Relai in Romania
- Rank in Romania
- #4 of 7
- Bitcoin in Romania
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.5
- Review updated
- 2026-08-12
Yes. Relai serves Romania and ranks fourth of the 7 exchanges in our Romania guide, on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes SEPA transfer and Lei bank transfer (RON); 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 Romania
The deposit rails Relai offers to buyers in Romania, from our Romania 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 Romania?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Romania. Government Emergency Ordinance 10/2025, in force since March 2025, transposed the EU's MiCA regulation and made the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) the licensing and supervision authority for crypto-asset service providers. Crypto gains are normally taxed at 10 percent, and Parliament approved a temporary exemption covering gains realized from late 2024 through July 2025 as part of a broader fiscal package.
Every exchange we rank in Romania
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 |
| 2 | Bitpanda | 4.4 | Premium built into the price | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay |
| 3 | Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card |
| 4 | RelaiThis page | 4.5 | Around 1% per purchase | Required | SEPA transfer, Lei bank transfer (RON) |
| 5 | Coinbase | 4.5 | Maker-taker on Advanced Trade | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card |
| 6 | Bitstamp | 4.3 | Maker-taker, falls with volume | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card |
| 7 | Binance | 4.2 | From 0.1% spot, maker and taker | Required | SEPA transfer, Credit or debit card, Lei bank transfer (RON), Apple Pay, Google Pay |
Frequently asked questions
Is Relai available in Romania?
Yes. Relai ranks fourth of the 7 exchanges in our Romania guide, ranked on fees, security record and local payment support. Here it takes SEPA transfer and Lei bank transfer (RON); SEPA transfer is the rail local buyers lead with. Our Romania guide was last reviewed 2026-08-12 and the Relai review on 2026-08-12.
What payment methods does Relai accept in Romania?
In Romania, Relai takes SEPA transfer and Lei bank transfer (RON). These are the localized rails from our Romania 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 Romania rule, so it applies wherever Relai operates.
Is bitcoin legal in Romania?
Bitcoin is fully legal in Romania. Government Emergency Ordinance 10/2025, in force since March 2025, transposed the EU's MiCA regulation and made the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) the licensing and supervision authority for crypto-asset service providers.
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.
