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UK guide · Updated 1 November 2026Best Bitcoin hardware wallet in the UK
A hardware wallet keeps your Bitcoin keys on a small device that never shares them with your computer or phone. This guide compares six popular choices that work well for Bitcoin, with Bitcoin-only options picked out. It does not cover buying Bitcoin, prices or returns. It is about the hardware only.
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Quick comparison
| Device | Screen | Open source | Bitcoin-only option | Secure element | Air-gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trezor Safe 3 | Small mono OLED, 2 buttons | Yes | Yes, Bitcoin-only edition | Yes (EAL6+) | No, USB-C |
| Trezor Safe 5 | Colour touchscreen | Yes | Yes, Bitcoin-only edition | Yes (EAL6+) | No, USB-C |
| BitBox02 Bitcoin-only | OLED, touch sliders | Yes, firmware | Yes, it is the Bitcoin-only edition | Yes, plus main chip | No, USB-C (microSD backup) |
| Blockstream Jade | Colour screen, camera | Yes, firmware and hardware | Bitcoin-focused | No, uses a "virtual secure element" | Yes, by QR code |
| Foundation Passport | Colour touchscreen, camera | Yes, hardware and software | Bitcoin-focused | Yes, plus security processor | Yes, by QR code |
| Coldcard Mk5 / Q | Screen with keypad or full keyboard | Source viewable, not a fully open licence | Yes, Bitcoin-only | Yes, dual secure elements | Yes, microSD, NFC or QR (Q) |
Prices below were checked on the makers' official sites on 1 November 2026. Prices change and sales come and go, so always check the official site.
Trezor Safe 3 and Safe 5
Trezor Safe 3
A small, simple device with a secure element certified to EAL6+, open source firmware and a two-button pad with a small OLED screen. It connects by USB-C. A Bitcoin-only edition is sold with firmware that removes everything except Bitcoin, which keeps the code smaller.
Price range: about £41.50 on the official site.
Suits: a first hardware wallet on a tight budget.
Source: trezor.io product pages for Safe 3 and Safe 3 Bitcoin-only.
Trezor Safe 5
The same security approach as the Safe 3, with a larger colour touchscreen and haptic feedback that make checking addresses easier. There is a Bitcoin-only edition as well.
Price range: about £92 on the official site.
Suits: someone who wants a bigger screen and easier daily use.
Source: trezor.io product pages for Safe 5 and Safe 5 Bitcoin-only.
BitBox02 Bitcoin-only
Made in Switzerland, with open source firmware, a secure chip and touch sliders on the sides. Backups can go to the included microSD card, and you can also show the standard recovery words to write down. The Bitcoin-only edition is a separate product from the multi-coin one and cannot be switched later. The original BitBox02 does not work with iPhone or iPad.
Price range: about €149 on the official shop.
Suits: people who want a clean, Bitcoin-only device that is easy to set up on a computer or Android phone.
Source: shop.bitbox.swiss, BitBox02 product page.
Blockstream Jade
A low-cost device with a colour screen and a camera. Jade can work fully air-gapped by scanning QR codes, or by USB or Bluetooth. Instead of a classic secure element it uses a "virtual secure element": part of the secret is held by a server and released only with the right PIN. There is also firmware with the radio turned off. Firmware and hardware are open source.
Price range: about $67 to $79 on the official store, priced in US dollars.
Suits: a budget air-gapped setup, and people who use Sparrow or other desktop wallets.
Blockstream Jade official site
Source: store.blockstream.com, Jade product page.
Foundation Passport
Foundation's current model, Passport Prime, has a 3.5 inch touchscreen, a camera for QR codes, a security processor plus secure element, and open source hardware and software. It is assembled in the USA. It does more than Bitcoin signing, including 2FA codes and security keys.
Price range: about $349 on the official site, priced in US dollars.
Suits: someone who wants a premium, air-gapped device with a big screen.
Source: foundation.xyz, Passport page.
Coldcard
Coldcard is Bitcoin-only and built for security-focused users. The Mk5 has a keypad and screen. The Q adds a full keyboard, a bigger screen and a QR scanner. Both can work without ever plugging into a computer, using a microSD card or NFC. There are a lot of advanced settings, so expect to read the manual.
Price range: about $269 (Mk5) to $369 (Q) at regular prices on the official store, priced in US dollars. Sales sometimes lower this.
Suits: experienced users and anyone planning a multisig setup.
Source: store.coinkite.com, Coldcard store page.
Which one suits you?
- First device, small budget: Trezor Safe 3 Bitcoin-only or Blockstream Jade.
- Easy daily use: Trezor Safe 5 or BitBox02 Bitcoin-only.
- Never plug it in: Jade, Passport or Coldcard, signing by QR code or microSD.
- Advanced and multisig: Coldcard, often paired with another brand.
Whatever you pick, buy direct from the maker or an official reseller, check the seals, and let the device create a fresh seed phrase. Learn how in Seed phrases and backups. For the bigger picture on hot and cold wallets, read Choosing a Bitcoin wallet.
Go further: run your own node
A hardware wallet keeps your keys safe. A node lets you check your own transactions without trusting someone else's server. Umbrel is a popular home server that runs a Bitcoin node with a simple app store. Most of the wallets above can connect to your own node through Sparrow or similar software.
Not financial advice. General education only. This page compares hardware. It is not advice to buy any device or any asset. Do your own research.