# My transfer between exchanges was delayed

Under the Travel Rule, exchanges may collect sender and recipient information for crypto transfers. Delays are common for compliance — not always a scam.

## Situation

Avery moved bitcoin from one FCA-registered exchange to another. The transfer was held for extra checks.

## What to do
- Provide requested wallet ownership information
- Verify both platforms on the FCA register
- Keep transfer records for tax — moving between your accounts is not a disposal

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— Digital Assets UK (https://digital-assets.co.uk/scenarios/moving-crypto-between-exchanges/), reviewed 2026-06-23.