On-ramp directory
Bisq
Decentralized peer-to-peer exchange that runs on your own machine — no account, no KYC, trades settle with security deposits.
Bisq is a decentralized, peer-to-peer exchange that runs as software on your own machine — there is no company, no account and no KYC. Trades are settled directly between people using security deposits to keep both sides honest.
It is the tool for buying or selling bitcoin without handing identity documents to anyone, and because it is fully decentralized it works almost anywhere. The trade-off is convenience: it is slower and more hands-on than a hosted exchange, so it rewards users who value privacy and self-sovereignty over speed.
Other no-account P2P options
Hodl Hodl
Non-custodial P2P marketplace using multisig escrow — trade with any payment method a counterparty accepts.
Peach Bitcoin
Mobile P2P app for buying and selling bitcoin with your local payment methods — self-custodial by design.
RoboSats
Lightning-fast P2P exchange with ephemeral avatars — no registration, no KYC, everything settles over Lightning escrow.
Quick answers
- Does Bisq require KYC?
- No — Bisq works without identity verification.
- Does Bisq support Lightning?
- No — Bisq settles on-chain only; withdrawals use regular Bitcoin transactions.
- How can you pay on Bisq?
- Bisq supports p2p, bank payments.
- Where is Bisq available?
- Bisq is available in most countries — 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.