On-ramp directory
Binance
The highest-volume global exchange — vast rails and P2P markets; availability varies by jurisdiction.
Binance is the highest-volume global exchange, with vast liquidity, broad rails and large P2P markets — though its availability and features vary a lot by jurisdiction. Where it operates fully, its depth is hard to match.
It suits users who want maximum liquidity and trading options and can navigate the local rules that apply to them. It is KYC’d and heavily multi-asset; use it as an on-ramp or trading venue and self-custody anything you intend to hold.
Other exchanges
Bitso
Latin America’s biggest exchange — local currency rails across the region.
Coinbase
The largest US-listed exchange — the mainstream on-ramp in most Western markets.
Firi
The largest Nordic crypto exchange — NOK/DKK rails, regulated locally.
Independent Reserve
Long-running regulated exchange for Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.
Kraken
Veteran global exchange with a strong security record and broad fiat rails.
Luno
Exchange focused on Africa and Southeast Asia with simple local-currency rails.
Quick answers
- Does Binance require KYC?
- Yes — Binance requires identity verification before you can buy bitcoin.
- Does Binance support Lightning?
- Yes — Binance supports Lightning deposits and/or withdrawals, so you can move sats out cheaply.
- How can you pay on Binance?
- Binance supports bank, card, p2p payments.
- Where is Binance available?
- Binance is available in most countries (with some exclusions) — verify your country on the official site before signing up.
Availability and rules change with regulation — verify on the official site before sending funds. Bought your sats? Move them to a wallet you control, and check your country's tax rules.