How to buy bitcoin in Taiwan
- Status
- Legal
- Currency
- New Taiwan dollar (TWD)
- Recommended
- 4 exchanges
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-20
You can buy bitcoin in Taiwan, and the rules just got serious: the Legislative Yuan passed the Virtual Asset Service Act in June 2026, moving crypto platforms from simple anti-money-laundering registration to full licensing under the Financial Supervisory Commission. New Taiwan dollar trading is dominated by domestic exchanges such as MaiCoin and BitoPro, which we do not review; among the global platforms we do cover, Binance offers the deepest markets, Kraken strong security, and Coinmama simple card buys, but none is a licensed Taiwanese operator, so check each platform's local standing and TWD support before funding. Most buyers use domestic platforms for dollar deposits and cards or crypto transfers for the global ones. Identity checks are strict everywhere.
Best exchanges in Taiwan
Ranked by our editorial review of fees, security record, and local payment support. Rankings are never sold.
| # | Exchange | Rating | Fees | ID check | Pay with | Visit or read the review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Binance | 4.2 | From 0.1% spot, maker and taker | Required | Visit | |
| 2 | Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | Visit | |
| 3 | Coinmama | 3.9 | Commission plus card surcharge | Required | Visit | |
| 4 | CEX.IO | 4.0 | Maker-taker; card costs more | Required | Visit |
Some Visit buttons above are referral links: signing up through them is credited to us and may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. Which platforms pay makes no difference to the ranking.
Why these picks
1. Binance The largest crypto exchange by volume: the deepest bitcoin liquidity anywhere, the lowest headline spot fee of any major platform, and quarterly proof of reserves, under a settled US case and an independent monitor.
2. Kraken A 2011-vintage exchange with one of the cleanest security records in the business, heading toward a US stock listing.
3. Coinmama A card-first broker that sends bitcoin straight to your own wallet instead of holding it for you.
4. CEX.IO A card-friendly exchange licensed across most of the US, but currently closed to deposits and trading in Europe.
Payment methods in Taiwan
The rails local buyers actually use, under their local names. Support varies by exchange; the list above shows exactly which methods each one takes here.
- TWD bank transferPrimary
Crypto cards available in Taiwan
These spend money at ordinary shops and pay you back in crypto, which is the opposite of the exchanges above: those buy bitcoin, these do not. Availability is the issuer's own published coverage.
- Bitget Wallet Card2% base assetback on every cardholder, rising to 3% once monthly spend clears a $200-$400 threshold depending on region and card type; paid in a choice of BTC, gold, US stocks, and other assets.
- ether.fi Cash3% cashback on the first $2,000 (Core), $10,000 (Luxe), or $50,000 (Pinnacle) of monthly spend, stepping down to 1% then 0.5% beyond that band; invitation-only VIP pays 4% on its first $50,000.
- RedotPay CardRoughly 3% cashback on Apple Pay/Google Pay transactions is available to RedotPay Pro subscribers ($12.90/month or $129/year); the base card has no broad percentage-back cashback program.
- Wirex CardCryptoback in WXT ranges 0.5% on the free Standard plan up to 8% on the Elite Ultimate plan, which requires a €29.99/month subscription plus 7.5 million WXT locked for 180 days.
Bitcoin wallets available in Taiwan
A wallet is where bitcoin lives after you buy it, which is the opposite of the exchanges above: those sell it, these hold it. Availability below is the maker's own published shipping or eligibility policy.
Hardware devices
- Keystone 3 Pro$149Air-gapped signing on a 4 inch touchscreen, with three security chips and a fingerprint reader, at $149.
- Ledger Flex$249The Ledger to buy if you want a touchscreen: $249, the same certified chip as the Stax, and more screen pixels than it.
- Ledger Nano S Plus$59Ledger's $59 entry device: the same certified secure element as the $399 Stax, no Bluetooth, and no iPhone support at all.
- Ledger Nano X$79The cheapest Ledger with Bluetooth, now $79 on Ledger's own store, and the one to buy if you want to sign from a phone.
- Ledger Stax$399Ledger's $399 flagship, with the biggest screen it sells and exactly the same secure element as the $59 Nano S Plus.
- Tangem Wallet$59.9A smart card you tap against your phone, sold only in sets of two or three so your backup is another card rather than a written seed.
Desktop and browser
Compare every wallet, including the ones we tell you not to buy
Watch: how to buy bitcoin in Taiwan
A video walkthrough of buying bitcoin in Taiwan: picking an exchange that takes New Taiwan dollar deposits, passing verification, and moving your coins to self custody.
From our YouTube channel @dontgetrekt, uploaded 2023-02-18.
Do you need a VPN?
A VPN hides which sites you visit from the network you are on and from your internet provider, which is worth having when you move money over a connection you do not control. It does not get you past an exchange's identity checks: every platform we list verifies who you are no matter where you connect from.
If you want one, the strongest records on our list belong to NordVPN (6 independent no-logs audits, the most of any service we review), Windscribe (its no-logs claim tested in the real world 3 times) and Proton VPN (the most audited service with a free tier).
Buying bitcoin in Taiwan, start to finish
Pick a platform and verify your identity
Choose from the table above and complete KYC verification with a photo ID. Regulated platforms in Taiwan require this before you can deposit.
Fund your account with TWD bank transfer
Common options here: TWD bank transfer, credit or debit card, P2P trades. Bank transfers are usually the cheapest; cards are faster but add fees.
Buy, then decide where to keep it
Place your order, and for anything more than pocket money consider moving it to a hardware wallet you control. Our security guide covers the habits that keep coins safe.
Legal status and regulation in Taiwan
Bitcoin is legal in Taiwan and regulation is tightening fast. Providers have operated under mandatory anti-money-laundering registration with the Financial Supervisory Commission since late 2024, and in June 2026 the Legislative Yuan passed the Virtual Asset Service Act, which moves the industry to full FSC licensing, requires customer asset segregation, and gives existing registered operators a transition window to apply. Sub-rules and licensing procedures are still being drafted, so the practical regime is mid-transition.
Words worth knowing before you buy in Taiwan
Picked from what this page already says about Taiwan, not from a standard list.
- Peer-to-peer exchangeP2P tradesA peer-to-peer exchange is a marketplace where individuals trade bitcoin with each other directly, with the platform holding the coins in escrow while the buyer sends payment by whatever local method both agreed.
- Maker and taker fees4 venues to compareMaker and taker fees are the two prices an exchange charges for a trade: less if your order waits in the book, more if it takes an existing order out.
Frequently asked questions
Is bitcoin legal in Taiwan?
Yes. Buying and holding bitcoin is legal, and the industry is regulated by the Financial Supervisory Commission, first through anti-money-laundering registration and, since the Virtual Asset Service Act passed in June 2026, through a full licensing regime being phased in.
What does the Virtual Asset Service Act change?
It requires exchanges, custodians, and other virtual asset service providers to obtain FSC permission, segregate customer assets, and meet internal control and audit standards. Operators already registered for AML purposes received a transition window to apply for licenses.
Should I use a Taiwanese exchange or a global one?
Domestic platforms like MaiCoin and BitoPro offer New Taiwan dollar deposits and local oversight, which global platforms mostly lack. Many Taiwanese use a local exchange as the fiat on-ramp and a global platform for deeper markets, accepting that the latter sits outside Taiwan's licensing.
Are foreign exchanges allowed to serve Taiwan?
Foreign platforms serving Taiwanese customers are expected to register and comply like domestic ones, and the FSC has pressed unregistered operators over the years. A foreign exchange without Taiwanese registration operates outside local protection, so treat it accordingly.
