Summary
The easiest way to buy cryptocurrencies is from within the Bitcoin.com Wallet app. Simply tap on the BUY button for the crypto you want to purchase and follow the instructions. Once your order has been processed, your purchased cryptocurrency will be sent to your self-custody wallet, where you will have full control of it.
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Step-by-step instructions for buying cryptocurrency
From the app's home screen, tap the BUY button at the bottom.
Select the cryptocurrency you wish to purchase. Bitcoin.com supports purchasing of dozens of the top cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and many more.
Enter the amount to purchase. You can buy as little as $20 of cryptocurrency.
Select the cryptocurrency wallet you'd like to receive your purchased crypto in (eg. My ETH wallet if you're buying Ether).
Tap CONTINUE to review and confirm your purchase.
🔎 If you haven't purchased before, you will need to enter your payment method details (eg. credit card). You will also need to complete a one-time identity-verification check. Read more here about why you need to verify your identity. Get more details on the identity verification process here.
🕐 After completing your purchase, it may take up to 2 hours for the transaction to be processed and the cryptocurrency to be delivered to your wallet. Please check your email because in some cases additional checks may be required on your submitted identification documents or banking institution.
Here is a video demonstrating buying crypto with a debit/credit card:
Step-by-step instructions for buying cryptocurrency from Bitcoin.com
You can also purchase cryptocurrency on our website. In this case, you can have your purchased crypto sent to any cryptocurrency wallet. We do recommend the self-custodial, multichain Bitcoin.com Wallet app trusted by millions to securely buy, sell, trade, and manage a wide range of cryptocurrencies.
Go to our website and select the cryptocurrency you want to purchase.
Enter the amount you'd like to purchase.
Enter the cryptocurrency wallet address you'd like to receive your purchased crypto in. Read more about how to find a cryptocurrency address.
Press the Buy button to confirm the details of your purchase.
🔎 If you haven't purchased before, you will need to enter your payment method details (eg. credit card). You will also need to complete a one-time identity-verification check. Read more here about why you need to verify your identity. Get more details on the identity verification process here.
🕐 After completing your purchase, it may take up to 2 hours for the transaction to be processed and the cryptocurrency to be delivered to your wallet. Please check your email because in some cases additional checks may be required on your submitted identification documents or banking institution.
How long does it take to receive my crypto after buying?
Cryptocurrency is released once verification checks have been completed. For first time transactions, this can take between a few minutes and a few hours, depending on the additional verifications that may be required.
Most subsequent transactions will be processed within about 20 minutes, but occasionally, during periods of congestion, it may take longer.
What are the supported payment methods for buying cryptocurrency?
Visa/Mastercard credit/debit cards and Apple Pay / Google Pay are supported for all regions. Residents of the UK and EU can also pay by bank transfer.
What are the supported countries for buying cryptocurrency?
Bitcoin.com supports buying cryptocurrencies in most countries. Please refer to this list of the currently restricted countries/regions.
What if I can't buy crypto in the app?
If you're unable to buy cryptocurrencies within the Bitcoin.com Wallet app or via our website, there are other options! Please refer to this article, which guides you through the different ways to buy digital assets, including each method's pros and cons.
Now that I have crypto, what can I do?
Swap: Once you have some crypto in your wallet, you can swap between hundreds of cryptoassets in the app. Check out this article to get started.
Spend: Discover the many ways you can spend your crypto including shopping, gaming, gift cards, and more!
Leverage the power of decentralized finance (DeFi). If you own a cryptocurrency like ETH or VERSE, there's a whole world available to you! Here are just some of the use cases:
Yield Farm: Earn rewards by depositing specific assets into Bitcoin.com's decentralized exchange Verse DEX. Confused by what that means? Start by learning how to yield farm.
Buy an NFT: Explore and own a piece of blockchain art. Learn how to buy an NFT.
Lend or borrow: Learn how to lend your cryptoassets to earn yield or as collateral with this article. Discover how you can use your crypto as collateral to borrow additional cryptoassets.
Trade derivatives: Trade derivatives such as perpetual futures to express your belief that available crypto assets will go up or down. Find out how to use derivatives in DeFi.