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Where to buy crypto, country by country
Every route that works in your country, what it costs and how much verification it asks for. No rankings, no referral codes — just what is actually available where you live.
The five ways to buy
Availability differs by country; the mechanics do not.
Local bank transferBANK
Move your own currency to an exchange over the local payment system, then buy.
0.1–1.5% · minutes to 2 daysDebit or credit cardCARD
Fastest route and almost always the most expensive one.
2–5% · minutesPeer-to-peer with escrowP2P
You pay another person directly; the exchange holds the coins until you confirm.
0–2% · 15 min to a few hoursCrypto ATMATM
Cash in, coins to your wallet. Convenient, and the most expensive of the cash options.
5–15% · minutesCash office / OTC deskOTC
A physical counter or a desk for larger amounts, usually with an appointment.
1–4% · same day