Buy Cardano (ADA) with credit card or debit card
How to buy
Cardano
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Hit the Buy button and follow the instructions on screen to finalize the transaction.
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And that’s it! Your crypto will appear in your selected wallet shortly thereafter.
About
Cardano
Cardano is a proof-of-stake blockchain, aiming to provide more sustainable and scalable infrastructure for decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. Separating its settlement and computational layers, it ensures high flexibility for upgrades and maintenance.
Its native token, ADA, serves a handful of roles within the Cardano ecosystem. Similar to other cryptocurrencies, it serves as a digital currency, allowing users to send and receive funds instantly with minimal fees. It can also be staked — both for security, and to allow holders to weigh in on its governance.
Cardano was launched in 2017 by Charles Hoskinson, one of Ethereum’s co-founders.
Cardano’s development is heavily research-driven, with a focus on peer-reviewed research.
Cardano extends the UTXO model employed by Bitcoin.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best ADA wallet?
The Cardano ecosystem has a range of wallets available. On the software front, Daedalus is the perhaps the most popular (and it’s supported by IOHK, a blockchain research and engineering company founded by Charles Hoskinson). Note that Daedalus is a full-node wallet, however, and is only available on desktop. Eternl and Yoroi may be better ‘light’ solutions — they’re available on mobile and as a browser extension, and make it easy to interact with Cardano’s range of decentralized applications. For better security, you may also want to consider a Ledger hardware wallet.
Can I buy ADA with Apple Pay or Google Pay?
Yep! We’ve got Apple Pay and Google Pay support for over 160 different countries. To buy ADA with Apple Pay/Google Pay, hit the ‘Pay using’ dropdown in the widget and select your preferred option.
How can I buy ADA 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 ADA’ to kick off our seamless checkout process.
Do I need to verify my identity to buy ADA 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.