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Learn how to buy and sell Bitcoin (BTC) with our 3 simple steps so you can invest in Bitcoin today and start trading BTC with confidence at Uphold.com

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Ripple (XRP)

Learn how to buy and sell Ripple (XRP) with our 3 simple steps so you can invest in Ripple today and start trading XRP with confidence at Uphold.com

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Learn how to buy and sell Ethereum (ETH) with our 3 simple steps so you can invest in Ethereum today and start trading ETH with confidence at Uphold.com

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Dogecoin (DOGE)

Learn how to buy and sell Dogecoin (DOGE) with our 3 simple steps so you can invest in Dogecoin today and start trading DOGE with confidence at Uphold.com

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Polkadot

Learn how to buy and sell Polkadot (DOT) with our 3 simple steps so you can invest in Polkadot today and start trading DOT with confidence at Uphold.com

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Solana

Learn how to buy and sell Solana (SOL) with our 3 simple steps so you can invest in Solana today and start trading SOL with confidence at Uphold.com

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Uphold, the Home for Altcoins, is a global, multi-asset digital trading platform offering low fees, high security, and maximum transparency.

If you’re looking to buy Ethereum (ETH), you’ve come to the right place!

Create a free account on the Uphold website or app and verify your identity.<br/>Simply visit https://uphold.com/signup and enter your new account information. The process is free and easy.

Choose your payment method and connect your Uphold wallet to your debit/credit card, bank account, or external crypto wallet. (see 'How to' videos below)

Buy ETH and store or trade your ETH on Uphold.

Now that you’ve purchased ETH, you can:

Store it on the secure Uphold wallet (accessible via mobile or desktop), or

Trade it for other assets like crypto, stablecoins, and metals right from your Uphold wallet.

This article is for informational purposes only and takes no account of particular personal or market circumstances, and should not be relied upon as investment, tax, or legal advice. For investment, tax, or legal advice and before taking any action you should consult your own advisors. Note that digital assets such as cryptocurrencies present unique risks for investors. Please see our disclaimer regarding risks specific to holding digital assets before investing.

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Here are the different payment methods you can choose to buy ETH on Uphold.

How to buy ETH with a credit or debit card

The quickest way for new users to get started. Uphold supports both Visa and MasterCard.

Tap ‘From’ and select ‘Credit or Debit cards’

Tap + and enter your card details, choose your preferred currency and tap ‘Add card’

Tap ‘Preview deposit’ to see how much you’re going to deposit 

If you’re happy with the transaction details tap ‘Confirm’ and buy ETH

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Here's how to buy ETH with a bank account on our mobile app

Tap the 'Transact' button at the bottom of your screen

Tap From, choose your bank account and enter the amount

You'll find the bank routing information you need to send a deposit direct to the asset

Use your regular banking app to send the relevant amount to Uphold

The funds will be credited to the asset you want to buy in 2-3 days (e.g. Bitcoin)

Here's how to buy ETH with a bank account on our web wallet

At the right, at the Transact Panel click From

Select the asset you want to receive the funds. You'll find the bank routing information.

Please note, the deposit occurs when the money is received by Uphold.


Tap + and select ‘US Dollar’ to add a US bank account

We use Plaid Authentication to keep you and your bank secure - tap ‘Continue’

Select your Bank and enter your bank credentials - tap ‘Submit’ then ‘Continue’

Choose the account you want to link and tap ‘Add account’

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Tap + and select ‘Euro’ to add an EU bank account

Copy your Uphold account bank credentials in the following screen and go to your bank app

Transfer any amount to your Uphold wallet

Once we receive your transfer and verify your name, you can buy ETH

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Tap + and select ‘Pound Sterling’ to add a UK bank account

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How to buy ETH after depositing from an external crypto wallet

Deposit crypto you already own from any supported network and trade it into ETH via the Uphold app.

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In addition to making direct purchases of ETH, you can also consider setting up limit orders to target your ideal price. To learn more about limit orders, click here.

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If you’re looking to buy Bitcoin (BTC), you’ve come to the right place!

Buy BTC and store or trade your BTC on Uphold.

Now that you’ve purchased BTC, you can:

This article is for informational purposes only and takes no account of particular personal or market circumstances, and should not be relied upon as investment, tax, or legal advice. For investment, tax, or legal advice and before taking any action you should consult your own advisors. Note that digital assets such as cryptocurrencies present unique risks for investors. Please see our disclaimer regarding risks specific to holding digital assets before investing.

Here are the different payment methods you can choose to buy BTC on Uphold.

How to buy BTC with a credit or debit card

If you’re happy with the transaction details tap ‘Confirm’ and buy BTC

Here's how to buy BTC with a bank account on our mobile app

Here's how to buy BTC with a bank account on our web wallet

Once we receive your transfer and verify your name, you can buy BTC

How to buy BTC after depositing from an external crypto wallet

Deposit crypto you already own from any supported network and trade it into BTC via the Uphold app.

In addition to making direct purchases of BTC, you can also consider setting up limit orders to target your ideal price. To learn more about limit orders, click here.

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If you’re looking to buy Cosmos (ATOM), you’ve come to the right place!

Buy ATOM and store or trade your ATOM on Uphold.

Now that you’ve purchased ATOM, you can:

Here are the different payment methods you can choose to buy ATOM on Uphold.

How to buy ATOM with a credit or debit card

If you’re happy with the transaction details tap ‘Confirm’ and buy ATOM

Here's how to buy ATOM with a bank account on our mobile app

Here's how to buy ATOM with a bank account on our web wallet

Once we receive your transfer and verify your name, you can buy ATOM

How to buy ATOM after depositing from an external crypto wallet

Deposit crypto you already own from any supported network and trade it into ATOM via the Uphold app.

In addition to making direct purchases of ATOM, you can also consider setting up limit orders to target your ideal price. To learn more about limit orders, click here.

Cosmos

Learn how to buy and sell Cosmos (ATOM) with our 3 simple steps so you can invest in Cosmos today and start trading ATOM with confidence at Uphold.com

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If you’re looking to buy DigiByte (DGB), you’ve come to the right place!

Buy DGB and store or trade your DGB on Uphold.

Now that you’ve purchased DGB, you can:

This content is correct as of December 2022

Note: this cryptocurrency is not available for withdrawal to external crypto wallets. It can be bought, held, and sold on Uphold.

Here are the different payment methods you can choose to buy DGB on Uphold.

How to buy DGB with a credit or debit card

If you’re happy with the transaction details tap ‘Confirm’ and buy DGB

Here's how to buy DGB with a bank account on our mobile app

Here's how to buy DGB with a bank account on our web wallet

Once we receive your transfer and verify your name, you can buy DGB

How to buy DGB after depositing from an external crypto wallet

Deposit crypto you already own from any supported network and trade it into DGB via the Uphold app.

In addition to making direct purchases of DGB, you can also consider setting up limit orders to target your ideal price. To learn more about limit orders, click here.

DigiByte (DGB)

Learn how to buy and sell DigiByte (DGB) with our 3 simple steps so you can invest in DigiByte today and start trading DGB with confidence at Uphold.com

Buy DigiByte (DGB) | How To Buy DigiByte (DGB) Video | Uphold

If you’re looking to buy ChainLink (LINK), you’ve come to the right place!

Buy LINK and store or trade your LINK on Uphold.

Now that you’ve purchased LINK, you can:

Here are the different payment methods you can choose to buy LINK on Uphold.

How to buy LINK with a credit or debit card

If you’re happy with the transaction details tap ‘Confirm’ and buy LINK

Here's how to buy LINK with a bank account on our mobile app

Here's how to buy LINK with a bank account on our web wallet

Once we receive your transfer and verify your name, you can buy LINK

How to buy LINK after depositing from an external crypto wallet

Deposit crypto you already own from any supported network and trade it into LINK via the Uphold app.

In addition to making direct purchases of LINK, you can also consider setting up limit orders to target your ideal price. To learn more about limit orders, click here.

ChainLink (LINK)

Learn how to buy and sell ChainLink (LINK) with our 3 simple steps so you can invest in ChainLink today and start trading LINK with confidence at Uphold.com

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