# BTC Direct

> Europe's favourite crypto platform.

BTC Direct is a Netherlands-based cryptocurrency broker letting users buy and sell crypto using bank transfers, credit cards, and local European payment methods.

BTC Direct is a Netherlands-based cryptocurrency broker enabling retail users and institutional clients across Europe to buy and sell crypto. Users transact using bank transfer, credit card, iDEAL, Bancontact, Sofort, and other local payment methods. The platform acts as a direct counterparty on all transactions and operates on a non-custodial basis. It also provides a B2B fiat gateway for partner exchanges and wallets and a dedicated OTC desk for large trades.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Finance
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2013-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/btc_direct

## Products

- [BTC Direct](https://thegrid.id/profiles/btc_direct): BTC Direct is a retail cryptocurrency broker enabling users to buy and sell crypto assets using European payment methods including bank transfer, iDEAL, Bancontact, Sofort, Visa, and Mastercard. The platform acts as a direct counterparty on all transactions on a non-custodial basis, with users retaining custody of their own wallets. Supported assets include Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, BNB, and dozens of other cryptocurrencies. (On/Off Ramp, Live, Main Product)
- [BTC Direct Private Trading Desk](https://thegrid.id/profiles/btc_direct): BTC Direct Private Trading Desk is an OTC service for large cryptocurrency transactions from a minimum of €50,000, serving retail clients, high-net-worth individuals, companies, and family offices across Europe. Orders are executed by a dedicated account manager via phone or WhatsApp with direct bank settlement and tiered pricing.  (OTC, Live)
- [BTC Direct Onramp](https://thegrid.id/profiles/btc_direct): BTC Direct Onramp is a B2B fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat gateway that integrates into third-party exchanges, wallets, and crypto platforms via API, embeddable widget, or hosted checkout. Partners offer users local European payment methods including iDEAL, Bancontact, Sofort, and Giropay while BTC Direct handles KYC, AML compliance, and customer support. Known integrations include Coinomi, Ledger, KuCoin, and Gate.io. (Merchant Payment Gateway, Live)

## Links

- [Main](https://btcdirect.eu)
- [Blog](https://blog.btcdirect.eu)
- [Terms of Service](https://btcdirect.eu/en-gb/terms-of-service)
- [Privacy policy](https://btcdirect.eu/en-gb/privacy-policy)
- [Documentation](https://developer.btcdirect.eu)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/btcdirect)
- [Facebook](https://facebook.com/btcdirect)
- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/btcdirect)
- [Instagram](https://instagram.com/btcdirect.eu)
- [Medium](https://medium.com/@btcdirect)

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