Crypto-Friendly Banks UK (2023)

In 2023, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization sits at more than $1.1 trillion. Recent data shows that more and more people around the world own cryptocurrency too.

But in recent years, an increasing number of UK banks have started to block or restrict payments to cryptocurrency exchanges.

In this post, I’ve summarised my research and identified what the most crypto-friendly banks in the UK appear to be – as well as those that are restricting or blocking payments to cryptocurrency exchanges.

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SwissBorg Review (2023)

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SwissBorg is a Switzerland-based crypto investing app that lets you trade and earn interest on more than 2 dozen cryptocurrencies. It offers low fees and a user-friendly interface to make crypto investing as convenient as possible.

This sounds fantastic. But how does SwissBorg compare to other crypto trading apps?

In this SwissBorg review, I’ll run through what this crypto app has to offer. I’ll talk about the app’s pros, cons, features, and fees to help you decide if it’s worth signing up.

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eToro Cryptocurrency Review (2023)

eToro is a popular international investment platform that also offers simplified crypto trading.

But is eToro’s crypto trading platform worth using?

In this eToro review, I’ll run through how eToro’s crypto trading feature works, whether you can withdraw your coins to an external wallet, and what fees you can expect.

Let’s get straight to it.

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LocalCoinSwap Review (2023)

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LocalCoinSwap is a peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace for trading cryptocurrencies. It lets you trade directly with other investors using more than 250 payment methods.

But can you trust LocalCoinSwap? Is it the best P2P crypto marketplace?

In this LocalCoinSwap review, I’ll cover the features of the LocalCoinSwap marketplace, take a closer look at how it works, and highlight some of its pros and cons.

Let’s get right to it.

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Bottlepay Review (2023)

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UPDATE: Bottlepay has announced that it’s closing the Bottlepay consumer app on 24th July 2023. For more information, check out this post.

For UK alternatives, check out my list of top places to buy bitcoin.


Bottlepay is a UK-based mobile app that you can use to buy, sell, store, send, and receive Bitcoin (BTC). All with the power of the Lightning Network.

It sounds awesome, but how does it measure up?

In this Bottlepay review, I’ll give you a first-hand look at what it’s like to use the app. I’ll cover everything you need to know – including pros, cons, features, fees, limits, and more.

Let’s get to it!

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KuCoin Review (2022)

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Since launching in 2017, KuCoin has positioned itself as a feature-rich cryptocurrency exchanges. In 2022, it serves over eight million users.

Along with its wealth of services and markets, the platform lists more than 450 coins and averages just under $2 billion USD in spot transactions per day, putting it comfortably within the top 10 global exchanges.

If you’re interested in finding out more about KuCoin and the different services it offers, then stick around and keep reading this KuCoin review.

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Coinpass Review (2023)

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Coinpass allows you to trade Bitcoin (BTC) and 12 other cryptocurrencies using its instant buy feature or more advanced trading terminal.

But is it Coinpass all it’s cracked up to be?

In this Coinpass review, I’m going to give you an in-depth look at what the firm is all about. I’ll also run through how Coinpass works, what features it offers, and its various advantages and disadvantages.

Read on to learn more!

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Coinbase Pro Review (2022)

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Coinbase announced in June 2022 that they are planning to phase out Coinbase Pro later in the year. Advanced Trade on Coinbase.com will replace it.

For more information, check out my Coinbase review.

Coinbase Pro is a crypto exchange that’s part of the wider Coinbase platform. It offers an advanced trading terminal that’s ideal for experienced investors.

In this Coinbase Pro review, we’ll do a deep dive into what Coinbase Pro is and how it works. We’ll look at the features that the platform offers for advanced traders as well as its advantages and disadvantages when compared to other exchanges.

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Coinbase Review (2023)

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Coinbase is one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. It offers a quick and simple way to trade dozens of top coins plus a plethora of additional features that help you make the most of your digital assets.

In this Coinbase review, we’ll take a closer look at everything you need to know about the company. We’ll do a thorough review of all the platform’s major features, how it works, and its various pros and cons.

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