Is Binance available in the Netherlands? Binance says no
No sign-up button for Netherlands: we show one only where we have verified the Binance referral offer for that country.
Short answer
No. The Netherlands is on Binance’s own List of Prohibited Countries (updated 5 January 2026). Binance stopped accepting new Dutch users on 16 June 2023 and limited existing Dutch users to withdrawals from 17 July 2023, saying it had not obtained a VASP registration in the Netherlands. That is why this page has no sign-up button. Checked 20 October 2026.
Key facts at a glance
| Fact | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands is on the List of Prohibited Countries (updated 5 Jan 2026) | Binance | 20 Oct 2026 |
| No new Dutch users from 16 Jun 2023; withdrawals only from 17 Jul 2023 | Binance announcement | 20 Oct 2026 |
| DNB warning, 18 Aug 2021 | DNB | 20 Oct 2026 |
| DNB fine of EUR 3,325,000, 25 Apr 2022 | DNB | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Binance not in the ESMA interim register | ESMA register | 8 Oct 2026 |
What Binance itself says about the Netherlands
Binance’s List of Prohibited Countries (updated 5 January 2026) names the Netherlands in category (ii), for persons located, incorporated, otherwise established in, or resident of listed places. Binance’s announcement published on 16 June 2023 said no new users residing in the Netherlands would be accepted with immediate effect. From 17 July 2023 at 00:00 UTC, existing Dutch resident users could only withdraw assets. The announcement said its efforts had not resulted in a VASP registration in the Netherlands at that time.
What the Dutch regulator DNB did
On 18 August 2021 De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) published a warning that Binance was providing crypto services in the Netherlands without the required legal registration with DNB. On 25 April 2022 DNB imposed an administrative fine of EUR 3,325,000 on Binance Holdings Ltd, published on 18 July 2022. We quote DNB and make no legal ruling of our own.
Will Binance come back? EU authorisation status in October 2026
By our check on 20 October 2026, Binance is not in the ESMA interim register of crypto-asset service providers (read 8 October 2026). Binance has no confirmed MiCA authorisation in the canonical registry (status EU_RESTRICTED). Binance said on 24 June 2026 that it had withdrawn its application in Greece and will pursue authorisation in another EU Member State. We do not predict a date or an outcome.
Why there is no sign-up button here
We show a sign-up link only where our evidence covers the country and the exchange is available there. Binance lists the Netherlands as prohibited, so there is no button, no code and no bonus on this page.
Binance can update its list at any time, and the update date we quote is the one we read on 20 October 2026. Check the current list on Binance before you act. This page describes what the sources say; it is not legal or financial advice.
Alternatives in the ESMA register
The ESMA interim register (read 8 October 2026) has rows for Bybit EU GmbH (FMA, Austria) and OKX Europe Limited (MFSA, Malta). See our pages on Bybit and OKX. This is a register fact, not a recommendation.
Sources and checked date
Sources are listed with the page. Checked 20 October 2026 by CryptoCodeHub editorial. Read our editorial policy and how we verify.
Facts and sources
| Fact | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| The Netherlands is on Binance's List of Prohibited Countries, "Updated - 5 January 2026", under "(ii) located, incorporated, otherwise established in, or resident of". | Binance: Binance List of Prohibited Countries (Updated - 5 January 2026) | |
| Binance has no confirmed MiCA authorisation in the canonical registry (status EU_RESTRICTED). | ESMA: ESMA interim register of crypto-asset service providers, read 8 October 2026 | |
| Binance's announcement published 2023-06-16 says no new users residing in the Netherlands will be accepted with immediate effect, and from 2023-07-17 existing Dutch resident users can only withdraw assets; it says this "has not resulted in a VASP registration in the Netherlands at this time". | Binance: Binance announcement on the Netherlands (16 June 2023) | |
| DNB published on 18 August 2021 that Binance is providing crypto services in the Netherlands without the required legal registration with DNB. | De Nederlandsche Bank: DNB warns against Binance (18 August 2021) | |
| DNB imposed an administrative fine of EUR 3,325,000 on Binance Holdings Ltd on 25 April 2022 (published 18 July 2022). | De Nederlandsche Bank: Boete voor Binance Holdings Ltd (18 July 2022) | |
| Binance's blog of 2026-06-24 says it has withdrawn its application in Greece and will pursue authorisation in another EU Member State. | Binance: Binance blog on its EU authorisation application (24 June 2026) | |
| In the ESMA interim register of crypto-asset service providers read on 8 October 2026, a search for "binance" returned no match, and rows exist for Bybit EU GmbH (28/05/2025) and OKX Europe Limited (27/01/2025). | ESMA: ESMA interim register of crypto-asset service providers, read 8 October 2026 |
FAQ
Can I still use Binance in the Netherlands?
Binance lists the Netherlands among its Prohibited Countries ("Updated - 5 January 2026"). Its 2023 announcement said new Dutch users were no longer accepted and, from 2023-07-17, existing Dutch users could only withdraw assets.
Why did Binance leave the Netherlands?
Binance's announcement of 2023-06-16 said its efforts "have not resulted in a VASP registration in the Netherlands at this time". DNB had warned on 18 August 2021 that Binance was providing crypto services without the required registration.
Was Binance fined in the Netherlands?
DNB says it imposed an administrative fine of EUR 3,325,000 on Binance Holdings Ltd on 25 April 2022 (published 18 July 2022) for offering crypto services without the required registration.
Will Binance return to the Netherlands?
We do not predict a date. By our check on 20 October 2026, Binance is not in the ESMA register, and Binance said on 24 June 2026 that it withdrew its application in Greece and will pursue authorisation in another EU Member State.
Is the Netherlands on Binance's restricted list?
Yes. The List of Prohibited Countries, "Updated - 5 January 2026", names the Netherlands under category (ii).
What are the alternatives?
Bybit EU GmbH (FMA, Austria) and OKX Europe Limited (MFSA, Malta) have rows in the ESMA interim register of crypto-asset service providers as of 8 October 2026. This is a register fact, not a recommendation.