Buy Tether (USDT) with credit card or debit card
How to buy
Tether
Enter your desired amount
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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
Tether
Tether (USDT) is a stablecoin: a USD-pegged digital token issued on a blockchain.
Rather than being a ‘true’ cryptocurrency, every USDT token is backed by one US dollar. Each unit can, at any time, be redeemed for $1 — which means that price tends to remain stable around this level.
Stablecoins like USDT gained popularity among traders who wanted a digital asset that was free from the volatility of crypto markets. However, they’ve since taken off as both a payment method and a way to store value without the need for a bank account.
Today, Tether exists on 10+ blockchains.
USDT is an example of a fiat-collateralized stablecoin, like USD Coin (USDC). Alternatives for maintaining a dollar peg include crypto-collateralized stablecoins (e.g., DAI) and algorithmic stablecoins (e.g., the now-defunct UST).
USDT has a market capitalization of over $90,000,000,000, making it the third-largest crypto by market cap (following Bitcoin and Ethereum).
Tether was originally issued on the Bitcoin blockchain via the Omni Layer.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best USDT wallet?
With so many options out there, it’s hard to give a one-size-fits-all response. USDT wallets come in all kinds of flavors. For Tether on the Ethereum, Arbitrum, Avalanche and Polygon networks, MetaMask is perhaps the most popular, loved by crypto users due to its support for a vast range of tokens. Its handy app and browser extension make it easy to interact with decentralized applications and manage your portfolio. For Solana users, Solflare and Phantom offer a similar, user-friendly experience. Alternatively, hardware wallets like those from Ledger and Trezor offer superior security, at the cost of being slightly more cumbersome to operate. 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 USDT with Apple Pay or Google Pay?
Yep! We’ve got Apple Pay and Google Pay support for over 160 different countries. To buy USDT with Apple Pay/Google Pay, hit the ‘Pay using’ dropdown in the widget and select your preferred option. Note: Tether exists across a range of blockchain networks, which are listed to the right-hand side of each option. Make sure you pick the correct one for your needs!
How can I buy USDT 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 USDT’ to kick off our seamless checkout process.
Do I need to verify my identity to buy USDT 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.