Buy crypto in France — a calm, beginner-friendly app for 2026

Crypto is legal in France under MiCA, the EU’s crypto rulebook, and overseen locally by the AMF. If your old platform has scaled back its French service, Rumos is a simple, beginner-friendly way to keep going, with custody powered by BitGo.

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Add money in EUR
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What’s changing for crypto users in France

From 1 January 2026, France’s flat tax (PFU) on crypto gains rose from 30% to 31.4%; annual gains under €305 are exempt. This is general information, not tax advice.
Crypto itself is fully legal in France — Rumos is available here now, with regulated custody powered by BitGo.

Why people in France start with Rumos

Held by a named custodian

Your crypto is kept with BitGo, our regulated custody partner, in segregated accounts.
Lessons in plain English

Short lessons and a quick quiz, right inside the app.
Start small

You can buy part of a coin and go at your own pace.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Rumos app available in French?

The app is in English, Slovenian and Spanish today, with more languages on the way. This website and its guides are already in French.

Is crypto legal in France?

Yes. Crypto is legal to buy, hold and sell in France under the EU’s MiCA regulation, with local oversight from the AMF. Gains are taxed under a 31.4% flat tax as of 2026 (annual gains under €305 are exempt). This is general information, not tax advice.

How do beginners in France buy their first crypto?

Download a beginner-friendly app, verify your identity once, fund your account by SEPA transfer in euros, and make a small, guided first purchase. Rumos explains each coin and step in plain language.

Is Rumos regulated?

Rumos is a beginner-friendly app, not a licensed exchange. Regulated custody and execution are provided by BitGo, a regulated institutional custodian.