How to buy
Bitcoin
Enter your desired amount
Choose your preferred currency, amount and crypto — we’ll match you with your best option!
Add your details
Hit the Buy button and follow the instructions on screen to finalize the transaction.
Get your crypto!
And that’s it! Your crypto will appear in your selected wallet shortly thereafter.
About
Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency — a digital cash system without middlemen or central leadership.
Launched in 2009 by a pseudonymous entity known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin has attracted tremendous interest due to certain unique features. For one, the system boasts a fixed supply of 21,000,000 units (called bitcoins, or BTC), after which no more can be created.
Underpinning this system is a clever mix of cryptography and game theory. The digital ledger which records all transactions (called the blockchain) can be updated by anyone, meaning that no single party controls it.
Many use BTC to make payments — whether to friends or family (locally or abroad), or for products and services. However, others simply hold it as a long-term investment, believing it to be akin to ‘digital gold.’
Bitcoin’s decentralized nature makes it censorship-resistant and permissionless.
At its peak, a single bitcoin was worth almost $70,000.
The smallest unit of a bitcoin is called a satoshi, worth 0.00000001 BTC.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best BTC wallet?
With so many options out there, it’s hard to give a one-size-fits-all response. BTC wallets come in many different flavors. Mobile wallets like Cake Wallet are convenient, portable options where you’re in charge of your own funds, and they’re relatively easy to set up. Hardware wallets like Ledger can be slightly more cumbersome, in exchange for greater security. Of course, if you don’t want to self-custody your funds, custodial wallets (such as those on exchanges like Binance, Coinbase or Kraken) allow you to outsource your security — however, you lose some of the flexibility offered by mobile wallets and hardware solutions.
Can I buy BTC with Apple Pay or Google Pay?
Yep! We’ve got Apple Pay and Google Pay support for over 160 different countries. To buy BTC with Apple Pay/Google Pay, hit the ‘Pay using’ dropdown in the widget and select your preferred option.
How can I buy BTC with credit card or debit card?
Just scroll back up to the widget! Onramper’s engines select the best possible onramp to ensure you receive the most bang for your buck. Enter your desired fiat amount to get a live quote, sourced from our partners across the ecosystem. If all looks good, click ‘Buy BTC’ to kick off our seamless checkout process.
Do I need to verify my identity to buy BTC using Onramper?
Not always. Our engines will connect you with low-KYC options where possible, so you can often skip document upload for smaller transactions.