Strike in Washington
- In Washington
- Available
- Listed
- #6 of 8
- Bitcoin in Washington
- Legal
- Our rating
- 4.6
- Review updated
- 2026-08-12
Yes. Strike serves Washington residents and is listed sixth of 8 in our Washington guide. Here it takes ACH transfer, Wire transfer and Debit card. Availability follows our national United States listing; the state guide cites no operator page for this row.
How to pay on Strike in Washington
The deposit rails Strike offers to buyers in Washington, from our Washington guide reviewed 2026-08-23. Each one links to how that rail works here.
- Wire transfer:
- flat-fee deposits suited to larger amounts
Bitcoin in Washington: the licensing picture
Bitcoin is legal in Washington. Exchanges serving state residents need a money transmitter license from the Department of Financial Institutions under the Uniform Money Services Act, chapter 19.230 RCW, which Senate Bill 5031 amended effective July 2017 to pull virtual currency explicitly into the definition of money transmission. DFI also publishes virtual currency guidance and an interim regulatory framework for crypto companies, making Washington one of the stricter licensing states in the country.
Washington has no tax on wages or ordinary income, but its capital gains excise tax applies 7 percent to net long-term gains above an inflation-adjusted annual deduction of about $250,000, with an additional 2.9 percent on gains over $1 million. Federal capital gains tax applies on top.
Every exchange listed in Washington
The Washington roster from our state guide, in its order. Rows carry the payment methods each platform offers in Washington, not nationally.
| # | Exchange | Rating | Fees | ID check | Pays with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coinbase | 4.5 | Maker-taker on Advanced Trade | Required | ACH transfer, Wire transfer, Debit card, PayPal |
| 2 | Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | ACH transfer, Wire transfer, Debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal |
| 3 | Gemini | 4.4 | 0.5% + flat fee on easy buys | Required | ACH transfer, Wire transfer, Debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal |
| 4 | River | 4.6 | Free recurring, 1.2% one-off | Required | ACH transfer, Wire transfer |
| 5 | Swan Bitcoin | 4.4 | About 0.99% per purchase | Required | ACH transfer, Wire transfer |
| 6 | StrikeThis page | 4.6 | Fee shown before you confirm | Required | ACH transfer, Wire transfer, Debit card |
| 7 | Coinmama | 3.9 | Commission plus card surcharge | Required | Debit card, Wire transfer |
| 8 | CEX.IO | 4.0 | Maker-taker; card costs more | Required | ACH transfer, Debit card |
Not available in Washington
- Binance.USBinance.US does not accept residents of this state.
Frequently asked questions
Is Strike available in Washington?
Yes. Strike serves Washington residents and is listed sixth of 8 in our Washington guide. Here it takes ACH transfer, Wire transfer and Debit card. Availability follows our national United States listing; the state guide cites no operator page for this row.
What payment methods does Strike accept in Washington?
In Washington, Strike takes ACH transfer, Wire transfer and Debit card. Worth knowing: Wire transfer, flat-fee deposits suited to larger amounts. These are the state pair rows from our Washington guide, reviewed 2026-08-23.
Is bitcoin legal in Washington?
Bitcoin is legal in Washington. Exchanges serving state residents need a money transmitter license from the Department of Financial Institutions under the Uniform Money Services Act, chapter 19.230 RCW, which Senate Bill 5031 amended effective July 2017 to pull virtual currency explicitly into the definition of money transmission.
Does Washington tax bitcoin gains?
Washington has no tax on wages or ordinary income, but its capital gains excise tax applies 7 percent to net long-term gains above an inflation-adjusted annual deduction of about $250,000, with an additional 2.9 percent on gains over $1 million. Federal capital gains tax applies on top.
Which exchanges are available in Washington?
Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini, River, Swan Bitcoin, Strike, Coinmama and CEX.IO are listed in our Washington guide; Binance.US is not available to Washington residents. Rows marked limited carry a caveat on their own page.
Strike by state in the United States
51 state rows from our state guides, 1 of them verified against the operator's own page. Each state opens the Strike page for it: availability, the caveat where there is one, the source, and the rails it takes there. Every state compared.
Available51 states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Sources
- Strike official website
- Bitcoin-only exchange comparison
- Kraken announcement: full service returns to Washington state
- Washington DFI money services laws and rules
- Uniform Money Services Act, chapter 19.230 RCW
- Washington Department of Revenue: capital gains tax
- Binance.US supported and unsupported states list