Note: You don't need a Coinbase account to use Coinbase Wallet. You can sign up for Coinbase Wallet without an email address or bank account.
Coinbase is a secure online platform for buying, selling, transferring, and storing cryptocurrency. Once you make a purchase on Coinbase.com, your crypto is stored on the platform.
Coinbase Wallet, on the other hand, is a self-custody wallet. This means that the private keys, which represent ownership of your crypto, are stored directly on your device. You can think of a Base wallet as similar to a traditional wallet that holds your cash, meaning you have direct access to and control of your crypto assets without needing to go through a custodial exchange platform. Coinbase Wallet supports multiple wallets under a single account. Learn how to create, import, and manage your wallets.