For a full breakdown of our fees by region, please visit our Uphold Fees & Limits page.
Ready to kickstart your cryptocurrency portfolio? Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to select your preferred funding method and make your first deposit.
Instant
Debit/credit card
- On the Home Screen, tap “Deposit.”
- Select “Apple Pay” or “Debit/credit card.”
- Enter the deposit amount.
- Tap “Preview deposit” to review the terms.
- If satisfied, tap “Confirm deposit” to complete the transaction.
ACH bank deposit
- On the Home Screen, tap “Deposit.”
- Select “ACH bank deposit.” If you haven't linked an ACH account, tap “+” to add your bank account using Plaid.
- Enter the deposit amount.
- Tap “Preview deposit” to review the terms.
- If satisfied, tap “Confirm deposit” to complete the transaction.
Regular bank transfer
Unique account number (EUR and GBP)
- On the Home Screen, tap “Deposit.”
- Select “Unique account number.”
- Tap “To” to choose the currency (EUR or GBP) or to trade by purchasing another asset during the deposit.
- Remember to include the reference code when completing the deposit in your banking app.
Wire (USD)
- On the Home Screen, tap “Deposit.”
- Select “Wire transfer”.
- Tap “To” to choose the currency (USD) or to trade by purchasing another asset during the deposit.
- Remember to include the reference code when completing the deposit in your banking app.