After you've deposited cash to your Blockchain.com account, you can use it quickly and easily buy crypto at any time!
How to purchase crypto with your cash balance
On Blockchain.com:
- Log in to Blockchain.com via desktop web browser.
- Select the currency you would like to purchase then click Buy.
- Choose your cash balance as the Payment Method.
- Enter the amount you’d like to purchase.
- Click PreviewBuy.
- Confirm transaction details and initiate your purchase by clicking BuyNow.
- Congratulations, your purchase is now complete! The crypto you bought will appear in the relevant account (e.g. Bitcoin Account).
In the Blockchain.com App (iOS):
- Login to your Account on the Blockchain.com iOS app.
- Select the currency you would like to purchase then click +Buy.
- Choose your cash balance as the Payment Method.
- Enter the amount you’d like to purchase.
- Click PreviewBuy.
- Confirm transaction details and initiate your purchase by clicking Buy.
- Congratulations, your purchase is now complete! The crypto you bought will appear in the relevant account (e.g. Bitcoin Account).
In the Blockchain.com App (Android):
- Login to your Account on the Blockchain.com Android app.
- Select the currency you would like to purchase then click +Buy.
- Choose your cash balance as the Payment Method.
- Enter the amount you’d like to purchase.
- Click PreviewBuy.
- Confirm transaction details and initiate your purchase by clicking Buy.
- Congratulations, your purchase is now complete! The crypto you bought will appear in the relevant account (e.g. Bitcoin Account).
Important notes
- Your trading currency must match the currency intended for usage. The local fiat currency display can be changed within the Account Preferences menu in the Settings.
- Blockchain.com may apply a holding period on your recent crypto purchase for security purposes. The length of the holding period depends on a number of factors including your payment method, currency and the presence of any abnormal activity or security concerns associated with your account. Click here for more information on holds.