Funding your account - N. America | LATAM

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

Depositing with US Wire, Interac or PIX

To deposit funds, initiate a transfer from your bank using the deposit information provided in the instructions.

Wire fees: 

  • $10 for incoming transfers

  • $25 for outgoing transfers

Wire transfers not meeting these additional requirements will be rejected and returned to the bank account from which they were sent in 1-3 business days:

  • Wire transfer originates from the country you’re located in.

  • "Reference to Beneficiary" field is blank unless a unique reference code is needed.

  • Unique reference code or Coinbase virtual account number is included with the wire transfer.

    • You’ll receive either a virtual account number (VAN) or a reference code, but not both.

Note: Overnight wire transfers or next day ACH are not supported at this time.

Coinbase’s partner banks will be unable to assist with any wire-related issue.

After initiating the deposit on Coinbase, sign into your online banking to complete the deposit. Funds will appear in a few minutes (longer if the network is busy).

A successful deposit will verify your bank account.

Interac e-Transfer transaction cancellations

If your e-Transfer payment is canceled, reach out to your bank with transaction details. If unresolved after 6 hours, Coinbase will void your deposit and notify you through email.

  • Minimum deposit amount is 1 real

  • Deposits may take up to 30 minutes