How to buy Bitcoin
Buy BTC on a reputable exchange, then send it to your personal My Chain address, where it’s protected by two-factor authentication and reviewed withdrawals.
How to buy Bitcoin right now
Create your My Chain account
Sign up, save your 12-word phrase and turn on 2FA. Then open Receive and copy your BTC address.
Buy on an exchange
Pick an exchange from our directory, verify your account there if asked, and buy BTC with your preferred payment method.
Withdraw to My Chain
Withdraw to the address you copied. Send a small test first for large amounts.
Exchanges in our directory
Exchanges are independent services with their own terms, fees and availability by country.
Why move your Bitcoin off the exchange
Locked behind 2FA
Every sign-in needs your authenticator code, and new devices trigger an alert.
Reviewed withdrawals
Every withdrawal is checked before it leaves, so a stolen password alone isn’t enough.
Your own phrase
A standard 12-word wallet phrase you can import into Trust Wallet, Xaman and others.
Fees and limits when buying Bitcoin
Exchange fee
Charged by the exchange for the purchase and the payment method you use. Check it on their pricing page before you buy.
Network fee
Paid to the Bitcoin network when the exchange sends your BTC. It depends on how busy the network is, not on the amount.
Deposit minimum
My Chain credits BTC deposits from 0.0001 BTC. Smaller deposits may not be credited.
Do I need an exchange account to buy Bitcoin?
Is My Chain a custodial wallet?
How long does it take?
Can I pay with a bank card?
Ready to buy Bitcoin?
It takes about a minute. Your wallet phrase and 2FA are set up on the way in.