Why look for a EXMO alternative?
EXMO is a global exchange operating since 2014 through EXMO EXCHANGE LTD., headquartered in London, offering spot/margin trading and a token-based discount programme (EXMO Premium).
On 26 May 2026, the UK Government added EXMO EXCHANGE LTD. to its Russia sanctions list — a public, dated, verifiable fact, not a rumour. We compare EXMO and Bit2Me with public sources.
That attempt at distancing did not prevent the British Government from adding EXMO EXCHANGE LTD. to its Russia sanctions list on 26 May 2026, with an asset freeze and a ban on corresponding financial services. This is a public, dated and verifiable fact on the UK’s official sanctions website — not an opinion or a forum rumour. In this guide we compare, with public sources, EXMO’s situation against Bit2Me on regulation, custody, fees, support and product for operating in euros in Europe.
Why so many people doubt EXMO
UK entity sanctioned in May 2026
The UK added EXMO EXCHANGE LTD. to its Russia sanctions list: asset freeze and a ban on corresponding financial services.
No MiCA CASP in ESMA register
EXMO does not appear as a MiCA-authorised provider, unlike Bit2Me’s CNMV authorisation.
No independently verified insurance fund
EXMO cites custodian coverage (Ledger Vault); no own disclosed SAFU-style fund per independent analytics.
Public record
Reputation and documented facts about EXMO
Sanctions, incidents or controversies recorded in official sources or verifiable media. Bit2Me does not pass judgment: we cite public facts.
The UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) added EXMO EXCHANGE LTD. to its Russia sanctions list on 26 May 2026, with an asset freeze and a ban on corresponding financial services.
Source: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
EXMO sold its Russian and Belarusian operations after the invasion of Ukraine, in an attempt to distance itself from those markets, per sector press.
Source: coindesk.com
These records do not rule out the competitor being suitable in other contexts; they are part of the due diligence worth doing before depositing funds.
Verdict
EXMO does not appear as a MiCA-authorised CASP, and its British entity was sanctioned by the UK on 26 May 2026 for services linked to Russia. Bit2Me has operated since 2014 and is a Spanish CASP authorised by the CNMV, with $150M insured custody, free SEPA and Spanish-language assistance. If you operate in euros without this regulatory risk, this is your alternative.
Regulated by the CNMV · Support in your language · +1 million users · Promotion subject to terms
EXMO vs Bit2Me: comparison
The dimensions that matter most to a retail user in Europe.
Before products: trust
Who you really deal with: Bit2Me vs EXMO
An exchange isn't chosen on price or catalogue alone. Look at who answers for your money, from where and with what backing.
Bit2Me- Real HQ
- Spain (EU) — parent company, not a subsidiary
- Supervised by
- CNMV (Spain), under MiCA
- Operating since
- 2014, with no security incidents
- Who's behind it
- Backed by Tether, Telefónica, Bankinter and other institutions
EXMO- Real HQ
- United Kingdom (London) — EXMO EXCHANGE LTD.
- Supervised by
- No MiCA CASP in ESMA register; UK entity sanctioned by the United Kingdom (May 2026).
- Operating since
- 2014
- Who's behind it
- Global exchange founded in 2014; sold Russian and Belarusian operations in 2022.
| Feature | Bit2Me | EXMO |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation and licencesDecisive | Bit2Me:Bit2Me advantageCNMV-authorised Spanish company, no international sanction exposure. | EXMO:No MiCA CASP in ESMA register; UK entity sanctioned by the United Kingdom on 26 May 2026 (Russia). |
| Real HQ & jurisdictionDecisive | Bit2Me:Bit2Me advantageA Spanish company headquartered in Spain (EU): you contract, file claims and are supervised before the CNMV, with no intermediary subsidiaries. | EXMO:UK entity with no MiCA authorisation and an active Russia sanction; no CNMV supervisor in Spain. |
| SecurityDecisive | Bit2Me:Bit2Me advantageOwn $150M Custody policy, five ISO audits published. | EXMO:95% of funds in cold storage via Ledger Vault; no own disclosed insurance fund per independent analytics. |
| Data protection (GDPR)Decisive | Bit2Me:Bit2Me advantageYour data is processed in the EU under the GDPR, with the safeguards of the European data-protection framework. | EXMO:British entity; data processing outside the EU’s direct GDPR framework. |
| Fund insuranceDecisive | Bit2Me:Bit2Me advantageAssets in Bit2Me Custody are insured under a $150M policy. | EXMO:Declared coverage from custodian Ledger Vault (up to $150M); no publicly verified own EXMO insurance fund. |
| Customer supportDecisive | Bit2Me:Bit2Me advantageMultilingual human phone support guaranteed, no sanction-related restrictions. | EXMO:24/7 support via chat, email and Telegram in several languages; no phone assistance advertised. |
| Buy in euros (SEPA/card)Decisive | Bit2Me:Bit2Me advantageFree SEPA deposits, no dependence on sanction-affected banking. | EXMO:Bank transfer and other deposit methods by country; sanctioned UK entity may affect banking correspondence. |
| Products and servicesDecisive | Bit2Me:Bit2Me advantageIntegrated suite (Pro, Earn, Card, Loan, Tax, Wallet) built for the European crypto investor. | EXMO:Spot and margin exchange with EXMO Premium programme; no European retail suite (local Earn, Card, Tax). |
| FeesDecisive | Bit2Me:Bit2Me advantageUp to 0% maker / 0.10% taker on Pro, no proprietary token needed. | EXMO:Base 0.1% maker / 0.1% taker, with EXMO Premium discounts paid in the exchange’s own token (EXM). |
| Number of cryptocurrencies | Bit2Me:Bit2Me advantageOver 400 cryptocurrencies available. | EXMO:Close to a hundred cryptocurrencies and 168 pairs per CoinMarketCap/LiquidityFinder. |
Bit2MeHow we made this comparison
We analyse regulation, security, support, fees and catalogue using public, verifiable information from both platforms, updated as of July 1, 2026. Bit2Me is the platform publishing this page, so we have deliberately included points where the competitor stands out, and we recommend always checking the data on the official websites before deciding.
Sources consulted (July 1, 2026)
Regulated by the CNMV · Support in your language · +1 million users
Why Bit2Me lets you sleep at night
When both platforms can be regulated in Europe, the decision moves to practical trust: where you contract, who answers you, how you move euros, and how easy it is to resolve a problem.
Crypto that doesn't stain you
Bit2Me complies with KYC/AML and is registered with the Bank of Spain: your operations don't mix with illicit-origin funds on a supervised platform.
Headquartered in Spain, not a tax haven
Bitcoinforme S.L. operates under European law with the CNMV as its direct supervisor.
Free, automatic tax report
Download it from the app or web for every tax year you've traded, at no extra cost. It generates itself from your activity.
No security incidents since 2014
Five consecutive independent audits back our operational soundness.
Human support in your language
24/7 support in your language, with a phone line (+34 910 91 37 88) and people — not bots — answering from Spain.
A platform that doesn't go down
Multi-region high availability, 24/7, 365 days a year, with ~100 ms average response.
Your funds, when you decide
Withdraw to your own wallet at any time. No lock-in, no penalty.
$150M insurance on custody
Assets in Bit2Me Custody are insured for $150M (USD), with segregated cold storage and multisig + HSM FIPS 140-2.
UK sanction and no MiCA vs Bit2Me’s CNMV authorisation
OFSI added EXMO EXCHANGE LTD. to its Russia sanctions list on 26 May 2026, with asset freeze and a ban on corresponding UK banking relationships. EXMO does not appear in the ESMA MiCA register.
Bit2Me: single CNMV authorisation in Spain since 2014, no reputational exposure to international sanctions, contract and claims in the same country.
EXMO custody via Ledger Vault vs Bit2Me’s published policy
EXMO cites 95% cold storage under Ledger Vault, whose programme covers up to $150M at custodian level; independent analytics note no own disclosed insurance fund.
Bit2Me: mostly cold storage, own $150M Custody policy, zero incidents since 2014, ISO 27001/27701/22301 audited.
EXMO Premium token discounts vs Bit2Me Pro
EXMO base fee is 0.1% maker / 0.1% taker; EXMO Premium discounts (10%–100%) require holding the EXM token for 30 days.
Bit2Me Pro up to 0% maker / 0.10% taker on liquid pairs, free SEPA, no proprietary token required.
What do you really pay?
Move the amount and compare Bit2Me Pro with EXMO's published retail fee.
On Bit2Me Pro (liquid pairs, 0.10% taker)
€1.00
Down to 0% when trading as maker.
On EXMO, base spot fee (0.1% maker / 0.1% taker)
€1.00
Published base fee at exmo.com/commissions; EXMO Premium discounts require holding the EXM token. Does not include network withdrawal fees or the regulatory risk of the May 2026 UK sanction.
Indicative trading fees only — excludes spread, gas and deposit/withdrawal charges. Always cross-check EXMO's official pricing.
EXMO multilingual chat vs multilingual human phone support
EXMO offers 24/7 chat, email and Telegram support in several languages; no phone assistance advertised, and UK users are excluded after the sanction.
Bit2Me: multilingual human phone support, European team familiar with SEPA and CNMV rules.
Who is EXMO for, and who is Bit2Me?
EXMO fits a user who accepts the sanction risk in exchange for a broad catalogue and token-based discounts.
Bit2Me fits the euro investor who wants a CNMV CASP without that exposure, equivalent base fees and multilingual human phone support.
What switching from EXMO to Bit2Me really costs
Withdrawing crypto from EXMO carries the network fee the platform shows before you confirm. Selling to euros and transferring via SEPA may crystallise gains with tax effects; moving crypto between your own accounts is not a disposal. Note that, after the May 2026 sanction, some UK banking correspondence linked to EXMO may be affected.
Arriving at Bit2Me adds no account or SEPA deposit fee. Send a small amount first to validate address and network; if anything looks off, you solve it by Without chat-only: multilingual support.
Which one to choose? It depends on your profile
Bit2Me — pros
- You contract with a Spanish company supervised by the CNMV, without the sanction weighing on EXMO’s British entity.
- Custody with its own $150 million policy, versus the generic custodian coverage EXMO declares.
- SEPA deposits are free and do not depend on banking correspondence that may be affected by sanctions.
- Without chat-only: multilingual support is guaranteed, something EXMO does not offer in its support.
- A suite of over 30 crypto products versus EXMO’s spot/margin focus.
EXMO — things to consider
- Over a decade of track record as a global exchange with competitive volume-based fees.
- 24/7 multilingual support via chat, email and Telegram, including Spanish.
- Its British entity, EXMO EXCHANGE LTD., was sanctioned by the United Kingdom in May 2026.
- No MiCA authorisation in the ESMA register and no own disclosed insurance fund figure.
When to choose EXMO?
- You already trade on EXMO from before the sanction and only need to manage an existing balance.
- You prioritise the altcoin catalogue and the EXMO Premium programme above operating with a MiCA-authorised CASP.
If, on the other hand, you are looking for a EXMO alternative because you care about European regulation, predictable fees, the safety of your funds and support in your language, Bit2Me addresses exactly those needs.
What you gain switching from EXMO
No international sanction exposure
CNMV supervises Bit2Me directly; EXMO’s UK entity is sanctioned since May 2026.
Without custodian-only: own published policy
Bit2Me Custody’s $150M policy, versus EXMO’s generic custodian-level coverage.
Without correspondence risk on SEPA
Free SEPA deposits without depending on banks affected by EXMO’s sanction.
Without chat only: Without chat-only: multilingual support
Phone assistance in your language, versus EXMO’s chat-and-ticket model without a phone line.
Less spot focus: full suite
Earn, Card, Loan and Tax in one CNMV account — beyond the spot/margin trading EXMO focuses on.
Switch from EXMO to Bit2Me
Open your account in minutes: euros via SEPA, full CNMV oversight and support in your language when you need it.
15€ welcome bonus when you create your account and buy €100 or more in crypto. Promotion subject to terms.
Regulated by the CNMV · Support in your language · +1 million users
How to switch from EXMO to Bit2Me
Create your free Bit2Me account and complete KYC.
Copy Bit2Me Wallet deposit addresses for each cryptocurrency.
From EXMO, withdraw each asset choosing the right network (small test first), or sell and transfer euros via SEPA.
Questions? Multilingual human phone support walks you through it. No need to close EXMO to try.
15€ free when you create your account and buy €100 or more in crypto
Regulated by the CNMV · Support in your language · +1 million users
What they say about Bit2Me and who backs us
4.2/5
“One of the most reliable exchanges in the world, based on an analysis of 40+ indicators: fiscal headquarters, transparency, asset protection and user experience.”
“The Good Exchange: the most easy, secure and complete crypto exchange.”
Frequently asked questions
Conclusion
EXMO has run for over a decade with a broad catalogue and competitive fees, but in 2026 carries an active UK sanction and no MiCA authorisation. Bit2Me is the EXMO alternative built for the European investor who wants a CNMV-authorised CASP without that regulatory risk.
Data accuracy
This comparison draws on publicly available information on the internet — official fee schedules, regulator registers and verifiable announcements — and was cross-checked on July 1, 2026. If you spot an error or outdated figure, contact us and we will review it.
