Crypto (high risk) in the UK
Crypto is high risk and not covered by the FSCS or the Financial Ombudsman. In the UK, crypto firms must be registered with the FCA for anti-money-laundering purposes; check the FCA register before using one, but registration does not make crypto safe.
⚠️ High risk. No deposit or investor protection; prices can fall more than 80%. Registration with a regulator ≠ the investment is safe.
Comparison
| Product | Rate / return | Cost | Conditions | Promo end | Protection | Risk | Verified | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraken (UK) | No return; price can fall >80% | pending verification | FCA cryptoasset registration status: pending verification — check register.fca.org.uk. | n/a | None (no FSCS for crypto) | high Highly volatile, unprotected | ⏳ pending verification official source for Kraken (UK) | Open Kraken →referral link: we may receive a bonus if you sign up |
| Coinbase (UK) | No return; price can fall >80% | pending verification | FCA cryptoasset registration status: pending verification — check register.fca.org.uk. | n/a | None (no FSCS for crypto) | high Highly volatile, unprotected | ⏳ pending verification official source for Coinbase (UK) | |
| Revolut (crypto, UK) | No return; price can fall >80% | pending verification | FCA cryptoasset registration status: pending verification — check register.fca.org.uk. | n/a | None (no FSCS for crypto) | high Highly volatile, unprotected | ⏳ pending verification official source for Revolut (crypto, UK) | Open Revolut (crypto) →referral link: we may receive a bonus if you sign up |
Order: as collected, not a sponsored ranking. "Pending verification" values could not be confirmed on the official website and must not be used to decide. Sources: "official source" link in each row · how we read protection.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I check FCA registration?
Search the firm on the official FCA Financial Services Register (register.fca.org.uk).
Can I hold crypto in an ISA?
Direct crypto cannot be held in an ISA.