bitFlyer: proving you own your self-custody wallet
bitFlyer Europe shares Travel Rule details with eligible exchanges via Notabene. Self-hosted withdrawals are allowed with possible ownership verification. On send, choose Address Owner “Me” for your own account/wallet or “Not me” and collect the recipient’s details. Incoming deposits may trigger email follow-ups while bitFlyer reviews transaction information.
When bitFlyer asks
Where: bitFlyer Europe (EU Travel Rule / Notabene). Separate bitFlyer Japan FAQs exist; this guide cites the Europe help page.
Threshold: bitFlyer Europe’s Travel Rule FAQ does not publish a single euro figure on the page we checked. Transfers to self-hosted wallets are allowed, and customers may need to verify ownership before the send completes.
Accepted verification methods
| Method | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Address Owner Me / Not me + destination details | Accepted | Select “Me” when sending to your own account or wallet. Select “Not me” for someone else’s account or wallet and obtain the required recipient information. Destination country/region may be requested for exchange destinations.[1] |
| Self-hosted wallet ownership verification | Accepted | bitFlyer Europe says transfers to self-hosted wallets are allowed, but customers may need to verify ownership of the wallet before completing the transaction. The FAQ does not name signature vs Satoshi vs screenshot.[1] |
| Message signing | Not listed | Not described as a named method in the bitFlyer Europe Travel Rule FAQ we checked.[1] |
| Satoshi test | Not listed | Not described in the bitFlyer Europe Travel Rule FAQ we checked.[1] |
| Screenshot | Not listed | Not mentioned in the bitFlyer Europe Travel Rule FAQ we checked. |
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Step by step
Send to your self-hosted wallet (Europe)[1]
- Start a crypto send from the bitFlyer Europe product that shows the Travel Rule destination fields.
- Set Address Owner to “Me” for your own wallet.
- Complete any ownership-verification step the app requires before the send finishes.
- Allow time for confirmations — bitFlyer notes Travel Rule handling methods can evolve as they add solutions.
Use only the in-app ownership check. Never enter a seed phrase on a third-party site claiming to verify bitFlyer. Open the verifier →
Send to someone else or another exchange[1]
- Set Address Owner to “Not me” when the destination is not yours.
- Collect the recipient information bitFlyer requests from the account or wallet holder.
- For exchange destinations, supply the destination country/region of the final exchange if asked (contact that exchange if you do not know it).
- Remember EU sends between VASPs go through Notabene-compatible counterparties bitFlyer supports.
Receiving crypto on bitFlyer Europe[1]
- Expect bitFlyer to review transaction information on inbound transfers.
- Watch email for requests for further information under the new regulations.
- Reply promptly — bitFlyer says timely responses can speed deposit processing.
Common errors and fixes
Unsure of destination country
bitFlyer defines it as the country/region of the destination (final) exchange. Ask that exchange if you do not know.[1]
Deposit delayed after send
bitFlyer may email for more information while reviewing. Respond and allow extra time for receipts.[1]
Self-hosted send blocked pending verification
Complete the ownership verification bitFlyer shows. Methods can change as Travel Rule solutions expand.[1]
FAQ
Which Travel Rule network does bitFlyer Europe use?
The Europe FAQ says bitFlyer uses Notabene to share required details with eligible exchanges.
Are self-hosted wallets banned?
No. bitFlyer Europe says transfers to self-hosted wallets are allowed, with possible ownership verification.
Is this the same as bitFlyer Japan?
No. This guide cites the Europe FAQ. Japan has separate Travel Rule materials — use the help for your logged-in entity.
Sources
Last checked 2026-10-27. Numbers in brackets [n] in the text refer to this list.
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