Does Strike require KYC?

Yes — Strike requires identity verification before you can buy bitcoin.

Does Strike support Lightning?

Yes — Strike supports Lightning deposits and/or withdrawals, so you can move sats out cheaply.

How can you pay on Strike?

Strike supports bank, card payments.

Where is Strike available?

Strike serves a limited set of countries (32 listed in our directory) — verify yours on the official site before signing up.

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Strike

Bitcoin-only app for buying, selling and global payments over Lightning — low-fee recurring buys.

Strike is a Bitcoin-only app for buying, selling and paying over Lightning, with low-fee recurring buys and, in supported countries, global money transfer. It funds from your bank and settles fast.

It is a strong choice for regular DCA and Lightning payments where it operates, with a clean, focused product. It is a KYC’d custodial service, so pair it with self-custody: buy on Strike, withdraw to a wallet you control.

TypeApp / service

KYCRequired to trade

LightningYes

Pay withBank · Card

Available inUnited States · El Salvador · United Kingdom · 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 @Strike

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Quick answers

Does Strike require KYC?: Yes — Strike requires identity verification before you can buy bitcoin.
Does Strike support Lightning?: Yes — Strike supports Lightning deposits and/or withdrawals, so you can move sats out cheaply.
How can you pay on Strike?: Strike supports bank, card payments.
Where is Strike available?: Strike serves a limited set of countries (32 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.