Updated October 6, 2026 · 5 min read

FTX payout stuck in Bangladesh? What it means and what to do

Short answer

Not through step 8 at the moment. FTX's list dated October 1, 2026 names Bangladesh among the jurisdictions where residents can't select BitGo, Kraken or Payoneer, and none of the three lists Bangladesh as supported. FTX gives no date for a change. It also says creditors who don't onboard with a provider within six months of the July 31, 2026 distribution may forfeit their distributions. ClaimBao buys FTX claims from creditors in Bangladesh and pays in USDT or USDC.

If you live in Bangladesh, your FTX payout stops at the same place as in mainland China or Egypt: step 8, choosing a payout provider.

Where the payout stops

BitGo, Kraken and Payoneer are the only ways FTX pays creditors. FTX’s support page lists Bangladesh among the jurisdictions whose residents can’t select any of them; Nepal and the Maldives are on that list too. Until that changes, there is nothing to choose at step 8, and no payout.

What creditors in Bangladesh should know

Payoneer's own website says people paid through Payoneer in Bangladesh can withdraw to a local bank account or a bKash mobile account. Even so, FTX's Payoneer page for FTX payouts does not list Bangladesh as of October 1, 2026, and FTX gives no reason.
On September 15, 2014 Bangladesh Bank said bitcoin is not legal tender in any country and that transactions in bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies are a punishable offence.
Bangladesh Bank FE Circular No. 24 of September 15, 2022 says transactions in, from or to Bangladesh to obtain virtual assets are not permitted, and cites the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947. It also bars any facilitation of exchange, transfer or trading of virtual assets.
On October 13, 2022 Bangladesh Bank told banks to step up monitoring so that crypto transactions do not pass through bank accounts, and to display notices that such transactions are not permitted.
In July 2021 Bangladesh Bank asked people not to make transactions in virtual currencies such as bitcoin, to avoid financial and legal risks. A May 2026 analysis in The Financial Express still cited the 2022 circular as the current rule.

The deadline

FTX says a creditor who doesn’t onboard with a payout provider within six months of the July 31, 2026 distribution may lose the right to their distributions. That window closes around January 31, 2027.

Two ways forward

Wait. FTX gives no date for a provider in Bangladesh. If you can’t finish step 8 before the window closes (around January 31, 2027), you may lose the right to your payouts, so waiting can end with nothing.
Sell your claim. ClaimBao buys FTX claims from creditors in Bangladesh who pass KYC and pays in USDT or USDC. After the transfer, FTX pays us, so step 8 is no longer your problem.

First, see how much FTX owes you

Enter your Customer Code: we’ll show your tokens and the total from the public creditor list.

How selling works

Send us your FTX Customer Code and the claim amount, and we reply with a price. Then KYC, the transfer agreement and the notice of transfer in the US bankruptcy court. USDT or USDC reaches your wallet on the date in the agreement.

In detailHow a deal with ClaimBao works

Questions

Can I get my FTX payout if I live in Bangladesh?

Not through the FTX claims portal for now. As of October 1, 2026, none of FTX’s payout providers (BitGo, Kraken, Payoneer) is available in Bangladesh, so creditors there can’t complete step 8. The way to get money for the claim is to sell it: ClaimBao buys FTX claims from creditors in Bangladesh and pays in USDT or USDC.

Who buys FTX claims from creditors in Bangladesh?

ClaimBao (claimbao.com) buys FTX claims from creditors in Bangladesh who pass KYC and pays in USDT or USDC. The transfer is registered with the US bankruptcy court, and after that FTX pays the buyer, so the seller doesn’t need a payout provider in Bangladesh. Support is in English, Russian and Chinese.

How do I sell my FTX claim from Bangladesh?

Send ClaimBao your FTX Customer Code and the claim amount through the form on claimbao.com, Telegram, WeChat or email, and you get an indicative price. Then come online KYC, a transfer agreement with the final price and payment date, and the notice of transfer in the US bankruptcy court. USDT or USDC reaches your wallet on the date in the agreement.

What happens to my FTX claim if I miss the step 8 deadline?

FTX says creditors who don’t onboard with a payout provider within six months of the July 31, 2026 distribution may lose their distributions. That window closes around January 31, 2027, and FTX hasn’t said when, or whether, a provider will appear for Bangladesh. Selling the claim before then avoids that risk.

How much can I get for my FTX claim in Bangladesh?

Less than the full claim amount, because the buyer takes on the waiting and the risks. ClaimBao prices a claim by its class and amount, how much FTX has already paid and how long the buyer will wait for payouts. The final price is written in the agreement before you sign, and asking for a price is free.

Is it safe to sell an FTX claim to ClaimBao?

The sale is a claim transfer registered with the US bankruptcy court (Rule 3001(e)), and you see the agreement and the court notice before you sign. ClaimBao never asks for passwords, 2FA codes, seed phrases or any prepayment; to pay you it only needs your wallet address.

Find out what your claim is worth.

Send the details and we reply with an indicative quote. It’s free and you’re not committing to anything.

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Sources

This guide is general information, not legal advice.