Buy Polkadot the fast and easy way!
MoonPay offers a fast and easy way to buy Polkadot (DOT) in Australia with a credit or debit card, Apple Pay, and more.
How to buy Polkadot in Australia
Buy DOT and 100+ cryptocurrencies in Australia using Australian dollars.
Buying Polkadot (DOT) 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.
Select Polkadot from our catalog of over 100 cryptocurrencies available for purchase.
MoonPay works with leading non-custodial wallets like Ledger and Trust Wallet. And if you’re coming to MoonPay through your existing wallet, we’ll pre-fill your wallet address automatically.
We have loads of payment options to choose from. You can pay for Polkadot in Australian dollars using a credit/debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or PayPal.
Once you've entered your payment information, that’s it — we’ll handle the rest.
Once you have your Polkadot (DOT) tokens secure in your preferred wallet, you're ready to use them to participate in the Polkadot blockchain ecosystem.
Why is MoonPay the best way to buy Polkadot in Australia?
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.
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You can buy Polkadot in small or large quantities. Start by purchasing DOT for as little as AU$30 on MoonPay.
Buy DOT instantly with a credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more.
Purchase Polkadot in Australia and 150+ countries using the local currency of your bank account, like AUD.
What can you do with Polkadot?
Find out how can use your DOT in Australia
Store your newly purchased DOT in your preferred wallet. There are many custodial and non-custodial options to choose from, such as Ledger, Exodus, and Trust Wallet.
After you buy Polkadot, you can transfer it to anyone in Australia and across the globe, as long as you know their crypto wallet address.
Use your DOT tokens to participate in Parachain Auctions and contribute to the Polkadot ecosystem via governance, staking, and bonding.
Exchange your Polkadot for another cryptocurrency directly by using a DeFi application.
Buy Polkadot and 100+ other cryptocurrencies in Australia, like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more
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What is Polkadot?
Polkadot is a blockchain protocol that enables different blockchains to work together and communicate with each other. It was built to connect the fragmented blockchain landscape in a single, decentralised ecosystem, all while maintaining speed and security at scale.
Frequently asked questions about buying Polkadot in Australia
Australian users can buy Polkadot 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 DOT directly from your preferred non-custodial Solana wallet.
MoonPay is a fast and flexible platform that allows Australian users to easily buy, sell, and swap over 100 cryptocurrencies, including Polkadot (DOT), Solana (SOL), Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH). We offer a variety of payment methods like credit/debit cards and Apple Pay for fast DOT 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.
Only you can determine whether buying Polkadot is worth it, and you should remember that purchasing any cryptocurrency carries certain risks. Some factors that others may consider when deciding whether to make a purchase are the token's price, market cap, supply, as well as your individual risk appetite.MoonPay cannot offer you investment advice and cannot tell you whether any cryptocurrency is worth buying. Always remember to do your own research before making any purchase!
No one can decide the perfect time to buy cryptocurrency. If you want to buy Polkadot, you can do so via a one-time purchase, or through a recurring buy order. Recurring crypto purchases allow you to gain DOT price exposure over time, helping to limit the risk of volatility through dollar-cost averaging principles.
If it’s your first time purchasing Polkadot, no worries! When you go through the steps of buying DOT, you’ll be asked to enter a wallet address. It’s a good idea to double check that the wallet 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.
Polkadot (DOT) can be used as a cryptocurrency. DOT can also be used to participate in the Polkadot network through governance, staking, and bonding. Through governance, DOT holders have voting rights for decisions regarding network fees and blockchain upgrades.
