Collect and Exchange (Collect & Exchange CY Ltd) is a centralized digital asset exchange and payment gateway based in Cyprus. Operating under the European Union Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, the platform pairs instant spot crypto conversions with corporate acquiring infrastructure, giving European businesses and individuals direct fiat off-ramps and crypto-to-fiat settlements.
Company background and governance
Founded in 2024, the platform operates through Collect & Exchange CY Ltd, a limited liability company incorporated in the Republic of Cyprus with registration number HE456884. The corporate headquarters are located at 13 Thessalonikis in Limassol. Collect & Exchange CY Ltd forms the European-facing arm of the wider CollectGroup corporate network, developing compliant payment and custody infrastructure tailored to commercial merchants and institutional funds.
Trading mechanics and custody infrastructure
The platform provides spot conversions between cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies, supporting assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, EURC, BNB, Tron, and Polygon. Over 3,000 digital assets are supported across its broader exchange environment. Custodial assets are kept in segregated cold storage wallets protected by automated AML transaction monitoring (KYT). For commercial enterprises, the system provides payment gateways integrated via APIs and WebHooks with IBAN options so received tokens convert automatically into fiat for transfer into standard business bank accounts.
Platform fees and costs
Collect and Exchange charges no regular account maintenance fees and requires no monthly recurring subscriptions. Pricing is built on transaction-based execution spreads and settlement costs rather than fixed access tiers. Specific maker and taker percentage schedules vary depending on routing volume and the selected fiat payment rails.
Licensing and operational track record
Collect & Exchange CY Ltd secured authorization as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under licence number CASP003/25 in late 2025. Authorised under EU Regulation 2023/1114 (MiCA), the exchange reported over 10,000 clients and more than $1B in processed transaction volume by October 2026. The platform also maintains dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android alongside a partner network containing over 1,000 participants.
Risk and compliance considerations
Because Collect and Exchange operates as a centralized custodial intermediary, users face custodial counterparty risk during token storage and payment settlement. Strict KYC identity verification is mandatory for all individual and enterprise accounts, excluding anonymous users. In compliance with European regulatory guidance, the company enforces regional payment boundaries, including strict rules regarding electronic money token transfers. Traders seeking derivatives or peer-to-peer order books will need to look elsewhere, as the platform focuses exclusively on spot exchange, acquiring, and fiat settlement.