Buy bitcoin with International bank transfer in Samoa

Status: Legal
Currency: Samoan tala (WST)
Takes International bank transfer: 3 exchanges
Last reviewed: 2026-08-12

3 of the exchanges we recommend in Samoa take International bank transfer for funding bitcoin purchases. It is one of several rails in use here; the full picture is in the Samoa guide.

Exchanges that take International bank transfer in Samoa

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

1
Coinmama3.9
A card-first broker that sends bitcoin straight to your own wallet instead of holding it for you.
Fees
A commission that varies by payment method and loyalty tier, plus a processing surcharge on card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay purchases, on top of a quoted price that includes a markup over spot. Bank transfers avoid the card surcharge.
KYC
Required
Pay with
Credit or debit card, International bank transfer
Buy on Coinmama Read the Coinmama review
2
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
Credit or debit card, International bank transfer, P2P trades
Buy on Binance Read the Binance review
3
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
Credit or debit card, International bank transfer
Buy on Kraken Read the Kraken review

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Frequently asked questions

Which exchanges accept International bank transfer in Samoa?

Of the 3 exchanges we recommend in Samoa, Coinmama, Binance, Kraken accept International bank transfer for funding purchases.

Is buying bitcoin with International bank transfer legal in Samoa?

Bitcoin is legal to own and trade in Samoa, but it is not legal tender and no local exchange is licensed. The Central Bank of Samoa has issued public warnings against cryptocurrency investment, and under the Money Laundering Prevention Amendment Act 2018 any person promoting cryptocurrency in Samoa is treated as a financial institution that must hold a valid business licence and meet central bank reporting requirements, with fines or imprisonment for breaches.