Which crypto exchanges accept users from Sri Lanka?
Of the 5 exchanges we track, 3 accept sign-ups from Sri Lanka, based on their own terms. 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
Exchanges, ordered by data
Order: accepts sign-ups → local regulator record → LKR P2P ads (20+ count as one level) → App Store ratings in Sri Lanka. Payouts do not affect the order. How we order
| Exchange | Accepts users | Local record | App Store | LKR P2P | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binance | Yes6 Nov 2026 | Sign-ups open, no local licence found | Listed · 4.8 out of 5 · 31,642 ratings · v3.23.1 | 20+ | |
| Bybit | Yes6 Nov 2026 | Sign-ups open, no local licence found | Listed · 4.8 out of 5 · 3,821 ratings · v5.28.5 | 15 | |
| OKX | Yes6 Nov 2026 | Sign-ups open, no local licence found | Listed · 4.7 out of 5 · 249 ratings · v6.196.0 | 1 | |
| Gate | Not confirmed6 Nov 2026 | Sign-up status unconfirmed | Listed · 4.6 out of 5 · 145 ratings · v8.43.0 | Not tracked | |
| Bitget | Not confirmed6 Nov 2026 | Sign-up status unconfirmed | Listed · 4.5 out of 5 · 117 ratings · v3.1.1 | No matching ads in our latest sample |
Binance or OKX in Sri Lanka
| Binance | OKX | |
|---|---|---|
| Accepts sign-ups | Yes | Yes |
| Local record | Sign-ups open, no local licence found | Sign-ups open, no local licence found |
| Official app in this App Store | Listed · 4.8 out of 5 · 31,642 ratings · v3.23.1 | Listed · 4.7 out of 5 · 249 ratings · v6.196.0 |
| LKR P2P | 20+ matching ads in our latest sample · Bank Transfer | 1 matching ads in our latest sample · Bank Transfer |
Questions
Which crypto exchanges accept users from Sri Lanka?
Of the exchanges we track, Binance, Bybit, OKX accept sign-ups from Sri Lanka, based on their own terms.
Is crypto regulated in Sri Lanka?
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).
How is this table ordered?
By data only: whether the exchange accepts sign-ups, then local regulator records, then local P2P activity, then App Store ratings. Payouts do not affect the order.