Is Bitget Available in My Country? Restricted Countries, Australia, South Africa and How to Check (2026)
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Before you think about fees, bonuses or features, there is a simpler question: does Bitget serve people where you live? If it does not, opening an account can get it frozen, and using a VPN to get around the rules breaks Bitget’s terms. Even where Bitget is available, the products you can use, and the legal protections you have, depend on your country.
This page summarises Bitget’s own Terms of Use (last updated 20 October 2026) and regulator sources, checked on 3 November 2026. It is written mainly for readers in Australia and South Africa, but it includes the full prohibited list so anyone can check. Rules change, so treat Bitget’s current Terms as the final word.
Short answer: Bitget lists a registration in Australia (AUSTRAC) and licences in South Africa (FSCA), so it serves both, with an important caveat for Australians about futures. It does not serve users in its Prohibited Countries, which include the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia and Thailand.
Bitget’s Prohibited Countries list (Terms of Use, 20 October 2026)
Bitget’s Terms of Use list Prohibited Countries including the following (check the live Terms for the complete, current list):
| Region | Prohibited countries or areas |
|---|---|
| North America | United States and its territories, Canada, Cuba, Haiti |
| Europe | Austria, Belarus, France, Germany, Russia, and parts of Ukraine (Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia) |
| Asia | Hong Kong, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, North Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Afghanistan |
| Middle East | Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen |
| Africa | Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Libya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan |
The Terms say you must not use a VPN or similar tools to get around these restrictions, and KYC asks you to declare your country of residence. If you move to a prohibited country, the account may be restricted.
Bitget’s affiliate policy also says partners must not promote Bitget to users in prohibited countries. That is why this site is written for Australia and South Africa and does not target other markets.
Australia: available, with a serious futures warning
What Bitget holds. Bitget’s licence page lists a digital currency exchange (DCE) provider registration with AUSTRAC, and AUSTRAC’s register shows BTGT AUS PTY LTD trading as Bitget. AUSTRAC registration is required to offer crypto-to-fiat exchange services in Australia and is about anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules.
What it is not. AUSTRAC registration is not an Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence. It does not mean a regulator has checked the exchange’s security, solvency or products.
ASIC’s warning. On 28 July 2025 ASIC issued an investor alert about Bitget’s unlicensed crypto asset futures products. ASIC said:
- Bitget does not hold an AFS licence, so it is not permitted to promote or encourage Australians to invest in its financial products.
- Australians using unlicensed products cannot access protections such as internal dispute resolution and client money protections if something goes wrong.
- ASIC limits retail leverage on certain crypto derivatives to 2:1, but Bitget’s products are available at up to 125:1.
ASIC also noted that Bitget is registered with AUSTRAC and is permitted to offer its exchange services in Australia.
What that means in practice. Buying and selling crypto on Bitget’s spot market falls under its AUSTRAC-registered exchange services. Futures, and copy trading built on futures, are the products ASIC warned about. This site does not recommend Bitget futures or futures copy trading to Australian readers. If you want leveraged products in Australia, look for a provider that holds an AFS licence and check it on ASIC’s Professional Registers.
Funding in AUD. Bitget’s bank deposit country list includes AUD for Australia. Methods, fees and limits are covered in how to deposit and withdraw on Bitget.
South Africa: licensed by the FSCA
What Bitget holds. Bitget’s licence page lists a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence and an Over-the-Counter Derivatives Provider (ODP) licence from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). Bitget’s Stock+ FAQ names Parsa Financial Services (Pty) Ltd, FSP 52563, as the FSCA-licensed entity for that service.
How to check. Search the FSCA’s public register for the provider name or FSP number and confirm which entity your account is with. Licences can be varied, suspended or withdrawn.
Funding in ZAR. Bitget supports ZAR bank deposits and withdrawals for South Africa, and ZAR on its P2P market. See how to deposit and withdraw on Bitget.
Remember: a licence does not remove market risk. Crypto prices can still fall sharply, and derivatives can still wipe out your margin.
United Kingdom
Bitget relaunched UK access with Archax, an FCA-authorised firm, approving its financial promotions under the UK’s crypto promotion rules. The FCA bans the sale of crypto derivatives to retail consumers, so UK retail users should not expect futures. UK crypto promotions must carry specific risk warnings and a cooling-off period for first-time investors. This site is not written for UK readers.
European Union
Bitget’s MiCAR update (2 July 2026) says Bitget EU has applied to Austria’s Financial Market Authority for authorisation under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, and that it will provide EU services only after approval. I found no announcement that authorisation had been granted as of 3 November 2026. Austria, France and Germany are also on Bitget’s Prohibited Countries list. If you live in the EU, check the ESMA register of authorised crypto-asset service providers.
Mainland China
Bitget’s list does not name mainland China, but Chinese authorities’ 2021 notice on virtual currency trading treats offshore exchanges providing services to residents of mainland China as illegal financial activity. This site is not aimed at readers in mainland China.
Other countries not on the list
If your country is not on the Prohibited Countries list, that does not automatically mean Bitget is licensed there or that every product is available. Check:
- Bitget’s current Terms of Use for the latest list.
- Your local regulator’s warning list. Several regulators have issued warnings about Bitget in the past; ASIC’s alert lists warnings from Spain, Austria, Germany, Canada (Alberta) and France.
- What appears at KYC. Bitget’s KYC flow asks for your country of residence and the accepted ID types vary by country. If your country is not selectable, Bitget does not serve it.
- Product availability in the app. Futures, copy trading, earn products and fiat methods differ by region.
Why you should not use a VPN
- It breaks Bitget’s Terms of Use, which say you must not use a VPN to get around restrictions.
- Your KYC documents show your real country, so the mismatch is easy to spot.
- Accounts found to be in a prohibited country can be restricted, which can make withdrawals slow or difficult.
- You may also be breaking your own country’s laws.
Risk warning
Crypto assets are highly volatile, and you can lose all of the money you put in. Regulatory status can change quickly, and an exchange leaving a country can disrupt your access to funds. Bitget lost about $388 million from part of its hot and warm wallets on 24 September 2026; it says user balances were not affected and withdrawals fully resumed on 2 October 2026 (see Is Bitget safe?). Futures, margin and copy trading carry higher risk. Nothing here is legal, tax or financial advice.
Bottom line
Bitget serves Australia (AUSTRAC registration, but ASIC warns about its futures) and South Africa (FSCA CASP and ODP licences). It does not serve the long list of countries in its Terms, including the US, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. Check the current Terms and your local regulator before you sign up.
If Bitget is available where you live, you can open an account with my referral link. The sign-up and KYC guide walks through the steps, and the referral code guide explains how the code works.
FAQ
Is Bitget available in Australia?
Yes. Bitget is registered with AUSTRAC as a digital currency exchange provider (BTGT AUS PTY LTD), which ASIC says permits it to offer exchange services. It does not hold an AFS licence, and ASIC has warned Australians about its unlicensed futures products.
Is Bitget legal in South Africa?
Bitget’s licence page lists FSCA Crypto Asset Service Provider and Over-the-Counter Derivatives Provider licences. You can confirm the details on the FSCA’s public register.
Which countries are restricted on Bitget?
Bitget’s Terms of Use (20 October 2026) list Prohibited Countries including the United States, Canada, Austria, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Russia, Belarus, Iran, North Korea, Cuba and parts of Ukraine, among others.
Is Bitget available in the US or Canada?
No. Both the United States (and its territories) and Canada are on Bitget’s Prohibited Countries list.
Can I use Bitget with a VPN?
No. Bitget’s Terms say you must not use a VPN to get around restrictions, and accounts in prohibited countries can be restricted.
Is Bitget available in the UK?
Bitget serves UK users with Archax approving its financial promotions, but the FCA bans crypto derivatives for retail consumers, so UK retail users should not expect futures.
Sources (checked 2026-11-03): Bitget Terms of Use, last updated 20 Oct 2026 (bitget.com/support/articles/360014944032); Bitget regulatory licences (bitget.com/promotion/regulatory-license); Bitget Stock+ FAQ (bitget.com/support/articles/12560603887309); Bitget MiCAR update, 2 Jul 2026 (bitget.com/support/articles/12560603885949); Bitget affiliate program policy (bitget.com/support/articles/12560603821827); Bitget bank deposit country list (bitget.com/support/articles/12560603823032); ASIC investor alert on Bitget futures, 28 Jul 2025 (asic.gov.au); Archax, “Bitget Enters the UK” (archax.com); Notice on further preventing and disposing of the risks of virtual currency trading speculation, 2021 (gov.cn).