Bitpanda is an Austrian company headquartered in Vienna offering cryptocurrency, commodities, securities, and ETF trading via its website and mobile app.
Does Bitpanda have a MiCA licence?
✓ Authorised · MiCA CASPYes. Bitpanda (legal entity Bitpanda GmbH) holds a MiCA crypto-asset service provider (CASP) authorisation — regulated by Financial Market Authority (FMA) in Austria, listed in the official ESMA register. Through MiCA passporting it may legally serve clients across the EU/EEA (30 countries).
Licensed crypto services (7)
Where you can use Bitpanda · EU/EEA passporting (30)
A MiCA authorisation passports across the whole EU/EEA, so Bitpanda may legally serve clients in:
Bitpanda is still building its public rating profile. Recent media coverage leans critical, led by "Bitpanda launches new premium plan and rewards".
In the media
SampleBitpanda launches new premium plan and rewards
Bloomberg · 3d ago
Bitpanda unveiled an updated subscription tier, adding perks aimed at frequent travellers and higher-balance customers.
Bitpanda partners on new payments feature
Finextra · 2w ago
Bitpanda announced a partnership to broaden its payments capabilities, as competition among neobanks intensifies.
Bitpanda outage briefly disrupts payments for some users
Reuters · 3w ago
A short-lived technical issue affected a subset of Bitpanda customers; the company said service was restored and funds were unaffected.
Bitpanda expands into new markets with local licences
Finextra · 4w ago
The fintech confirmed it has secured regulatory approval to operate in additional countries, deepening its European and global footprint.
Regulators scrutinise Bitpanda over compliance controls
Finextra · 1mo ago
Authorities are reviewing Bitpanda's anti-fraud and onboarding processes, part of broader oversight of fast-growing digital banks.
Latest from social
SampleBig milestone for the Bitpanda community — thank you to everyone who's joined us on the journey. More to come. 🚀
Proud to share that Bitpanda has been recognised for product innovation this year. This is just the beginning.
Travelling this summer? Spend abroad with no hidden fees and real exchange rates.
Behind every feature is a team obsessed with the details. A look at how Bitpanda ships.
What people are saying
SampleBitpanda's customer service left me hanging on a frozen account. Not a great look.
Great thread on how Bitpanda is rethinking cross-border payments. Worth a read for anyone in fintech.
Bitpanda raising rates again? Curious how this compares to the competition right now.
Mixed feelings on Bitpanda lately — love the product, but the latest update changed a flow I relied on.
Anyone else having issues with Bitpanda verification today? Been stuck for hours 😤
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Frequently asked questions
Does Bitpanda have a MiCA licence?
Yes. Bitpanda (legal entity Bitpanda GmbH) holds a MiCA crypto-asset service provider (CASP) authorisation, regulated by Financial Market Authority (FMA) in Austria and listed in the official ESMA register.
Who regulates Bitpanda in the EU?
Bitpanda's EU activity is authorised and supervised by Financial Market Authority (FMA), its home national competent authority under MiCA.
Which crypto services is Bitpanda licensed for?
Under MiCA, Bitpanda is authorised for: Custody & administration of crypto-assets, Exchange of crypto-assets for funds, Exchange of crypto-assets for other crypto-assets, Execution of orders on behalf of clients, Placing of crypto-assets, Reception & transmission of orders, Transfer services for crypto-assets.
In which countries can I legally use Bitpanda?
A MiCA authorisation passports across the whole EU/EEA, so Bitpanda may legally serve clients in all 30 EU/EEA member states.
Is Bitpanda in the ESMA register?
Yes. Bitpanda GmbH appears in ESMA's official register of authorised MiCA crypto-asset service providers, recorded under Financial Market Authority (FMA).
Is a MiCA licence the same as a CASP licence?
Yes. MiCA (MiCAR) is the EU regulation; a CASP (crypto-asset service provider) is a firm it licenses. "MiCA register", "CASP register" and "ESMA register" all refer to the same official list.
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