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Crypto payments in United Kingdom

UK cryptoasset businesses fall under the FCA's AML registration regime.

Crypto payment environment

Firms carrying on cryptoasset exchange or custodian wallet activity must register with the FCA under the Money Laundering Regulations.

Common regulatory frameworks

  • Money Laundering Regulations 2017
  • Financial promotions regime

Important regulators

FCA — Financial Conduct Authority

Operates the UK cryptoasset firm registration regime for AML purposes.

Providers available

Based on the provider's own service descriptions — not yet verified.

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BitPay

Long-running crypto payment processor for businesses

7.7
Editorial · Very good

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Website
bitpay.com
Origin / headquarters
United States (reported)Not verified
Transaction fee
1%–2% + $0.25; volume-based; higher fees for high-risk industriesSource checked ↗
Custody
Not yet verified
Subscription
Not yet verified
BTCETHLTCDOGEBCHUSDC
Verification Pending
Co
CoinGate

EU-based crypto payment gateway

8.0
Editorial · Very good

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Website
coingate.com
Origin / headquarters
Lithuania — UAB DecentralizedSource checked ↗
Transaction fee
1% standard; custom enterprise rates; payout/conversion fees may applySource checked ↗
Custody
custodial
Subscription
No monthly feesSource checked ↗
BTCETHLTCXRPSOLUSDT
Verification Pending
Co
Coinbase Commerce

Legacy merchant product — availability pending verification

7.7
Editorial · Very good

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Website
commerce.coinbase.com
Origin / headquarters
United States (reported)Not verified
Transaction fee
Legacy Commerce: 1% (reported); current availability pendingNot verified
Custody
hybrid
Subscription
Not yet verified
BTCETHLTCDOGEUSDC
Verification Pending
BT
BTCPay Server

Open-source, self-hosted Bitcoin payment processor

7.8
Editorial · Very good

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Website
btcpayserver.org
Origin / headquarters
Not yet verified
Transaction fee
0% platform fee; network fees applySource checked ↗
Custody
non-custodial
Subscription
Free software; hosting costs may applySource checked ↗
BTC
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Provider regulatory status

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