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Summary: If you're a Zip customer interested in buying cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, we suggest signing up with eToro and Uphold. These platforms are great for beginners and their registration process is quick and simple. Once you have signed up, you can start trading right away. Furthermore, both companies are regulated by the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and are trustworthy to use.
+80 Cryptos & Copy Trading
Virtual Demo Portfolio
Fast & Cheap Deposits
FinCEN & FINRA Regulated
+250 Cryptos & Staking
Fast & Cheap Deposits
100% Proof Of Reserves
Regulated in the US, EU & UK
Zip does not provide the ability for its users to buy cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum on their platform. Zip account and virtual card holders who are interested in buying and selling digital currencies must use external exchanges. We recommend using regulated exchanges such as eToro and Uphold which both have an established track record of providing secure services.
If you want to purchase cryptocurrencies through Zip, you can sign up and link your account or card to a third-party exchange. Bank deposits usually don't cost anything and take 1-2 business days to process. Deposits can also be made through card transfers which tend to be instant but come with a 2-3% deposit fee.
1. Create Account: Signup and add your identity verification.
2. Deposit Funds: Via your Zip account or credit card/debit card.
3. Start Buying: Once your deposit has arrived in your account.
Below is a selection of the most common questions asked related to Zip and cryptocurrencies.
Most banks and financial service providers, including Zip, allow its customers to purchase digital assets from regulated third-party exchanges.
Zip virtual card holders can use their cards to buy cryptocurrencies. The Zip virtual cards are connected to users' Zip accounts which can be linked to external exchanges for cryptocurrency transactions. It is very easy to use and is accepted anywhere that Visa or Mastercard is accepted.
Zip (Formerly Zip Money) was founded in 2013 by Australian entrepreneurs Larry Diamond and Peter Gray Walsh. Zip is a convenient and secure payment service that allows users to buy now and pay later.
With Zip Pay, users can buy items online or in-store and pay for their purchases later in flexible, interest-free payments. Typically, customers have the option of paying over 6 weeks, 10 weeks or 12 weeks.
In addition, Zip Money offers customers a range of benefits. Customers never have to pay any interest on their purchases, and they have the flexibility to pay off their balance anytime. There are also no hidden fees or charges, and customers can easily track their payments and balance.
Zip also offers virtual cards which are prepaid cards that can be used to make purchases. The virtual cards are linked to a user’s existing bank account and are accepted by millions of merchants around the world.
Zip is currently available in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States where it has over 2 million users.
+80 Cryptos & Copy Trading
Virtual Demo Portfolio
Fast & Cheap Deposits
FinCEN & FINRA Regulated
+250 Cryptos & Staking
Fast & Cheap Deposits
100% Proof Of Reserves
Regulated in the US, EU & UK
350+ Cryptocurrencies
Low trading fees (0.1%)
Wide Crypto Product Range
125X Derivatives Leverage
+350 Cryptocurrencies
Low Trading Fees (0.8%-0.1%)
Spot, Perps, Margin, Options
125 Maximum Leverage
