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How to Buy Bitcoin with Apple Pay in the UK
Buying Bitcoin with Apple Pay in the UK starts with two things. You need a CEX.IO account and a card in your Apple Wallet. Before UK customers reach supported crypto services, they complete registration, identity verification, and the UK appropriateness assessment. A customer buying cryptoassets for the first time also completes the required 24-hour cooling-off period. These checks form part of standard UK onboarding.
Apple Pay stores debit or credit card details on an iPhone or iPad and authorises online payments from them. This guide shows how to buy Bitcoin with Apple Pay in the UK.
Buying Bitcoin with Apple Pay using the CEX.IO Mobile app
The CEX.IO App runs on iOS and Android and offers Apple Pay as a payment method on Apple devices. Apple Pay draws on a card you already added to your Apple Wallet, so you do not retype card details for each purchase. Add a debit or credit card to your Apple Wallet before you begin, because that card funds the purchase. Availability of assets and payment methods depends on account status, verification level, and region.
Once your account is ready, use Apple Pay to buy Bitcoin in the CEX.IO App with these steps:
- Open the CEX.IO App and select Bitcoin as the cryptoasset to buy.
- Choose the fiat currency, such as GBP, for the purchase.
- Enter the amount you want to buy, or pick a preset amount.
- Tap Buy Now, then choose Apple Pay under Select Payment Method.
- Tick the box to accept the Terms of Use.
- Confirm the payment with your device, following the Apple Pay prompt.
CEX.IO shows the relevant fee before you confirm, and the Limits and Commissions page publishes the fee schedule. Repeat these steps and select a different coin to buy other supported cryptoassets with Apple Pay.
Buying Bitcoin with Apple Pay using the CEX.IO Wallet app
The CEX.IO Wallet holds, receives, and transfers supported cryptoassets, and it supports Apple Pay for purchases. The Wallet app suits customers who want to buy crypto with Apple Pay in the UK and keep it in one place. Set up your Apple Wallet card first, then follow the steps below to buy Bitcoin with Apple Pay.
- Open the CEX.IO Wallet app and tap Buy on the home screen.
- Tap Pay with, then select Apple Pay as the payment method.
- Tap Select Coin, then choose Bitcoin from the list.
- Enter the amount of Bitcoin you want to buy.
- Tap Buy with Apple Pay to review the order.
- Confirm the payment with your device, following the Apple Pay prompt.
The Wallet app then credits the Bitcoin to your CEX.IO Wallet, where you can hold or send it. Apple Pay funds the purchase, and the CEX.IO Wallet lets you buy and send Bitcoin to an address you hold. Availability of assets, payment methods, and services depends on account status, verification level, and region.
FAQ
Can I buy Bitcoin with Apple Pay in UK?
Eligible UK-based customers can buy Bitcoin with Apple Pay in the UK on CEX.IO once their account is set up. UK customers first complete registration, identity verification, and the appropriateness assessment before they reach supported crypto services. Apple Pay then appears as a payment method on a compatible Apple device. Availability depends on your account status, verification level, and region.
How to buy crypto in the UK without KYC?
CEX.IO does not offer a route to buy crypto in the UK without identity verification. UK rules require registration, identity checks, and the appropriateness assessment before customers reach supported crypto services. Verification may include personal details, your residential address, a valid identity document such as a passport or driving licence, and a facial recognition check. These checks apply to every eligible UK-based customer.
Which Cryptocurrencies Can I Buy with Apple Pay?
Apple Pay can fund purchases of the cryptoassets CEX.IO supports. Bitcoin is one of them. To buy a different asset, repeat the steps above and choose the coin you want to buy. The list of supported assets and payment methods depends on your region and verification level. Check the CEX.IO App for the assets available to your account.
What are the benefits of using Apple Pay?
Apple Pay stores your card details on your Apple device and uses them to authorise payments. You choose which card funds each CEX.IO purchase. Apple Pay uses tokenisation, and Apple's own documentation sets out how that works. Standard payment provider terms apply to the card you use.
Does Apple Pay charge fees?
Any charge on the payment comes from your bank or card issuer, or from the CEX.IO commission on the purchase. Your bank or card issuer may apply fees depending on the card and transaction type. CEX.IO commissions apply to crypto purchases whatever payment method you use. CEX.IO shows the relevant fee before you confirm, and the Limits and Commissions page publishes the fee schedule.
What countries support Apple Pay?
Apple Pay is available across many countries, including the United Kingdom. Support depends on your bank, your card issuer, and the Apple device you use. CEX.IO service availability is separate from Apple Pay availability, and it depends on your region and account status. Confirm that CEX.IO operates in your location before you attempt a transaction.
How does withdrawal work with Apple Pay?
Apple Pay funds purchases on CEX.IO, and it does not process withdrawals or cash-outs. To take money out through the CEX.IO App, open Wallet, select the asset, and choose Withdraw to a card. The app shows the amount after commission before you confirm the withdrawal. In the CEX.IO Wallet app, you sell a supported asset first, then choose where to credit the proceeds.
How to send crypto to/from CEX.IO using Apple Pay?
Apple Pay does not send or transfer cryptoassets between accounts. Apple Pay funds the purchase, and the CEX.IO Wallet handles sending Bitcoin to an address you hold or add. Open the Wallet, choose a coin, then select Send to move it to another address.
This financial promotion was approved by CEX.IO Markets UK Limited (FRN1007192) on 16 September 2026.