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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 Cardano (ADA), you’ve come to the right place!

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How to Buy Cardano (ADA)

  1. Create a free account on the Uphold website or app and verify your identity.
    Simply visit https://uphold.com/signup and enter your new account information. The process is free and easy.
  2. 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)
  3. Buy ADA and store or trade your ADA on Uphold.

Now that you’ve purchased ADA, 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.

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

How to buy ADA 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 ‘ADA’
  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 ADA

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How to buy ADA with a bank account

Here's how to buy ADA 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 ADA 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 ADA 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 ADA

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How to buy ADA after depositing from an external crypto wallet

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

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In addition to making direct purchases of ADA, 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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May not be available in all jurisdictions.

This content is correct as of December 2022.

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