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How to buy USDC in United States (US)

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    What you’ll learn about USDC

  • Where and how you can buy USDC.

    We’ve included detailed instructions to make it easier for you to buy USDC.

  • Some market stats about USDC in United States.

    This includes price analysis of USDC and other research opportunities you may be interested in.

  • Other crypto similar to USDC.

    And how to buy other crypto assets in United States.

Price of USDC (24H)

$1.00

0.00%

Introduction

When it comes to buying crypto like USDC, there are a lot of factors that come into play, such as location and protocol. Fortunately in United States, you can buy USDC on Coinbase’s centralized exchange. Coinbase is the most trusted place for people and businesses to buy, sell, and manage USDC. It’s quick and easy. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to buy USDC.

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Create a Coinbase account

    Download the Coinbase app and start the sign up process. You will need a valid ID and may be asked for proof of address in order to transact, so be sure to have those ready. Verifying your ID may take longer than a few minutes, depending on where you live.

  1. 2

    Add a payment method

    Tap on the payment method box and connect a payment method. You can use a bank account, debit card or initiate a wire.

  1. 3

    Start a trade

    On Coinbase.com, select Buy & Sell. On the Coinbase mobile app, tap the ( + ) Buy on the Home tab.

  1. 4

    Select USDC from list of assets

    On Coinbase.com, click the Buy panel to search and select USDC. On the Coinbase mobile app, search for USDC by typing “USDC” into the search bar. When you see USDC appear in the results, tap it to open up the purchase screen.

  1. 5

    Enter the amount you want to buy

    Use the number pad to input the amount you want to spend in your local currency. The app will automatically convert that into a USDC amount. You can tap the arrow buttons to the right of the amount of money you want to spend to switch the number to the equivalent amount of USDC

  1. 6

    Finalize your purchase of USDC

    Tap “Preview buy” when ready. You’ll be shown the details of your purchase. Make sure everything looks good and then confirm your purchase by clicking “Buy now”.

  1. 7

    Done

    Once the order processes, you’ll be taken to the confirmation screen. That’s it, you’ve bought USDC.

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Research

USDC price is unchanged in the past week.

The current price is $1.00 per USDC with a 24-hour trading volume of $5.98B. The new price represents a new all time high of $1.00. This all-time high is the highest price paid for USDC since its launch. The current circulating supply of USDC is 42,965,224,380.74 USDC which means that USDC has as total market cap of 42,965,224,380.74.

Among assets tradeable on Coinbase’s centralized exchange, USDC is ranked #7.

Market cap

$43.0B

Volume (24h)

$6.0B

Circulating

43.0B USDC

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FAQ

Can I buy USDC on Coinbase?

Yes, USDC is currently available to buy on Coinbase's centralized exchange.

How much does it cost to buy USDC?

Right now, it costs about $1.00 to buy of 1 USDC.

Can I buy USDC with cash?

You can buy USDC on Coinbase with an approved payment method, including a bank account, a debit card, or you can initiate a wire transfer.

How to buy USDC using PayPal?

Currently, only US customers are able to buy USDC or add US dollars using PayPal. All other customers are only able to use PayPal to cash out or sell, and transaction availability depends on region.

How to buy USDC with a gift card?

You can use a digital gift card purchased from online merchants to redeem on Coinbase accounts for the purchase of USDC. Gift cards are currently only available in the U.S. at this time (redemption excluded in Hawaii). For more information on how to use and redeem gift cards, check out our help center.

How much is the fee to buy USDC?

Coinbase may charge a fee to buy USDC. Fees are calculated at the time you place your order and may be determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to your location, the selected payment, the size of the order, and market conditions such as volatility and liquidity. Fees for buying USDC will be listed in the trade preview screen before you submit your transaction and may differ for similar transactions.

How to buy USDC with credit card?

There are several payment methods you can use to buy USDC. A full list of payment methods and best use cases can be found in our help center. At this time, credit cards cannot be used to purchase USDC.

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