Awesome No-KYC
A curated list of services that respect your privacy by not requiring identity verification, account creation, or personal data collection.
Why No-KYC Matters
Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations require businesses to verify customer identities. While intended for anti-money laundering, KYC creates real privacy risks:
- Data breaches - Your ID documents can be stolen
- Identity theft - Personal info used for fraud
- Surveillance - Activity tracked and profiled
- Exclusion - Unbanked populations denied access
Legend
Exchanges & Swaps
Peer-to-peer and decentralized exchanges without identity verification.
| Service | Description | Accepts |
|---|---|---|
| Bisq | Decentralized P2P exchange. No registration. Desktop app. | BTC |
| Robosats Tor | Lightning-based P2P exchange over Tor. No account. | LN |
| Hodl Hodl | P2P Bitcoin trading with multisig escrow. | BTC |
| AgoraDesk Tor | P2P exchange for BTC and XMR. | BTC XMR |
| LocalMonero Tor | P2P Monero exchange. No ID required. | XMR |
| eXch Tor | No-account instant exchange. | BTC XMR |
| Trocador Tor | Exchange aggregator with no logs. | BTC XMR |
| FixedFloat | Instant exchange, no registration for small amounts. | BTC LN |
Wallets
Self-custody wallets that don't require personal information.
| Wallet | Description | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Sparrow Wallet | Full-featured Bitcoin wallet with privacy features | Desktop |
| BlueWallet | Bitcoin & Lightning wallet. No account. | Mobile |
| Cake Wallet | Multi-coin wallet (XMR, BTC, LTC). No account. | Mobile |
| Feather Wallet | Lightweight Monero wallet | Desktop |
| Phoenix | Self-custodial Lightning wallet | Mobile |
| Zeus | Lightning node management & wallet | Mobile |
Gift Cards & Debit Cards
Crypto-funded cards with minimal or no KYC.
| Service | Description | Accepts |
|---|---|---|
| CoinCards ★ | Buy gift cards with crypto. No account. | BTC LN XMR |
| Bitrefill | Gift cards and mobile top-ups. | BTC LN |
| The Bitcoin Company | Gift cards via Lightning. Virtual Visa. | LN |
Email services that don't require personal information to sign up.
| Service | Description | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| ProtonMail | Encrypted email. May require verification. | Email/Phone |
| Tutanota | Encrypted email from Germany. | Minimal |
| Guerrilla Mail ★ | Disposable email addresses. | None |
| SimpleLogin | Email aliasing service. | Email only |
| Cock.li Tor | Anonymous email. | None |
Messaging
Private messaging without phone numbers or real identity.
| Service | Description | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Session ★ | Decentralized messenger. No phone number. | None |
| Briar ★ | P2P messenger over Tor. No server. | None |
| SimpleX ★ | No user IDs. Maximum privacy. | None |
| Jami ★ | P2P calls and messaging. | None |
| Matrix/Element | Decentralized chat. | Varies |
Phone & SMS
Virtual phone numbers and SMS services without identity verification.
| Service | Description | Accepts |
|---|---|---|
| Silent.Link ★ | Anonymous eSIM with SMS capability. | BTC XMR |
| JMP.chat | Phone number via XMPP/SIP. | BTC |
| Crypton.sh | Cloud SIM for SMS. Encrypted. | BTC XMR |
| MoneroSMS ★ | SMS service, Monero payments only. | XMR |
eSIM & Mobile Data
Mobile data and eSIMs without account requirements or identity verification.
| Service | Description | Accepts |
|---|---|---|
| PikaSim ★ | Privacy eSIM for 190+ countries. No account, no ID, no email with crypto. | BTC LN XMR |
| Silent.Link ★ | Anonymous eSIM with data, SMS, and calls. | BTC XMR |
VPN & Privacy Tools
VPN services and privacy tools that don't require personal information.
| Service | Description | Accepts |
|---|---|---|
| Mullvad VPN ★ | No email. Account is a random number. | BTC XMR Cash |
| IVPN ★ | No email required. Privacy-focused. | BTC XMR Cash |
| ProtonVPN | Free tier available. Part of Proton suite. | BTC |
| AirVPN | Accepts crypto. Tor-friendly. | BTC XMR |
| Tor ★ | Free anonymity network. | Free |
Domain & Hosting
Domain registration and web hosting without identity verification.
| Service | Description | Accepts |
|---|---|---|
| Njalla ★ | Privacy domain registration. They're the owner. | BTC XMR |
| 1984 Hosting | Iceland hosting. Privacy-focused. | BTC |
| FlokiNET | Privacy hosting. Multiple locations. | BTC XMR |
| Bitlaunch | VPS with instant crypto payment. | BTC LN |
Cloud Storage
Encrypted cloud storage without requiring personal information.
| Service | Description | Accepts |
|---|---|---|
| Filen | Zero-knowledge encrypted storage. | BTC |
| Proton Drive | Part of Proton suite. Encrypted. | BTC |
| Cryptee | Encrypted docs and photos. | BTC |
Shopping
Ways to shop online while preserving privacy.
| Service | Description | Accepts |
|---|---|---|
| CoinCards ★ | Buy gift cards with crypto. No account. | BTC LN XMR |
| Bitrefill | Gift cards and mobile top-ups. | BTC LN |
| Purse.io | Amazon shopping with Bitcoin discount. | BTC |
Travel
Travel services that accept cryptocurrency or don't require full KYC.
| Service | Description | Accepts |
|---|---|---|
| PikaSim ★ | Privacy eSIM for travel. 190+ countries. | BTC LN XMR |
| Travala | Hotels and flights with crypto. | BTC |
| CheapAir | Flights with Bitcoin. | BTC |
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Disclaimer: This list is for educational purposes. Services change their policies. Always verify current requirements before use.
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