cyprus guide, on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes SEPA transfer and SEPA Instant; SEPA transfer is the rail local buyers lead with. Around 1 percent per purchase, varying by volume and tier. Identity verification is required, in line with Relai's Swiss and EU regulatory obligations.
How to pay on Relai in Cyprus
The deposit rails Relai offers to buyers in Cyprus, from our Cyprus guide reviewed 2026-08-12. Each one links to how that rail works here.
What Relai charges, and what it asks for
Around 1 percent per purchase, varying by volume and tier.
- spread note
- Pricing is a per-purchase fee around 1 percent depending on volume and tier, not a maker and taker schedule.
- deposit note
- Purchases run on SEPA and SEPA Instant bank transfers.
Identity verification
Required. Identity verification is required, in line with Relai's Swiss and EU regulatory obligations.
Is bitcoin legal in Cyprus?
Bitcoin is legal in Cyprus. Crypto asset service providers are supervised by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) under the EU's MiCA regulation, and the transition from the earlier national CASP register to full MiCA authorisation is complete, so only authorised providers may lawfully serve Cypriot clients. CySEC has also adopted the ESMA guidelines that flesh out how MiCA applies in practice, from marketing rules to staff knowledge requirements.
Every exchange we rank in Cyprus
Ranked by our editorial review of fees, security record and local payment support. Rankings are never sold.
| # | Exchange | Rating | Fees | ID check | Pays with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bitvavo | 4.5 | 0.15% maker at the base tier | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant |
| 2 | RelaiThis page | 4.5 | Around 1% per purchase | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant |
| 3 | Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card |
| 4 | Bitpanda | 4.4 | Premium built into the price | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| 5 | Coinbase | 4.5 | Maker-taker on Advanced Trade | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card |
| 6 | Bitstamp | 4.3 | Maker-taker, falls with volume | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card |
| 7 | Binance | 4.2 | From 0.1% spot, maker and taker | Required | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
Frequently asked questions
Is Relai available in Cyprus?
Yes. Relai ranks second of the 7 exchanges in our Cyprus guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes SEPA transfer and SEPA Instant; SEPA transfer is the rail local buyers lead with. Our Cyprus guide was last reviewed 2026-08-12 and the Relai review on 2026-08-12.
What payment methods does Relai accept in Cyprus?
In Cyprus, Relai takes SEPA transfer and SEPA Instant. These are the localized rails from our Cyprus guide, not the platform's global list.
What does Relai charge?
Around 1 percent per purchase, varying by volume and tier.
Does Relai require identity verification?
Yes. Identity verification is required, in line with Relai's Swiss and EU regulatory obligations. Our record marks this as the platform's own policy rather than a Cyprus rule, so it applies wherever Relai operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Cyprus?
Bitcoin is legal in Cyprus. Crypto asset service providers are supervised by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) under the EU's MiCA regulation, and the transition from the earlier national CASP register to full MiCA authorisation is complete, so only authorised providers may lawfully serve Cypriot clients.
Relai elsewhere in Europe
Relai ranks in 39 countries on this site. 12 of its 33 Europe pages are linked here; the review lists all of them.
