How do I buy crypto with my cash balance?

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:

1. Log in to Blockchain.com via desktop web browser.
2. Select the currency you would like to purchase then click Buy.
3. Choose your cash balance as the Payment Method. 
4. Enter the amount you’d like to purchase. 
5. Click PreviewBuy. 
6. Confirm transaction details and initiate your purchase by clicking BuyNow.
7. 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):

1. Login to your Account on the Blockchain.com iOS app.
2. Select the currency you would like to purchase then click +Buy.
3. Choose your cash balance as the Payment Method. 
4. Enter the amount you’d like to purchase. 
5. Click PreviewBuy. 
6. Confirm transaction details and initiate your purchase by clicking Buy.
7. 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):

1. Login to your Account on the Blockchain.com Android app.
2. Select the currency you would like to purchase then click +Buy.
3. Choose your cash balance as the Payment Method. 
4. Enter the amount you’d like to purchase. 
5. Click PreviewBuy. 
6. Confirm transaction details and initiate your purchase by clicking Buy.
7. 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.