Does Relai require KYC?

Relai only requires KYC for some features or limits; basic use works without ID.

Does Relai support Lightning?

No — Relai settles on-chain only; withdrawals use regular Bitcoin transactions.

Where is Relai available?

Relai serves a limited set of countries (30 listed in our directory) — verify yours on the official site before signing up.

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Relai

Swiss Bitcoin-only app — buy and auto-DCA straight to self-custody, no account for small amounts.

Relai is a Swiss Bitcoin-only app that lets you buy and auto-DCA straight into self-custody, with no account required for smaller amounts. It keeps the flow simple and the coins yours by default.

It suits European users who want easy recurring buys that land in their own wallet rather than on an exchange. Availability centres on Switzerland and parts of Europe; where it operates, the self-custody-first design is its main advantage over a typical exchange.

TypeBroker — simple buy/sell, often Bitcoin-only

KYCOptional — only for some features or limits

LightningNo / on-chain only

Pay withBank

Available inSwitzerland · Austria · Belgium · Bulgaria · Croatia · Cyprus · Czech Republic · Denmark · Estonia · Finland · France · Germany · Greece · Hungary · Ireland · Italy · Latvia · Lithuania · Luxembourg · Malta · Netherlands · Poland · Portugal · Romania · Slovakia · Slovenia · Spain · Sweden · Norway · ISL

Official site @relai_app

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Quick answers

Does Relai require KYC?: Relai only requires KYC for some features or limits; basic use works without ID.
Does Relai support Lightning?: No — Relai settles on-chain only; withdrawals use regular Bitcoin transactions.
How can you pay on Relai?: Relai supports bank payments.
Where is Relai available?: Relai serves a limited set of countries (30 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.