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

How to buy Dai?

Buy DAI 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 Dai (DAI) 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 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. Top up your MoonPay balance

The easiest way to buy Dai is by topping up your MoonPay balance. Just add funds in your MoonPay account to enjoy faster DAI 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 for DAI 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 Dai

After securing your Dai (DAI) tokens in your preferred wallet or MoonPay Ethereum account, you will be free to use your Dai as you wish.

Why is MoonPay the best way to buy Dai?

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 Dai in small or large quantities. Start by purchasing DAI for as little as $20 on MoonPay.

Convenient

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

Available globally

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

What can you do with Dai?

Find out how can use your DAI tokens.

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

Earn

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

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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

Only you can determine whether buying DAI 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!

If it’s your first time purchasing Dai, MoonPay will automatically create a new ETH wallet for you, in case you don’t have one. You can choose to enter an external wallet at the time of purchase to receive your DAI. Still confused? Read our handy guide on how to choose a crypto wallet.

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

How much Dai 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.

In large and small amounts, you can buy DAI via a one-time purchase, or through a recurring buy order. Recurring crypto purchases allow you to gain DAI price exposure over time, helping to limit the risk of volatility through dollar-cost averaging principles.

You can use DAI to borrow, lend, and earn interest on cryptocurrency assets via DeFi applications. Dai is a stablecoin that aims to maintain a value equal to $1, and can be swapped and traded with other cryptocurrency assets.

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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