How to Buy Bitcoin with Apple Pay

By integrating the convenience and ubiquity of Apple Pay with CEX.IO’s intuitive user experience, buying Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies with a credit card has never been easier. Since Apple Pay allows users to store credit and debit card information on their device, Apple Pay essentially allows users to buy Bitcoin with a credit card they’ve elected to store in their iPhone or iPad.

When users decide to use Apple Pay to buy Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies using the CEX.IO App, it is recommended that customers take the time to set up Apple Pay on that device ahead of time. While CEX.IO’s mobile products and services are designed to work seamlessly with Apple Pay, users must have already set up Apple Pay so that the CEX.IO App knows to suggest Apple Pay as a form of payment.

But before you make your first Bitcoin purchase using Apple Pay, here are a few things to keep in mind about the service:

• Apple Pay does not charge additional fees if you choose debit or pay with a current balance.
• Apple Pay users enjoy a global range of availability.
• When using Apple Pay on CEX.IO exchange, each transaction is subject to more security than normal due to Apple Pays systems.
• Apple Pay allows a transaction minimum of $1, and a 7-day weekly maximum of $10,000.
• For deposits, Apple Pay allows you to deposit up to $20,000 a week to a debit card or bank account.

CEX.IO empowers its users to buy Bitcoin instantly with Apple Pay and transfer those assets directly to their wallets. Additionally, CEX.IO App is compatible with Apple Pay, ensuring that you have all the tools at your disposal to chart your crypto journey.

Now that we understand a little bit more about Apple Pay, let’s learn how to use it to buy Bitcoin using the CEX.IO mobile app.

Buying Bitcoin with Apple Pay using the CEX.IO Mobile app

CEX.IO App offers a full range of tools and services to assist users on their crypto journey. But for this part of the tutorial, we’re just going to focus on how to buy Bitcoin using Apple Pay. Before you get started, make sure you’ve linked a debit or credit card to your Apple Pay account. This is the money you’ll use to buy Bitcoin.

While CEX.IO allows you to buy Bitcoin with a prepaid card, it’s recommended that you only connect credit or debit cards to your Apple Pay account. That way, your amounts are more fluid, and transactions are more easily authenticated.

Once you have your payment method set up for Apple Pay, follow the steps below to learn how to buy Bitcoin using Apple Pay in the CEX.IO mobile app:

1. From the home screen of the CEX.IO mobile app, select Bitcoin as the cryptocurrency you wish to purchase, and select the fiat currency for which it will be exchanged.
2. From there, click one of the pre-selected Bitcoin amounts, or manually enter the amount you wish to purchase.
3. Click the green button that says Buy Now.
4. Choose Apple Pay as your payment method.
5. Click the box to agree to the terms of use.
6. Confirm the transaction by double clicking the side button on your device. And that’s how you buy Bitcoin in the CEX.IO App using Apple Pay.

Please note that while this outline focused on purchasing Bitcoin specifically, you can repeat and adjust this process to buy any cryptocurrency we have available on the CEX.IO exchange. You can follow the links throughout this page to continue exploring CEX.IO’s products and services, and learn more about the myriad digital assets available on the CEX.IO exchange.

Now that we have that knowledge safely in the bank, let’s move on and learn how to use Apple Pay to buy Bitcoin in the CEX.IO Wallet.

Buying Bitcoin with Apple Pay using the CEX.IO Wallet

Now that you know how to use Apple Pay to buy Bitcoin in the mobile app, follow along below to learn how to buy Bitcoin with Apple Pay in the CEX.IO Wallet.

1. From the home screen of the Wallet page, click Add Funds at the top right corner.
2. Next, click on Select asset and choose Bitcoin.
3. Click where it says Select payment method, then choose Apple Pay.
4. Enter the amount of Bitcoin you wish to buy.
5. When you’re ready, click Proceed.
6. Finally, confirm the transaction.

Now you know how to buy Bitcoin in the CEX.IO Wallet using Apple Pay.

FAQ

Which Cryptocurrencies Can I Buy with Apple Pay?

In addition to buying Bitcoin with Apple Pay, CEX.IO users can use Apple Pay to buy any digital asset we offer on the exchange. To buy any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin, repeat step one (1) for the CEX.IO mobile app, or step three (3) for the Wallet app, and select the coin you wish to purchase.

To learn more about how to buy crypto with a credit card, or other forms of payment such as how to buy Bitcoin with a cash deposit, or how to buy Bitcoin with a SEPA bank transfer, visit the CEX.IO exchange and start trading today.

What are the benefits of using Apple Pay?

Apple Pay lets you store debit and credit card information in your Apple device to allow for seamless online transactions. When using Apple Pay with CEX.IO’s products and services, you control which forms of payment Apple Pay will use to process your crypto transactions. Additionally, Apple Pay transactions are fast and are subject to more security than usual CEX.IO payments due to Apple Pays systems. That way, you get peace of mind and accessibility no matter how or when you choose to buy crypto.

Learn about the many digital assets and payment methods available by clicking the links throughout this page, or visit CEX.IO to start trading.

Does Apple Pay charge fees?

Apple Pay stores your debit or credit card information for you in your Apple device, but does not charge any additional fees beyond those incurred by your payment provider. For example, if your credit card charges a slight fee for transactions over a certain amount, or from across a certain distance, those fees could affect any transactions you make with Apple Pay. However, transactions made with Apple Pay that are connected to a debit card should not result in additional fees.

Please note that while you will not be charged a fee to use Apple Pay to buy Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, commissions will still be applied to all crypto transactions. Before you start trading, don’t forget to consult CEX.IO’s current listings for Bitcoin to USD.

To learn more about other payment methods available to purchase crypto, such as how to buy Bitcoin with a bank account, visit the CEX.IO exchange.

What countries support Apple Pay?

Apple Pay is available in over 60+ countries globally including:

Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Luxembourg, Macau, Mexico, Moldova, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palestine, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, and United Arab Emirates.

Also, it’s important to make sure CEX.IO is licensed to operate in your country before you attempt to make any transactions. Click here to learn more about where you can access CEX.IO for crypto trading and exchange.

How does withdrawal work with Apple Pay?

While Apple Pay can be used to buy crypto in the CEX.IO mobile app and Wallet app, transactions do not work the other way around. Thankfully, withdrawal capabilities are built into the CEX.IO App to work with a credit or debit card.

To withdraw money using the CEX.IO mobile app, follow these steps below:

1. On the home screen, click Wallet in the bottom menu.
2. Select the currency you want to withdraw.
3. Click on the Send button.
4. From here, enter the amount you want to withdraw. Double-check the total amount to see how much will be transferred after deducting the commission.
5. Choose the card you want to withdraw your funds to, or swipe left and Add a new card.
6. Click the box to accept the Terms of Use, Refund Policy, Payment Conditions, and Cardholder’s Agreement.
7. When you’re satisfied with the transaction, confirm the withdrawal by tapping Withdraw.

Crypto withdrawal requires selling a digital asset to allow for the transaction. If you choose to sell Bitcoin, you’ll be given the opportunity to add a bank account, credit card, or debit card to which the sale total will be deposited:

1. Click Sell on the home screen of the app.
2. Then, click Send To, and select where you’d like the balance to be credited.

Additionally, CEX.IO App users can manage their digital assets easily by performing the following actions:

1. Clicking on the Wallet icon in the bottom left corner of the home screen.
2. Choose any coin you currently have in your CEX.IO account.
3. Then, select from the features Buy, Convert, Sell, or click the Three Dots to Add a new address, or Send to an address you already have on file.

CEX.IO App’s simple and intuitive design empowers users to manage their digital assets instantly, and connect with other trusted nodes throughout the crypto ecosystem.

To learn more about how to sell Bitcoin, or what other types of crypto-to-crypto or crypto-to-fiat transactions are available for your digital assets, visit the CEX.IO exchange to continue your crypto journey.

How to send crypto to/from CEX.IO using Apple Pay ?

Unfortunately, Apple Pay does not currently allow users to exchange cryptocurrencies. But if you’re interested in trading crypto, CEX.IO has a range of tools and products for crypto trading and exchange.

That said, the CEX.IO App empowers users to manage their digital assets easily by performing the following actions:

1. Clicking on the Wallet icon in the bottom left corner of the home screen.
2. Choose any coin you currently have in your CEX.IO account.
3. Then, select from the features Buy, Convert, Sell, or click the Three Dots to Add a new address, or Send to an address you already have on file.

While Apple Pay does not allow you to transfer crypto between users, CEX.IO’s products and services are here to pick up the slack. For a complete list of coins available to trade, visit CEX.IO.

Thanks for learning how to use Apple Pay with your trades on CEX.IO, and may the markets trend in your favor.