How to Buy Sushi (SUSHI)
Buy Sushi
Looking to Buy SUSHI? Kraken makes it easy to Buy Sushi (previously known as SushiSwap), an emerging decentralized finance (DeFi) software that enables users to buy and trade a wide variety of cryptocurrencies built on Ethereum.
Powering the Sushi exchange is SUSHI, its native Ethereum based cryptocurrency used to govern the Sushi protocol.
Researching why you should buy SUSHI? Kraken’s What is Sushi? crypto guide provides a more detailed analysis of the Sushi Project.
Ready to dive in?
If you just want to start buying SUSHI right away, click the button below to begin.
Why buy SUSHI?
By purchasing SUSHI, users gain access to a wide range of liquidity pools used to power the SushiSwap exchange.
You may also want to consider buying SUSHI if you want to:
- Deposit SUSHI to the xSUSHI pool to earn a portion of the network fees
- Stake SUSHI token and participate Sushi’s governance process
- Support the development of Ethereum DeFi applications
Where can I buy SUSHI?
Many find that it is easiest to purchase SUSHI through a trusted global exchange like Kraken, even if there are other ways to buy it.
Kraken is constantly rated one of the most secure and trusted crypto exchanges in the world, and we also offer some of the lowest fees in the industry.
At Kraken, we take security seriously, with tested technology and rigorous procedures designed to safeguard your funds. This matters because if you lose the private key to your SUSHI wallet, it can be challenging if not impossible to recover your funds.
How to buy SUSHI
Follow the steps below to start buying SUSHI on Kraken:
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Sign up for a Kraken account.
Enter an email address, username and a strong password to protect your account. -
Verify your account.
After providing your name, date of birth, country of residence and phone number, you can deposit crypto to purchase SUSHI and other cryptocurrencies like UNI and REP. To use cash (i.e. USD, EUR or CHF), you’ll need to provide additional materials to our team verifying your identity. Read about our verification processes here. -
Add funds or a payment method to your account.
Based on your location and preferences, you can use one of the multiple funding and payment methods we support. -
Purchase Sushi!
Once you have added funds or payment methods to your account, you’re ready to purchase Sushi. At this point, you’ll also gain access to all of the powerful products that make the Kraken experience beloved by millions of global traders.
Note: Trading SUSHI is not available to residents of the USA, Canada, Australia and Japan at this time.
Instantly buy SUSHI with a credit card on the Kraken app
Download the official Kraken app, where crypto beginners and experienced traders alike can conveniently buy or sell Sushi while on the go. Instantly buy SUSHI with a credit card, debit card or bank account while staying up to date on your favorite crypto projects.
Bank account only available to US residents. Credit card purchases available in select countries here.
Where to store your SUSHI
Once you buy SUSHI, the crypto token will be stored in your Kraken account. The most secure method to store SUSHI is using an official wallet that allows you to store your private keys. Sushi is built on the Ethereum blockchain so official ETH wallets will enable you to do this.
Kraken is not a wallet service
It is important to note that Kraken is an exchange and not a wallet service. While we allow our clients to hold SUSHI in their accounts, we highly encourage you to separate your SUSHI holdings into multiple wallets where you control the private keys.
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Start buying SUSHI
Ready to participate in the emerging decentralized finance world? Click the button below to buy SUSHI on Kraken today!