What is BNB?
BNB is the native coin of the BNB Chain ecosystem. It's used to pay transaction fees when interacting with BNB Smart Chain (BSC) and opBNB. BNB also serves as a governance token for BNB Chain.
BSC is an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible layer-1 chain. In simple terms, that means it supports Ethereum tooling for blockchain apps.
How can you buy BNB in the UK?
To buy BNB in the UK with the Crypto.com App (the App):
- Create an account and complete identity verification.
- Deposit funds into your account.
- Tap 'Buy', search for BNB, enter the amount you want to spend and tap 'Confirm'.
Review the order details before confirming, including the amount of BNB and any costs shown in the App.
Can you buy less than one BNB?
Yes. You don't need to buy a whole BNB. In the UK, you can buy fractional amounts of BNB for as little as £1.
This can make the purchase amount easier to manage, since you choose how much you want to spend rather than having to match the price of one full coin.
How can UK users pay for BNB?
For UK-based users, pound sterling (GBP) is the primary fiat currency accepted. Funding options include bank transfer, debit or credit card (Visa or Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay or transferring crypto to your wallet.
Bank transfers are free on Crypto.com, and depositing GBP directly lets you avoid foreign exchange fees when buying BNB. Other transaction fees and spread may apply.
