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

How to buy BCH with a credit or debit card

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

1. Tap Transact on your portfolio screen
2. Tap ‘From’ and select ‘Credit or Debit cards’
3. Tap + and enter your card details, choose your preferred currency and tap ‘Add card’
4. Choose the amount you want to transact
5. Tap ‘To’ and choose ‘BCH’
6. Tap ‘Preview deposit’ to see how much you’re going to deposit 
7. If you’re happy with the transaction details tap ‘Confirm’ and buy BCH

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How to buy BCH with a bank account

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

1. Tap the 'Transact' button at the bottom of your screen
2. Tap From, choose your bank account and enter the amount
3. Tap To and choose the crypto
4. You'll find the bank routing information you need to send a deposit direct to the asset
5. Use your regular banking app to send the relevant amount to Uphold
6. The funds will be credited to the asset you want to buy in 2-3 days (e.g. Bitcoin)

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

1. At the right, at the Transact Panel click From
2. Choose the bank account you want to use
3. Click To and choose the crypto
4. Select the asset you want to receive the funds. You'll find the bank routing information.
5. Use your regular banking app to send the relevant amount to Uphold
6. The funds will be credited to the asset you want to buy in 2-3 days (e.g. Bitcoin)

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

How to buy BCH with a US bank account

To link a bank account

1. Tap Transact on your portfolio screen
2. Tap ‘From’ and select ‘Bank’
3. Tap + and select ‘US Dollar’ to add a US bank account
4. We use Plaid Authentication to keep you and your bank secure - tap ‘Continue’
5. Select your Bank and enter your bank credentials - tap ‘Submit’ then ‘Continue’
6. Choose the account you want to link and tap ‘Add account’
7. Choose the amount you want to transact
8. Tap ‘To’ and choose ‘BCH’
9. Tap ‘Preview deposit’ to see how much you’re going to deposit 
10. If you’re happy with the transaction details tap ‘Confirm’ and buy BCH

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To make a bank transfer

1. Tap Transact on your portfolio screen
2. Tap ‘From’ and select ‘Bank’
3. Tap + and select ‘Euro’ to add an EU bank account
4. Copy your Uphold account bank credentials in the following screen and go to your bank app
5. Transfer any amount to your Uphold wallet
6. Once we receive your transfer and verify your name, you can buy BCH

How to buy BCH with an EU bank account

1. Tap Transact on your portfolio screen
2. Tap ‘From’ and select ‘Bank’
3. Tap + and select ‘Euro’ to add an EU bank account
4. Copy your Uphold account bank credentials in the following screen and go to your bank app
5. Transfer any amount to your Uphold wallet
6. Once we receive your transfer and verify your name, you can buy BCH

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How to buy BCH with a UK bank account

1. Tap Transact on your portfolio screen
2. Tap ‘From’ to and select ‘Bank’
3. Tap + and select ‘Pound Sterling’ to add a UK bank account
4. Copy your Uphold account bank credentials in the following screen and go to your bank app
5. Transfer any amount to your Uphold wallet
6. Once we receive your transfer and verify your name, you can buy BCH

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How to buy BCH after depositing from an external crypto wallet

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

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