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Does BAWAG accept crypto businesses? (October 2026)

No: as of October 16, 2026, BAWAG does not accept crypto businesses, per its published policy.

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Licensee: BAWAG P.S.K. Bank für Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Österreichische Postsparkasse Aktiengesellschaft (European Central Bank / FMA Austria)

What the policy says

Aligned with BAWAG's ESG risk appetite, BAWAG Group has defined in its AML & CTF Group Strategy prohibitions and restrictions in respect of customer onboarding: Prohibited business: … virtual currencies;

BAWAG · Crypto (any activity) · Will not accept · · Source

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