You can add a debit/credit card and/or bank account to your Coinbase.com account as a payment method.
Using a debit/credit card to buy cryptocurrency (crypto) doesn’t require pre-funding a balance but using your bank account does.
Bank account
Faster Payments Transfer (GBP)
To add a bank account:
Sign in to your Coinbase.com account.
Select then choose Settings.
Select the Payment methods tab.
Select Add a payment method.
Select Bank account.
Follow the instructions to authorise the payment method via your banking website.
To add a bank account:
Access the Coinbase mobile app.
Select then choose Profile & Settings.
Select Add a payment method.
Select Bank account.
Follow the instructions to authorise the payment method via your banking app.
Easy Bank Transfer
To add a bank account:
Sign in to your Coinbase.com account.
Select then choose Settings.
Select the Payment methods tab.
Select Add a payment method.
Select Bank, then choose Easy Bank Transfer.
Follow the instructions to authorise the payment method via your banking website.
To add a bank account:
Access the Coinbase mobile app.
Select then choose Profile & Settings.
Select Add a payment method.
Select Bank, then choose Easy Bank Transfer.
Follow the instructions to authorise the payment method via your banking app.
Debit or credit card
To add a debit or credit card:
Sign in to your Coinbase.com account.
Select then choose Settings.
Select Payment methods.
Select Add a payment method.
Select Credit/Debit card.
Enter your billing address and select Add Billing Address.
Enter your card information and select Add Card.
You’ll see your card added to your list of payment methods.
To add a debit or credit card:
Access the Coinbase mobile app.
Select then choose Profile & Settings.
Select Add a payment method.
Select Credit/Debit card.
Enter your billing address and select Add Billing Address.
Enter your card information and select Add Card.
You’ll see your card added to your list of payment methods.
Apple Pay and Google Pay
To add Apple Pay or Google Pay:
Access the Coinbase mobile app.
Select then choose Profile & Settings.
Select Add a payment method.
Select Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Follow the remaining on-screen instructions.
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