How to Transfer Crypto From Bitget to OKX in Europe?
OKX Europe Ltd is the MiCA-licensed entity of the OKX group serving EEA users, authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) since 30 December 2024. OKX serves over 100 million users across more than 100 countries (as of June 2026).The MiCA transitional period ends on 1 July 2026, after which only MiCA-licensed exchanges may legally serve EEA residents. This article covers how to transfer crypto from Bitget to OKX, why USDT cannot be traded on OKX under EU rules, applicable fees, and what products are available once funds arrive.
TL;DR
OKX Europe Ltd is the MiCA-licensed entity serving users across the EU and EEA, including Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway (30 countries in total)
The MiCA transitional period ends on 1 July 2026: after that date, only MiCA-licensed exchanges may legally serve EU users
USDT can't be deposited to OKX. USDC and USDG are MiCA-compliant stablecoins that are supported on OKX
OKX supports 300+ trading pairs, including 60+ EUR pairs
Crypto deposits to OKX are free; withdrawal fees vary by asset and network
The transfer process takes between 5 and 30 minutes depending on the network selected
For transfers above €1,000, the EU Travel Rule requires sender and recipient information; ensure your KYC details match on both exchanges
Deposit bonus: Move crypto or cash to OKX by 31 July 2026 and earn 8% and a welcome bonus of up to €400 for new users. See promo.
Why Should European Crypto Users Act Before 1 July 2026?
The EU's 18-month transitional period under MiCA expires on 1 July 2026. The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) confirmed that no extensions will be granted. From that date, any exchange without a MiCA licence from an EU-recognised regulator must stop offering services to EEA residents.OKX Europe Ltd holds a MiCA licence from the MFSA, making OKX one of the few global exchanges authorised to serve all 30 EEA countries past that deadline.
Learn more about the MiCA deadline and what it means for you
How Do You Transfer Crypto From Bitget to OKX; Step by Step?
The transfer requires three stages. The full process typically takes between 5 and 30 minutes depending on the network selected.
Note: USDT is not available on OKX in Europe. USDG and USDC are available stablecoins on OKX.
Stage 1: Get Your OKX Deposit Address
Log in to your OKX account
Go to Assets > Deposit
Search for the asset you are depositing (e.g. USDC, BTC, ETH)
Select the network: this must match what you select on Bitget. Sending on a mismatched network can result in permanent loss of funds
Copy the deposit address or save the QR code
Network matching is critical. If you select Ethereum (ERC-20) on OKX, you must also select Ethereum on Bitget. Confirm this on both platforms before proceeding.
Stage 2: Withdraw From Bitget to OKX
Log in to Bitget and go to Assets > Withdraw
Select On-chain withdrawal
Select the asset you are withdrawing (e.g. USDC, BTC, ETH)
Paste the OKX deposit address copied in Stage 1
Select the network and confirm it matches the network selected on OKX
Enter the withdrawal amount and review the network fee displayed by Bitget
Complete any security verification steps (e.g. two-factor authentication) and submit
Travel Rule notice. For transfers above €1,000, the EU's Travel Rule (Transfer of Funds Regulation, in effect since 30 December 2024) requires OKX to collect sender and recipient information. When your deposit arrives, OKX may ask you to confirm whether the funds came from a private wallet or another exchange, and to provide the sender's full name. For transfers above €1,000 from a private wallet, proof of wallet ownership (such as a small test transaction or cryptographic signature) may also be required. The sender's name must match the identification (KYC) details on your OKX account to avoid delays.
Earn up to 8% on your transfer.
OKX is running a deposit bonus campaign for EEA users who move crypto or cash to OKX before the MiCA deadline. Qualifying deposits made by 31 July 2026 are eligible for an 8% bonus, including a welcome bonus of up to €400 for new users and additional VIP perks. Read the deposit bonus blog.
Stage 3: Confirm Arrival on OKX
Return to your OKX account and go to Assets > Transaction history > Deposits
The transaction appears as "pending" while the blockchain processes it
Once the required block confirmations are reached (typically 1 to 6, depending on the network), funds appear in your OKX spot wallet
Step | Action | Where |
1 | Generate deposit address and select network | OKX > Assets > Deposit |
2 | Initiate withdrawal with matching network | Bitget > Assets > Withdraw |
3 | Confirm funds arrived | OKX > Transaction history |
Why Can't USDT Be Traded on OKX?
USDT (Tether USD) cannot be traded on OKX because Tether Ltd has not obtained MiCA authorisation from any EU-recognised regulator (as of June 2026). MiCA requires stablecoins offered to EU retail users to be issued by an entity holding an e-money institution (EMI) licence or asset-referenced token (ART) authorisation within the EU. Tether Ltd holds neither.A USDT deposit from Bitget will arrive in your OKX account, but the funds will be frozen and cannot be used for trading, Earn products, or any other transaction. Two MiCA-compliant alternatives are fully supported on OKX for deposit, trading, and withdrawal:
USDC (USD Coin), issued by Circle Internet Financial Europe, SAS
USDG (Global Dollar), issued by Paxos Issuance Europe OY
What Are OKX's Fees?
OKX uses a tiered maker/taker model. Maker fees apply to limit orders that add liquidity to the order book; taker fees apply to market orders that remove liquidity. Deposits to OKX are free. Withdrawal fees vary by asset and network.Users who hold a balance of 100,000 euros or more, or who reach a higher 30-day trading volume threshold, qualify for reduced fees. The full fee schedule is available at okx.com/en-eu/fees. Bitget's withdrawal fee for the same asset and network applies on the Bitget side of the transfer and is shown in the Bitget withdrawal interface before confirmation.
What Products Does OKX Offer?
Spot trading covers 300+ pairs including 60+ EUR pairs (as of June 2026), spanning BTC, ETH, SOL, and a broad range of other tokens, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Earn products let users put crypto to work through staking (locking assets to support a blockchain network in exchange for rewards), flexible savings, and structured yield products.
X-Perps: leveraged instruments for taking long or short positions with up to 10x leverage. X-Perps are offered by OKX Europe Markets Ltd ("OEM") under its MFSA Investment Services licence (Licence No. OEML-15905), consistent with MiFID II obligations, and are subject to eligibility requirements. Learn more about X-Perps.
Proof of Reserves: OKX publishes monthly reports confirming user assets are held 1:1 on-chain, verified by independent auditors. View OKX Proof of Reserves.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Travel Rule is an EU regulation (Transfer of Funds Regulation) that requires exchanges to share sender and recipient information on crypto transfers. It has applied to all EEA crypto transactions since 30 December 2024. For transfers above €1,000, OKX will ask you to confirm whether funds came from a private wallet or another exchange and to provide the sender's full name. The name must match your KYC details on OKX. For private wallet transfers above €1,000, proof of wallet ownership may also be required. Transfers below €1,000 from another exchange are generally processed without additional steps, though Bitget may collect Travel Rule data on its side regardless of amount.
Transfer times depend on the network. Ethereum typically takes 5 to 15 minutes. Faster networks such as Solana or Polygon can confirm in under 2 minutes. Bitget may also apply a processing delay for new withdrawal addresses. Budget up to 30 minutes for the full transfer to complete.
OKX supports Ethereum (ERC-20), BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Solana, Polygon, Tron (TRC-20), Arbitrum, Optimism, and others depending on the asset. The current list for each asset is shown on the OKX deposit page at the time of the transaction. Always confirm the network is supported on OKX before initiating the withdrawal on Bitget.
A USDT deposit from Bitget will arrive in your OKX account, but the funds cannot be traded, used in Earn products, or moved to any product on OKX. USDG and USDC are available stablecoins on OKX.
Funds sent on a mismatched network may be unrecoverable. OKX reviews cross-chain recovery requests case by case, but recovery is not guaranteed and can take several weeks. Always verify the network on both platforms before submitting the withdrawal on Bitget.
OKX supports euro deposits and withdrawals via SEPA bank transfer at no charge. Users can also purchase crypto directly with euros through the Buy Crypto section of the OKX app or website.
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