EXCHANGES · UPDATED 6 OCT 2026

Where to buy GBP stablecoins in the UK

2FCA-registered exchanges list a GBP stablecoin
12onchain tGBP pools across 6 chains
£38.4ktraded on regulated exchanges in 24h

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Coinbase

FCA registered
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Cost to buy £1,000—Fees to confirm
GBP coinstGBP
Pay withTo confirm
TGBP VOLUME 24H£31,012
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Coinbase is registered with the FCA for cryptoasset activity. Cryptoassets are high risk. You are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. FCA Register ↗
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Kraken

FCA registered
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Cost to buy £1,000—Fees to confirm
GBP coinstGBP
Pay withTo confirm
TGBP VOLUME 24H£7,353
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Buy onchain

Not regulated in the UK
Pools12Uniswap, Aerodrome +4
Typical spread0.10%vs 0.02% on exchanges
You needA wallet + USDCNo one holds it for you
TGBP VOLUME 24H£220,298across all pools
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ComingAgant · GBPA has no FCA-registered exchange listing yetMento · GBPM has no FCA-registered exchange listing yet

How we score

Same rules for every exchange. Commission never counts.

Regulation30%
Cost to buy and sell25%
GBP stablecoin coverage20%
Money in and out15%
Safety record10%
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Before you buy

Exchange or onchain?

Exchanges are simpler and FCA-registered. Onchain pools are open to anyone but cost more to trade and offer no UK protection.

What does it really cost?

Deposit fee + trading fee + spread. We add them up as the cost to buy £1,000, so you compare one number.

Can I move my coins out?

Check which chains an exchange lets you withdraw to before you buy. Not every exchange supports every network.

Where should I keep them?

Small amounts on a regulated exchange are simplest. Larger amounts: a wallet you control, once you've practised.

Full guide: how to buy stablecoins in the UK →