Saudi Arabia: how to buy crypto and what it really costs

Before you buy crypto from Saudi Arabia, check three things: what the local rules allow, which exchanges accept residents, and what the full cost will be once spreads, deposit, conversion and withdrawal fees are added. This guide covers all three.

Exchanges that accept users from Saudi Arabia

12 of the 12 exchanges we track accept users from Saudi Arabia. Exchanges that take SAR directly save you a currency conversion.

None of the exchanges we track accepts SAR directly, so your bank or card will convert the money first. That conversion is often the largest hidden cost, so compare it in the calculator.

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Every exchange we track accepts users from Saudi Arabia.

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Lowest demo cost

Binance· buying BTC

SAR 65.24

1.86% of SAR 3,500.00, all costs included

You receive: 0.009171 BTC
Most expensive: Bybit · SAR 133.36
You save: SAR 68.12
Exchanges ranked: 9 of 12

Exchange	Trading	Spread	Deposit	Conversion	Withdrawal	Total
B Binance Lowest Verified 2d ago	SAR 3.50	SAR 1.75	—	SAR 52.50	SAR 7.49	SAR 65.241.86%
G Gemini Verified 2d ago	SAR 14.00	SAR 12.25	—	SAR 52.50	—	SAR 78.752.25%
K Kraken Verified 3d ago	SAR 14.00	SAR 2.80	—	SAR 52.50	SAR 18.73	SAR 88.032.52%
O OKX Verified 6d ago	SAR 3.50	SAR 2.10	—	SAR 52.50	SAR 37.45	SAR 95.552.73%
B Bitget Verified 1d ago	SAR 3.50	SAR 3.15	—	SAR 52.50	SAR 37.45	SAR 96.602.76%
C Coinbase Verified 1d ago	SAR 21.00	SAR 17.50	—	SAR 52.50	SAR 11.24	SAR 102.242.92%
B Bitstamp Verified 5d ago	SAR 14.00	SAR 3.15	—	SAR 52.50	SAR 37.45	SAR 107.103.06%
C Crypto.com Stale · 22d	SAR 17.50	SAR 14.00	—	SAR 52.50	SAR 29.96	SAR 113.963.26%
B Bybit Stale · 19d	SAR 3.50	SAR 2.45	—	SAR 52.50	SAR 74.91	SAR 133.363.81%

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KuCoinMissing deposit fee

Not available for this scenario

GateBank transfer not supported
MEXCBank transfer not supported

Demo price: 1 BTC = SAR 374,531.84. Withdrawal fee includes the network fee. Conversion applies when the exchange does not support SAR. Your own bank's charges and taxes are not included.

How to buy crypto, step by step

Check that the exchange is licensed or registered to serve residents of your country, using the regulator's public register when one exists.
Create an account and complete identity verification. Regulated exchanges are required to verify who you are.
Deposit money. A bank transfer in your own currency is usually cheapest; cards are fast but often cost 2% to 4%.
Buy with a limit order where possible. A market order or an instant 'buy' button can include a wide spread.
Decide where to keep your crypto. If you withdraw to your own wallet, pick a low-cost network your wallet supports and send a small test first.

Ways to cut the cost

Compare the total cost, not the advertised trading fee. Spread and deposit fees often cost more.
Fund your account in a currency the exchange accepts, so you avoid a conversion.
Use a cheaper withdrawal network when your wallet supports it, such as Lightning for bitcoin or a layer 2 for ether.
Buy less often in larger amounts if the exchange charges fixed fees per purchase or withdrawal.