Azteco

Bitcoin vouchers bought with cash at retail in 190+ countries, redeemed to any Bitcoin or Lightning address.

azte.co

KYC: light
US
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Bitcoin vouchers bought with cash at retail in 190+ countries, redeemed to any Bitcoin or Lightning address.

Common useCash Bitcoin on-rampGift Cards / MerchantsOperator dataUnknown

Identity checkslight KYCDocument check: light · identity exposure level 1/4

Evidence and riskPartial evidenceCautionSome material claims still need confirmation.; those sources show trade-offs worth reading.

Last reviewedReviewed 5 Sep 2026KYC checked 5 Sep 2026 · inferred jurisdiction · Source → official termsHow to cite this pageSource coveragePartial evidenceRecorded riskCaution

Evidence and facts

CUNICULA SCORE 4.0

33/100Limited evidencePrivacy 9/25 · Control 0/20 · Transparency 0/20 · Security 17/25 · Accountability 7/10 · Cap 69 · Method

JURISDICTIONUS

CAUTIONAzteco collects personal information for direct purchases and redemption, including IP address, browser or partner service and receiving wallet address. Direct website purchases in several Latin American countries may require an identity document and live face scan. Brazil redemption requires CPF, email and partner-exchange KYC. Retail cash purchases may expose less payment data, but policies vary by retailer and country.

AUDITED BYNo audit listed

OPERATOR DATAUnknown

SOURCE COVERAGE

Partial evidenceTHIRD-PARTY REPORTED6/8Reviewed 5 Sep 2026 · Source → official terms

LAST CHECKED2026-06-24

LAST UPDATED2026-09-05

Specs

DOCUMENT CHECKlight

IDENTITY EXPOSURELevel 1/4

KYC TRIGGERSAzteco or its partners can require identity and live-face checks. Cash purchase does not guarantee anonymous redemption.

FEERetailer-set commission plus applicable network or processing fees

LIMITVaries by voucher and distributor

NETWORKSBTC, Lightning

CATEGORIESGift Cards, Merchants

COMMON USESCash Bitcoin on-ramp, Gift Bitcoin to anyone, No-account Bitcoin purchase

FEATURESCash purchase option, No Azteco account generally required, Identity verification may apply by country or purchase channel, Lightning or on-chain, Voucher-based, Retail locations, Bitcoin only

TORNot listed

REGIONSGlobal availability

Review analysis, source material, related services, and history

Analysis

OVERVIEW

Azteco sells Bitcoin vouchers for cash at retail locations across 190+ countries, redeemable to any Bitcoin or Lightning address, with features listing no account requirement and no KYC up to $1,000.

LIMITS

The company is incorporated in the UK, a Five Eyes jurisdiction, and the record notes that online purchases via card can expose cardholder data, so the no-identity property described depends on paying with cash at a physical vendor rather than on the redemption step itself.

USEFUL FOR

Cash-funded Bitcoin purchases at retail counters, or gifting Bitcoin to someone without needing their account details.

Sources · reviewed 2026-07-16

Official site ↗

Corporate identity

Registry-sourced, not audited. The facts below come from cited web research rather than a direct registry query. Each claim links its own source.

LEGAL ENTITY: Azteco Holdings USA, Inc.source ↗
REGISTRATION NO.: 4594652source ↗
INCORPORATED IN: Delaware, United Statessource ↗
REGISTERED ADDRESS: 1716 12th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USAsource ↗

PREVIOUSLY TRADED AS

AZTECO LTD.
UK Companies House 11296915, dissolved 2021-01-19
AZTECO HOLDINGS LTD.
UK Companies House 12062763, dissolved 2024-01-30

source ↗

OFFICERS

Paul Ferguson (Director)
Alexander Akintokunbo Fernandez (Director)

source ↗

Registry research · reviewed 2026-08-09

Company registry ↗

Frequently Asked Questions

Is identity verification required?

The recorded KYC level is "light". Azteco or its partners can require identity and live-face checks. Cash purchase does not guarantee anonymous redemption.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Accepted payment methods: BTC, Lightning.

Where is it available?

Recorded availability: GLOBAL.

Is the operator based in a Five Eyes country?

Yes. The recorded jurisdiction is US, a Five Eyes country (US, UK, CA, AU, NZ). This is jurisdiction context and does not by itself establish that a service is safer or less safe.

How are identity, operator, and evidence fields reported?

Identity exposure is level 1 of 4. Hosted operator data has not been established. Jurisdiction is shown as context, not a safety verdict. Source coverage is partial evidence, last reviewed 2026-09-05, and recorded risk is caution.

Which payment networks are supported?

Accepted networks: BTC, Lightning.

How fast is checkout?

Gift card delivery is typically instant after payment confirmation.

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Sources and history

Terms and privacy policy

No changes to the documents we watch since we started checking on 9 Aug 2026. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.

Service history

Latest meaningful changes to the facts shown on this provider page.

5 Sep 2026
Review overdue providers against current sources
Features, Fee, Jurisdiction, KYC requirement, and 9 more
9 Aug 2026
Corporate registry information updated
Corporate
6 Aug 2026
Make service ratings transparent
Evidence status

Full service history

5 Sep 2026updated
Review overdue providers against current sources
Features
Cash purchase option, No account required, 190+ countries, Lightning or on-chain, Voucher-based, No KYC up to $1,000, Retail locations, Bitcoin onlyCash purchase option, No Azteco account generally required, Identity verification may apply by country or purchase channel, Lightning or on-chain, Voucher-based, Retail locations, Bitcoin only
Fee
~2-5% markupRetailer-set commission plus applicable network or processing fees
Jurisdiction
GBUS
KYC requirement
nonelight
KYC last checked
2026-03-132026-09-05
KYC level
01
Kyc note
Voucher redemption does not require KYC. A retailer may still collect payment or purchase data.Azteco or its partners can require identity and live-face checks. Cash purchase does not guarantee anonymous redemption.
Last reviewed
2026-07-052026-09-05
Limit
not setVaries by voucher and distributor
Privacy warning
The company is based in the UK. Cash retail purchases can avoid an online card trail. Online card purchases expose payment details. Block is an investor.Azteco collects personal information for direct purchases and redemption, including IP address, browser or partner service and receiving wallet address. Direct website purchases in several Latin American countries may require an identity document and live face scan. Brazil redemption requires CPF, email and partner-exchange KYC. Retail cash purchases may expose less payment data, but policies vary by retailer and country.
Source reviewed
older source, not independently verifiedhttps://azte.co/legal/terms
Tagline
Bitcoin vouchers. Buy with cash. No account. 190 countries.not set
Updated at
2026-03-132026-09-05
Review source: official terms · public history entry
27 Aug 2026updated
Reconcile score 4.0 evidence
Score assessment / Control model
hosted-accountunknown
Score assessment / Operator data exposure
moderateunknown
Score assessment / Source model
closedunknown
Score review
not setOutcome: HOLD; Checked at: 2026-08-25; Inputs: Operator data exposure: unknown; Control model: unknown; Source model: unknown; Audit: Score eligible: no; Reason: No dated, scoped, current audit citation was normalized in the reviewed packet; legacy auditedBy labels receive no score credit.
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
26 Aug 2026updated
Apply full-service rereview and score 4.0
Score assessment
not setOperator data exposure: moderate; Control model: hosted-account; Source model: closed
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
9 Aug 2026updated
Corporate registry information updated
Corporate
not setEntity type: company; Legal entity: Azteco Holdings USA, Inc.; Registration number: 4594652; Registry url: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/FC042098; Incorporation jurisdiction: Delaware, United States; Registered address: 1716 12th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA; Officers: Paul Ferguson (Director), Alexander Akintokunbo Fernandez (Director); Prior entities: AZTECO LTD. (UK Companies House 11296915, dissolved 2021-01-19), AZTECO HOLDINGS LTD. (UK Companies House 12062763, dissolved 2024-01-30)
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
8 Aug 2026updated
Provider summary rewritten
Description
Bitcoin vouchers purchasable with cash at retail locations in 190+ countries. No account, no KYC. Redeem a code to any Bitcoin or Lightning address in under a minute. The simplest no-KYC Bitcoin on-ramp.Bitcoin vouchers bought with cash at retail in 190+ countries, redeemed to any Bitcoin or Lightning address.
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
7 Aug 2026updated
Provider summary rewritten
Card summary
not setBitcoin vouchers bought with cash in 190+ countries.
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
6 Aug 2026updated
Make service ratings transparent
Evidence status
verifiedpartial
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
6 Aug 2026updated
Provider presentation updated
Evidence status
not setverified
Kyc note
No KYC for voucher redemption. Cash purchase at retail = zero identity exposure.Voucher redemption does not require KYC. A retailer may still collect payment or purchase data.
Privacy warning
UK company (Five Eyes jurisdiction). However, cash purchases at physical retail require no identity. Online purchases via card may expose cardholder data. Purchase with cash at a physical vendor for maximum privacy. Jack Dorsey / Block investment noted.The company is based in the UK. Cash retail purchases can avoid an online card trail. Online card purchases expose payment details. Block is an investor.
Recorded risk
not setcaution
Trust level
cautionnot set
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
5 Jul 2026updated
Clear freshness review queue
Jurisdiction
USGB
Last reviewed
2026-03-132026-07-05
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
24 Jun 2026updated
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Checked at
2026-03-132026-06-24
Jurisdiction
GBUS
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
22 Jun 2026updated
Ship trust audit remediation pass
Jurisdiction confidence
not setinferred
KYC last checked
not set2026-03-13
Last reviewed
not set2026-03-13
Source reviewed
not setolder source, not independently verified
Review source: older source, not independently verified · public history entry
7 Apr 2026updated
Drop warrantCanary trust signal
Warrant canary
nonot set
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
29 Mar 2026updated
KYC risk level system + advanced directory filters
KYC level
zero0
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
14 Mar 2026updated
Offline status bug, vetted grid, news/projects img tags
Status
liveok
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
14 Mar 2026created
Provider presentation updated
Provider profile
not setcreated
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry

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