Is Binance legal in Sri Lanka? Sign-ups are open; we found no local licence or warning
- Accepts users from Sri Lanka
- 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 P2P page for Bank Transfer (Sri Lanka) with fiat=LKR (page title and H1 name the method; live LKR ads seen 2026-11-06).Checked 6 Nov 2026
- Local regulator record
- None foundWe found no licence, registration or warning for Binance from regulators in Sri Lanka.Checked 6 Nov 2026
- Official app in the Sri Lanka App Store
- Listed · 4.8 out of 5 · 31,642 ratings · v3.23.1Published by Binance Switzerland AGChecked 7 Nov 2026
- LKR P2P on Binance
- 20+ matching ads in our latest sample · Bank Transfer03:32 UTC
Binance accepts sign-ups from Sri Lanka. We found no local licence or regulator warning for Binance in Sri Lanka. The official app is listed in the Sri Lanka App Store.
What regulators in Sri Lanka have said
CBSL notice of 2023-03-29: no licence issued to any crypto exchange; debit and credit cards not permitted for crypto payments (Directions No. 03 of 2021). Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) · checked 6 Nov 2026
We found no licence, registration, warning or block order naming Binance in Sri Lanka.
Signing up from Sri Lanka
- Identity documents accepted for Sri Lanka: not listed in Binance's public help pages.
- Ways to add money listed for Sri Lanka: p2p_bank_transfer_sri_lanka, p2p_ezcash.
- 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 Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka
- Bybit: Sign-ups open, no local licence found
- OKX: Sign-ups open, no local licence found
- Bitget: Sign-up status unconfirmed
Compare all exchanges in Sri Lanka
Questions
Can I sign up for Binance from Sri Lanka?
Yes. Binance accepts residents of Sri Lanka. We last checked this on 6 Nov 2026.
Which Binance app is the official one?
In the Sri Lanka App Store the official app is published by Binance Switzerland AG.
Can I buy crypto with LKR on Binance?
Our latest sample found 20+ matching LKR P2P ads on Binance; common payment methods include Bank Transfer.
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.