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MoonPay offers a fast and easy way to buy Tether (USDT) with a credit or debit card, bank transfer, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more.

How to buy USDT?

Buy Tether (USDT) in 150+ countries using the local currency of your bank account. We offer localized payment options that cater to regions all over the world.

1. Open your free account

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

2. Choose USDT as the crypto you want to buy

Select Tether from our catalog of over 100 cryptocurrencies available for purchase. USDT is available on multiple blockchains, like Ethereum, Solana, Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, and more.

3. Enter your USDT wallet address

MoonPay works with leading non-custodial Tether wallets like Ledger and Trust Wallet. Don’t have a wallet yet? No worries, MoonPay will set up a wallet automatically for you at checkout if it's your first purchase and you're buying USDT (ERC-20) or USDT (SOL). And if you’re coming to MoonPay through your existing wallet, we’ll pre-fill your wallet address automatically.

4. Top up your MoonPay balance

The easiest way to buy USDT is by topping up your MoonPay balance. Just add funds in your MoonPay account to enjoy faster Tether purchases with lower fees, higher approval rates, and zero-fee withdrawals when you cash out to fiat.

5. Checkout and pay

Don't want to pay with your balance? No worries, there are still loads of options to choose from. You can pay with a credit/debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or PayPal. We also support local options such as SEPA , UK Faster Payments, Pix in Brazil, as well as Venmo and bank transfers in the US. Once paid, that’s it — we’ll handle the rest.

6. Own your USDT

Once you have your Tether (USDT) tokens secured in your preferred wallet, you’re free to use your USDT how you wish. You can “HODL” Tether in your wallet, send it to a friend, or sell USDT for fiat.

Why is MoonPay the best way to buy USDT?

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.ntly with a credit or debit card, bank transfer, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more.

Buy what you need

You can buy USDT in small or large quantities. Start by purchasing Tether for as little as $20 on MoonPay.

Convenient payment

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

Available globally

Purchase Tether in more than 150+ countries using the local currency of your bank account.

What can you do with USDT?

Hold

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

Send

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

Donate

There is a growing number of charities that accept donations in USDT (Tether) and other cryptocurrency.

Spend

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

Swap

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

Sell

MoonPay allows you to easily sell Tether and cash out directly into fiat currency and your bank account.

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

What is USDT (Tether)?

Tether (USDT) is a stablecoin that is pegged to the value of the US dollar. USDT is the most widely used stablecoin, the largest by market capitalization, and the most established, having held a 1:1 peg to the US dollar since its launch in 2014.

Frequently asked questions about buying USDT

Only you can determine whether buying USDT 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!

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

Yes, you can buy USDT today and then sell it when you’re ready to cash out. MoonPay has a sell functionality, so you can easily buy Tether and then exchange it for fiat currencies like USD and EUR. You can also top up your wallet with euros, pounds, or dollars and use your MoonPay Balance to purchase USDT and other crypto tokens. With MoonPay Balance, you'll enjoy quicker transactions, higher approval rates, and zero-fee withdrawals directly to your bank account when you cash out.

How much USDT you can buy will depend on your account limit, with higher purchases requiring increasing/different KYC levels. The minimum amount you can purchase is $20.

No matter the amount, you can buy Tether via a one-time purchase, or through a recurring buy order. Recurring crypto purchases allow you to gain USDT price exposure over time, helping to limit the risk of volatility through dollar-cost averaging principles.

Stablecoins like USDT can be held as an alternative to the cryptocurrency market’s volatility, since the stablecoin issuer will attempt to keep the price constant. USDT can also be used as collateral for lending and borrowing, in yield farming and liquidity pools, and other DeFi applications.

Delivery times for Tether purchases can vary based on the payment method used to purchase. You can receive your USDT 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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