Is Bybit legal in the UAE? Bybit Fintech FZE (Bybit) holds a licence (VL/26/10/003) from VARA
- Accepts users from the UAE
- Yes(1) Not listed in Bybit help article "Service Restricted Countries" (last updated 2026-10-16; cites Bybit Platform T&C §11.3) (only Dubai excluded for Bybit Virtual Asset Platform Operator LLC); (2) Bybit press release (Jan 29, 2026) on AED bank deposits for UAE users.Checked 6 Nov 2026
- Local regulator record
- Bybit Fintech FZE (Bybit) holds a licenceVARA · VL/26/10/003 · 20 Oct 2026Checked 6 Nov 2026
- Official app in the UAE App Store
- Listed · 4.8 out of 5 · 5,535 ratings · v5.28.5Published by Bybit Fintech LimitedChecked 7 Nov 2026
- AED P2P on Bybit
- 19 matching ads in our latest sample · Bank Transfer, Aani, Payby03:32 UTC
Bybit accepts sign-ups from the UAE. VARA: Bybit Fintech FZE (Bybit) holds a licence (20 Oct 2026). The official app is listed in the UAE App Store.
What regulators in the UAE have said
Dubai's VARA publishes a public register of licensed VASPs; 60 entries were listed on 2026-11-06. ADGM FSRA and federal SCA regimes not covered in this row. VARA (Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) · checked 6 Nov 2026
- Bybit Fintech FZE (Bybit) holds a licence (VL/26/10/003) — VARA, 20 Oct 2026. Covers: Exchange Services.
“Bybit Fintech FZE (Bybit) | VASP Licence | VL/26/10/003 | Exchange Services | 2026/10/20 | Active”
Source · checked 6 Nov 2026
Signing up from the UAE
- Identity documents accepted for the UAE: not listed in Bybit's public help pages.
- Ways to add money listed for the UAE: aed_bank_transfer.
- 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 Bybit app by Bybit Fintech Limited is listed in the UAE App Store (version 5.28.5, updated 4 Nov 2026). Download on the App Store See every store we check.
Other exchanges in the UAE
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Questions
Can I sign up for Bybit from the UAE?
Yes. Bybit accepts residents of the UAE. We last checked this on 6 Nov 2026.
Which Bybit app is the official one?
In the UAE App Store the official app is published by Bybit Fintech Limited.
What has VARA said about Bybit?
Bybit Fintech FZE (Bybit) holds a licence (VL/26/10/003), dated 20 Oct 2026, according to VARA.
Can I buy crypto with AED on Bybit?
Our latest sample found 19 matching AED P2P ads on Bybit; common payment methods include Bank Transfer, Aani, Payby.
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.