Is Binance available in New Zealand? FSPR is not a licence
No sign-up button for New Zealand: we show one only where we have verified the Binance referral offer for that country.
Is Binance available in New Zealand? Short answer
Facts read on 21 October 2026. Binance New Zealand states that it is registered on the New Zealand Register of Financial Service Providers (FSP1003864), and New Zealand is not on Binance’s own List of Prohibited Countries (updated 5 January 2026). Registration is not a licence: the FMA says so in its own words. This page shows no Binance sign-up button.
Key facts at a glance
| Fact | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Binance New Zealand is registered on the FSPR (FSP1003864) | Binance New Zealand site, footer | read 21 Oct 2026 |
| ”Registration on the FSPR is not a licence” | FMA OIA response | letter undated, read 21 Oct 2026 |
| New Zealand is not on the Prohibited Countries list | Binance List of Prohibited Countries | updated 5 Jan 2026 |
| Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay supported | Binance New Zealand FAQ | last updated 2 May 2025 |
Who operates Binance for New Zealand users
The Binance New Zealand site names the operator as Binance New Zealand and gives the FSP number FSP1003864. We did not open the FSPR entry itself, so we state no legal entity, status or registration date.
What FSPR registration means, and does not mean
The FMA’s OIA response says: “Registration on the FSPR is not a licence and is not subject to any typical licensing requirements or assessment.” It also says the Registrar has not referred any information connected to Binance’s FSP registration to the FMA. For that reason we never describe Binance as licensed in New Zealand. The letter carries no date, so we cite it with our read date only.
Is New Zealand on Binance’s prohibited list?
No. The list updated 5 January 2026 names the United States, Canada and the Netherlands, then Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Crimea, DNR and LNR. New Zealand is not named. The list is open: it adds “such other locations, as designated by Binance from time to time”, so check the current list before you register.
Buying crypto with NZD
Binance’s New Zealand FAQ (last updated 2 May 2025) says it supports Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cards, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay. It warns that some banks may classify crypto transactions as quasi-cash payments, resulting in additional fees. We found no official Binance page for NZD bank transfer, so we say nothing about it.
Taxes on crypto in New Zealand
Inland Revenue states that cryptoassets are treated as a form of property for tax purposes and that the treatment depends on their characteristics and use. We give no tax advice and no calculations.
What we have not verified
We have not opened the FSPR entry for FSP1003864, and we have no source for an NZD bank transfer, the eligibility and terms of any New Zealand sign-up offer, or a trading fee. We state none of them. We add a sign-up link only after a Binance-specific check of the New Zealand registration flow, so this page has no button.
Related pages
See How we verify and the editorial policy.
FAQ
The questions above are answered in the FAQ block of this page, each with its source and check date.
Facts and sources
| Fact | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Binance New Zealand states on its New Zealand site that it is registered on the New Zealand Register of Financial Service Providers (FSP number FSP1003864). | Binance: Binance New Zealand (footer) | |
| The FMA OIA response says "Registration on the FSPR is not a licence and is not subject to any typical licensing requirements or assessment." and that the Registrar has not referred any information connected to Binance's FSP registration to the FMA. The letter has no date. | Financial Markets Authority: FMA OIA response on Binance complaints (letter undated) | |
| New Zealand is not listed in Binance's List of Prohibited Countries (updated 5 January 2026). The list names the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Crimea, DNR and LNR, and reserves "such other locations, as designated by Binance from time to time". | Binance: Binance List of Prohibited Countries (Updated 5 January 2026) | |
| Binance's New Zealand FAQ says it supports Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cards, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay, and that some banks may classify crypto transactions as quasi-cash payments, resulting in additional fees (last updated 2 May 2025). | Binance: Binance New Zealand FAQ - card payments (last updated 2 May 2025) | |
| Inland Revenue states that cryptoassets are treated as a form of property for tax purposes and that the tax treatment depends on the characteristics and use of the cryptoassets. | Inland Revenue: Cryptoassets (no update date on the page) |
FAQ
Can I use Binance in New Zealand?
New Zealand is not on Binance's List of Prohibited Countries (updated 5 January 2026). The list is open - Binance may designate other locations from time to time.
Is Binance licensed in New Zealand?
We do not call it licensed. The FMA says, "Registration on the FSPR is not a licence and is not subject to any typical licensing requirements or assessment." The letter has no date.
How do I buy crypto with NZD on Binance?
Binance's New Zealand FAQ says it supports Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay (last updated 2 May 2025). Some banks may classify crypto purchases as quasi-cash payments, resulting in additional fees. We did not verify bank transfer.
Do I pay tax on crypto in New Zealand?
Inland Revenue states that cryptoassets are treated as a form of property for tax purposes and that the treatment depends on their characteristics and use. We give no tax advice. Checked 21 October 2026.
Is there a Binance sign-up bonus in New Zealand?
We have not verified the eligibility or terms of any sign-up offer for New Zealand users, so we state no amount. Binance's New Zealand site may display its own promotions; check the conditions there.