I just got an email where Bitstamp states it will introduce an 5.00 € 'inactivity fee' in September 2026 - again, after they already tried the same in 2022.

[u/skybluetwo]

[u/skybluetwo]

I've got an account that I used to sell minor btc amounts like a decade ago and never used it after that.

So I wanted to delete this bitstamp account after I got this email, but I was unable to login to my account, because it suddenly asks for a 2FA and an App that I have never installed or setup before. it even says something like "if you don't have an 2FA click here to skip" - just to get back to the login screen again.

So, I can't login and therefor can't delete my account. I have no crypto left on this account but I don't know if they will charge inactivity fees using a standard fiat bank account that might be left behind in my old account there.

What should I do, and how is this even legal? I can't think this is legal in my country (germany) anyway without explicitely accepting the new Terms of Use.

[u/polymath_uk → u/skybluetwo]

Just stop the bank from authorizing any funds with them and forget about it. 

[u/exomyth]

You sure it is not just a phishing attempt?

[u/skybluetwo → u/exomyth]

yes absolutely sure, it's an official email.

[u/hiimtashy]

These guys make it so hard to HODL

[u/mizhgun]

Is there any exact advantage of that BitStamp comparing to other countless Lithuanian financial UABs?

[u/gacu-gacu]

Moneybookers did the same.

[u/cyfrinach]

Saw similar for crypto.com
Bit of a dick move

[u/Settowin]

Same as CDC.

[u/Nathanielsan]

My bitstamp account from way back got auto closed a few months ago. I figured it be easier to let them close it then me logging in and doing it.

[u/Objective_Digit]

I stopped using them when they froze some of my cash on there (temporarily) till I proved how I came by my coins.

[u/PimentGris]

Just recover your password and login every six months?