Having secured MiCA license in the EU, OKX has now integrated the platform with PayPal, enabling users to make seamless cross-border crypto purchases and deposits across the European Economic Area (EEA).
The international crypto exchange OKX has further improved the accessibility of crypto transactions for its users in Europe via its latest integration with the popular digital payment platform PayPal.
The addition of a new payment method, used by about 250 million people in Europe, expands potential ways how local users can fund crypto purchases on OKX. Besides, this brings extra convenience since OKX customers in the European Economic Area (EEA) can now buy crypto on the platform using any payment method they already have set up in PayPal, whether that’s their PayPal balance, a connected bank account, or a debit/credit card.
The need to configure a new digital wallet or payment account in order to make a crypto purchase prevents many users from engaging in digital asset trade. Lack of awareness and tech or transactional complexity remain among the top five reasons cited for avoiding crypto technology. Security of such transactions is another major concern.
Allowing users to pay through a familiar and trusted platform lowers the entry barrier for new users, especially those who may be hesitant to link bank details directly to a crypto exchange.
Earlier this year, OKX achieved a major milestone by securing a full license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). It allows exchanges to offer regulated crypto services to European consumers within a trusted and well-protected financial environment.
By leveraging PayPal’s wide adoption and seamless payment options, OKX can reach a broader European audience and simplify the user experience. As of 2025, OKX has a global user base of over 60 million users. Its EU regulatory approval valid across all 28 European Economic Area (EEA) countries brings the company a potential reach to over 400 million users in the region.
To mark the launch, the exchange is offering a limited-time promotion: for one month, all crypto purchases and deposits made via PayPal will be fee-free. This offer is available exclusively to OKX users in the EEA.
