Buy USDC

How and where to buy USDC (USDC)

Kraken

Our recommendation

Price for 1 USDC = $1.0268

including fees

Buy USDC on Kraken

Best places to buy USDC

2026-09-09T09:21:05.473036+00:00

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Bitget

For active traders
Easy to use
Many features
No US access
Not for beginners

Price for 1 USDC

$1.0142

including fees

Fees

1.40%

Average

Go to Bitget

Our recommendation

Kraken

Regulated exchange
For active traders
High security
Easy to use
Many features
High fees

Price for 1 USDC

$1.0268

including fees

Fees

2.70%

High

Go to Kraken

Coinbase

Regulated exchange
High security
Easy to use
Many features
High fees
Poor customer support

Price for 1 USDC

$1.0249

including fees

Fees

2.49%

High

Go to Coinbase

Binance

For active traders
Many features
No US access
High fees
Not for beginners

Price for 1 USDC

$1.0251

including fees

Fees

2.50%

High

Go to Binance

Updated on 2026-09-09T09:21:05.473036+00:00,
Source: Exchange APIs

Step-by-step: How to buy USDC

Create an account at a crypto exchange

Create an account at Kraken (our recommendation) or Bitget (currently offering the lowest USDC price). Sign up with email and password. In most cases, the next step is an identity verification process, so it’s best to have your ID card or passport ready.

Add a payment method

Add your preferred payment method to your account. Depending on the exchange, you can choose between credit card, bank transfer, or instant payment options. Some exchanges also support PayPal or Apple Pay, although these usually come with slightly higher fees.

Select USDC (USDC) to buy

Navigate to the buy or trading section and select USDC (USDC) from the list of available cryptocurrencies. Alternatively, you can type “USDC” into the search bar. Some exchanges also offer different order types, such as market or limit orders.

Enter amount & complete purchase

Enter the amount in dollars you want to use to buy USDC and review the transaction details such as fees and exchange rate. Confirm the purchase, and within a few seconds, the purchased coins will be credited to your account.