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Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. However, a significant number of consumers express concerns about various aspects of the platform. People report issues related to withdrawals, with some claiming their funds are held or that they face endless verification loops. Consumers also mention problems with customer service, describing it as terrible and slow. Some reviewers feel they are dealing with AI systems instead of real people, making it difficult to resolve their issues. Furthermore, a number of reviewers warn about potential scams and fraudulent activities, advising others to stay away from the platform. There are also complaints about accounts being suspended for no apparent reason and difficulties in contacting support.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Pretty good crypto trading app. I deducted one star because I had quite a lot of trouble recovering my account when I moved countries. They should really work on their customer services and account re... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

New upgrade is much better - tights spreads, good liquidity, transparent fees, The spot trading platform is really easy to use and fast. CEX.IO has recently changed the order-books and the liquidity i... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I have finally had someone resolve my KYC issue after chasing regularly for the past month, and they've now removed the block on my account after reviewing details sent from my bank. The CEX.IO exc... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently deleted my bad review for this exchange because I was not being g fair. They wouldn’t let me into an account t I already kycd for and I got all bent out of shape cuz I didn’t have an id. We... See more

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Company details

  1. Cryptocurrency Service
  2. Alternative Financial Service
  3. Currency Exchange Service
  4. Non-Bank Financial Service

About CEX.IO

Written by the company

CEX.IO is a global leader in the digital asset space, offering best-in-class access to decentralized finance for participants at every stage of their crypto journey.

Since 2013, the company has evolved from a premiere bitcoin trading platform, to encompassing a robust ecosystem of interlocking, user-centric products. With an all-in-one mobile app, enhanced Spot Trading platform, and newly launched crypto debit card, each effort dovetails to provide a comprehensive, intuitive, and efficient digital asset experience.

Eligible participants can choose from a menu of popular payment methods to buy, sell, swap, and store over 100+ vetted listings available through our secure, custodial wallet interface. Newcomers and enthusiasts alike are empowered to enter and exit the market via integrated deposit and withdrawal pathways with prompt execution, wherever they find a stable internet connection. Join a global community of over 6 million users to enjoy seamless access to emerging opportunities in the digital economy, from a trusted crypto guide.

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3.6

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

23K reviews

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

CEX IO have good tming putting MY MONEY…

CEX IO have good tming putting MY MONEY back to MY debit card UNDER MY NAME.
BUT
Gush what an ass holes they are
this confirms that cex io is very strict and yes cross the line to arrogant for customers while is fast but lacks logic customer care.

Just because my husband helps me "decide" what to buy. BUT I do the buy and sale. Enough form them to get arrogant and huffy with us.
The tell us to send a video for them, delete all my devices. == IF I do that I loose access to all even to talk to them in tyhe chat. So they want me to loos my money.

Date of experience: July 05, 2025

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Grateful for the Support and Professionalism of keytracelabs

After falling victim to a crypto-related scam, I was emotionally and financially distressed. I came across keytracelabs and decided to reach out. From the beginning, their communication was clear, respectful, and professional.

They did not make unrealistic promises, but they guided me through the process with honesty and transparency. I appreciated how they handled everything with patience and consistent follow-ups. Over time, they were able to help me trace and recover a portion of my lost funds, which I honestly didn’t think was possible.

While no recovery service can guarantee 100% results, my experience with keytracelabs was surprisingly positive. I’m truly grateful for their assistance, and I hope others in similar situations will be able to find the same level of support.

Thank you again.

Date of experience: June 20, 2025

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Support…

Gaard io support was outstanding. They were very helpful in resolving my issue with the tokens, and I highly recommend their services.

Date of experience: June 24, 2025

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Everything about them scamm but…

Everything about them scamm but unnoticed by us because it is a big company,held my withdrawal for months, 5 llehere flipped the coin around for me with few weeks, it will be my last time here

Date of experience: May 12, 2025

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Reply from CEX.IO

Dear user,

In an attempt to resolve the issue, we have conducted an investigation, but have been unable to locate your specific case.

In order to assist you further, we kindly request that you provide us with the following information:

1. Your userID associated with your CEX.IO account.
2. The registration email used to create your CEX.IO account.

With this information, we will be able to conduct a thorough investigation and provide you with timely and accurate updates. We look forward to hearing from you and appreciate your cooperation.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

On behalf of CEX.IO,
Social Networks Supervisor

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Nightmare.

Endless verification loops after depositing $3k. '48-hours review' turned into weeks.

Avoid unless you enjoy bureaucracy. found better crypto alternative's,(BULL $TASH) NEVER crashes like this.

Date of experience: July 01, 2025

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Transactions Restricted

After my initial review and after providing my user ID to CEX as requested, CEX has blocked all transactions. I can no longer purchase crypto with any payment method. CEX also did not reach out to me regarding my initial review as promised. Retaliatory behavior is beneath any reputable company. Stay away

Date of experience: July 02, 2025

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Reply from CEX.IO

Dear user,

We are sorry to hear you are experiencing difficulties while using our platform.

Our mission is to provide a secure platform for individuals to access the potential of cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance. We understand the trust that our users place in us and take our responsibility seriously. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity in our operations.

Upon reviewing the matter, we can confirm that our support team has provided a complete response to your inquiry. We encourage you to review your recent correspondence through your support chat history at https://support.cex.io where you will find the detailed information addressing your concerns.

We are grateful for your understanding and cooperation.

On behalf of CEX.IO,
Social Networks Supervisor

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I sign up make two withdraws then they…

I sign up make two withdraws then they suspended my account for 48 hrs for no reason, place is a joke, terrible customer service, find a different exchange.

Two days later, I've got my account unlocked but the won't send my money, am I being punked, the got every excuse to hold money

Date of experience: June 28, 2025

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Reply from CEX.IO

Dear user,

We sincerely apologize for the difficulties you have encountered while using our platform. In an attempt to resolve the issue, we have conducted an investigation, but have been unable to locate your specific case.

In order to assist you further, we kindly request that you provide us with the following information:

1. Your userID associated with your CEX.IO account.
2. The registration email used to create your CEX.IO account.

With this information, we will be able to conduct a thorough investigation and provide you with timely and accurate updates. We look forward to hearing from you and appreciate your cooperation.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

On behalf of CEX.IO,
Social Networks Supervisor

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My bad experience when withdrawing is…

My bad experience when withdrawing is unspeakable and not encouraging despite all the verification stress being denied, the charges is also frustrating i don't know why everything is heart breaking about this company because it almost made me fell short with my bill after all the charges if not for inflow from Grindbeam. the extortion game is what the support and the whole team of this company needs to work about .

Date of experience: June 26, 2025

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stay away from these scammers!!!

Stay away from these scammers!!!
When you deposit everything looks just fine. When you want to withdraw there’s where the problems start!
Arrogant support, in specific Helen Foster. They make fun of you, want thousands of screenshots, let you wait for days and after they may even close your account. Waste of time

Date of experience: June 26, 2025

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Reply from CEX.IO

Dear user,

We sincerely apologize for the difficulties you have encountered while using our platform. In an attempt to resolve the issue, we have conducted an investigation, but have been unable to locate your specific case.

In order to assist you further, we kindly request that you provide us with the following information:

1. Your userID associated with your CEX.IO account.
2. The registration email used to create your CEX.IO account.

With this information, we will be able to conduct a thorough investigation and provide you with timely and accurate updates. We look forward to hearing from you and appreciate your cooperation.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

On behalf of CEX.IO,
Social Networks Supervisor

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Nice crypto trading platform

Nice crypto trading platform. I deducted 1 star because the process of buying is easy, but very hard and difficult when it's time to withdraw.

They should really work on that.
Thank you.

Date of experience: June 10, 2025

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Reply from CEX.IO

Dear user,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our platform.

We genuinely appreciate your feedback about the withdrawal process. Your input is valuable as we continuously work to improve our user experience across all features. We would love to learn more about the specific difficulties you encountered during withdrawal so we can address these concerns.

Please reach out to our support team using the chat at https://support.cex.io or through the CEX.IO App. Our support agents are available seven days a week from 6:00 to 22:00 GMT. They will be able to review your account and provide personalized assistance with the withdrawal process.

On behalf of CEX.IO,
Social Networks Supervisor

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is the worst platform ever!

This is the worst platform ever!! The process of buying crypto is easy but when it’s time for you to withdraw it’s a nightmare 😩!! It’s ridiculous!! They keep saying “ the requested amount is not within limits “ what kind of BS is that?? 😡😡 this is the reason why I love Crypto.com and Coinbase because those are easy to buy, sell and transfer your cryptos.

Date of experience: June 18, 2025

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My experience with cex .io

So far my experience with CEX .IO 10/10. Supper fast and easy transactions, no issues.

Date of experience: June 11, 2025

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Reply from CEX.IO

Dear user,

We really appreciate you sharing your experience!

It's wonderful to hear that our platform has been working smoothly for you and that the transaction process has been both quick and straightforward.

Thank you for the review - feedback like yours helps us continue improving our service for everyone.

On behalf of CEX.IO,
Social Networks Supervisor

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very bad and they always ask for…

Very bad and they always ask for information and when you give them they dig deeper and ask for more and I promise it never stops you feel scared and withdraw your crypto and go to a better platform cex is the worst ridiculous

Date of experience: June 09, 2025

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Reply from CEX.IO

Dear user,

In an attempt to resolve the issue, we have conducted an investigation, but have been unable to locate your specific case.

In order to assist you further, we kindly request that you provide us with the following information:

1. Your userID associated with your CEX.IO account.
2. The registration email used to create your CEX.IO account.

With this information, we will be able to conduct a thorough investigation and provide you with timely and accurate updates. We look forward to hearing from you and appreciate your cooperation.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

On behalf of CEX.IO,
Social Networks Supervisor 


Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Pretty good crypto trading app

Pretty good crypto trading app. I deducted one star because I had quite a lot of trouble recovering my account when I moved countries. They should really work on their customer services and account recovery procedure.

Date of experience: September 06, 2024

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Reply from CEX.IO

Dear user,

Thanks for the feedback and for taking the time to share your experience!

We're always working to improve our support processes, and your input helps us identify areas where we can do better.

If you're still having any issues, please reach out to our support team at https://support.cex.io or through the CEX.IO App.

On behalf of CEX.IO,
Social Networks Supervisor

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Cex now asking me for my transaction history from every wallet and exchange i have even transactions not linked to cex

This is insane. I have been with cex for years and have been able to deposit with no problem. I have recently decided to sell my crypto and liquidate. I am fully verified by the way. I tried to withdraw fiat which they declined. I then tried to convert it to bitcoin and xrp to withdraw into my private wallet which they blocked. I then receive an email stating they need extra information about me. They specifically ask me about a wallet and a transaction and to prove it's mine. They then asked me why I show my ip address in different places (I travel for work). Then an picture of me my passport and a sheet of paper that says I am a cex.io member and the date. They also ask me for a full transaction history of my exodus wallet. I comply and send everything. To my surprise I get another email. They need more information, now they are asking me about transactions from my exodus wallet fromm5 years ago to different addresses outside of cex and asking me who it was for and why. They also now want a complete transaction history of every exchange and wallet address I own. None of this has anything to do with their platform or is even linked to their platform. They are saying they need this to confirm what? Why do they need to see my other wallets or exchanges if they never had transactions to their exchange? My funds are frozen and they will not let me withdraw. They are stealing my funds which I need. We are moving and this money was for our move. This is insane

****UPDATE
It has been two weeks since I tried to withdraw my assets. After multiple emails back and forth I was told my case has now been forwarded to review. I still can not withdraw, it's been in review for two full days now

New update my funds have been released. The process took about 10 days and they verified everything double, triple but funds have been released.

Date of experience: June 02, 2025

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Reply from CEX.IO

Dear user,

We are sorry to hear you are experiencing difficulties while using our platform.



Please note that CEX.IO is a regulated crypto exchange and any illegal activity from us is absolutely excluded. Hence, nobody except you has access to your funds.

Our mission is to provide a secure platform for individuals to access the potential of cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance. We understand the trust that our users place in us and take our responsibility seriously. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity in our operations.

Concerning the support's team request for additional card verification, we would like to stress that the aforementioned measures are in line with our Terms of Use — https://cex.io/terms.

Regarding the issues you mentioned, we want to clarify that we have implemented strict security measures, which may require additional verification for certain transactions, including withdrawals. While we strive to make the verification process as seamless as possible, we understand that delays may have occurred in your particular case, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused. We are pleased to inform you that your account is now fully operational following the resolution of your case.

We appreciate your feedback and will use it to further enhance our services. We value your trust and are committed to providing a positive and reliable customer experience moving forward.

We are grateful for your understanding and cooperation.

On behalf of CEX.IO,
Social Networks Supervisor

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
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Funds stolen from CEX.IO platform - Ukradena su sredstva sa CEX.IO platforme

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I used CEX.IO for several years and considered it a reliable platform, but despite having all available security measures enabled, my account was hacked and I lost all my cryptocurrencies of significant value on this platform. I always accessed my account from IP addresses in my country of residence, for which I had provided supporting documents during the KYC verification process. However, the CEX.IO security system failed to block or even suspect anything when a hacker accessed my account from an IP address on the other side of the world. The funds are irreversibly lost, and the platform’s representatives refuse to take any responsibility. I do NOT recommend using CEX.IO as it is NOT SAFE!

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Koristio sam CEX.IO više godina i smatrao sam da je to pouzdana platforma ali i pored aktiviranih svih dostupnih bezbednosnih mera moj nalog je hakovan i izgubio sam sve kriptovalute u značajnoj vrednosti na ovoj platformi. Uvek sam pristupao nalogu sa IP adresa svoje države u kojoj sam rezident i iz koje posedujem dokumenta koja sam CEX.IO platformi dostavio prilikom KYC verifikacije ali bezbednosni sistem CEX.IO nije blokirao moj nalog niti posumnjao kada mu je pristupio haker sa IP adrese na drugom kraju planete. Sredstva su bespovratno izgubljena a zvaničnici ne prihvataju odgovornost. Ne preporučujem korišćenje CEX.IO platforme jer NIJE BEZBEDNA!

Date of experience: May 27, 2025

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Reply from CEX.IO

Dear user,

We sincerely apologize for the difficulties you have encountered while using our platform. In an attempt to resolve the issue, we have conducted an investigation, but have been unable to locate your specific case.

In order to assist you further, we kindly request that you provide us with the following information:

1. Your userID associated with your CEX.IO account.
2. The registration email used to create your CEX.IO account.

With this information, we will be able to conduct a thorough investigation and provide you with timely and accurate updates. We look forward to hearing from you and appreciate your cooperation.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

On behalf of CEX.IO,
Social Networks Supervisor

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had a really positive experience with…

I had a really positive experience with Lein felder’s From start to finish, the process was smooth and professional. The customer support team was responsive and genuinely helpful, answering all my questions clearly and promptly.

Date of experience: February 05, 2025

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Honestly this website is disgusting…

Honestly this website is disgusting they charge like 10%-20% for purchasing crypto and swaps without making it clear the charges they will take... I am literally lost for words and it was not always this bad they just became thieves as time went on.. honestly looking for alternatives and i would never recommend anyone use this service, they said they would charge 5% as i purchased the crypto then charged me a hidden service fee for another 7%, what exactly did they do with 12% of my transaction??

Date of experience: May 27, 2025

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Reply from CEX.IO

Dear user,

We are sorry to hear you've experienced any issues while using our platform.

After reviewing your case, it appears you encountered difficulties with our Instant Buy/Sell feature, particularly regarding the commission.

To clarify, whenever you use the Instant Buy/Sell option, the CEX.IO fee is shown in advance and automatically calculated based on the amount you’re looking to buy or sell. You are shown the final amount before confirming the transaction.

We truly appreciate your feedback and your cooperation as we aim to deliver a transparent and customer-focused experience.

On behalf of CEX.IO,
Social Networks Supervisor

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