Buy Litecoin, the first real altcoin

MoonPay offers a fast and easy way to buy Litecoin (LTC).

How to buy Litecoin?

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    Enter the amount in LTC or fiat currency that you wish to purchase

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    Enter your LTC wallet address

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    Verify your email and basic information

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    You're now ready to buy Litecoin online!

Why is MoonPay the best way to buy Litecoin?

globeAvailable globally

Purchase Litecoin in more than 160 countries using the local currency of your bank account.

paymentConvenient payment

Buy Litecoin instantly with a credit or debit card, bank transfer, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more.

needsBuy what you need

You can buy Litecoin in small or large quantities. Start by purchasing Litecoin for as little as $30 on MoonPay.

securityISO 27001 certified

MoonPay employs certain security measures to try to ensure you have a safe Litecoin purchase.

What can you do with your Litecoin?

Store

Store your newly purchased Litecoin in your preferred wallet. There are many custodial and non-custodial wallets to choose from.

Send

After you buy Litecoin, you can transfer it to anyone across the globe, as long as you know their Litecoin wallet address.

Spend

Use your Litecoin to purchase goods and services from any participating merchant that accepts Litecoin and cryptocurrency.

Swap

Swap your Litecoin for another cryptocurrency directly in your wallet or by using a DeFi application.

What is Litecoin (LTC)?

Litecoin is one of the oldest and most decentralized cryptocurrencies that aims to be a payments-focused alternative to Bitcoin (BTC). Created in 2011 from a modified version of the Bitcoin Core code, Litecoin allows anyone to make payments or transfers with competitively low fees.

Ticker
LTC
Price
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24h change
7d change
Made by
Charlie Lee
Release date
2011
Total supply
84M
Market data from CoinGecko, updated every 1-5 mins

Frequently Asked Questions About Buying Litecoin

While MoonPay cannot offer investment advice, some see Litecoin as an improvement over Bitcoin because of its speed. Whereas Bitcoin takes roughly 10 minutes to generate a block, Litecoin takes only two and a half. This allows the Litecoin network to handle more transactions.

Buying LTC is a decision that should be based on a combination of factors, including past performance, individual risk tolerance, and other crypto assets in your investment portfolio.


Litecoin (LTC) has a 24-hour trading volume of over , and is ranked as the ##undefined most valuable cryptocurrency with a market cap of more than $. The total supply of LTC tokens is .

MoonPay accepts most major credit and debit cards, including VISA and MasterCard. If you want to buy Litecoin with a card, enter the amount in LTC or fiat currency that you wish to purchase, then enter your Litecoin (LTC) wallet address.You're now ready to buy LTC with a credit card or your preferred payment method!

How much Litecoin you can buy will depend on your account limit, with higher purchases requiring increasing/different KYC levels. The minimum amount you can purchase is $30.

MoonPay offers a fast and simple way to buy Litecoin (LTC) easily. Simply use our widget to buy and sell cryptocurrency in a few clicks using your preferred payment method. You can also top up your wallet in euros, pounds, or dollars and use your MoonPay Balance to buy LTC. Use your balance to enjoy lower transaction fees, quicker processing times, and better approval rates. Plus, withdraw straight to your bank account with zero fees when you're ready to cash out.

If it’s your first time purchasing Litecoin, no worries! When you go through the steps of buying LTC, you’ll be asked to enter a wallet address. It’s a good idea to double check that the LTC address you entered is correct, so that your tokens end up in the right place. Still confused? Read our handy guide on how to choose a crypto wallet.

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