Buying Cryptocurrency
Purchase crypto directly from your ClapPay account.
Before You Buy
Make sure you have:
- Verified identity (KYC required)
- Crypto enabled in settings
- Funds in wallet or linked bank
How to Buy Crypto
Step 1: Go to Crypto
Open Crypto in the app or dashboard.
Step 2: Choose Coin
Select the cryptocurrency you want:
- Bitcoin (BTC)
- Ethereum (ETH)
- Other supported coins
View current price and 24h change.
Step 3: Enter Amount
Enter how much to buy:
- In dollars (e.g., $100)
- Or in crypto (e.g., 0.01 BTC)
See how much crypto you'll receive.
Step 4: Review Details
Before confirming, see:
- Amount to spend
- Crypto you'll receive
- Fee (1%)
- Total cost
Step 5: Choose Payment
Pay with:
- ClapPay balance (instant)
- Bank account (takes longer)
Step 6: Confirm
Tap Buy to complete the purchase.
You'll see confirmation with:
- Amount purchased
- Average price
- Transaction ID
Price Quotes
How Pricing Works
We show you:
- Current market price
- 1% fee built in
- Locked price for 30 seconds
If price expires, we show updated quote.
Price Fluctuation
Crypto prices change constantly. The price you see might differ from purchase price if:
- Quote expired
- Market moved quickly
- Large order (slippage)
Recurring Purchases
Buy automatically on a schedule:
- Go to Crypto → coin of choice
- Click Recurring Buy
- Set amount (e.g., $50)
- Choose frequency (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Select payment source
- Enable
Great for dollar-cost averaging.
Purchase Limits
| Limit | Amount |
|-------|--------|
| Per transaction | $50,000 |
| Daily | $50,000 |
| Weekly | $100,000 |
Higher limits available with verification.
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