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How to Buy USDT in the UK

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Currency Pound sterling (GBP)
No new UK accounts Binance · Bybit · MEXC · Gate
Open to UK residents, but no USDT OKX (no P2P either) · Bitpanda
USDT available Bitget · KuCoin (UK not on their restricted lists)
Most common rails in GBP ads Faster Payments · Lloyds · Monzo · Starling

Is Binance available in the UK?

Not for new accounts. Binance stopped accepting new UK users from 16 October 2023, and we found no later announcement reopening sign-ups. That applies to the whole UK, so England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland alike.

Bybit in the UK after 21 September 2026

Bybit's official notice of 21 September 2026 says:

  • No new registrations from UK residents, effective the same day.
  • From 21 October 2026, existing UK accounts are limited to withdrawals and converting small balances.
  • bybit.com/en-GB closes on 19 November 2026.

If you still hold a balance on Bybit, withdraw it before then.

Which exchanges accept UK residents?

Exchange UK residents USDT?
Binance No new accounts since 2023 -
Bybit No new accounts since 21 Sep 2026 -
MEXC No -
Gate No -
OKX Yes: spot, Convert and Express Buy only No: UK list has USDC and EURC. No P2P, no GBP deposits
Bitpanda Yes, via Bitpanda Broker UK No: USDC
Bitget UK not on its prohibited list Yes
KuCoin UK not a restricted location Yes; small GBP P2P market

Open KuCoin →

Right after you sign up: verify your account and have your ID card or passport ready. The steps are here: KuCoin identity verification

Verification guides: Bitget · KuCoin. If you live in the UK on a non-UK passport, have a recent proof of UK address ready (a utility bill or bank statement).

GBP P2P market on 25 October 2026

There are plenty of GBP ads, but most sit on platforms that don't take new UK accounts:

Exchange Ads to buy from / sell to Open to a new UK resident?
Bybit 114 / 267 No
Binance 62 / 201 No
OKX 86 / 160 No (P2P not offered in the UK)
KuCoin 3 / 45 Yes

On KuCoin, just 3 ads were selling USDT, at about GBP 0.87, while 45 were buying it at about GBP 0.73 (median of the first 20). Revolut, bank transfer and Wise were the most listed methods. With a gap that wide, KuCoin P2P is not where you want to buy.

Sending money to family from the UK

Sending: how to send USDT · USDT networks.

Watch out

  • Give the UK as your country of residence, and don't use a VPN or a foreign address to open an account on an exchange that excludes the UK.
  • Pay only from an account in your own name, and don't release crypto until the money shows in your banking app: common P2P scams.

FAQ

Can you use Binance in the UK?

Not with a new account. Binance stopped accepting new UK users on 16 October 2023.

Can I sign up for Bybit from the UK?

No. Bybit stopped new UK registrations on 21 September 2026, and existing UK accounts are withdrawal-only from 21 October 2026.

Does OKX sell USDT in the UK?

OKX's official UK asset list (August 2026) has USDC and EURC, not USDT, and P2P isn't offered to UK customers.

How do I send money from the UK to Egypt?

A Wise bank transfer in Egyptian pounds is the simplest. For USDT you need an exchange that accepts UK residents, such as Bitget or KuCoin.

Last updated: 25 October 2026 · Exchange status from official announcements and lists as of 25 October 2026. Ad counts, prices and payment methods from the public P2P pages of Binance, OKX, Bybit and KuCoin on 25 October 2026; they change daily.

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