What are Cardano and ADA?
Cardano is a public proof-of-stake blockchain. ADA is its cryptocurrency.
When you buy Cardano, you're buying ADA. On the Cardano network, ADA is used to pay transaction fees, take part in governance and pay for services in applications built on the network.
In simple terms, Cardano is the network and ADA is the asset.
How to buy Cardano in the UAE
In the Crypto.com App, here is the basic flow:
- Create an account and complete identity verification.
- Add funds using an available payment method.
- Tap 'Buy' and search for Cardano.
- Choose your payment method, enter the amount and review the order.
- Tap 'Confirm' once the details look right.
Ways to pay for Cardano in the UAE
You can fund your account in AED or USD to buy Cardano. Available payment and funding options include bank transfer, debit or credit card (Visa or Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay, or transferring crypto to the App wallet.
Bank transfers in AED and Swift transfers in USD are free on Crypto.com, so you can put those funds straight towards buying Cardano. Other transaction fees and spread may apply, so do check the order preview before confirming.
Can you buy less than one ADA?
Yes. Fractional purchases are supported, so you don't need to buy a whole ADA.
On Crypto.com, Cardano purchases can start from as little as 10 AED.




