How To Securely Buy Crypto With Afterpay

Can I buy crypto with Afterpay? 

Unfortunately, Afterpay does not offer the possibility to purchase cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum through its platform.

Customers of Afterpay who want to buy and sell cryptocurrencies have to use external exchanges. We recommend using licensed and regulated exchanges like eToro and Uphold that have a long track record of providing safe and secure trading services.  

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How to buy crypto with Afterpay?

Those wanting to buy cryptocurrencies through Afterpay can do so by signing up and linking their account or card to a third-party exchange. We recommend using exchanges like Uphold and eToro as both of these are regulated by the US's FinCEN and have been securely running for over 10 years. This is especially important nowadays since offshore exchanges have proven to be unreliable. 

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Signup in minutes

1. Create Account: Signup and add your identity verification.‍
2. Deposit Funds: Via your Afterpay account or credit card/debit card. 
3. Start Buying: Once your deposit has arrived in your account.

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Afterpay Crypto

Below is a selection of the most common questions asked related to Afterpay and cryptocurrencies. 

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1. Is Afterpay crypto-friendly? 

Most banks and financial service providers, including Afterpay, allow customers to purchase digital assets from regulated exchanges. To ensure smooth deposits and secure asset storage, Afterpay account and cardholders should signup to licensed exchanges when buying cryptocurrencies.

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2. Buy crypto Afterpay card

Afterpay account holders can buy cryptocurrencies by using their Afterpay virtual card. The virtual card is linked to the Afterpay account which can easily be connected to outside third-party exchanges for cryptocurrency purchases. The Afterpay virtual card is easy to use and accepted anywhere that accepts Visa or Mastercard. 

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What is Afterpay?

Afterpay was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 2015 by Nick Molnar and Anthony Eisen. The two co-founders wanted to create a platform that would enable people to buy items right away without having to worry about the cost. 

Afterpay is a digital payment system that allows customers to pay for their purchases in instalments over a short period of time. The business model behind Afterpay is a concept known as “buy now, pay later”. Afterpay customers can purchase items online or in-store and then pay for them in equal instalments over time. There is no additional charge for customers who pay their instalments on time. For customers who don’t pay on time, they are subject to interest fees. 

The success of Afterpay has been driven by its ability to provide customers with a convenient and affordable way to finance their spending while offering retailers a new way to increase their sales. 

Afterpay which was recently acquired by Square has become a major player in the digital payments market, with over 10 million customers in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The company has grown rapidly and now offers its services to more than 25,000 merchants worldwide.