Best Crypto Exchanges in France (October 2026): 34 Ranked

We checked which crypto exchanges, brokers and apps accept residents of France, which hold a local licence, and which exclude the country in their own terms. 34 are ranked below; 9 well-known platforms are not available there.

By Vahe Hakobyan Updated October 6, 2026 How we rank No affiliate links · no paid places

Which crypto exchange is best in France?

#18.7/10 KuCoin MiCA CASP authorisation, KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH (FMA, Austria), notified 27/11/2025; passported to all EEA states except Malta Taker fee0.10% LicenceLicensed App ratings4K Read review
#28.6/10 Bitvavo MiCA CASP authorisation, Bitvavo B.V. (AFM, Netherlands), notified 26/06/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece Taker fee0.25% LicenceLicensed App ratings4K Read review
#38.5/10 Gate MiCA CASP authorisation, Gate Technology Limited (MFSA, Malta), notified 29/09/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece Taker fee0.10% LicenceLicensed App ratings854 Read review
#48.5/10 OKX MiCA CASP authorisation, OKX Europe Limited (MFSA, Malta), notified 27/01/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece Taker fee0.10% LicenceLicensed App ratings2K Read review
#58.4/10 Crypto.com MiCA CASP authorisation, Foris DAX MT Limited (MFSA, Malta), notified 27/01/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece Taker fee0.50% LicenceLicensed App ratings27K Read review

All 34 platforms for France, ranked

Scores out of 10 from seven published criteria. A dash means the value is not verified yet.

Best Crypto Exchanges in France (October 2026): 34 Ranked
#	Platform	Score	Taker fee	Local licence	App ratings	Review
1	KuCoinExchange	8.7	0.10%	Licensed	4K	Review of KuCoin
2	BitvavoExchange	8.6	0.25%	Licensed	4K	Review of Bitvavo
3	GateExchange	8.5	0.10%	Licensed	854	Review of Gate
4	OKXExchange	8.5	0.10%	Licensed	2K	Review of OKX
5	Crypto.comExchange	8.4	0.50%	Licensed	27K	Review of Crypto.com
6	WhiteBITExchange	8.2	0.10%	Licensed	— Not verified	Review of WhiteBIT
7	Trade RepublicBroker / app	8.2	— Not verified	Licensed	443K	Review of Trade Republic
8	N26 CryptoBroker / app	8.2	— Not verified	Licensed	189K	Review of N26 Crypto
9	CoinbaseExchange	8.2	0.50%	Licensed	44K	Review of Coinbase
10	RevolutBroker / app	8.2	0.09%	Licensed	245K	Review of Revolut
11	BitpandaBroker / app	8.1	— Not verified	Licensed	56K	Review of Bitpanda
12	BybitExchange	8.0	0.10%	Licensed	360	Review of Bybit
13	KrakenExchange	7.9	0.80%	Licensed	3K	Review of Kraken
14	Bitstamp by RobinhoodExchange	7.7	— Not verified	Licensed	3K	Review of Bitstamp by Robinhood
15	Blockchain.comBroker / app	7.7	0.45%	Licensed	7K	Review of Blockchain.com
16	eToroBroker / app	7.7	— Not verified	Licensed	14K	Review of eToro
17	Bit2MeExchange	7.6	— Not verified	Licensed	118	Review of Bit2Me
18	FinstBroker / app	7.5	— Not verified	Licensed	10	Review of Finst
19	Trading 212 CryptoBroker / app	7.5	— Not verified	Licensed	28K	Review of Trading 212 Crypto
20	SwissBorgBroker / app	7.2	— Not verified	Licensed	795	Review of SwissBorg
21	Interactive BrokersBroker / app	7.2	— Not verified	Licensed	2K	Review of Interactive Brokers
22	CoinmerceBroker / app	7.2	— Not verified	Licensed	22	Review of Coinmerce
23	MoonPayOn-ramp	7.2	— Not verified	Licensed	576	Review of MoonPay
24	BLOXBroker / app	7.1	— Not verified	Licensed	7	Review of BLOX
25	BTC DirectOn-ramp	7.0	— Not verified	Licensed	— Not verified	Review of BTC Direct
26	StrikeBitcoin-only	7.0	— Not verified	Licensed	716	Review of Strike
27	CriptanBroker / app	6.9	— Not verified	Licensed	— Not verified	Review of Criptan
28	PaybisOn-ramp	6.9	— Not verified	Licensed	257	Review of Paybis
29	RobinhoodBroker / app	6.9	0.95%	Licensed	665	Review of Robinhood
30	CoinhouseBroker / app	6.7	— Not verified	Licensed	— Not verified	Review of Coinhouse
31	Young PlatformExchange	6.7	— Not verified	Licensed	— Not verified	Review of Young Platform
32	PaymiumExchange	6.7	— Not verified	Licensed	— Not verified	Review of Paymium
33	GeminiExchange	6.5	1.20%	Licensed	— Not verified	Review of Gemini
34	NexoBroker / app	6.0	— Not verified	No local licence	2K	Review of Nexo

Crypto regulation and how we rank in France

Since 30 December 2024 the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA, Regulation (EU) 2023/1114) requires every crypto-asset service provider (CASP) to be authorised by a national competent authority, and one authorisation can be passported to the other EEA states. National VASP registrations could only be used during transitional periods that ended by 1 July 2026 at the latest (the Netherlands 30 June 2025, Germany 30 December 2025). ESMA publishes authorised CASPs in its interim MiCA register, and a separate list of non-compliant firms. Buying, holding and trading crypto is legal for EU residents. The AMF authorises CASPs; former PSAN registrations could only be used until 1 July 2026, and Binance France stopped serving French clients on that date.

Each platform gets a score from 0 to 10. Access and the local licence carry the most weight; security, fees, the range of coins and products, the number of ratings of its app in the local App Store and the quality of the data make up the rest. Only official sources are used: the platforms' own terms and the regulator's public register. A dash means we could not verify a value.

Access in France20%
Local licence20%
Security record15%
Cost15%
Range10%
Popularity15%
Data quality5%

Popular exchanges not available in France

These platforms exclude residents of France in their own terms, or the regulator has barred them. They are listed for reference only, without ranks or sign-up links. Using a VPN or false details to get around a restriction breaks the platform's terms and can end with a frozen account.

BinanceExchange
Not on ESMA MiCA register; transitional period ended 1 July 2026; Binance France "will no longer provide crypto asset services in France" from 1 July 2026
Source: euronews.com/business/2026/06/25/binance-to-halt-crypto-se… · checked Oct 6, 2026
BISON (Boerse Stuttgart Digital)Broker / app
BISON help centre: active BISON is only offered in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Source: support.bisonapp.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360020903578-In-which-count… · checked Oct 6, 2026
BitfinexExchange
Not on ESMA MiCA register; MiCA Art. 59 requires CASP authorisation since 1 July 2026
Source: esma.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-12/CASPS.csv · checked Oct 6, 2026
BitgetExchange
Terms of Use, Prohibited Countries: "Austria, Canada, Crimea, Cuba, Donetsk, France, Germany, …"; no MiCA authorisation after 1 July 2026
Source: bitget.com/support/articles/360014944032 · checked Oct 6, 2026
ConioBroker / app
ESMA interim MiCA register: FR is not in the passport list of this CASP authorisation (read 6 Oct 2026)
Source: esma.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-12/CASPS.csv · checked Oct 6, 2026
HTX (formerly Huobi)Exchange
Not on ESMA MiCA register; MiCA Art. 59 requires CASP authorisation since 1 July 2026
Source: esma.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-12/CASPS.csv · checked Oct 6, 2026
MEXCExchange
ESMA non-compliant CASP register (AFM): "MEXC Global provides crypto-asset services in the Netherlands without the required MiCAR l[icence]"
Source: esma.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-12/NCASP.csv · checked Oct 6, 2026
UpholdBroker / app
Uphold help centre: "Deposits and Receives of both Crypto and fiat will be temporarily paused from 1 July 2026 while we complete our MiCAR licensing process"
Source: support.uphold.com/hc/en-us/articles/52360101256347-Uphold-Digit… · checked Oct 6, 2026
zondacryptoExchange
Estonian FIU revoked operating licence FVT000209 of BB Trade Estonia OÜ (29 June 2026)
Source: fiu.ee/en/news/financial-intelligence-unit-revokes-o… · checked Oct 6, 2026

Crypto exchange rankings in other countries

FAQ

Is crypto trading legal in France?

Since 30 December 2024 the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA, Regulation (EU) 2023/1114) requires every crypto-asset service provider (CASP) to be authorised by a national competent authority, and one authorisation can be passported to the other EEA states. National VASP registrations…

Which crypto exchange is best in France?

There is no single best platform for everyone. In our data KuCoin has the highest score, followed by Bitvavo and Gate. Compare fees, the local licence and the coins you need.

Which crypto exchanges are licensed in France?

Among the platforms in this ranking: KuCoin, Bitvavo, Gate, OKX, Crypto.com, WhiteBIT, Trade Republic, N26 Crypto, Coinbase, Revolut and 23 more. Each review names the licence and the regulator.

Is Binance available in France?

No. Not on ESMA MiCA register; transitional period ended 1 July 2026; Binance France "will no longer provide crypto asset services in France" from 1 July 2026

Is Coinbase available in France?

Yes. Coinbase Luxembourg S.A. is on the ESMA MiCA CASP register (CSSF authorisation notified 20 June 2025), passported across the EEA.

Is Bybit available in France?

Yes. Bybit EU GmbH (bybit.eu) holds a MiCA CASP authorisation from Austria's FMA, notified 28 May 2025; EU residents are served by Bybit EU, not the global Bybit entity.

Are crypto exchanges insured?

Crypto held on an exchange is generally not covered by deposit insurance. Check what the platform says about client asset protection, and consider a wallet you control for long-term holdings.

How often is this ranking updated?

Monthly. Each platform shows the date its status in France was last checked, with the source.

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