Relai in Italy
- Rank in Italy
- #2 of 7
- Bitcoin in Italy
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.5
- Review updated
- 2026-08-12
Yes. Relai serves Italy and ranks second of the 7 exchanges in our Italy 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 Italy
The deposit rails Relai offers to buyers in Italy, from our Italy 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 Italy?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Italy. Crypto-asset service providers operate under the EU's MiCA regulation, supervised jointly by Consob and Banca d'Italia, which replaced the older OAM registration regime. Tax has tightened: Italy's 2025 budget law removed the 2,000 euro annual exemption and raised the capital gains rate on crypto from 26 percent to 33 percent with effect from January 2026, with an optional 18 percent substitute tax to step up the cost basis of existing holdings.
Every exchange we rank in Italy
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 Italy?
Yes. Relai ranks second of the 7 exchanges in our Italy 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 Italy guide was last reviewed 2026-08-12 and the Relai review on 2026-08-12.
What payment methods does Relai accept in Italy?
In Italy, Relai takes SEPA transfer and SEPA Instant. These are the localized rails from our Italy 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 Italy rule, so it applies wherever Relai operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Italy?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Italy. Crypto-asset service providers operate under the EU's MiCA regulation, supervised jointly by Consob and Banca d'Italia, which replaced the older OAM registration regime.
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.
