myntkaup review
Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Myntkaup is a Central Bank of Iceland licensed custodial exchange built for Icelandic crypto buyers who want a regulated place to buy and hold. Its taker fee of 1.99% sits above the site median 0.2%, and a list of 13 coins keeps the range narrow.
Key facts
- Best for
- Icelandic buyers who want a Central Bank of Iceland licensed custodial account
- Taker fee
- 1.99%↗
- Coins listed
- 13↗
- Regulators
- Central Bank of Iceland↗
- Fiat deposit methods
- Bank, Card↗
- Maker fee
- 1.99%↗
- Withdrawal fee
- Per-asset crypto withdrawal fee: 0.0003 BTC, 0.005 ETH, 10 USDC, 0.05 SOL, 0.2 AVAX, 0.4 LINK, 12 ADA, 1 DOT, 5 XRP, 20 DOGE, 500000 SHIB, 20 HBAR↗
- Exchange type
- Cex↗
- Legal entity
- Myntkaup ehf.↗
- Headquarters
- Iceland↗
- Founded
- 2019↗
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre↗
- Features
- Custodial
- Official website
- myntkaup.is
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 4 sources
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- Google Play
- Elsewhere
- Xfacebook.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- A named national regulator, Central Bank of Iceland, with licence MiCA CASP 636700BAJ82J2GWSP231 on record.
- Funding runs through bank and card, so money moves in by bank transfer or by card.
- A custodial account, listed under custodial, keeps key handling with the exchange.
- Run by Myntkaup ehf. and founded in 2019, so the operator is identifiable.
Cons
- A taker fee of 1.99% sits well above the site median 0.2%, with a maker fee of 1.99% on the same scale.
- Only 13 coins listed, ranked 146 of 172 across the brands compared on coins listed.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no live chat or phone line listed.
Who it suits
- Icelandic buyers who want an account supervised by Central Bank of Iceland.
- Holders who prefer a custodial account and would rather the exchange handled keys.
- People funding an account through bank and card to trade a short list of main coins.
Who should look elsewhere
- ActivTrades, whose taker fee is 0%, for anyone trading often enough that fees decide the choice.
- Bitpanda, with from 650 coins listed, for readers who want a wider market.
- bunq, where taker fees run 0.25% to 1.99%, for traders who want a lower rate on some trades.
Safety and regulation
Myntkaup is regulated by Central Bank of Iceland, and the licence on record reads MiCA CASP 636700BAJ82J2GWSP231. Oversight sits with a single national authority in the home market rather than a spread of regulators elsewhere. That structure suits buyers who want their exchange supervised at home and who read a licence number before adding money.
How myntkaup compares
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8.4 vs 9.7A taker fee of 0%, so the flat 1.99% charged here costs more on every trade.
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Where myntkaup is available
- Available
- Iceland
- Licence in Iceland
- Central Bank of Iceland (MiCA CASP 636700BAJ82J2GWSP231), checked September 26, 2026, also valid in Iceland
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
What does Myntkaup charge to trade?+
Trading costs 1.99% as a taker fee and 1.99% as a maker fee, so both sides of the book pay the same rate, and each crypto withdrawal adds its own per-asset network fee. The taker rate sits well above the site median 0.2%.
How many coins can I trade on Myntkaup?+
The exchange lists 13 coins, a short list next to the site median 62, and it ranks 146 of 172 on coins listed. Anyone wanting a broad spread of tokens will find more elsewhere, while buyers on the main coins have enough here.
Is Myntkaup regulated?+
Yes. The regulator on record is Central Bank of Iceland, and the licence reads MiCA CASP 636700BAJ82J2GWSP231. The operating company is Myntkaup ehf., founded in 2019, so the business sits in the same market as the authority supervising it.
How do I deposit money?+
Fiat deposits run through bank and card, so funding works by bank transfer or by card. The account is custodial, so coins that land in it are held by the exchange until a holder moves them to a wallet they control.
What does it cost to withdraw crypto?+
Every crypto withdrawal carries a per-asset network fee, paid in the coin being sent rather than as a flat rate, and the amount differs from one asset to another. Moving coins out of the custodial account is where that cost lands, on top of the trading fee.
How do I get help?+
Support runs on email and help centre, so help comes by email or through the help centre, and no listed chat or phone line. The help centre carries the fee schedule, which is where trading rates and withdrawal fees are set out.
How does Myntkaup compare on cost?+
The taker fee of 1.99% is well above the site median 0.2%. Cheaper options sit in the same comparison: ActivTrades charges a taker fee of 0%, and bunq runs 0.25% to 1.99%.
Who is Myntkaup for?+
It suits Icelandic crypto buyers who want an account supervised by Central Bank of Iceland and who are happy with a custodial setup. With 13 coins listed and a taker fee of 1.99%, it fits regular use on a handful of main coins rather than wide-ranging trading.
Sources
- esma.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2024-12/CASPS.csv checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Regulators, Licences
“ae_homeMemberState=IS”
- hjalp.myntkaup.is/article/36-gjaldskra-myntkaupa checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Maker fee, Taker fee, Withdrawal fee
“Buy/sell of other cryptocurrencies: 1.99%”
- myntkaup.is/is checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Coins listed, Exchange type, Features, Fiat deposit methods, Support channels
“13 Number of supported cryptocurrencies”
- myntkaup.is/is/um-okkur checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Founded
“Myntkaup was founded in early 2019 and began operations in May 2020”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
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