Select your exchange to get a step-by-step guide on buying Bitcoin and sending payment.
Binance
The world's largest crypto exchange. Available in the UK with card and bank transfer.
Go to binance.com and click Register. Enter your email and create a strong password, then click Create Account.
Check your inbox and enter the 6-digit code to verify your email.
Complete identity verification (KYC): go to your profile, select Verify Identity, upload a photo of your passport or driving licence, then take a selfie. Approval takes a few minutes.
Click Buy Crypto in the top menu. Select Bitcoin (BTC) and enter the GBP amount you want to spend.
Choose your payment method: Debit/Credit Card for instant purchase, or Bank Transfer (Faster Payments) for lower fees. Follow the steps to complete payment.
Your Bitcoin will appear in your Spot Wallet. Go to Wallet then Spot, find Bitcoin (BTC) and click Withdraw.
IMPORTANT: Contact our support team to get the current Bitcoin payment address before sending. The address changes regularly - always confirm first.
Paste the Bitcoin address from support into the Address field, double-check every character, select the BTC network, enter the amount and click Withdraw.
Confirm the withdrawal via email or SMS when prompted. Bitcoin typically arrives within a few minutes.
Coinbase
Beginner-friendly exchange, popular in the UK. Buy Bitcoin in minutes with a card or bank account.
Go to coinbase.com or download the Coinbase app. Click Get Started and enter your name, email and a secure password.
Verify your email address by clicking the link in your inbox.
Add your phone number and confirm it with the code sent by text.
Complete identity verification: upload a photo of your passport or driving licence, then take a selfie. Usually instant or a few minutes.
Add a payment method: choose Open Banking (free UK bank transfer) or a debit card.
Click Buy / Sell, search for Bitcoin (BTC), enter the GBP amount, review the fees and confirm the purchase.
Your Bitcoin is now in your Coinbase account. Tap Send / Receive then Send.
IMPORTANT: Contact our support team to get the current Bitcoin payment address before sending. The address changes - always confirm first.
Paste the address from support into the To field, enter the exact amount, review the details and tap Send Now. Funds typically arrive within minutes.
Kraken
Trusted UK-friendly exchange with low fees. Good for larger purchases via bank transfer.
Go to kraken.com and click Create Account. Enter your email, choose a username and set a strong password. Verify your email.
Complete identity verification: go to Get Verified, select Intermediate level, upload your passport or driving licence plus a selfie. Usually takes a few minutes.
To add funds go to Funding, Deposit, British Pound (GBP). Kraken will show UK bank details - send a Faster Payments transfer from your bank for the amount you want. Funds usually arrive within minutes.
Once your GBP balance shows, go to Buy Crypto, select Bitcoin (BTC), enter the amount and click Buy Now.
Your Bitcoin is now in your Kraken Spot wallet. Go to Funding then Withdraw then Bitcoin (BTC).
IMPORTANT: Contact our support team to get the current Bitcoin payment address before withdrawing. The address changes regularly - always check first.
Click Add Address, paste the Bitcoin address from support, give it a label and save. Select it, enter the amount and click Withdraw.
Confirm via email when prompted. Bitcoin usually arrives within a few minutes.
Crypto.com
App-first exchange with a simple interface. Buy Bitcoin instantly with a card.
Download the Crypto.com app from the App Store or Google Play. Tap Sign Up, enter your email and set a password and 6-digit PIN.
Verify your email then complete identity verification: tap the profile icon, select Verify Now, upload your passport or driving licence and take a selfie. Usually approved within minutes.
Tap Buy on the home screen, search for Bitcoin (BTC), enter the GBP amount and choose your payment method (debit card or bank transfer). Complete the payment.
Your Bitcoin will appear in your Crypto.com Wallet.
Tap Transfer at the bottom, then Withdraw, then Crypto.
IMPORTANT: Contact our support team to get the current Bitcoin payment address before sending. The address changes - always confirm first.
Tap External Wallet then Add Wallet Address. Select Bitcoin (BTC), paste the address from support, give it a name and save.
Select the saved wallet, enter the amount to send, review carefully and tap Confirm Withdrawal.
Bitcoin typically arrives within a few minutes.
MoonPay
Buy Bitcoin directly with a card or bank transfer - no exchange account needed. Quick and simple.
IMPORTANT: Contact our support team first to get the current Bitcoin payment address. MoonPay sends Bitcoin directly to the address you enter during purchase - always confirm the address before you start.
Go to buy.moonpay.com in your browser.
Select Bitcoin (BTC) as the currency and enter the GBP amount you want to spend.
In the Bitcoin wallet address field, paste the address provided by our support team. Double-check every character before continuing.
Enter your email address to create a MoonPay account and verify it with the code sent to your inbox.
Complete identity verification: upload a photo of your passport or driving licence and take a selfie. Usually approved within a few minutes.
Choose your payment method: debit or credit card for instant purchase, or Open Banking bank transfer for lower fees.
Review the order summary including fees and the exact BTC amount you will receive, then click Buy Now to confirm.
MoonPay sends the Bitcoin directly to the address you entered - no withdrawal step needed. You will receive an email confirmation when complete.