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Bitcoin in the United Kingdom
Bitcoin is one of the payment methods in the United Kingdom. Payments are made in BTC; the method supports pay-in, payout; settlement: on-chain; chargebacks: not possible. The payments regulator in the United Kingdom is Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Providers for Bitcoin in the United Kingdom in the Tranzify catalogue: BitPay, Coinbase Commerce, NOWPayments.
Key facts
- Currency
- BTC (Bitcoin (BTC))
- Operations
- Pay-in · Payout
- Settlement
- on-chain
- Chargebacks
- not possible
- Payments regulator
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Providers for Bitcoin in the United Kingdom
| Provider | Provider type | Supported operations | Status at Tranzify |
|---|---|---|---|
| BitPay | Crypto provider | Pay-in, Payout | On request |
| Coinbase Commerce | Crypto provider | Pay-in | On request |
| NOWPayments | Crypto provider | Pay-in, Payout | On request |
How a payment goes through
- 1The checkout shows a deposit address and the exact amount in the asset
- 2The payer sends from any wallet or exchange
- 3The provider waits for the confirmations the network needs
- 4Webhook to the merchant; settlement in the asset or in fiat by the licensed provider
Other payment methods in the United Kingdom
| Type | Payment methods | share of e-commerce payments |
|---|---|---|
| Cards | Visa | — |
| Cards | Mastercard | — |
| Open Banking | Open Banking (UK) | 12 % |
| Wallets | Apple Pay | — |
| Wallets | Google Pay | — |
| Bank transfers & instant payments | Faster Payments (UK) | — |
| Crypto | USDT (Tether) | — |
| Wallets | PayPal | — |
| Buy now, pay later | Klarna | — |
Bitcoin in other countries
Frequently asked questions
Which providers offer Bitcoin in the United Kingdom?+
In the Tranzify catalogue Bitcoin in the United Kingdom is offered by BitPay, Coinbase Commerce, NOWPayments. A client connects its own account with the provider as a terminal; routing and cascading between several providers are set up in the back office.
How widely is Bitcoin used in the United Kingdom?+
The catalogue has no published market share for Bitcoin in the United Kingdom; the method is listed among the country's payment methods.
Which operations does Bitcoin support in the United Kingdom?+
Bitcoin supports pay-in, payout. Settlement is on-chain and chargebacks are not possible; the amounts are in BTC.
Who holds the licence for Bitcoin in the United Kingdom?+
Tranzify is software. The licensed client, a payment institution, an acquirer or its partner, contracts with the providers and the merchants; the platform routes the payments, records them in the journal and reports them. The payments regulator in the United Kingdom is Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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