LocalCoinSwap

P2P crypto marketplace with escrow and hundreds of payment methods, whose terms reserve discretionary KYC checks.

localcoinswap.com

KYC: light
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P2P crypto marketplace with escrow and hundreds of payment methods, whose terms reserve discretionary KYC checks.

Common useP2P / EscrowP2P / EscrowOperator dataUnknown

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

Evidence and riskVerified evidenceCautionMaterial claims checked against current sources.; those sources show trade-offs worth reading.

Last reviewedReviewed 27 Aug 2026KYC checked 27 Aug 2026 · unknown jurisdiction · Source → official siteHow to cite this pageSource coverageVerified evidenceRecorded riskCaution

Evidence and facts

CUNICULA SCORE 4.0

60/100Reviewed evidencePrivacy 14/25 · Control 15/20 · Transparency 8/20 · Security 17/25 · Accountability 6/10 · Cap 79 · Method

JURISDICTIONUnknown

CAUTIONRegistration requires account information; the privacy policy lists email, usage data, geographic position, username, picture, city, phone number, cookies and system logs/IP addresses. Disputes can require payment records, government ID, proof of address, photos, audio or video. The terms permit disclosure and account restrictions and exclude multiple jurisdictions.

AUDITED BYNo audit listed

OPERATOR DATAUnknown

SOURCE COVERAGE

Verified evidenceSELF-REPORTED2/2Reviewed 27 Aug 2026 · Source → official site

LAST CHECKED2026-08-27

LAST UPDATED2026-08-27

Specs

DOCUMENT CHECKlight

IDENTITY EXPOSURELevel 1/4

KYC TRIGGERSTerms say LocalCoinSwap may require KYC/AML documentation at its sole discretion and may require payment records or KYC information for dispute resolution.

FEE0.25%

LIMITNo Limit

CATEGORIESP2P / Escrow

FEATURESMulti-crypto, Escrow, Global

TORNot listed

REGIONSGlobal availability

Review analysis, source material, related services, and history

Analysis

OVERVIEW

LocalCoinSwap is a P2P marketplace combining escrow, a wallet, cash trades and hundreds of payment methods at a 0.25% transaction fee, with global reach and no stated daily limit.

LIMITS

Terms reserve the right to require KYC/AML documentation at the platform's sole discretion, and the record notes that P2P payment methods and disputes can expose payment evidence, identity data and counterparty metadata; operator jurisdiction was not verified from official pages in this pass.

USEFUL FOR

Fits P2P traders using escrow and local payment methods who accept that a dispute can require submitting identity or payment evidence.

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: TechHouse Limitedsource ↗

Registry research · reviewed 2026-08-08

Frequently Asked Questions

Is identity verification required?

The recorded KYC level is "light". Terms say LocalCoinSwap may require KYC/AML documentation at its sole discretion and may require payment records or KYC information for dispute resolution.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Please check the provider site for accepted payment methods.

Where is it available?

Recorded availability: GLOBAL.

Is the operator based in a Five Eyes country?

The jurisdiction is not publicly confirmed. Check the provider site for incorporation details.

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 verified evidence, last reviewed 2026-08-27, and recorded risk is caution.

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Sources and history

Terms and privacy policy

COSMETICPricing and fees changed 26 Apr 2022 - 1 added, 1 removed
COSMETICPricing and fees changed 28 Jul 2021 - 2 added, 2 removed
COSMETICPricing and fees changed 7 Mar 2021 - 2 added, 2 removed

All document changes

Service history

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

26 Aug 2026
Apply full-service rereview and score 4.0
Privacy warning, Score assessment
9 Aug 2026
Corporate registry information updated
Corporate / Entity type
8 Aug 2026
Corporate registry information updated
Corporate

Full service history

27 Aug 2026updated
Reconcile score 4.0 evidence
Audited by
not setnone
Changed at
not set2026-08-27
Checked at
2026-06-232026-08-27
KYC last checked
2026-06-222026-08-27
Last reviewed
2026-06-222026-08-27
Source reviewed
official sitePrimary-source review 2026-08-27
Score assessment / Control model
decentralizednoncustodial-hosted
Score assessment / Operator data exposure
limitedmoderate
Score assessment / Source model
closedpartial
Score review
not setOutcome: PASS; Checked at: 2026-08-27; Inputs: Operator data exposure: moderate; Control model: noncustodial-hosted; Source model: partial; Audit: Score eligible: no; Reason: No dated, scoped independent audit of the score-critical core was evidenced in the reopened first-party source family.
Updated at
2026-06-222026-08-27
Review source: official site · public history entry
26 Aug 2026updated
Apply full-service rereview and score 4.0
Privacy warning
Operator jurisdiction was not verified from official pages in this pass; P2P payment methods and disputes can expose payment evidence, identity data and counterparty metadata.Registration requires account information; the privacy policy lists email, usage data, geographic position, username, picture, city, phone number, cookies and system logs/IP addresses. Disputes can require payment records, government ID, proof of address, photos, audio or video. The terms permit disclosure and account restrictions and exclude multiple jurisdictions.
Score assessment
not setOperator data exposure: limited; Control model: decentralized; Source model: closed
Review source: official site · public history entry
9 Aug 2026updated
Corporate registry information updated
Corporate / Entity type
not setcompany
Review source: official site · public history entry
8 Aug 2026updated
Corporate registry information updated
Corporate
not setLegal entity: TechHouse Limited; Officers: none; Prior entities: none
Review source: official site · public history entry
8 Aug 2026updated
Provider summary rewritten
Description
P2P crypto marketplace with escrow, wallet, cash and hundreds of payment methods. Official terms reserve discretionary KYC/AML and dispute-document requirements.P2P crypto marketplace with escrow and hundreds of payment methods, whose terms reserve discretionary KYC checks.
Review source: official site · public history entry
7 Aug 2026updated
Provider summary rewritten
Card summary
not setP2P crypto marketplace with escrow.
Review source: official site · public history entry
6 Aug 2026updated
Provider presentation updated
Best for
General usagenot set
Evidence status
not setverified
Recorded risk
not setcaution
Trust level
cautionnot set
Review source: official site · public history entry
24 Jun 2026updated
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Checked at
2026-06-222026-06-23
Review source: official site · public history entry
23 Jun 2026updated
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Checked at
2025-08-282026-06-22
Description
LocalCoinSwap — multi-currency P2P exchange with escrow. 250+ payment methods globally; light identity check at higher limits.P2P crypto marketplace with escrow, wallet, cash and hundreds of payment methods. Official terms reserve discretionary KYC/AML and dispute-document requirements.
Jurisdiction
AU??
Jurisdiction confidence
inferredunknown
KYC last checked
2025-08-282026-06-22
KYC level
01
Kyc note
Expect unexpected KYC triggers for withdrawals above arbitrary risk thresholds.Terms say LocalCoinSwap may require KYC/AML documentation at its sole discretion and may require payment records or KYC information for dispute resolution.
Last reviewed
2025-08-282026-06-22
Privacy warning
Registered in Hong Kong — post-2020 National Security Law subjects HK companies to PRC data demands. Non-custodial design provides partial mitigation but dispute resolution requires submission of payment evidence.Operator jurisdiction was not verified from official pages in this pass; P2P payment methods and disputes can expose payment evidence, identity data and counterparty metadata.
Source reviewed
older source, not independently verifiedofficial site
Updated at
2026-03-132026-06-22
Review source: official site · public history entry
22 Jun 2026updated
Ship trust audit remediation pass
Jurisdiction confidence
not setinferred
KYC last checked
not set2025-08-28
Last reviewed
not set2025-08-28
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
15 Mar 2026updated
SEO hardening, OG images, ErrorBoundary, Zod validation, CSS article extraction
Countries
noneGLOBAL
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 2026updated
Provider presentation updated
Fee
not set0.25%
Trending
not setno
Updated at
not set2026-03-13
Votes
188not set
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
12 Mar 2026updated
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Privacy warning
Five Eyes JurisdictionRegistered in Hong Kong — post-2020 National Security Law subjects HK companies to PRC data demands. Non-custodial design provides partial mitigation but dispute resolution requires submission of payment evidence.
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
11 Mar 2026updated
Provider summary rewritten
Description
Peer-to-peer bitcoin trading with fast processing. (Light KYC)LocalCoinSwap — multi-currency P2P exchange with escrow. 250+ payment methods globally; light identity check at higher limits.
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
10 Mar 2026updated
Provider facts reviewed and updated
Best for
not setGeneral usage
Kyc note
not setExpect unexpected KYC triggers for withdrawals above arbitrary risk thresholds.
Privacy warning
not setFive Eyes Jurisdiction
Tagline
not setA custodial or semi-custodial financial service.
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
9 Mar 2026updated
Social links re-verified
Twitter
https://x.com/Localcoinswap_https://x.com/localcoinswap_
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
8 Mar 2026updated
Social links re-verified
Twitter
https://x.com/localcoinswaphttps://x.com/Localcoinswap_
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
8 Mar 2026updated
Social links re-verified
Telegram
not sethttps://t.me/localcoinswap
Twitter
not sethttps://x.com/localcoinswap
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
8 Mar 2026updated
Trust fields for all 77 services + provider page trust display
Audited by
not setnot set
Jurisdiction
not setAU
Trust level
not setcaution
Warrant canary
not setno
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
22 Sep 2025updated
Describe the change
Description
LocalCoinSwap — localcoinswap.comPeer-to-peer bitcoin trading with fast processing. (Light KYC)
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry
2 Sep 2025created
Init
Provider profile
not setcreated
Review source: source not recorded · public history entry

Only fields shown on the provider page are tracked. Private identifiers are never published.

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