How to buy Bitcoin with a credit or debit card
Buying Bitcoin with a credit or debit card is the simplest way to get started with cryptocurrency. This guide compares the top platforms and walks you through the fastest method to purchase Bitcoin and pay for your Apollo Group TV subscription.
MoonPay
Fee: ~4.5%
Speed: Instant
Best for speed
Coinbase
Fee: ~3.99%
Speed: Minutes
Most popular
Binance
Fee: ~1.8%
Speed: Minutes
Lowest fees
What you need
- A Visa or Mastercard (credit or debit)
- Email address
- Government ID (for verification)
Step-by-step with MoonPay (recommended)
Choose a platform
We recommend MoonPay for the fastest experience, but you can also use Coinbase, Binance, or Kraken. MoonPay lets you buy Bitcoin and send it directly to a payment address without creating a full exchange account.
Go to MoonPay.com
Visit moonpay.com in your browser or download the app. Select Bitcoin (BTC) as the cryptocurrency to purchase.
Enter the purchase amount
Type the amount you want to buy in your local currency. Add a few extra dollars to cover the Bitcoin network fee when sending ($2–5).
Create an account
Enter your email address and verify it with the code sent to your inbox. First-time users will need to provide basic identity verification.
Enter your card details
Input your credit or debit card number, expiration date, and CVV. Visa, Mastercard, and most major card networks are accepted. Apple Pay and Google Pay are also supported.
Set the destination address
Copy the Bitcoin payment address from the Apollo Group TV checkout page and paste it as the destination in MoonPay.
Complete the purchase
Review the total including fees and exchange rate, then confirm. The Bitcoin will be sent directly to your payment address.
Wait for activation
Once the blockchain confirms the transaction (typically 10–30 minutes), your Apollo Group TV subscription activates automatically.
What happens next?
Your Bitcoin payment is confirmed on the blockchain within 10–30 minutes, after which your Apollo Group TV subscription activates automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Visa and Mastercard debit and credit cards are the most widely accepted. Some credit card issuers block cryptocurrency purchases — if your card is declined, try a debit card instead or use a different platform.
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