OKX Review

OKX, founded in 2017, serves EU customers through OKX Europe Limited, authorised under MiCA by the Malta Financial Services Authority with notifications for 29 other EEA countries.

This OKX review sets out what has been verified so far: the authorisation, SEPA deposits, recurring buys and the apps.

CoinTrustRadar.com editorial team Facts checked from primary sources
9.5Reliability Score

Excellent

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How the OKX Reliability Score is built

9.5/10
MiCA licence
3/3
Track record
1.5/2
Transparency
1/1
Identity checks
1/1
Account protection
1/1
Euro withdrawals
2/2

Every part is scored with the same published method. Points are given only for facts confirmed from a public source. How we rate

Pros

  • MiCA passport for 30 of 30 EEA countries
  • Free euro withdrawals
  • Published proof of reserves
  • Withdrawal address allow-list

Cons

  • No weak points found in the facts we checked

MiCA authorisation

Authorised
  • EU entityOKX Europe Limited
  • LEI54930069NLWEIGLHXU42
  • RegulatorMalta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)
  • Home stateMalta
  • Authorised27 January 2025
  • Passport30 of 30 EEA countries
Authorised MiCA services (9)
  • Custody of crypto-assets
  • Trading platform
  • Exchange for funds (EUR)
  • Crypto-to-crypto exchange
  • Order execution
  • Placing of crypto-assets
  • Reception and transmission of orders
  • Portfolio management
  • Transfer services

Source: ESMA interim MiCA register, downloaded 24 October 2026. How to check a licence

Company and track record

  • Founded2017
  • Registered addressPiazzetta Business Plaza, Office Number 4, Floor 2, Triq Ghar il-Lembi, Sliema, SLM 1562, Malta

Trading fees depend on the product and screen you use, so check the fee schedule or the app before you buy.

Try the fee calculator to see what one purchase costs in total.

Payments

SEPA
  • EUR withdrawalSEPA, free

Coins and products

  • TypeExchange
  • CoinsHundreds
  • Recurring buyYes
  • MobileiOS | Android

Account security

  • Two-factor authenticationYes
  • Withdrawal address allow-listYes
  • Proof of reservesYes

"Not confirmed" means we could not confirm the feature from a public source; it does not mean the feature is missing.

Identity checks (KYC)

Required

OKX verifies the identity of every customer before trading, as EU anti-money laundering rules require.

How verification works

Where OKX is available under MiCA

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Notified in 30 EEA countries

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia

A MiCA passport means the firm may offer its services in that country; it can still choose not to accept customers from every country.

OKX review: what has been verified

  • SEPA deposits: advertised on the OKX website.
  • Recurring buys: advertised on the OKX website.
  • Apps: iOS and Android download links.
  • Crypto deposits: OKX's EU help centre states that no fees are charged for depositing crypto.

OKX review: how the Reliability Score was calculated

The OKX Reliability Score is 9.5 out of 10, rated Excellent, calculated with the same published method as every other exchange.

PartPointsBasis
MiCA licence3 / 3Authorised by MFSA, passport notified for 30 of 30 EEA countries
Track record1.5 / 2Operating since 2017
Transparency1 / 1Fee schedule published; proof of reserves published
Identity checks1 / 1Identity verification (KYC) required before trading
Account protection1 / 1Two-factor authentication available; withdrawal address allow-list available
Euro withdrawals2 / 2Euro withdrawals to a bank account: SEPA, free

Points are given only for facts confirmed from a public source; "not confirmed" means we could not confirm a feature, not that it is missing.

OKX review: compared with similar MiCA providers

The table below places OKX next to similar MiCA providers, so that differences in authorisation and score are easy to see.

ExchangeTypeRegulatorEEA countriesReliability Score
OKXExchangeMFSA309.5
Bybit EUExchangeFMA297.5
Gate EUExchangeMFSA307.5
BitvavoExchangeAFM309.0

Register facts from ESMA; Reliability Scores calculated with the published method.

Scores measure documented reliability factors, not which provider is cheapest for your way of buying.

OKX review: what a purchase would cost

The trading fee for OKX has not yet been confirmed on its EU fee page, so enter the fee you see before you buy.

Cost of a purchase at OKX

Total cost
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As a share
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Spread, deposit and withdrawal fees are set to zero unless verified; check the provider's fee page for current figures.

OKX review: who it may suit

OKX may suit buyers looking for a large exchange with SEPA deposits, recurring buys and mobile apps, served in the EU through OKX Europe Limited in Malta.

Because its EU fee schedule and terms were not located during checking, compare its prices with the published fees of other exchanges before trading larger amounts.

Frequently asked questions

Is OKX MiCA-authorised?

Yes. OKX Europe Limited is listed in ESMA's register, authorised by the MFSA.

Can I deposit euros at OKX?

OKX advertises SEPA deposits; the fee is not yet verified.

Does OKX charge for crypto deposits?

Its EU help centre states that crypto deposits are free.

How is the OKX Reliability Score calculated?

With six published parts worth ten points in total: MiCA licence, track record, transparency, identity checks, account protection and euro withdrawals. The score block on this page shows the points for each part.

Written and fact-checked by
CoinTrustRadar.com editorial team

Every figure on this page is checked against the ESMA register, the exchange's own terms and fee pages or another primary source, and the sources are listed above. Editorial policy · How we rate