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Is LGT Bank AG licensed under MiCA in the European Union?
LGT Bank AG's European entity (LGT Bank AG) is recorded as an authorised Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, with its authorisation issued by Liechtenstein on 19 December 2025.
Verdict: LGT Bank AG appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised CASPs.
| Legal entity | LGT Bank AG |
|---|---|
| Home Member State | Liechtenstein |
| National Competent Authority | |
| Authorisation date | |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) | 7KDSOB6Z0X4S67TMX170 |
| Authorised services | Custody, Order execution, Order R&T, Transfer services |
Source: ESMA Register of Crypto-Asset Service Providers. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
About LGT Bank AG
LGT Bank AG is a private bank and asset manager headquartered in Balzers, Liechtenstein, and part of the LGT Group. Its own website describes LGT as a private bank with more than 100 years of history and over 40 locations worldwide, positioning itself around private banking, investment solutions and sustainability rather than as a retail crypto exchange. It is an institutional and wealth-management institution, not a consumer crypto app. Source: LGT Bank (Liechtenstein)
On the crypto side, LGT states that it offers direct investment in cryptocurrencies. Research summarising LGT's own disclosures indicates the service initially covers Bitcoin and Ethereum through custody and brokerage, with transactions settled against US dollars rather than EUR or SEPA, and that it was offered first to professional clients. No DCA/savings, staking or card product is described in the available material. This is a bank-operated custody and brokerage offering layered onto private-banking relationships, not a standalone retail trading platform. Source: LGT crypto announcement
On the legal question: the contracting entity is LGT Bank AG, whose competent authority is the Liechtenstein Finanzmarktaufsicht (FMA). Under MiCA it is authorised for a defined set of crypto-asset services - custody and administration of crypto-assets, execution of orders, reception and transmission of orders, and transfer services for crypto-assets. That list does not include operating a trading platform, exchanging crypto-assets for funds or for other crypto-assets, placing, advice, or portfolio management of crypto-assets. The entity also appears on the French AMF white list of authorised CASPs, reflecting MiCA passporting into France. Sources: AMF CASP white list, LGT Bank (Liechtenstein)
Which crypto services is LGT Bank AG authorised to offer in the EU?
Under its MiCA authorisation issued by Liechtenstein, LGT Bank AG (LGT Bank AG) is approved to provide the following services to EEA residents. Each service is defined in Article 3(1)(16) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114.
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Providing custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients
The exchange holds your crypto in its own wallets. Authorisation here means MiCA's segregation and insurance rules apply: client crypto-assets must be ring-fenced from the exchange's own funds.
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Execution of orders for crypto-assets on behalf of clients
The exchange can place orders for you on third-party venues (smart-routing). Less common in retail crypto; relevant for brokerage-style services.
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Reception and transmission of orders for crypto-assets on behalf of clients
The exchange can receive your order and pass it to another venue for execution. Brokerage-pattern service, often paired with order execution.
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Providing transfer services for crypto-assets on behalf of clients
The exchange can move crypto between addresses on your behalf, including off-platform withdrawals. The Travel Rule applies to these transfers.
Which services is LGT Bank AG not authorised to offer?
LGT Bank AG's MiCA licence does not cover: Trading platform, Exchange for funds, Exchange for crypto, Placing, Advice, Portfolio mgmt. These services may still be offered by other authorised providers, or by LGT Bank AG under a different regulatory framework (for example, derivatives may fall under MiFID II rather than MiCA). Source: ESMA Register, retrieved 30 June 2026.
See other MiCA-authorised exchanges by service:
What does this mean for users of LGT Bank AG in the EU?
If you transact through LGT Bank AG's EEA-authorised entity (LGT Bank AG), the protections introduced by MiCA apply to your relationship from onwards. In practical terms this means: client crypto-assets are ring-fenced from the exchange's own funds (Article 70 MiCA), the authorised entity holds prudential capital, has formal complaint-handling procedures, and is subject to transparency obligations on fees and order execution. Source: Regulation (EU) 2023/1114.
One thing to verify yourself: the legal entity you contract with day-to-day must match the entity in the ESMA register. Some global exchanges operate multiple legal entities under one brand. Confirm in LGT Bank AG's terms of service that your contracting entity is LGT Bank AG, not a non-EEA affiliate.
Which MiCA-authorised exchanges are alternatives to LGT Bank AG?
Three MiCA-authorised providers to consider. Drawn from the ESMA register, never paid placement.
| Provider | Home Member State | Authorised | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaric Securities | Bulgaria | 9 services | |
| OKX | Malta | 9 services | |
| Kraken | Ireland | 8 services |
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Frequently asked questions about LGT Bank AG and MiCA
Is LGT Bank AG licensed under MiCA?
Yes. LGT Bank AG appears in the ESMA Register of MiCA-Authorised Crypto-Asset Service Providers, with its authorisation issued by the competent authority of Liechtenstein.
Which EU countries can LGT Bank AG serve under this licence?
A MiCA authorisation in one EEA member state permits passporting across all EEA member states, subject to a notification process to each host-state regulator.
Are my crypto-assets on LGT Bank AG protected under MiCA?
MiCA introduces ring-fencing of client crypto-assets, prudential capital requirements for the authorised entity, complaint-handling obligations, and conduct rules. It does not provide a deposit-guarantee scheme equivalent to bank deposit insurance.
What's the difference between the authorised entity and the global brand?
Some global exchanges operate multiple legal entities. The MiCA authorisation applies only to the specific legal entity in the ESMA register, not to the global brand. Verify the contracting entity in LGT Bank AG's terms of service.
Where can I check the official record?
The ESMA register publishes the authoritative list and updates it weekly. The direct link to LGT Bank AG's entry is on this page under 'Sources'.
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