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Buy and hold Bitcoin in 3 steps
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Get Revolut
If you don’t have it already, download the Revolut app and sign up (it's free!) to start buying Bitcoin and other crypto tokens.
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Top up your balance
Add money to your Revolut account in 36 currencies, or use any other crypto token balances you may already have.
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Choose your crypto tokens
Go to Crypto and choose which tokens you want to buy, including Bitcoin or any of the 150+ other crypto tokens available.
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Bitcoin is a decentralised payments system using permissionless peer to peer payments technology. Transaction management and money issuance are carried out collectively by the Bitcoin network using public-key cryptography, peer-to-peer networking, and proof-of-work to process and verify payments.Official websiteWhitepaperLooking to invest in crypto?
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Not regulated or protected. Value may go down. Tax may be payable on gains. Fees payable.
How to buy Bitcoin (BTC)
Best ways to get Bitcoin with Revolut
Held currencies
Use currencies you have in your Revolut account, like GBP or existing crypto assets, to buy cryptocurrencies in just a few taps.
Auto-exchange
Set up an auto-exchange to buy cryptocurrency in the future, if the price hits the target rate you set.
Recurring buy
Create a recurring buy to purchase cryptocurrency at regularly scheduled intervals in the future, paying the existing rate each time.
Use 36 currencies to buy Bitcoin
Don’t worry about exchanging your money for the right currency to make a crypto trade. With Revolut, you can buy Bitcoin (BTC) and 150+ other tokens in-app using 36 currencies.Buy BitcoinHold and sell your Bitcoin
Once you've bought your Bitcoin, you can hold it in your Revolut account.
You can also trade it for other crypto tokens or sell it for 36 currencies, directly in-app.
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Crypto can sometimes seem... well, cryptic.
Revolut has launched courses to help get you started with the basics. Our short, simple lessons make crypto easier to understand, whether you’re a total newbie or a seasoned cryptonaut. Have a look!
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Try Revolut now.- Whenever you make a cryptocurrency exchange using Revolut, we use our simple and transparent pricing formula: rate + fee = total cost. We’ll charge you low fees that you'll always see in-app before you buy. The actual amount depends on your Revolut plan.Learn more.
With Revolut, you can buy cryptocurrencies in three ways:
- Use held currencies, like GBP or existing crypto assets in your Revolut account, to buy cryptocurrencies in just a few taps.
- Set up an auto-exchange to buy cryptocurrency in the future, if the exchange rate hits the target rate you set.
- Create a recurring buy and purchase cryptocurrency at regularly scheduled intervals in the future, at the existing exchange rate each time.
Capital at risk.
Make sure that this crypto offering is suitable for you according to your financial circumstances and attitude towards risk before starting. The price or value of cryptocurrencies can rapidly increase or decrease at any time (and may even fall to zero). The risk of loss when holding cryptocurrencies can be substantial. Funds that we receive in relation to cryptocurrency transactions will not be safeguarded (under the UK Electronic Money Regulations 2011) or covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. We do not make any claims regarding the advisability of transacting in cryptocurrency. We cannot guarantee the timeliness, accuracy, or completeness of any data or information used regarding your exposure to cryptocurrencies. We are also registered with the Financial Conduct Authority to offer cryptocurrency services under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017.