What are NEAR Protocol and NEAR?
NEAR is the native token used in NEAR Protocol. It pays the transaction fees when people use applications on the network.
NEAR Protocol also uses sharding. Put simply, sharding splits network activity into smaller sections, called shards, to spread the load across the blockchain.
How to buy NEAR Protocol in the UK
In the Crypto.com App, the basic steps are:
- Create your account and complete identity verification.
- Add funds to your account.
- Tap 'Buy' and search for NEAR Protocol.
- Choose a payment method and enter the amount in pounds.
- Tap 'Confirm' to complete the purchase.
What payment methods can you use to buy NEAR Protocol?
For UK-based users, the pound sterling (GBP) is the primary fiat currency accepted.
You can fund your account by bank transfer, debit or credit card (Visa or Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay, or by transferring crypto to your wallet. Bank transfers are free on Crypto.com.
Can you buy a fraction of NEAR Protocol?
Yes. Cryptocurrencies are highly divisible, so you don't need to buy a whole NEAR token.
Fractional purchases of NEAR Protocol start from £1.




