How to buy cryptocurrency with CoinJar
How to buy cryptocurrency with CoinJar
Choose your crypto
Choose from leading cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, and buy using pounds.
Professional crypto trading, supported locally
Access the same platform used by institutions, with full asset backing and support from our UK-based team.
Individuals can buy, sell and hold digital assets on the same platform used by institutions and market makers. One account, one standard of execution.
We maintain assets equal to or greater than our total customer balances. Whether you’re a new investor or managing a larger portfolio, full asset backing applies.
Reach a local support team, 7 days a week, or find what you need in our Knowledge Base. Real answers from people who understand the platform.
Cash, card or crypto?
Buy cryptocurrency using Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay, or deposit pounds sterling via Faster Payments. Buy, sell and convert between supported cryptocurrencies through your CoinJar account. Fees may apply.
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Finder Awards Winner 2024
CoinJar was named the Best Exchange for Value in the UK as part of Finder's Crypto Trading Platform Awards - second year running! CoinJar also picked up a Highly Commended for the same category in Australia. Check out our blog to see why Finder chose us over the competition.
See why Finder chose CoinJarFinder Awards Winner 2024
CoinJar was named the Best Exchange for Value in the UK as part of Finder's Crypto Trading Platform Awards - second year running! CoinJar also picked up a Highly Commended for the same category in Australia. Check out our blog to see why Finder chose us over the competition.
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CoinJar Recurring Buy
Schedule automatic purchases weekly, fortnightly or monthly for individual cryptocurrencies or CoinJar Bundles. Manage your purchase amount and schedule, with the flexibility to adjust or pause purchases as your circumstances change.
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Schedule automatic purchases weekly, fortnightly or monthly for individual cryptocurrencies or CoinJar Bundles. Manage your purchase amount and schedule, with the flexibility to adjust or pause purchases as your circumstances change.
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CoinJar Bundles
Pick your Bundle. Review each Bundle’s asset allocation, add to your holdings and rebalance when required. Sell your Bundle or unbundle it to manage the assets individually.
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Pick your Bundle. Review each Bundle’s asset allocation, add to your holdings and rebalance when required. Sell your Bundle or unbundle it to manage the assets individually.
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CoinJar OTC
For cryptocurrency trades above US$50,000, CoinJar’s OTC desk provides personalised service and access to globally sourced liquidity for large cryptocurrency trades. Work directly with a dedicated team to arrange and execute your purchase or sale.
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For cryptocurrency trades above US$50,000, CoinJar’s OTC desk provides personalised service and access to globally sourced liquidity for large cryptocurrency trades. Work directly with a dedicated team to arrange and execute your purchase or sale.
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Trusted by a global community of more than 800,000 crypto investors.
More than a decade serving crypto investors
The UK, the EU, the US and Australia
Buy, sell and hold supported cryptocurrencies through your CoinJar account.
Cryptocurrency services for businesses and institutions
From professional trading to integrated crypto services, discover how CoinJar can support your business.
Buy, sell and manage cryptocurrency through a dedicated business account, with straightforward tools and support for your company’s crypto needs.
Buy or sell large amounts of cryptocurrency through CoinJar’s OTC desk, with personalised service and access to globally sourced liquidity.
Trade cryptocurrency with competitive fees (CoinJar Exchange offers 0%-0.1% fees) and a high-performance platform built for active traders, market makers and institutions.
CoinJar Crypto Exchange
Trade with fees from 0-0.1%, using market, limit and stop-limit orders. Connect to TradingView to trade directly from your charts, or use CoinJar Exchange’s professional trading interface, built for active traders, market makers and institutions.
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Trade with fees from 0-0.1%, using market, limit and stop-limit orders. Connect to TradingView to trade directly from your charts, or use CoinJar Exchange’s professional trading interface, built for active traders, market makers and institutions.
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Account Security
Multi-level data encryption, regular security audits and organisation-wide controls help protect customer accounts. Our team uses machine learning to help detect suspicious logins, account takeovers and financial fraud as part of our approach to account security.
Asset security
CoinJar uses multi-signature wallets, multi-party computation technology and cold storage as part of its custody infrastructure, with technology from BitGo and Fireblocks. These technologies form part of a layered approach to protecting the cryptocurrency we hold for customers.
Registered cryptoasset business
CoinJar has served crypto investors globally since 2013. CoinJar UK is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as a Cryptoasset Exchange Provider and Custodian Wallet Provider under the UK’s anti-money laundering regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Standard Risk Warning: The above article is not to be read as investment, legal or tax advice and it takes no account of particular personal or market circumstances; all readers should seek independent investment advice before investing in cryptocurrencies.
The article is provided for general information and educational purposes only, no responsibility or liability is accepted for any errors of fact or omission expressed therein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. We use third party banking, safekeeping and payment providers, and the failure of any of these providers could also lead to a loss of your assets.
We recommend you obtain financial advice before making a decision to use your credit card to purchase cryptoassets or to invest in cryptoassets.
Capital Gains Tax may be payable on profits.
CoinJar's digital currency exchange services are operated in the UK by CoinJar UK Limited (company number 8905988), registered by the Financial Conduct Authority as a Cryptoasset Exchange Provider and Custodian Wallet Provider in the United Kingdom under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, as amended (Firm Reference No. 928767).
In the UK, it's legal to buy, hold, and trade crypto, however cryptocurrency is not regulated in the UK. It's vital to understand that once your money is in the crypto ecosystem, there are no rules to protect it, unlike with regular investments. You should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. So, if you make any crypto-related investments, you're unlikely to have recourse to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) or the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) if something goes wrong.
The performance of most cryptocurrency can be highly volatile, with their value dropping as quickly as it can rise. Past performance is not an indication of future results.
Remember: Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.
UK residents are required to complete an assessment to show they understand the risks associated with what crypto/investment they are about to buy, in accordance with local legislation. Additionally, they must wait for a 24-hour "cooling off" period, before their account is active, due to local regulations. If you use a credit card to buy cryptocurrency, you would be putting borrowed money at a risk of loss.
We recommend you obtain financial advice before making a decision to use your credit card to purchase cryptoassets or to invest in cryptoassets.
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