Rain

Exchanges

Rain is the leading regulated Bitcoin and crypto exchange in the Middle East and North Africa, founded in 2017 and licensed by the Central Bank of Bahrain. It serves users in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Oman with a compliant, KYC-verified platform. Rain offers spot trading, recurring buys, and a mobile-first experience tailored to MENA users. It is one of the first crypto exchanges to receive full regulatory approval in the Gulf region.

Details

Fees: 0.1% maker / 0.25% taker
Type: Retail exchange
Countries: Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Oman
Maker Fee: 0.1%
Taker Fee: 0.25%
Bitcoin Only: No
Founded Year: 2017
Headquarters: Bahrain
Kyc Required: Yes
Trading Fees: 0.1% maker / 0.25% taker
Payment Methods: bank transfer, card
Lightning Support: No
Regulatory Status: Licensed by Central Bank of Bahrain

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