Add a payment method

You can add a debit/credit card and/or bank account to your Coinbase.com account as a payment method. 

Using a debit/credit card to buy cryptocurrency (crypto) doesn’t require pre-funding a balance but using your bank account does.

Before you move on:

  • Review the payment methods available to you and how they can be used.

  • If you're on a mobile, make sure your Coinbase mobile app is up to date.

  • If your bank isn't listed, you won't be able to use Easy Bank Transfer and will need to use the Faster Payments Transfer. 

  • (Card) Make sure your card is a Visa Fast Funds-enabled credit or debit card.

  • (SEPA) Make sure your bank account supports SEPA transfers.

  • Make sure your bank allows you to transfer money to a crypto exchange.

Bank account

Faster Payments Transfer (GBP)

To add a bank account:

  1. Sign in to your Coinbase.com account.

  2. Select Migrated from https://help.coinbase.com/content/dam/help/articles/consumer/icons/Avatar.png, updated at Mon Apr 11 2022 12:52:36 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time) then choose Settings.

  3. Select the Payment methods tab.

  4. Select Add a payment method.

  5. Select Bank account.

  6. Follow the instructions to authorise the payment method via your banking website.

To add a bank account:

  1. Access the Coinbase mobile app.

  2. Select Migrated from https://help.coinbase.com/content/dam/help/articles/consumer/icons/hamburger.png, updated at Mon Apr 11 2022 12:52:36 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time) then choose Profile & Settings.

  3. Select Add a payment method.

  4. Select Bank account.

  5. Follow the instructions to authorise the payment method via your banking app.

Easy Bank Transfer

To add a bank account:

  1. Sign in to your Coinbase.com account.

  2. Select Migrated from https://help.coinbase.com/content/dam/help/articles/consumer/icons/Avatar.png, updated at Mon Apr 11 2022 12:52:36 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time) then choose Settings.

  3. Select the Payment methods tab.

  4. Select Add a payment method.

  5. Select Bank, then choose Easy Bank Transfer.

  6. Follow the instructions to authorise the payment method via your banking website.

To add a bank account:

  1. Access the Coinbase mobile app.

  2. Select Migrated from https://help.coinbase.com/content/dam/help/articles/consumer/icons/hamburger.png, updated at Mon Apr 11 2022 12:52:36 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time) then choose Profile & Settings.

  3. Select Add a payment method.

  4. Select Bank, then choose Easy Bank Transfer.

  5. Follow the instructions to authorise the payment method via your banking app.

Debit or credit card

To add a debit or credit card:

  1. Sign in to your Coinbase.com account.

  2. Select Migrated from https://help.coinbase.com/content/dam/help/articles/consumer/icons/Avatar.png, updated at Mon Apr 11 2022 12:52:36 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time) then choose Settings.

  3. Select Payment methods.

  4. Select Add a payment method.

  5. Select Credit/Debit card.

  6. Enter your billing address and select Add Billing Address.

  7. Enter your card information and select Add Card.

  8. You’ll see your card added to your list of payment methods.

To add a debit or credit card:

  1. Access the Coinbase mobile app.

  2. Select Migrated from https://help.coinbase.com/content/dam/help/articles/consumer/icons/hamburger.png, updated at Mon Apr 11 2022 12:52:36 GMT-0700 (Pacific Daylight Time) then choose Profile & Settings.

  3. Select Add a payment method.

  4. Select Credit/Debit card.

  5. Enter your billing address and select Add Billing Address.

  6. Enter your card information and select Add Card.

  7. You’ll see your card added to your list of payment methods.

Apple Pay and Google Pay

  • If a Visa or Mastercard debit or credit card is already added to your Apple Wallet, Apple Pay can automatically be used to buy crypto on Coinbase from an iOS device (or Safari browser). Apple Pay is not available on Chrome browser at this time.

  • If a Visa or Mastercard debit or credit card is already added to your Google Wallet, Google Pay can automatically be used to buy crypto on Coinbase from an Android device (or supported browsers like Chrome, Samsung Internet, and Microsoft Edge).

  • Make sure you're signed in to your Apple or Google Pay account and that your operating system is up-to-date.

To add Apple Pay or Google Pay:

  1. Access the Coinbase mobile app.

  2. Select then choose Profile & Settings.

  3. Select Add a payment method.

  4. Select Apple Pay or Google Pay.

  5. Follow the remaining on-screen instructions.

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