Can I buy Monero in Germany?
Exchanges serving Germany restrict XMR or are not licensed there (KuCoin). Local rules restrict privacy coins on licensed platforms. Non-custodial swaps and P2P markets work without an exchange account.
Built from exchange notices, public exchange APIs and regulator texts. Every row links to its source. Last checked 5 Nov 2026. Wrong or out of date? Send us a source.
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Centralised exchanges
| Exchange | XMR status | Since | What we found | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEXC | Available EU/EEA-wide | Nov 2026 | EU states are not on MEXC's prohibited list and XMR spot is live, but MEXC does not appear to hold a MiCA licence. (low confidence) | Notice |
| KuCoin | Restricted | Oct 2026 | Cryptoticker 5 Oct 2026: KuCoin has 4 XMR pairs but no EU authorisation and no EUR market; it may not actively solicit German clients. | Report |
| HTX (Huobi) | Blocks residents EU/EEA-wide | Nov 2026 | HTX user agreement bars users from all EU member states from all services. | Notice |
| Gate | Delisted | Oct 2026 | Cryptoticker check on 5 Oct 2026: no XMR pair among Gate's 2,203 pairs. | Report |
| Kraken | Delisted | Oct 2026 | Cryptoticker check on 5 Oct 2026: Kraken lists 5 XMR pairs but they are blocked for EEA customers. | Report |
| OKX | Delisted | Oct 2026 | Cryptoticker check on 5 Oct 2026: no XMR pair on OKX (a similar ticker belongs to another project). | Report |
| Bitpanda | Not listed | Oct 2026 | Cryptoticker check on 5 Oct 2026: no XMR on Bitpanda for German customers. | Report |
| Bitstamp | Not listed | Oct 2026 | Cryptoticker check on 5 Oct 2026: no XMR pair on Bitstamp. | Report |
| Bitvavo | Not listed | Oct 2026 | Cryptoticker check on 5 Oct 2026: no XMR pair on Bitvavo. | Report |
| Coinbase | Not listed | Oct 2026 | Cryptoticker check on 5 Oct 2026: no XMR pair on Coinbase. | Report |
| Bitfinex | Available worldwide status | Nov 2026 | Public API lists XMRBTC, XMRUSD and XMRUST (USDT) exchange pairs on 5 Nov 2026. | Notice |
| Poloniex | Available worldwide status | Nov 2026 | API check 5 Nov 2026: XMR_USDT market state NORMAL (tradable since 28 Jul 2022 on current platform). | Notice |
| Binance | Delisted worldwide status | Nov 2026 | API check 5 Nov 2026: XMRUSDT spot symbol status BREAK (not trading). XMRUSDT USDT-M perpetual still trading; no XMR deposits/withdrawals. | Notice |
| CoinEx | Delisted worldwide status | Nov 2026 | CoinGecko shows no CoinEx XMR tickers on 5 Nov 2026; CoinEx API returned 503. Whether CoinEx ever listed XMR, and when it stopped, is unverified. (low confidence) | Notice |
| TradeOgre | Delisted worldwide status | Sep 2025 | RCMP shut down TradeOgre and seized C$56M in crypto (announced 18 Sep 2025); site had already been offline for months. Not a 2024 event. | Report |
| Bitget | Not listed worldwide status | Nov 2026 | API check 5 Nov 2026: XMRUSDT spot symbol does not exist; XMRUSDT USDT-futures contract exists. Spot history not verified. (low confidence) | Notice |
| Bybit | Not listed worldwide status | Nov 2026 | API check 5 Nov 2026: no XMRUSDT spot market; only an XMRUSDT linear perpetual (no XMR deposit/withdrawal). Spot history not verified. (low confidence) | Notice |
Rows marked "worldwide status" have no evidence specific to Germany; the exchange may still block Germany in its terms. Futures-only markets are not counted as a way to buy XMR, because you cannot withdraw coins from them.
Routes that don't need an exchange account
Graded swap services| Route | Type | XMR status | What we found | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haveno | P2P | Available | Open-source, non-custodial Haveno software that public networks such as RetoSwap run on; Tor-only P2P trading against fiat and crypto. | Source |
| Instant swap services | Swap | Available | Accountless swap services (e.g. GhostSwap) still swap BTC/ETH/USDT to XMR into the user's own wallet. Terms and KYC triggers vary by provider. | Source |
| RetoSwap (Haveno network) | P2P | Available | Non-custodial P2P Monero exchange over Tor; fiat and crypto offers; site reports 19,000+ completed swaps. Fees 0.1% maker, 0.8-2% taker. | Source |
| THORChain | DEX | Not listed | Native XMR swaps were announced in a 25 Aug 2026 press release, but as of 5 Nov 2026 THORChain mainnet has no XMR pool (API: pool does not exist). XMR is in staged testing before a soft launch. | Source |
Rules in Germany
All jurisdictionsRestricted
MiCA applies: licensed platforms cannot list XMR; AMLR Art. 79 from 10 Jul 2027. Holding in own wallet is legal. No EU-licensed exchange offered XMR on 5 Oct 2026. Source.
All EU-licensed CASPs: AMLR (EU) 2024/1624 Art. 79 bars CASPs from keeping accounts that allow anonymity-enhancing coins, from 10 Jul 2027. Custody of XMR at EU CASPs ends too. (from 10 Jul 2027) Source
All MiCA-licensed platforms: MiCA Art. 76(3): trading platforms must exclude crypto-assets with built-in anonymisation unless holders and history can be identified. (since 30 Dec 2024) Source
A summary of public sources, not legal advice.
Timeline
- 2027-07-10 All EU-licensed CASPs Delisting scheduled AMLR (EU) 2024/1624 Art. 79 bars CASPs from keeping accounts that allow anonymity-enhancing coins, from 10 Jul 2027. Custody of XMR at EU CASPs ends too.
- 2026-11-05 MEXC Available EU states are not on MEXC's prohibited list and XMR spot is live, but MEXC does not appear to hold a MiCA licence.
- 2026-11-05 HTX (Huobi) Blocks residents HTX user agreement bars users from all EU member states from all services.
- 2026-11-05 Bitvavo Not listed API rejects market XMR-EUR as invalid on 5 Nov 2026. Earlier listing history not verified.
- 2026-11-05 Kraken Delisted Restrictions page (updated 4 Nov 2026): EEA clients cannot deposit or trade XMR.
- 2026-10-05 Gate Delisted Cryptoticker check on 5 Oct 2026: no XMR pair among Gate's 2,203 pairs.
- 2026-10-05 KuCoin Restricted Cryptoticker 5 Oct 2026: KuCoin has 4 XMR pairs but no EU authorisation and no EUR market; it may not actively solicit German clients.
- 2026-10-05 Bitvavo Not listed Cryptoticker check on 5 Oct 2026: no XMR pair on Bitvavo.
- 2026-10-05 Bitpanda Not listed Cryptoticker check on 5 Oct 2026: no XMR on Bitpanda for German customers.
- 2026-10-05 Bitpanda Not listed Cryptoticker check on 5 Oct 2026: XMR not among Bitpanda's ~880 assets. Earlier listing history not verified.
- 2026-10-05 Bitstamp Not listed Cryptoticker check on 5 Oct 2026: no XMR pair on Bitstamp.
- 2026-10-05 Coinbase Not listed Cryptoticker check on 5 Oct 2026: no XMR pair on Coinbase.
- 2026-10-05 OKX Delisted Cryptoticker check on 5 Oct 2026: no XMR pair on OKX (a similar ticker belongs to another project).
- 2026-10-05 Kraken Delisted Cryptoticker check on 5 Oct 2026: Kraken lists 5 XMR pairs but they are blocked for EEA customers.
- 2024-12-30 All MiCA-licensed platforms Restricted MiCA Art. 76(3): trading platforms must exclude crypto-assets with built-in anonymisation unless holders and history can be identified.
- 2024-10-31 Kraken Delisted Covered by Kraken's EEA-wide XMR delisting: trading/deposits off 31 Oct 2024, withdrawals until 31 Dec 2024.
- 2024-10-31 Kraken Delisted Trading and deposits of all XMR markets halted for EEA clients on 31 Oct 2024; withdrawals until 31 Dec 2024, then balances converted to BTC.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy Monero in Germany?
Exchanges serving Germany restrict XMR or are not licensed there (KuCoin). Local rules restrict privacy coins on licensed platforms. Non-custodial swaps and P2P markets work without an exchange account.
Is Monero legal in Germany?
MiCA applies: licensed platforms cannot list XMR; AMLR Art. 79 from 10 Jul 2027. Holding in own wallet is legal. No EU-licensed exchange offered XMR on 5 Oct 2026. A summary of public sources, not legal advice.
How can I get XMR without an exchange account?
Non-custodial routes do not need an exchange account: Haveno, Instant swap services, RetoSwap (Haveno network). Coins go straight to your own wallet. Check the local rules that apply to you.
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