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Top 10 crypto exchanges to buy and sell bitcoin in Kenya

Here are the top crypto exchanges in KE, handpicked and updated by buybitcoinsmart.

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Binance

Founded in 2017.

Binance is available in Kenya

Binance is one of the biggest and most innovative crypto exchanges.

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Coinmama

Founded in 2013.

Coinmama is available in Kenya

Coinmama is the perfect choice to buy bitcoin with Credit & Debit Card, GG Pay, Apple Pay and Bank Transfer.

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Kraken

Founded in 2011.

Kraken is available in Kenya

Kraken is one of the largest and oldest crypto exchanges in the world.

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Paxful

Founded in 2015.

Paxful is available in Kenya

Paxful is a peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling bitcoin.

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LocalBitcoins

Founded in 2012.

LocalBitcoins is available in Kenya

LocalBitcoins is a peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling bitcoin.

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OKCoin

Founded in 2013.

OKCoin is available in Kenya

OKCoin is the perfect exchange for an experienced trader.

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Changelly

Founded in 2013.

Changelly is available in Kenya

Changelly is an intermediary platform between crypto exchanges and users.

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Bittrex

Founded in 2014.

Bittrex is available in Kenya

Bittrex is a US regulated crypto exchange with high focus on security.

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BitPesa

Founded in 2013.

BitPesa is available in Kenya

BitPesa is a Kenyan company helping its users purchase digital currencies safely.

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Yellow Card

Founded in 2019.

Yellow Card is available in Kenya

Yellow Card is a simple, fast and secure platform to buy digital currencies

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How to buy bitcoin in Kenya

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Follow these 3 steps to buy bitcoin safely in Kenya.

Step 1

Choose the exchange

Browse through our list of top 10 crypto exchanges in Kenya

Step 2

Register + KYC

Register on the exchange and go through the Know Your Customer process to purchase crypto in Kenya

Step 3

Deposit fiat & buy bitcoin

Buy bitcoin with credit/debit card in Kenya if you need it quick, or fund your exchange account with fiat and purchase BTC after arrival of funds. Buying crypto with debit and credit cards usually results in higher fees.

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