What is XRP?
XRP is the native digital asset of the XRP Ledger, a public blockchain. On the XRP Ledger, XRP is used to support digital payments, protect the ledger from spam and bridge currencies in the ledger's decentralized exchange when useful to users.
That makes XRP different from tokens issued on top of the XRP Ledger. XRP is built into the ledger itself, while other assets can be represented on the ledger as separate tokens.
How to buy XRP in the US
In the Crypto.com App, the basic flow is:
- Create an account and complete identity verification.
- Add funds using an available US 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 US?
US-based users can use the US dollar (USD), which is the primary fiat currency accepted on the platform. You can deposit USD via ACH or wire transfer to your Fiat Wallet to buy XRP without paying foreign exchange fees.
You can also fund via credit/debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or crypto transfer. Fractional XRP purchases are available from US$1. Other transaction fees and spread may apply, so check the details before confirming.
What should you check before sending XRP after buying?
If you send XRP to a centralized platform, the recipient may require 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 centralized wallet can lead to irreversible loss of funds. Ask the recipient platform whether a destination tag is needed before sending.




