Relai in the Czech Republic
- Rank in the Czech Republic
- #4 of 7
- Bitcoin in the Czech Republic
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.5
- Review updated
- 2026-08-12
Yes. Relai serves the Czech Republic and ranks fourth of the 7 exchanges in our the Czech Republic guide, on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes SEPA transfer and Koruna bank transfer; 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 the Czech Republic
The deposit rails Relai offers to buyers in the Czech Republic, from our the Czech Republic 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 the Czech Republic?
Bitcoin is fully legal in the Czech Republic. Exchanges operate under the EU's MiCA regulation with the Czech National Bank as national supervisor, and the Czech implementation package accompanying MiCA took effect in 2025. President Petr Pavel signed a law in February 2025 exempting crypto held by individuals for more than three years from capital gains tax, one of the most holder-friendly tax rules in the EU.
Every exchange we rank in the Czech Republic
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 |
| 2 | Bitpanda | 4.4 | Premium built into the price | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| 3 | Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card |
| 4 | RelaiThis page | 4.5 | Around 1% per purchase | Required | SEPA transfer, Koruna bank transfer |
| 5 | Coinbase | 4.5 | Maker-taker on Advanced Trade | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card |
| 6 | Bitstamp | 4.3 | Maker-taker, falls with volume | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card |
| 7 | Binance | 4.2 | From 0.1% spot, maker and taker | Required | SEPA transfer, Koruna bank transfer, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
Frequently asked questions
Is Relai available in the Czech Republic?
Yes. Relai ranks fourth of the 7 exchanges in our the Czech Republic guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes SEPA transfer and Koruna bank transfer; SEPA transfer is the rail local buyers lead with. Our the Czech Republic guide was last reviewed 2026-08-12 and the Relai review on 2026-08-12.
What payment methods does Relai accept in the Czech Republic?
In the Czech Republic, Relai takes SEPA transfer and Koruna bank transfer. These are the localized rails from our the Czech Republic 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 the Czech Republic rule, so it applies wherever Relai operates.
Is bitcoin legal in the Czech Republic?
Bitcoin is fully legal in the Czech Republic. Exchanges operate under the EU's MiCA regulation with the Czech National Bank as national supervisor, and the Czech implementation package accompanying MiCA took effect in 2025.
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.
Sources
- Relai: MiCA license announcement
- Relai: the MiCA transition period ends July 1
- Relai official website
- The Crypto Basic: Czech president signs law exempting 3+ year bitcoin holdings from capital gains tax
- CryptoSlate: Czech Republic exempts bitcoin from capital gains tax after three years
- Crypto Briefing: Czech Republic signs law removing bitcoin tax for long-term holders
