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How to purchase stocks on ClapPay.

3 min readUpdated: 1/25/2026

Buying Stocks

Purchase stocks directly from the ClapPay app.

Finding Stocks

Search

  1. Go to Invest
  2. Use the search bar
  3. Enter company name or ticker symbol

Browse

Explore curated lists:

  • Popular stocks
  • Top movers
  • By sector
  • Recommended for you

How to Buy

Step 1: Select Stock

Tap on the stock you want.

Step 2: Review Details

See important information:

  • Current price
  • Today's change
  • Chart (1D, 1W, 1M, 1Y, All)
  • About the company

Step 3: Tap Buy

Click the Buy button.

Step 4: Enter Amount

Choose how to enter amount:

  • In dollars: $50 worth
  • In shares: 2 shares

Minimum: $1 or 0.0001 shares.

Step 5: Review Order

See order summary:

  • Stock and quantity
  • Estimated price
  • Order type

Step 6: Confirm

Tap Buy to execute.

Order Types

Market Order (Default)

  • Executes immediately
  • At current market price
  • Best for beginners

Limit Order

  • Sets maximum price you'll pay
  • Executes only at that price or better
  • May not fill immediately

When Orders Execute

Market Hours

  • Mon-Fri, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
  • Orders placed during hours: Immediate
  • Orders placed after hours: Next market open

Extended Hours (Optional)

Trade before/after market:

  • Pre-market: 7-9:30 AM ET
  • After-hours: 4-8 PM ET
  • Enable in settings

After You Buy

  • See in your portfolio
  • Track performance
  • Sell anytime during market hours

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