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Buy Bitcoin and 400+ other cryptocurrencies with the UK’s most trusted crypto app. Pay with GBP, card or via bank transfer.
Purchase Bitcoin in minutes
Create an account and make your first purchase instantly using GBP, or other crypto.
Pay with GBP
Avoid FX fees when you deposit GBP directly via Local Bank Transfer to buy Bitcoin at the real market price.
Built with security in mind
We use measures such as cold storage and strict verification protocols to help support the security of your Bitcoin 24/7.
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Create your free account
Download the Crypto.com app and create your account in minutes. We’ll ask for your legal name, government-issued ID, a selfie, and some additional details to verify your identity and assess your risk profile.
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Deposit funds to your account
Deposit funds via bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, or transfer crypto to your wallet.
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Buy Bitcoin
Select Bitcoin, enter the amount and confirm your purchase. Your coins will appear in your secure wallet immediately.
1
Create your free account
Download the Crypto.com app and create your account in minutes. We’ll ask for your legal name, government-issued ID, a selfie, and some additional details to verify your identity and assess your risk profile.
2
Deposit funds to your account
Deposit funds via bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, or transfer crypto to your wallet.
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Buy Bitcoin
Select Bitcoin, enter the amount and confirm your purchase. Your coins will appear in your secure wallet immediately.
Once you own Bitcoin, you can do more with your assets on our all-in-one platform.
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"I’ve used Coinbase, Robinhood and Kraken, and Crypto.com is the best I’ve found. A huge variety of tokens. I’ve been using it exclusively for 4 years and have no complaints."
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"Great crypto app. I tried a few and this is the best for my experience. Overall, a very easy way to get into crypto. Good selection of crypto to be bought as well."
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How to buy and invest in cryptocurrency in the UK: Step by step beginners' guide
Considering investing in cryptocurrency but not sure where to begin? This step by step beginner’s guide walks you through choosing a safe platform, creating an account, funding it and making your first purchase – plus key tips to help you keep your investment safer.
How to buy and invest in cryptocurrency in the UK: Step by step beginners' guide
Considering investing in cryptocurrency but not sure where to begin? This step by step beginner’s guide walks you through choosing a safe platform, creating an account, funding it and making your first purchase – plus key tips to help you keep your investment safer.
How to earn free crypto rewards
Whether you're earning cashback on daily spending, building your portfolio through interest or claiming airdrops for holding tokens, the possibilities of crypto rewards are expanding fast. This guide will show you how to earn free crypto rewards, highlighting practical tools, platforms and strategies.
How to earn free crypto rewards
Whether you're earning cashback on daily spending, building your portfolio through interest or claiming airdrops for holding tokens, the possibilities of crypto rewards are expanding fast. This guide will show you how to earn free crypto rewards, highlighting practical tools, platforms and strategies.
What is a crypto wallet and how does it work?
Whether you’re buying your first cryptocurrency or actively trading, one tool is absolutely essential: the crypto wallet. Here, we cover what a crypto wallet is, how it works and how to choose the best one for you.
What is a crypto wallet and how does it work?
Whether you’re buying your first cryptocurrency or actively trading, one tool is absolutely essential: the crypto wallet. Here, we cover what a crypto wallet is, how it works and how to choose the best one for you.
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FAQ
Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that allows for secure, peer-to-peer transactions without the need for an intermediary like a bank or payment processor. Created in 2009 by an anonymous entity known as Satoshi Nakamoto, it is the world's first and most widely adopted cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin operates on a distributed public ledger called a blockchain, which is maintained by a global network of computers (nodes). Transactions are permanently recorded and verified through complex cryptography by "miners," ensuring the network remains secure and transparent without centralized control.
The most secure way to buy Bitcoin (BTC) in the UK is through an FCA-compliant cryptocurrency exchange like Crypto.com. Simply download the app, complete your identity verification, and link your UK bank account for Faster Payments (FPS) or use a debit card.
Yes, Bitcoin is divisible up to eight decimal places into smaller units called Satoshis (Sats). UK investors don't need to buy a whole coin; you can purchase fractional amounts of Bitcoin for as little as £1 on the Crypto.com App.
When you buy Bitcoin using a debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a pre-funded GBP Fiat Wallet on Crypto.com, the transaction processes instantly. Your new BTC balance will reflect in your digital wallet within seconds.
Open the Crypto.com App, tap Buy, and select Bitcoin (BTC). Choose your preferred UK payment method, such as your GBP Fiat Wallet, Apple Pay, or debit card, enter the GBP (£) amount, and tap Confirm.
For UK-based users, the British Pound (GBP) is the primary fiat currency accepted on the platform. You can seamlessly deposit GBP via the Faster Payments Service (FPS) to your Fiat Wallet to buy Bitcoin without paying foreign exchange fees.
Yes, buying, selling, and holding Bitcoin is entirely legal across the United Kingdom. Reputable exchanges comply with UK laws and regulations by requiring standard identity verification (KYC) to ensure a safe and secure trading environment.
Simply buying and holding Bitcoin with British Pounds does not trigger a taxable event. However, selling your Bitcoin, trading it for another cryptocurrency, or spending it is typically subject to Capital Gains Tax under HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) guidelines.
When you purchase Bitcoin on Crypto.com, it is safely held in your secure exchange wallet. For added autonomy, you can choose to transfer your Bitcoin to a self-custodial software or hardware wallet, giving you complete control over your private keys.
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* Zero trading fees up to the transaction limit specified per Level Up tier. Other transaction fees and spread may apply.
Reviews are individual opinions and do not guarantee future performance or safety.
Cryptoasset services are provided by Foris DAX UK Limited, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom with company registration number 12843841 and registered office at Suite 5, 7th Floor, 50 Broadway, London SW1H 0DB, United Kingdom, trading under the name “Crypto.com” via the Crypto.com App, registered with the FCA under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 to provide cryptoasset services (Firm Reference Number 941745).
Any other products or services offered and advertised on the Crypto.com website or the Crypto.com App are provided by other group companies and do not fall within the services provided by Foris DAX UK Limited.
