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StartMail

Dutch encrypted email with unlimited aliases and Bitcoin on annual billing.

startmail.com

Dutch encrypted email with unlimited aliases and Bitcoin on annual billing.

Common useEncrypted email with custom domainsEmailOperator dataHosted
Identity checksZero KYCNo document check recorded · identity exposure level 1/4
Evidence and riskVerified evidenceStandardMaterial claims checked against current sources.; no material risk recorded in them.
Last reviewedReviewed 7 Aug 2026KYC checked 7 Aug 2026 · verified jurisdiction · Source → official siteHow to cite this pageSource coverageVerified evidenceRecorded riskStandard
Evidence and facts

Evidence and facts

CUNICULA SCORE 4.0
42/100Limited evidencePrivacy 9/25 · Control 0/20 · Transparency 0/20 · Security 25/25 · Accountability 8/10 · Cap 69 · Method
JURISDICTIONNL
NOTEBitcoin is limited to annual plans and requires contacting support to obtain an address, so a support thread ties the payment to the account. StartMail states offices and servers are in the Netherlands under GDPR, which means Dutch legal process still applies to stored account data.
AUDITED BYNo audit listed
OPERATOR DATAHosted operator recorded
SOURCE COVERAGE
Verified evidenceSELF-REPORTED7/7Reviewed 7 Aug 2026 · Source → official site
LAST CHECKED2026-08-07
LAST UPDATED2026-08-07

Specs

DOCUMENT CHECKNone recorded
IDENTITY EXPOSURELevel 1/4
KYC TRIGGERSNo document identity check. The pricing page states Bitcoin payment is possible on annual plans only, and that you must contact StartMail to receive the Bitcoin price and payment address. That contact step is a manual exchange, so it is not an anonymous self-serve checkout.
FEE$4.99/mo Personal, $6.99/mo Business (billed annually)
NETWORKSBTC
CATEGORIESEmail
COMMON USESEncrypted email with custom domains, Unlimited aliases, Paying for mail in Bitcoin
FEATURESUnlimited email aliases, PGP encryption, Custom domain support, 20GB storage on Personal, 30GB storage on Business, Netherlands servers, No ads and no tracking, Instant email deletion, +1 more
TORNot listed
REGIONSGlobal availability
Review analysis, source material, related services, and history

About

Dutch encrypted mail with unlimited aliases and PGP. Bitcoin is accepted on annual plans by contacting support before renewal.

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
StartMail B.V.source ↗
REGISTRATION NO.
67176925source ↗
INCORPORATED IN
Netherlandssource ↗
REGISTERED ADDRESS
Boulevard 11, 3707 BK Zeist, The Netherlandssource ↗
Registry research · reviewed 2026-08-08

Frequently Asked Questions

Is identity verification required?

No identity verification is recorded for typical use. No document identity check. The pricing page states Bitcoin payment is possible on annual plans only, and that you must contact StartMail to receive the Bitcoin price and payment address. That contact step is a manual exchange, so it is not an anonymous self-serve checkout.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Accepted payment methods: BTC.

Where is it available?

Recorded availability: GLOBAL.

Is the operator based in a Five Eyes country?

No. The recorded jurisdiction is NL, which is not a Five Eyes country. 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. A hosted operator is recorded. Jurisdiction is shown as context, not a safety verdict. Source coverage is verified evidence, last reviewed 2026-08-07, and recorded risk is standard.

Which payment networks are supported?

Accepted networks: BTC.

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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.

Evidence basis: Claims on this page are linked to published sources for comparison, not certification, audit, endorsement, or recommendation; read the methodology and coverage map before relying on an entry.