What is XRP?
XRP is the native digital asset of the XRP Ledger, a public blockchain. On the XRP Ledger, XRP supports digital payments, protects the ledger from spam and bridges currencies within the ledger's decentralised exchange when that's useful to users.
This sets XRP apart from tokens issued on top of the XRP Ledger. XRP is built into the ledger itself, whereas other assets can be represented on the ledger as separate tokens.
How to buy XRP in the UK
In the Crypto.com App, the basic steps are:
- Create an account and complete identity verification.
- Add funds using an available payment method.
- Tap 'Buy', search for XRP, enter the amount and confirm your purchase.
Trading is subject to account verification and eligibility.
How can you pay for XRP in the UK?
UK-based users can use pounds sterling (GBP), the primary fiat currency accepted on the platform. You can deposit GBP into your Fiat Wallet by bank transfer, which is free on Crypto.com, to buy XRP.
You can also add funds with a debit or credit card (Visa or Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay or a crypto transfer. Fractional XRP purchases start from £1. Other transaction fees and spread may apply, so do check the details before confirming.
What should you check before sending XRP after buying?
If you send XRP to a centralised platform, the recipient may need a destination tag as well as the wallet address. For XRP, the destination tag uses numbers only and helps the receiving platform credit the right account.
Leaving out a required destination tag when sending XRP to a centralised wallet can lead to irreversible loss of funds. Always ask the recipient platform whether a destination tag is needed before sending.




