Is Binance legal in Saudi Arabia? Sign-ups are open; we found no local licence or warning
- Accepts users from Saudi Arabia
- Yes(1) Not on Binance's List of Prohibited Countries (updated 5 January 2026), which names the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Cuba, North Korea, Iran and occupied Ukrainian regions; (2) Binance MENA documents FAQ lists Saudi Arabia.Checked 6 Nov 2026
- Local regulator record
- None foundWe found no licence, registration or warning for Binance from regulators in Saudi Arabia.Checked 6 Nov 2026
- Official app in the Saudi Arabia App Store
- Listed · 4.6 out of 5 · 100,075 ratings · v3.23.1Published by Binance Switzerland AGChecked 7 Nov 2026
- SAR P2P on Binance
- 20+ matching ads in our latest sample · Bank Transfer, Al Rajhi Bank, Saudi National Bank03:32 UTC
Binance accepts sign-ups from Saudi Arabia. We found no local licence or regulator warning for Binance in Saudi Arabia. The official app is listed in the Saudi Arabia App Store.
What regulators in Saudi Arabia have said
CMA-led standing committee with SAMA warned on 2018-08-12 that virtual currencies are not regulated in the Kingdom and no party is licensed to deal in them. CMA-led standing committee (with SAMA) · checked 6 Nov 2026
We found no licence, registration, warning or block order naming Binance in Saudi Arabia.
Signing up from Saudi Arabia
- Identity documents accepted for Saudi Arabia: National ID card, Driving licence, Passport.
- Sign up on the website first, then download the app from the official store and log in, so the referral code is applied before you register.
- After verification, the spot market is where you exchange one crypto asset for another.
Official app
The official Binance app by Binance Switzerland AG is listed in the Saudi Arabia App Store (version 3.23.1, updated 30 Oct 2026). Download on the App Store See every store we check.
Maintenance on Binance
Observed since 6 Nov 2026: 0 maintenance periods.
Other exchanges in Saudi Arabia
- OKX: Sign-ups open, no local licence found
- Bybit: Sign-ups open, no local licence found
- Bitget: Sign-up status unconfirmed
Compare all exchanges in Saudi Arabia
Questions
Can I sign up for Binance from Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Binance accepts residents of Saudi Arabia; identity checks accept a national id card, driving licence, passport. We last checked this on 6 Nov 2026.
Which Binance app is the official one?
In the Saudi Arabia App Store the official app is published by Binance Switzerland AG.
Can I buy crypto with SAR on Binance?
Our latest sample found 20+ matching SAR P2P ads on Binance; common payment methods include Bank Transfer, Al Rajhi Bank, Saudi National Bank.
How often is this page checked?
App Store listings are checked daily. Sign-up rules and regulator records are re-checked at least every 90 days; each item shows its own check date.