How do I buy cryptocurrency on PayPal?
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Buy it. Sell it. Hold it. Transfer it.
Crypto, short for cryptocurrency, is a digital currency you can buy, sell, and securely hold in your PayPal account.
Go at your own pace
Get started with cryptocurrency for as little as $1. You decide how much you want to participate, so it's easier to stick to a budget and buy what makes sense for you.
Here’s how to buy cryptocurrency with PayPal on the web:
- Click Accounts.
- Click View crypto.
- Click Buy.
- Choose a crypto to buy.
- Choose an amount.
- Choose a payment method and tap Next.
- Click Buy Now.
To buy cryptocurrency on the app:
- Tap ☰ Menu.
- Tap Crypto under Manage finances.
- Tap Crypto.
- Tap Buy.
- Choose an amount.
- Tap Confirm.
- Confirm your amount and tap Next.
- Choose a payment method.
- Tap Buy Now.
Which cryptocurrencies are supported on PayPal?
Customers in the U.S. and U.S. Territories can transact with the following cryptocurrencies on PayPal: PayPal USD, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Solana (SOL), and Chainlink (LINK.)
What funding sources am I able to use to buy crypto?
Customers can use their PayPal balance, bank, and debit card to buy crypto. Customers will not be able to use a credit card or their PayPal Credit.
Crypto can be volatile
We recommend doing your research and consideration for all actions (buy/sell/hold) before interacting with cryptocurrencies. This includes speaking to a tax and financial advice specialist.
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