You can buy crypto on Coinbase Wallet in over 130 countries through your Coinbase account or a third-party.
To fund your wallet using a payment method, link your Coinbase.com account to your Coinbase Wallet. There are two options to do this:
During purchase: Connect your Coinbase.com account while making a purchase in Coinbase Wallet.
In settings: Go to Settings in the Coinbase Wallet app to connect your Coinbase.com account.
Once you’ve connected your accounts, you’ll be able to buy or transfer funds directly in Coinbase Wallet.
To use a third-party, sign in or create an account with your chosen provider to buy supported crypto assets.
To sign up for a Coinbase account through Coinbase Wallet:
Sign in to your Coinbase Wallet.
Go to the Assets tab by tapping your avatar.
Tap Buy on the Assets tab.
Tap Connect my Coinbase account and follow the prompts.
Note: Complete these required steps:
Verify your email.
Add a 2-step verification method to secure your new account.
Verify a new payment method.
Verify your identity.
Learn more about creating a Coinbase account.
Once you’ve connected your Coinbase account to your Wallet, follow these steps:
Select Buy.
Select the asset & network, then enter the amount to buy.
Select your payment method.
Note: You can buy DEX tokens on Coinbase Wallet using Instant ACH or USD balance from Coinbase.com.
Review & confirm the transaction details.
Select Confirm & Purchase to complete the transaction.
Stripe is available for users in the US. You can fund your wallet with Stripe using these steps:
Select Buy.
Select the asset & network, then enter the amount to buy.
Select a payment method.
Note: Stripe only supports Apple Pay and Credit Cards at this time.
Complete steps with Stripe.
Confirm and place the transaction.
Once you’ve connected your Coinbase account to your Wallet, follow these steps:
On the Assets tab, select Receive then choose Receive from Coinbase.
Select the Transfer from Coinbase tab.
Select the asset balance to transfer.
Select Continue. (You’ll see Coinbase balance under From.)
Select Confirm and follow the remaining prompts.
Note: Assets transferred to Coinbase Wallet are no longer held by Coinbase. You’re responsible for their security.
Select Send.
Select an asset and enter the amount to transfer.
Enter the address of the other wallet.
Confirm the transaction.
MetaMask
From the MetaMask browser wallet extension:
Go to the Coinbase Wallet extension, select Show Wallet address, and Copy the address.
Open the MetaMask browser extension and enter your password.
Select Send and paste the copied Coinbase Wallet address.
Enter the amount of crypto to send and select the asset.
Complete the transaction.
From the MetaMask mobile app:
Go to the Coinbase Wallet extension and select Show Wallet address > QR code.
Open the MetaMask mobile app, tap Send > QR code, and scan the Coinbase Wallet extension QR code.
Enter the crypto amount and select the asset.
Complete the transaction.
Trust Wallet or another wallet
Go to the Coinbase Wallet extension and select Show Wallet address > QR code.
Open the Trust Wallet mobile app, tap Send > QR code, and scan the Coinbase Wallet extension QR code.
Enter the crypto amount and select the asset.
Complete the transaction.
To import your MetaMask or Trust Wallet, use your 12-word recovery phrase in Coinbase Wallet.
Note: Third-party payments are available in select markets. More regions are coming soon.
To add funds to your Wallet using a third-party payment provider:
Select Buy.
Select Pay with to choose your payment method or provider.
Enter the asset and amount to purchase.
Select Continue to the third-party page.
Complete steps with the third-party payment provider.
Confirm and place the transaction.
Network fees
All outgoing transactions incur a network fee to process on the blockchain. This fee is paid to crypto miners who secure and process transactions on the respective network. This fee applies when sending crypto to another wallet address, trading one crypto for another, and using dapps or DeFi applications.
Options to add crypto to Coinbase Wallet
Fund with | Available geo(s) | Payment methods | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
Coinbase.com | US, UK, EU, SG, AU, CA, BR | Debit card, Apple/Google Pay, Fiat balance (eg USD balance) US only: ACH, Instant ACH You can buy DEX assets using Instant ACH or USD balance in the US | 2-5% No fees for CB One |
Guest checkout | US | Debit card | 5% |
Stripe | US, EU | Credit card, Apply Pay | 1-2% |
3P onramp providers | APAC | Philippines: PayMaya, GCash, Card, BPI, GrabPay India: UPI, IMPS Other: Bank, Ovo, VietQR and more | 2-5% |
3P onramp providers | LATAM | Argentina: Mercado Pago, Bank, Card, Apple/Google Pay Brazil: Card, Apple/Google Pay, Pix, Boleto Other: Bank, Spei and more | Argentina: 1-4% Other: 2-5% |
3P onramp providers | Aftrica | Kenya: Airtime, Bank, Card Other: Apple/Google Pay and more | 2-5% |
3P onramp providers | Other international markets | We offer various local payment methods in international markets. You can see the full list by clicking into the Buy flow | 2-5% |
*Fees are estimates, subject to change based on market trends and the third party onramp providers. Please rely on the in-product experience for the most accurate fees