Buy bitcoin with SEPA transfer in France

Status: Legal
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Takes SEPA transfer: 6 exchanges
Last reviewed: 2026-08-12

6 of the exchanges we recommend in France take SEPA transfer for funding bitcoin purchases. It is the rail local buyers lead with, so it is usually the cheapest and fastest way in.

Exchanges that take SEPA transfer in France

Ranked as in our France guide. Every payment method shown is verified for this exact exchange and country pairing.

1
Relai4.5Bitcoin-only
Swiss bitcoin-only app with SEPA instant buys, self-custody by default, and a MiCA license covering the EEA.
Fees
Around 1 percent per purchase, varying by volume and tier.
KYC
Required
Pay with
SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant
Buy on Relai Read the Relai review
2
Kraken4.7
A 2011-vintage exchange with one of the cleanest security records in the business, heading toward a US stock listing.
Fees
Kraken Pro charges 0.25% maker and 0.40% taker below $10,000 in 30-day volume, falling from there. The simple Buy widget and card purchases include a spread and cost noticeably more.
KYC
Required
Pay with
SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card
Buy on Kraken Read the Kraken review
3
Bitpanda4.4
Austria's regulated broker with three MiCAR licenses, built for European savers who fund by SEPA.
Fees
Bitcoin buys show no separate commission; the cost sits in a premium built into the quoted price. SEPA deposits are free, card deposits carry a fee.
KYC
Required
Pay with
SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card
Buy on Bitpanda Read the Bitpanda review
4
Coinbase4.5
The easiest US on-ramp for beginners, publicly listed, and legally in the clear since the SEC dropped its case.
Fees
Simple buys layer a flat fee and a spread and are the expensive way in. Advanced Trade, in the same account, uses maker-taker pricing that falls with 30-day volume and costs a fraction of simple-buy rates.
KYC
Required
Pay with
SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card
Buy on Coinbase Read the Coinbase review
5
Bitstamp4.3
One of the oldest bitcoin exchanges, now owned by Robinhood and powering its UK and institutional crypto rails.
Fees
Order-book trading uses maker-taker pricing that falls with 30-day volume. Card purchases and instant buys cost more than order-book trades.
KYC
Required
Pay with
SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card
Buy on Bitstamp Read the Bitstamp review
6
Binance4.2
The largest crypto exchange by volume: deep liquidity and low fees, operating under a US settlement with mandatory KYC.
Fees
Spot trading starts at 0.1% maker and taker, with a 25% discount for paying fees in BNB. Card purchases and instant buys cost more because a spread and processing fee are added.
KYC
Required
Pay with
SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant, Credit or debit card
Buy on Binance Read the Binance review

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Frequently asked questions

Which exchanges accept SEPA transfer in France?

Of the 6 exchanges we recommend in France, Relai, Kraken, Bitpanda, Coinbase, Bitstamp, Binance accept SEPA transfer for funding purchases.

Is buying bitcoin with SEPA transfer legal in France?

Bitcoin is fully legal in France, one of Europe's most mature crypto markets. France pioneered national registration through the PACTE law's PSAN regime in 2019, and that framework has now been replaced by the EU's MiCA regulation: the transitional period ended on 1 July 2026, so only crypto-asset service providers authorised under MiCA may serve French customers, with the Autorite des Marches Financiers (AMF) as the national gatekeeper alongside the ACPR for anti-money-laundering supervision.