VALR
Founded 2018 · Johannesburg, South Africa
Live on Coinnect CCXT order book (live bid/ask via ccxt.valr)
Supported currencies
90
Supported countries
5
Transfer methods
Bank Transfer, Crypto Deposit, Eft, Zar Deposit
Typical speed
Crypto deposits confirmed in minutes. ZAR deposits via EFT typically processed same-day. International bank transfers 1–3 business days.
Fee model
Spot trading fees start at 0.10% maker / 0.25% taker, decreasing with 30-day volume. ZAR deposits via EFT are free. OTC desk available for large orders.
Website
API docs: https://docs.valr.com
Download: iOS App Store · Google Play
Regulation & Licenses
- South Africa — FSCA (Category I and Category II Crypto Asset Service Provider licenses)
- Dubai — VARA (initial approval for virtual asset services)
- EU — approved to offer services in European markets
Key Facts
- Founded in 2018; Africa's largest crypto exchange by trade volume.
- Licensed by South Africa's FSCA with both Category I and Category II Crypto Asset Service Provider licenses.
- Serves over 1 million users globally, including 1,100+ corporate and institutional clients.
- Received initial approval from Dubai's VARA for virtual asset services.
- Backed by investors including Pantera Capital, Coinbase Ventures, and Distributed Global.
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