Relai in Latvia
- Rank in Latvia
- #2 of 7
- Bitcoin in Latvia
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.5
- Review updated
- 2026-08-12
Yes. Relai serves Latvia and ranks second of the 7 exchanges in our Latvia 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 Latvia
The deposit rails Relai offers to buyers in Latvia, from our Latvia guide reviewed 2026-08-20. 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 Latvia?
Bitcoin is legal in Latvia, an EU and euro-area member. Crypto platforms serving Latvian customers fall under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA), with Latvijas Banka, the central bank and integrated financial supervisor since absorbing the Financial and Capital Market Commission in 2023, acting as the national licensing authority. Only authorized crypto-asset service providers may operate as the EU's transitional arrangements wind down, and gains are taxed as capital income under Latvian law.
Every exchange we rank in Latvia
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 Latvia?
Yes. Relai ranks second of the 7 exchanges in our Latvia 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 Latvia guide was last reviewed 2026-08-20 and the Relai review on 2026-08-12.
What payment methods does Relai accept in Latvia?
In Latvia, Relai takes SEPA transfer and SEPA Instant. These are the localized rails from our Latvia 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 Latvia rule, so it applies wherever Relai operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Latvia?
Bitcoin is legal in Latvia, an EU and euro-area member. Crypto platforms serving Latvian customers fall under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA), with Latvijas Banka, the central bank and integrated financial supervisor since absorbing the Financial and Capital Market Commission in 2023, acting as the national licensing authority.
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.
