Uphold Supported Countries
Uphold is a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange platform supporting various countries. However, due to varying local regulatory constraints, some countries may be restricted or have limited access to certain features. Before using Uphold, prospective users are advised to confirm the platform's availability and specific services in their respective countries on the official Uphold website or its customer support centre.
For example, banking deposits and withdrawals are only available in the following countries; Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and United States. Countries not on this list can only deposit funds via alternative payment methods like credit cards.
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Uphold Restricted Countries
Crypto exchanges must comply with international laws and regulations, leading to certain geographical restrictions. This means there are some countries where its services are currently unavailable due to regulatory restrictions. Countries where Uphold's services are restricted, include North Korea, Cuba, Iran, Syria, and the Crimea region of Ukraine. Some countries were previously supported on Uphold, but the exchange has recently reduced its number of supported jurisdictions. To learn if you can use the exchange, visit Upholds restricted countries.
There is a list of countries where Uphold has never and will never be available, and these include; Anguilla, Antarctica, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Bouvet Island, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Cuba, Eritrea, Fiji, French Southern Territories, Guinea, Heard and McDonald Islands, Iran, Lebanon, Liberia, Mali, Mauritius, North Korea, Palau, Samoa, Sudan, Syria, S. Minor Outlying Islands, Vanuatu.
Where is Uphold Located?
Uphold is primarily headquartered in the United States, specifically in Charleston, South Carolina. Although its main administrative and business operations are run from the U.S., Uphold has offices all around the world, including the United Kingdom and Lithuania.
The Bottom Line
Uphold's appeal lies in its broad support for a plethora of cryptocurrencies, fiat currencies, and supported jurisdictions for its international user base. The exchange can be used in over 150 countries across every continent in the world and currently supports two languages, with more options being added in late 2023.