Relai in Malta
- Rank in Malta
- #2 of 7
- Bitcoin in Malta
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.5
- Review updated
- 2026-08-12
Yes. Relai serves Malta and ranks second of the 7 exchanges in our Malta 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 Malta
The deposit rails Relai offers to buyers in Malta, from our Malta 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 Malta?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Malta. The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) supervised crypto businesses under the Virtual Financial Assets Act from 2018 and now authorizes crypto-asset service providers under the EU's MiCA regulation, with legacy VFA license holders transitioning to CASP authorization. Malta was one of the first jurisdictions anywhere to build a comprehensive licensing framework for the sector.
Every exchange we rank in Malta
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 Malta?
Yes. Relai ranks second of the 7 exchanges in our Malta 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 Malta guide was last reviewed 2026-08-12 and the Relai review on 2026-08-12.
What payment methods does Relai accept in Malta?
In Malta, Relai takes SEPA transfer and SEPA Instant. These are the localized rails from our Malta 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 Malta rule, so it applies wherever Relai operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Malta?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Malta. The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) supervised crypto businesses under the Virtual Financial Assets Act from 2018 and now authorizes crypto-asset service providers under the EU's MiCA regulation, with legacy VFA license holders transitioning to CASP authorization. Malta was one of the first jurisdictions anywhere to build a comprehensive licensing framework for the sector.
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.
