What are Tether and USD₮?
Tether is a stablecoin: a digital token designed to track the value of a traditional currency. The US dollar (USD) Tether token, USD₮, is described by Tether as pegged 1-to-1 with the US dollar.
Tether tokens are built on multiple blockchains. Put simply, they can move around as blockchain tokens while staying pegged to a real-world currency.
Although the term "stablecoin" is widely used, there is no guarantee that the asset will maintain a stable value relative to the reference asset when traded on secondary markets, or that the reserve of assets, if there is one, will be sufficient to satisfy all redemptions.
How to buy Tether in the UK
In the Crypto.com App, the basic steps are:
- Create an account and complete identity verification.
- Deposit funds or choose a supported payment method.
- Tap 'Buy', search for Tether and select it.
- Enter the amount you want to spend.
- Check the order details and confirm when you're ready.
How much Tether can you buy?
You don't need to buy a whole token. You can buy fractional amounts of Tether from as little as £1 in the Crypto.com App.
Weekly limits apply to One-Time orders and depend on your account status. These limits are shared across your Limit Order and Recurring Buy trading volumes.
What payment methods can you use for Tether?
Payment options for buying Tether in the UK include GBP funds, debit or credit card (Visa or Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay or crypto in the App.
Depositing GBP by bank transfer is free on Crypto.com and can help you avoid foreign exchange (FX) fees when buying Tether; other transaction fees and spread may apply.
For One-Time orders, the conversion rate is valid for 15 seconds. If you don't confirm within that time, the rate refreshes.




