# No-KYC services in Italy (2026)

> Source: https://fuckyc.org/country/italy/
> ISO: IT · Last verified: 2026-05-12

## TL;DR

From Italy, **SEPA P2P** on Bisq, Peach Bitcoin, Hodl Hodl, or RoboSats. **AirVPN** is the Italian home-jurisdiction VPN. **Proton Mail**, **Tuta**, **Posteo** for email. **Silent.link** for anonymous eSIM (SIM-registration enforced).

Italy applies the EU AMLD and MiCA framework. SIM-registration is required. The home jurisdiction of AirVPN gives Italian users an unusually-good local privacy-VPN option.

## Legal context

- EU AMLD and MiCA apply; Banca d'Italia and CONSOB regulate crypto-asset operators.
- Italian Decree 90/2017 implements AML.
- SIM-registration enforced.

## Payment rails

- SEPA Instant (EUR) — primary rail.
- Cash by mail — legal in normal amounts.

## Crypto and exchange routes

- **bisq** — P2P
- **peach-bitcoin** — Mobile SEPA P2P
- **hodlhodl** — Multisig P2P
- **robosats** — Lightning P2P
- **trocador** — Instant swap aggregator
- **monero** — Privacy coin

## VPN and network

- **airvpn** — Italian home jurisdiction, port forwarding
- **mullvad** — No-account, cash by mail
- **protonvpn** — Free tier

## Email

- **proton-mail** — Swiss
- **tuta** — German
- **posteo** — German cash by mail

## Mobile, hosting, messaging

- **silent-link** — Anonymous eSIM
- **njalla** — Anonymous hosting and domains
- **signal** — Messaging
- **simplex-chat** — Messaging without phone

## Caveats

- EU MiCA and AMLD apply; Italian-domiciled CASPs enforce KYC.
- SIM-registration enforced.

## FAQ

**Q: Is AirVPN good for Italian users?**

Yes — AirVPN is the Italian activist-roots VPN operator. Same legal jurisdiction as the user, port forwarding still supported, 15-year operating history.

## Sources

- [Banca d'Italia](https://www.bancaditalia.it/)
- [CONSOB](https://www.consob.it/)
