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National currencies

Buy pounds, euros, dollars and enjoy instant transfers between currencies at the click of a button. Our rates are just 0.2% for most major currencies. Among the best available for retail.

Buy foreign currencies at Uphold

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Currencies on Uphold

At Uphold buying national currencies such as Pounds is fast and easy, opening an account takes minutes, without any unnecessary paperwork or waiting times.

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How to buy national currency

With Uphold, you can set up an account, verify your identity and buy national currencies with ease.

Here is how:

Step iconGo to Uphold.com and click ‘Sign up’
Step iconEnter your email address, phone number and your personal details
Step iconClick the link we send you and create a password
Step iconTell us how you plan to use Uphold and provide some basic financial information (e.g., employment status and source of funds)
Step iconVerify your identity by providing an ID document and taking a ‘selfie’

… and you’re off to the races!

Just start trading.

Open a free Uphold account to get started

A unique trading experience

Buying and selling national currencies at Uphold couldn’t be easier.

Just select your funding source in From - banks, cards, crypto wallets - and pick the currency you want to buy in To.

Tap in the amount and everything else is calculated for you.

It’s the easiest way to trade.

Open a free account now
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