How to buy BTC
Buy Bitcoin, own the future
Coinbase makes it simple and safe to buy, sell, and hold BTC.
Own Bitcoin in just a few minutes
Create an account
Get started is fast, secure, and designed to keep your personal info safe.
Verify your identity
To prevent identity theft or fraud, you’ll need a photo ID to make sure it’s really you.
Buy Bitcoin
Get started with as little as $25, and you can pay with a debit card or bank account.
Based in the USA
Coinbase is based in San Francisco and trusted by 30+ million customers worldwide.
Buy a little, buy a lot
You can buy a portion of Bitcoin – start with as little as $25.
Convenient ways to pay
Use your debit card or connect your bank account, it’s up to you.
Secured and insured
Industry-leading security and insurance means your crypto and personal info are safe.
Buy and sell BTC on-the-go
Download the Coinbase app and take control of your crypto everywhere you go.
What can you do with your Bitcoin?
Hold
A lot of customers hold onto their Bitcoin in the hope that its value goes up. You can store your Bitcoin in your Coinbase account or transfer it to a private wallet. Check the price of BTC.
Sell
Selling crypto on Coinbase is easy, and you can cash out your proceeds to your bank or PayPal account.
Convert
Want to own other crypto? Convert any portion of your Bitcoin balance to another crypto.
Spend
Use your Bitcoin to pay for travel, buy gift cards, eat at restaurants, and more. The number of places that accept Bitcoin is growing every day.
Transfer
Unlike sending money overseas, you can send Bitcoin to anyone in the world virtually instantly.
Give
Donate Bitcoin to people in need on websites such as GiveCrypto.org, which distributes cryptocurrency to people living in poverty.