Barclays
Crypto policies vary
May support certain cryptocurrency-related payments or transfers.
Restrictions: Limits, checks, delays, or blocks may apply.
UK banks and crypto policies
Find out how UK banks may handle cryptocurrency-related payments, provider restrictions, and what to consider before moving money.
UK banks may allow, limit, delay, or block cryptocurrency-related transactions depending on payment type, fraud checks, account activity, account type, customer circumstances, and internal policy. Policies can change over time.
Crypto policies vary Restrictions may apply
HSBC
Crypto policies vary
May support certain cryptocurrency-related payments or transfers.
Restrictions: Limits, checks, delays, or blocks may apply.
Lloyds
Crypto policies vary
May support certain cryptocurrency-related payments or transfers.
Restrictions: Limits, checks, delays, or blocks may apply.
Monzo
Crypto policies vary
May support certain cryptocurrency-related payments or transfers.
Restrictions: Limits, checks, delays, or blocks may apply.
Nationwide
Crypto policies vary
May support certain cryptocurrency-related payments or transfers.
Restrictions: Limits, checks, delays, or blocks may apply.
NatWest
Crypto policies vary
May support certain cryptocurrency-related payments or transfers.
Restrictions: Limits, checks, delays, or blocks may apply.
Santander
Crypto policies vary
May support certain cryptocurrency-related payments or transfers.
Restrictions: Limits, checks, delays, or blocks may apply.
Revolut
Crypto policies vary
May support certain cryptocurrency-related payments or transfers.
Restrictions: Limits, checks, delays, or blocks may apply.
Chase
Restrictions may apply
May restrict certain cryptocurrency-related payments or transfers.
Restrictions: Some cryptocurrency-related payments or transfers may be restricted or blocked.
Starling
Restrictions may apply
May restrict certain cryptocurrency-related payments or transfers.
Restrictions: Some cryptocurrency-related payments or transfers may be restricted or blocked.
TSB
Restrictions may apply
May restrict certain cryptocurrency-related payments or transfers.
Restrictions: Some cryptocurrency-related payments or transfers may be restricted or blocked.
Virgin Money
Restrictions may apply
May restrict certain cryptocurrency-related payments or transfers.
Restrictions: Some cryptocurrency-related payments or transfers may be restricted or blocked.
Metro Bank
Restrictions may apply
May restrict certain cryptocurrency-related payments or transfers.
Restrictions: Some cryptocurrency-related payments or transfers may be restricted or blocked.
UK bank crypto transfer limits
Some UK banks impose limits on transfers to cryptocurrency exchanges. These limits vary by provider and may change over time. Always check your bank's current policy before attempting a large transfer.
Daily limits
Some banks cap daily payments to crypto exchanges as a fraud-prevention measure.
Card blocks
Several banks treat debit-card crypto purchases differently from bank transfers.
Fraud checks
Even banks that allow some cryptocurrency-related payments may pause unusual transfers while they confirm the payment is genuine.
Important considerations
- Bank policies can change quickly, especially around fraud and consumer protection.
- Use FCA-registered exchanges where possible and keep transaction records.
- Contact your bank before making a large transfer if you are unsure whether it will be blocked.