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13 ways to get sats in France — from regulated exchanges with EUR rails to peer-to-peer markets that need no account at all.

Exchanges & brokers (8)

BBinanceThe highest-volume global exchange — vast rails and P2P markets; availability varies by jurisdiction.BBull BitcoinCanadian Bitcoin-only, non-custodial exchange — every purchase is withdrawn to your wallet by default.CCoinbaseThe largest US-listed exchange — the mainstream on-ramp in most Western markets.KKrakenVeteran global exchange with a strong security record and broad fiat rails.NNBXNorwegian Block Exchange — regulated Norwegian exchange with card and bank rails.PPocket BitcoinBuy bitcoin by bank transfer straight into your own wallet — Swiss/European, self-custody first.RRelaiSwiss Bitcoin-only app — buy and auto-DCA straight to self-custody, no account for small amounts.SStrikeBitcoin-only app for buying, selling and global payments over Lightning — low-fee recurring buys.

Side by side in France

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No account needed — P2P & vouchers (5)

work ~everywhere
AAztecoBitcoin vouchers sold by local shops and online — buy a code with cash, redeem to any wallet. No account needed for small amounts.No KYCBBisqDecentralized peer-to-peer exchange that runs on your own machine — no account, no KYC, trades settle with security deposits.No KYCHHodl HodlNon-custodial P2P marketplace using multisig escrow — trade with any payment method a counterparty accepts.No KYCPPeach BitcoinMobile P2P app for buying and selling bitcoin with your local payment methods — self-custodial by design.No KYCRRoboSatsLightning-fast P2P exchange with ephemeral avatars — no registration, no KYC, everything settles over Lightning escrow.No KYC

1 EUR is right now about

1.5k sats

EUR → sats, live →

The four steps

  1. 1.Pick an on-ramp from the table — local venues usually have the best payment methods for France.
  2. 2.Complete verification if the venue requires it (most regulated ones do).
  3. 3.Buy — start small; the point is learning the flow, not timing the market.
  4. 4.Withdraw to self-custody. An exchange balance is a claim on a company; bitcoin in your wallet is yours.

Tax in France

Flat tax (Prélèvement Forfaitaire Unique, PFU) of 30% applies to capital gains from crypto disposals (12.8% income tax plus 17.2% social contributions). Taxpayers may opt for the progressive income tax scale if more favorable. Annual exemption threshold of 305 EUR per household.

Full tax details for France →

Quick answers

How can I buy Bitcoin in France?
13 venues in our verified directory serve France, including 7 with local presence and EUR rails. Pick one, verify if it requires it, buy, and withdraw to a wallet you control.
Is Bitcoin legal in France?
Our tracked status for France: Legal to own and trade. Rules change — verify with current local guidance.
Can I buy Bitcoin without KYC in France?
Yes — 7 venues serving France work without full identity verification (P2P markets and no-KYC options). Expect a price or convenience trade-off versus regulated exchanges.
Do I pay tax on Bitcoin in France?
Buying itself is typically not a taxable event; selling or spending usually is. For France, our tax directory records: Flat tax (Prélèvement Forfaitaire Unique, PFU) of 30% applies to capital gains from crypto disposals (12.8% income tax plus 17.2% social contributions). Taxpayers may opt for the progressive income ta. See the full country tax page for detail.

After you buy

Exchanges are for buying, not storing — move your sats to a wallet you control. Then see what happened to the EUR, the tax rules and France's full Bitcoin profile.

Availability is best-effort and changes with regulation — verify on each provider's site. Missing a local option? Submit it.