How to Buy Cryptocurrency

Step-by-step guides to help you buy your first cryptocurrency safely. Choose a coin below to get started with our beginner-friendly buying guides.

Quick Start: Buy Crypto in 3 Steps

1

Choose an Exchange

Pick a trusted platform like Binance or Coinbase

2

Create & Verify Account

Sign up and complete identity verification (takes 5-10 min)

3

Buy Your First Crypto

Deposit funds and purchase crypto with card or bank transfer

Best Exchanges for Buying Crypto

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B

Binance

Fees: 0.1%

C

Coinbase

Fees: 0.6%

K

Kraken

Fees: 0.26%

B

Bybit

Fees: 0.1%

Payment Methods for Buying Cryptocurrency

Credit/Debit Card

Instant purchases with 2-5% fees. Best for quick buys.

Instant

Bank Transfer

Lower fees (0-1.5%) but takes 1-5 business days.

Low Fees

PayPal

Available on Coinbase and others. Easy for beginners.

Convenient

Crypto Swap

Trade existing crypto for new coins. Lowest fees.

Best Value

New to Cryptocurrency?

Not sure where to start? Read our beginner's guide to understand the basics of buying and storing cryptocurrency safely.

Read Beginner's Guide