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How to buy cryptocurrency in the United Kingdom
You can buy crypto on Kraken's crypto trading platform. Create your free account and connect a funding method to buy over 200 cryptocurrencies. Kraken makes it quick and easy to get started.
Create your free Kraken account
Provide your email address & country of residence.
Connect a funding method
Fund your account with your preferred payment method.
Complete your crypto purchase
Buy crypto with as little as $10.
How can you use crypto on Kraken?
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After you buy cryptocurrency, you can trade it for fiat currencies and other cryptocurrencies. Kraken offers instant trades and reliable uptime on over 200 trading pairs.
Crypto Asset General Risks
- Investing in crypto assets is risky and each token can have its own set of risks. Below is a list of risks that generally apply to all crypto assets:
- Volatility: The performance of crypto assets can be highly volatile, with their value dropping as quickly as it can rise. You should be prepared to lose all the money you invest in crypto assets.
- Lack of protections: Crypto asset investments are unregulated and neither the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) nor the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) will assist or protect you in the event something goes wrong with your crypto asset investments.
- Liquidity: Some crypto asset markets may suffer for low liquidity which could prevent you buying or selling your crypto assets at the price you want or expect.
- Complexity: Specific crypto assets may carry with them specific complex risks that are hard to understand. Do your own research and if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket: Putting all your money into a single type of investment is risky. Spreading your money across different investments makes you less dependent on any one to do well.
If you want to learn more about specific risks related to cryptocurrency, please visit our crypto asset statements page
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FAQ
Can I buy and sell crypto instantly?
Yes, it only takes a few clicks to buy and sell crypto after you connect your funding method.
What is the minimum amount of cryptocurrency I can buy?
You can buy as little as $10 of crypto on Kraken. Kraken also allows you to set up recurring buys so you can continuously accumulate cryptocurrency regularly.
Can I buy cryptocurrency with a debit card?
You can buy cryptocurrency with a debit card on Kraken. We offer several different ways to fund your account with cash or cryptocurrency.
Where can I buy cryptocurrency?
Most find that the easiest and most secure way to purchase crypto is through a reliable crypto trading platform like Kraken. While crypto can be purchased using several different methods, Kraken offers the security, support and simplicity people often look for when buying crypto.
How can I keep my crypto safe?
While we believe the safest place for your crypto is in your own cold wallet, we strive to be as transparent and secure as possible when you trust us with your cryptocurrency.
Is cryptocurrency safe to buy?
Crypto prices can change dramatically based on market conditions. You should do your own research on digital assets before buying.
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Buy Tether
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Buy Cardano
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Buy Dogecoin
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Buy Solana
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Buy Litecoin
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