Funding your account - EMEA

Before funding

  • Confirm you can add cash

  • If on mobile, ensure your Coinbase mobile app is up-to-date.

  • Have a supported payment method added to your account

    • Must not be connected to another Coinbase account

Add cash

Fund your cash balance to purchase crypto instantly.

  1. Sign in to Coinbase. 

  2. On the home screen, select Deposit cash.

    1. If you’re on mobile, select Transfer then Deposit cash.

  3. Select the account to fund your deposit.

  4. Follow the instructions provided.

  5. Review your deposit and select Deposit now.

If you're unable to complete these steps, review Unable to buy crypto or add cash?

Note: Coinbase does not accept physical checks. 

Additional deposit help

  • Ensure you're using Coinbase’s most up-to-date banking details, which you can access by following the steps to fund your account or add a payment method.

  • Any conversion or reversal fees charged by your bank will be your responsibility.

When depositing funds through Faster Payments, Coinbase automatically confirms if the name on your Coinbase account matches with your sending bank. You can only fund your account by linking bank accounts held solely in your name.

Understanding name match results

  • Match: The details you've entered match the bank account on file. 

  • Partial Match: You've entered a name similar to an account verified with the bank.

    • What to do: Review your spelling and update the details as necessary.

  • No Match: The provided details do not match any account verified with the bank.

    • What to do: Review your spelling and update the details as necessary.

If you want to opt out of this feature, please contact our Support team.

  • SWIFT (USD) deposit instructions, including bank account number, are unique to your Coinbase account. A transaction reference isn't necessary.

  • You can make up to 3 deposits per day, with no limit on the USD amount.

  • Banks currently NOT supported:

    • CHINA MERCHANTS BANK, HONG KONG BRA

    • BANK OF CHINA (HONG KONG) LIMITED

    • CMB WING LUNG BANK LIMITED

    • COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA

    • SYGNUM BANK AG

    • AXOS BANK

    • INTERACTIVE BROKER (Swift codes IBKRUS33 and IBKRSGSG)

    • WISE

    • RIZAL COMMERCIAL BANKING CORPORATION

    • MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY LLC

    • UNITED NATIONS FCU

    • CHARLES SCHWAB

    • EQUALS CONNECT LIMITED

    • LLOYDS BANK PLC (BIRMINGHAM)