Choose a route
Compare payment eligibility, available funds and delivery conditions before deciding how to pay.
Choosing a payment methodPlanning a Bitcoin purchase
A useful buying plan answers three questions: can you use the offered route, what will the complete purchase cost, and where will the Bitcoin arrive? Start here before choosing a payment logo or repeating an order.
Start with your question
Compare the complete cost
Use total dollars spent and Bitcoin received. Include known bank or issuer charges outside the provider quote.
Compare two quote examplesFollow the existing order
A payment, provider review and wallet delivery can be at different stages. Find the status before trying again.
Pending-purchase checklistTHE COMPLETE COLLECTION
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- Bitcoin ETF vs. Bitcoin: what you own, fees, and custody
Compare a U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF with buying Bitcoin directly. See what you own, who holds the keys, which fees to check, and what you can withdraw.
- Bitcoin ATM fees: how to check the full cost before paying
Compare a Bitcoin ATM’s total cash price with the BTC delivered. Check the exchange rate, fees and any cost to move Bitcoin onward.
- Is a bank statement proof of address? How to prepare yours
Check whether a bank statement meets a proof-of-address request, which details must be visible and what to do after a move or rejection.
- Proof of funds: documents, bank letters and a simple checklist
Understand what proof of funds establishes, which bank documents may be accepted and how to check the required amount, currency and date.
- Should I buy Bitcoin now? A decision checklist
Deciding whether to buy Bitcoin starts with your finances: money for essentials, a loss you could absorb and a plan for holding the asset.
- How to calculate Bitcoin cost basis
Keep the right records for a dollar-funded Bitcoin purchase: acquisition date, BTC quantity, costs, fees and later wallet transfers.
- OTC Bitcoin: how to compare quotes, fees and settlement
Understand an OTC Bitcoin quote: total cost, rate acceptance, funding instructions and delivery. Compare offers using the same spending budget.
- Can Bitcoin go to zero? Risks to understand before buying
Bitcoin can lose a large part of its value, and a total loss is possible through market or custody risks.
- Crypto source of funds: documents, examples and a checklist
Asked where your Bitcoin purchase money came from? Learn which records may help and how to respond through a secure verification channel.
- Can you buy Bitcoin with $10? Small purchases explained
You can buy less than one Bitcoin. See how a small dollar budget converts to BTC and how fees affect the amount you receive.
- Debit card, ACH, or wire: choosing how to buy Bitcoin
Choose a Bitcoin payment method by comparing the options available to you, the complete dollar cost, final BTC amount and expected delivery.
- How much does it cost to buy Bitcoin? Fees and examples
Compare the dollars you pay with the Bitcoin that reaches your wallet. Check provider charges, spreads and fees outside the quote.
- Bitcoin payment pending? What to check before trying again
Your bank shows a charge, but Bitcoin has not arrived. Check the bank, provider and wallet records to find where the purchase is waiting.