What are Litecoin and LTC?
Litecoin is a peer-to-peer digital currency. Its ticker is LTC.
Litecoin was built for fast, low-cost payments. Rather than relying on a central authority, transactions are managed collectively by the network. Litecoin was launched in 2011 by Charlie Lee, which offers helpful context for the asset's origins.
How to buy Litecoin in the UK
In the Crypto.com App, the basic steps are:
- Create an account and complete any required identity verification.
- Add funds using an available payment method.
- Tap 'Buy' and search for Litecoin.
- Enter the amount in pounds (GBP) you want to spend.
- Review the order details and tap 'Confirm' to go ahead.
Trading is subject to account verification and eligibility.
Can you buy less than one Litecoin?
Yes. You don't need to buy a whole Litecoin. In the UK, fractional purchases start from £1.
This means your order can be based on the amount you want to spend, rather than a whole-coin amount.
How can UK buyers fund a Litecoin purchase?
For UK-based users, GBP is the main fiat currency accepted. You can fund a Litecoin purchase using the methods shown in the App, such as a bank transfer, a debit or credit card (Visa or Mastercard), Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Bank transfers are free on Crypto.com, and depositing directly by bank transfer can help you buy Litecoin at the market price.




