On-ramp directory
Bitso
Latin America’s biggest exchange — local currency rails across the region.
Bitso is one of Latin America’s largest exchanges, with local-currency rails across Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia. Its regional depth is the draw for users who need to fund in local money.
It is a fit for Latin American users who want a large, established platform with local payment methods. It is KYC’d and multi-asset; treat it as a regional on-ramp and keep long-term bitcoin in your own custody.
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Quick answers
- Does Bitso require KYC?
- Yes — Bitso requires identity verification before you can buy bitcoin.
- Does Bitso support Lightning?
- No — Bitso settles on-chain only; withdrawals use regular Bitcoin transactions.
- How can you pay on Bitso?
- Bitso supports bank, card payments.
- Where is Bitso available?
- Bitso serves a limited set of countries (4 listed in our directory) — verify yours 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.