How do I buy cryptocurrency with my debit card in the US?

If you’re a US customer, you can use your debit card to buy cryptocurrency instantly - without having to make a deposit first!

Note

Only debit cards are supported at the moment, not credit cards or prepaid cards. We accept Visa and Mastercard.


How to buy crypto with your debit card

  1. Select WALLETS from the menu

  2. Open the wallet for the cryptocurrency you want to buy

  3. Select BUY

  4. Select Add new debit card

  5. Enter your debit card details, then select ADD CARD

  6. Enter the amount you want to buy, then select NEXT

  7. Review your transaction details, and select CONFIRM if you’re happy to go ahead

  8. If your debit card uses 3-D Secure, you’ll authenticate the payment here

Once the payment is complete, the cryptocurrency will be added to your wallet instantly!

Tip

Having trouble with your debit card? Check out our troubleshooting guide here.


Frequently asked questions

Yes, there’s a service charge for buying cryptocurrency. We’ll show this to you before you confirm the transaction. Keep in mind that this is separate from any banking or debit card fees charged by your financial institution.

Your security is our number one priority. We take every effort to keep your Luno account – and your funds – safe through first-class security and adherence to strict internal security and compliance standards. See our Privacy Policy for more information. For added security, we also recommend you enable two-factor authentication on your account.

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