Relai in Reunion
- Rank in Reunion
- #1 of 4
- Bitcoin in Reunion
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.5
- Review updated
- 2026-08-12
Yes. Relai serves Reunion and ranks first of the 4 exchanges in our Reunion guide, on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes SEPA 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 Reunion
The deposit rails Relai offers to buyers in Reunion, from our Reunion 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 Reunion?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Reunion, an overseas department of France and part of the European Union. Platforms serve the island under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA), supervised in France by the Autorite des Marches Financiers (AMF), and since July 1, 2026 only MiCA-authorized providers may offer crypto services to French customers. French tax law applies, so individuals declare digital asset gains exactly as in mainland France.
Every exchange we rank in Reunion
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 | RelaiThis page | 4.5 | Around 1% per purchase | Required | SEPA transfer |
| 2 | Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card |
| 3 | Coinbase | 4.5 | Maker-taker on Advanced Trade | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card |
| 4 | CEX.IO | 4.0 | Maker-taker; card costs more | Required | Credit or debit card |
Frequently asked questions
Is Relai available in Reunion?
Yes. Relai ranks first of the 4 exchanges in our Reunion guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes SEPA transfer; SEPA transfer is the rail local buyers lead with. Our Reunion guide was last reviewed 2026-08-12 and the Relai review on 2026-08-12.
What payment methods does Relai accept in Reunion?
In Reunion, Relai takes SEPA transfer. These are the localized rails from our Reunion 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 Reunion rule, so it applies wherever Relai operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Reunion?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Reunion, an overseas department of France and part of the European Union. Platforms serve the island under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA), supervised in France by the Autorite des Marches Financiers (AMF), and since July 1, 2026 only MiCA-authorized providers may offer crypto services to French customers.
Relai elsewhere in Africa
Relai ranks in 39 countries on this site. the review lists all of them.
MayotteSources
- Relai: MiCA license announcement
- Relai: the MiCA transition period ends July 1
- Relai official website
- AMF: the European Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation
- AMF: transitional period for digital asset service providers ends 1 July 2026
- Global Legal Insights: blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation, France