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Buy Dai the fast and easy way

MoonPay offers a fast and easy way to buy Dai (DAI) in Australia with a credit or debit card, Apple Pay, and more.

How to buy Dai in Australia

Buy Dai and 100+ cryptocurrencies in Australia using Australian dollars.

1. Open your free account

Buying Dai (DAI) in Australia is easy with MoonPay. Just sign up for a free account in seconds from our app, then add a few personal details to verify your identity.

2. Choose DAI as the crypto you want to buy

Select Dai from our catalog of over 100 cryptocurrencies available for purchase.

3. Enter your wallet address

MoonPay works with leading non-custodial wallets like Ledger, MetaMask, and Trust Wallet. Don’t have a wallet yet? Don’t worry, MoonPay will set up an ETH wallet automatically for you at checkout if it's your first purchase. And if you’re coming to MoonPay through your existing wallet, we’ll pre-fill your wallet address automatically.

4. Choose your payment method

We have loads of payment options to choose from. You can pay for DAI in Australian dollars using a credit/debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or PayPal.

5. Checkout and pay

Once you've entered your payment information, that’s it — we’ll handle the rest.

6. Own your Dai

Once you have your Dai (DAI) tokens secured in your preferred wallet or MoonPay Ethereum account, you’re free to use your DAI how you wish.

Why is MoonPay the best way to buy Dai in Australia?

Our security credentials are in check

We use AES-256 encryption and we’re PCI-DSS compliant. We also hold the widely-respected ISO 27001 certification. This certification is independently audited and a global standard for managing information security.

Buy what you need

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

Convenient

Buy Dai instantly with a credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more.

Available globally

Purchase DAI in Australia and 150+ countries using the local currency of your bank account, like AUD.

What can you do with Dai?

Find out how can use your DAI in Australia

Hold

Store your newly purchased Dai in your preferred wallet. There are many custodial and non-custodial options to choose from, such as Ledger, MetaMask, Exodus, and Trust Wallet.

Send

After you buy Dai, you can transfer it to anyone in Australia and across the globe, as long as you know their wallet address.

Spend

Use your DAI to purchase goods and services from a growing number of participating Australian merchants that accept Dai and cryptocurrency.

Swap

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

Donate

There are several Australian charities that accept donations in DAI (DAI) and other cryptocurrency for local efforts like Habitat for Humanity, Oxfam Australia, and Cancer Council.

DeFi

You can stake DAI to earn passive income with rewards distributed in DAI.

Buy Dai and 100+ other cryptocurrencies in Australia, like Bitcoin, Solana, and more


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Whether you're a seasoned trader or buying DAI for the first time, the MoonPay app gives you the tools to get it done.

What is Dai (DAI)?

Dai (DAI) is a stablecoin isued by MakerDAO that is pegged to the US dollar. Dai is backed by cryptocurrency reserves that use smart contracts to maintain its true 1:1 USD ratio. DAI is compatible with many DeFi applications and can be used for borrowing and lending to earn compound interest.

Frequently asked questions about buying Dai in Australia

Australian users can buy Dai and other cryptocurrency on MoonPay through our widget or mobile app. We've also teamed up with many leading platforms in the Web3 and DeFi space, allowing you to buy DAI directly from your preferred non-custodial wallet.

MoonPay is a fast and flexible platform that allows Australian users to easily buy, sell, and swap over 100 cryptocurrencies, including Dai (DAI), Bitcoin (BTC), and Solana (SOL). We offer a variety of payment methods like credit/debit cards and Apple Pay for fast DAI deliveries your non-custodial wallet within minutes. MoonPay is focused on self-custody and decentralization, and our ISO-27001 and ISO-27018 certifications mean that we implement security measures to protect users' transactions.

Whether it’s for buying or selling Dai, all users of the MoonPay platform are subject to KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements. This includes Australian users and customers across all supported regions.

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

Want to buy DAI with a credit card? You’re in luck. MoonPay accepts most major credit and debit cards, including VISA and MasterCard. If you want to buy DAI with a card, just enter the amount in DAI or Australian dollars that you wish to purchase, then enter your DAI wallet address. You're now ready to buy DAI with a credit card or your favorite payment method!

Delivery times for Dai purchases can vary based on the payment method used to purchase. You can receive your DAI in as little as 5 minutes when paying by credit/debit card. If you pay with bank transfer, receiving your crypto can take between 1-3 business days.

*Note: For first time customers, additional security checks could take up to a few hours, even when buying cryptocurrency by card.

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