You can buy crypto directly in Exodus Mobile, Desktop, or Web3 Wallet using various payment methods through our third-party API providers.
Payment methods: Credit card, debit card, bank account, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay (varies by provider and location)
Provider examples: XO Ramp, MoonPay, PayPal, Robinhood Connect, and more
Quick access: Crypto typically arrives 5–20 minutes after purchase in your self-custody wallet
Want a full walkthrough of how to buy Bitcoin and other crypto in Exodus? Read on for all the details.
If you need a self-custody wallet to buy crypto, download Exodus here.
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How do I buy crypto in Exodus?
You can buy Bitcoin and crypto directly in Exodus using payment methods like credit cards, debit cards, bank transfers, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Below, we’ll show you how to get started and what to expect during the process.
Available payment methods depend on your location. Not all payment methods are available through every third-party API provider, or in every jurisdiction.
Mobile
In Exodus Mobile, tap the Buy & Sell icon.
a) On the Buy tab, b) select the crypto you want to buy.
a) Tap to enter the amount you want to buy, or b) use the slider to choose from preset amounts.
The amount entered is in the same fiat currency set for your wallet. However, if that currency isn’t supported, a different one is automatically selected: How do I change the fiat currency?
Choose a) a payment method and b) a third-party fiat API provider (if available). Then, c) tap Continue.
Follow the steps from the third-party fiat API provider to proceed with your purchase. Visit the guides below to learn more:
Depending on network traffic, your crypto should generally arrive within 5-20 minutes.
Desktop
In Exodus Desktop, click the Buy & Sell icon.
On the Buy Crypto tab:
a) Select the fiat currency you want to pay with.
b) Select the crypto you want to buy.
c) Enter an amount or choose $100, $500, or Max.
d) Choose your payment method.
e) Choose a third-party fiat API provider (if available).
f) Click Continue.
Follow the steps from the third-party fiat API provider to proceed with your purchase. Visit the guides below to learn more:
Depending on network traffic, your crypto should generally arrive within 5-20 minutes.
Web3 Wallet
In Exodus Web3 Wallet, click the Buy & Sell icon.
a) Select Buy, b) enter an amount, then c) select the crypto you want to buy.
The amount entered is in the same fiat currency set for your wallet. However, if that currency isn’t supported, a different one is automatically selected: How do I see the portfolio values in different currencies?
Choose a) a payment method and b) a third-party fiat API provider (if available), then c) click Continue.
Follow the steps from the third-party fiat API provider to proceed with your purchase. Visit the guides below to learn more:
Depending on network traffic, your crypto should generally arrive within 5-20 minutes.
Which third-party API providers are available?
The following third-party fiat API providers are available in Exodus, depending on your location.
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* Selling crypto is also available with MoonPay: How do I sell crypto with MoonPay in Exodus?
** Requires verified Robinhood account
How do I select a different third-party API provider?
Depending on the crypto you are buying, your region, and local crypto regulations, different third-party fiat API providers may be available to you.
Mobile
First, a) select the crypto and amount you want to buy, and then b) select your payment method. If multiple third-party fiat API providers support that payment method, c) you can tap on the third-party fiat API provider icon to see all your options.
Choose any available third-party fiat API provider.
To learn how to buy crypto in Exodus Mobile, visit: How do I buy crypto in Exodus?
Desktop
First, a) select the payment method. If multiple third-party fiat API providers support that payment method, b) the third-party fiat API provider will be underlined. Click it to see your options.
Choose any available third-party fiat API provider.
To learn how to buy crypto in Exodus Desktop, visit: How do I buy crypto in Exodus?
Web3 Wallet
First, a) select the payment method. If multiple third-party fiat API providers support that payment method, b) the third-party fiat API provider will be underlined. Click it to see your options.
Choose any available third-party fiat API provider.
To learn how to buy crypto in Exodus Web3 Wallet, visit: How do I buy crypto in Exodus?
What are the pros and cons of buying crypto in Exodus?
Exodus gives you the option to buy crypto through various third-party API providers, depending on your location.
Each platform has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it's important to understand these differences before buying or selling crypto.
Below, we highlight the pros and cons of buying crypto in Exodus.
What are the pros?
Buying crypto in Exodus has many benefits. Here are some of the pros:
Convenient to use: You can buy crypto in a few easy steps.
Quick access: You can access your crypto in minutes rather than wait for the 5-7 day holding period required in most centralized exchanges.
Large crypto selection: All the most popular assets are available, and more.
Available in many locations: Among all third-party API providers, you can buy crypto on 6 continents in over 150 countries.
Control and trust: You have full control of your crypto from the moment it arrives. Exodus never holds your funds.
Complete transparency: Unlike centralized exchanges, your wallet gives you a direct view of your assets on the blockchain, with no hidden activity.
What are the cons?
There are also a few disadvantages to buying crypto through a self-custody wallet. Here are the cons:
You have to manage your secret key and private keys: You're fully responsible for safeguarding your secret key and private keys. If lost, your funds can't be recovered.
Possibly higher fees: For the convenience of getting your funds in minutes and avoiding the 5-7 day holding period in most centralized exchanges, fees may be higher. You'll also pay network transaction fees to receive crypto in your wallet.
KYC process: You'll need to complete identity verification with the third-party API swap provider, and larger purchases may require additional documentation.
For more information on the differences between centralized exchanges and Exodus, please visit: What are centralized exchanges?
Where else can I buy or sell crypto?
Coinbase
Coinbase is a centralized exchange that lets you buy, sell, and trade crypto:
Other exchanges
If Coinbase is unavailable, you may want to try one of the following centralized exchanges:
All exchanges listed are third-party exchanges. Exodus has no affiliation with any of them, and we highly recommend that you do your own research before signing up for any exchange or service.
Are there alternatives to centralized exchanges?
Peer-to-peer marketplaces
If a centralized exchange is not something you're interested in using, there are other services that can connect buyers to sellers in a peer-to-peer (P2P) system. Bisq is one example:
Bisq
Bitcoin ATMs
Bitcoin ATMs offer another way to buy crypto in person. With over 36,000 machines worldwide, they typically let you purchase crypto using a credit card, debit card, or cash.
Bitcoin (BTC) is the most commonly supported asset, but some ATMs also allow you to buy Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), and others.
Most ATMs send the purchased crypto to your wallet address. You’ll usually scan a QR code from your wallet app, like Exodus, to receive the funds. To find your wallet address in Exodus, visit: How do I receive crypto?
In some cases, the ATM may print a paper wallet instead. If that happens, you can sweep the private key from the paper wallet into Exodus Desktop. To learn how to import or sweep a private key, visit: How do I import a private key?
To find a Bitcoin ATM near you, visit Coin ATM Radar.