Relai in Greece
- Rank in Greece
- #2 of 7
- Bitcoin in Greece
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.5
- Review updated
- 2026-08-12
Yes. Relai serves Greece and ranks second of the 7 exchanges in our Greece 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 Greece
The deposit rails Relai offers to buyers in Greece, from our Greece 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 Greece?
Bitcoin is legal in Greece and regulated under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA), applicable since December 2024. Greece adapted its national legislation through Law 5193/2025, designating the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) as the competent authority for licensing crypto-asset service providers, and the HCMC published its authorization procedure in 2025. Providing crypto services professionally without a license is now a sanctionable offense.
Every exchange we rank in Greece
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 Greece?
Yes. Relai ranks second of the 7 exchanges in our Greece 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 Greece guide was last reviewed 2026-08-12 and the Relai review on 2026-08-12.
What payment methods does Relai accept in Greece?
In Greece, Relai takes SEPA transfer and SEPA Instant. These are the localized rails from our Greece 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 Greece rule, so it applies wherever Relai operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Greece?
Bitcoin is legal in Greece and regulated under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA), applicable since December 2024. Greece adapted its national legislation through Law 5193/2025, designating the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) as the competent authority for licensing crypto-asset service providers, and the HCMC published its authorization procedure 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
- EY Greece: MiCA authorisation procedure for crypto-asset service providers
- SGK Legal: CASP licensing in Greece under MiCA and Law 5193/2025
- Logaras Law: HCMC establishes licensing procedure for CASPs under MiCA
