How to Buy Bitcoin Cash (BCH)

BCH price $305.93 0.80% 24h · exchange data updated 8h ago

Quick answer

The easiest place to buy BCH is a well-rated exchange such as Binance, Coinbase Exchange or OKX. Some let you pay in USD directly; otherwise buy USDT first and trade it for BCH. $251.19M worth of BCH traded across the 71 exchanges we track in the last 24 hours.

Where to buy BCH

Exchange	Trust	Pay with	BCH 24h volume	Spread	Link
Binance	10out of 10, high trust	USDTUSDCFDUSD	$24.48M	0.03%	Buy BCH on Binance
Coinbase Exchange	10out of 10, high trust	USDBTCEUR	$5.06M	0.05%	Buy BCH on Coinbase Exchange
OKX	10out of 10, high trust	USDT	$4.72M	0.03%	Buy BCH on OKX
Gate	10out of 10, high trust	USDT	$3.55M	0.07%	Buy BCH on Gate
Kraken	10out of 10, high trust	USDEUR	$2.63M	0.09%	Buy BCH on Kraken
Bitget	10out of 10, high trust	USDT	$1.57M	0.03%	Buy BCH on Bitget
Toobit	9out of 10, high trust	USDT	$6.19M	0.03%	Buy BCH on Toobit
MEXC	9out of 10, high trust	USDT	$6.07M	0.03%	Buy BCH on MEXC

Showing 8 of 71 exchanges: highest trust score first, then by BCH volume. Highlighted currencies are national currencies you can pay with directly. We don't earn from any exchange listed.

How to buy BCH, step by step

Choose an exchange that lists BCH
BCH trades on 71 of the exchanges we track. Among the best-rated of them (trust score 10/10), Binance handles the most BCH: $24.48M changed hands there in the last 24 hours; Coinbase Exchange and OKX are the next options.
Check that the exchange is licensed or allowed to operate where you live — the same exchange can offer different coins in different countries.
Create an account and verify your identity
Centralized exchanges ask for an email, a password and, before you can deposit money, identity verification (KYC) with a photo ID. Turn on two-factor authentication with an authenticator app, not SMS, as soon as the account is open.
Deposit money
You can buy BCH directly with USD, EUR, TRY and KRW on Coinbase Exchange, Kraken and WhiteBIT. Deposit by bank transfer (usually cheapest) or card (faster but pricier).
Most BCH volume is against USDT (88%), so on other exchanges you would deposit money, buy USDT first, then trade it for BCH.
Buy BCH
Open the BCH/USD market and enter how much you want to spend. A market order fills immediately at the best available price; a limit order waits until the price reaches the level you set. Spreads on the main BCH markets are tight (around 0.03%), so a market order won't cost much beyond the trading fee.
Decide where to keep it
You can leave BCH on the exchange, which is simplest, or withdraw it to a wallet you control. Before withdrawing, check that your wallet supports BCH on the same network the exchange sends on — funds sent over the wrong network can be lost.

Before you buy

BCH trades 92% below its all-time high. A long drawdown is a reminder that crypto prices can fall a long way and stay there.
Buying crypto can be taxable where you live. Keep a record of what you paid and when.

This guide is general information, not financial advice.

FAQ

Where can I buy Bitcoin Cash?

BCH is available on 71 exchanges we track. The highest-rated options are Binance, Coinbase Exchange and OKX.

Can I buy BCH with dollars or euros?

Yes. Among tracked markets, Coinbase Exchange, Kraken and WhiteBIT offer direct USD, EUR, TRY and KRW pairs. Elsewhere, buy USDT first and trade it for BCH.

Which exchange has the most BCH trading volume?

BitDelta, with $24.9M in the last 24 hours (10% of the BCH volume we track). Note its trust score is 6/10, so reported volume there may be less reliable.

How much does 1 BCH cost?

1 BCH costs $305.93 right now. You don't need to buy a whole coin — exchanges let you buy a fraction, often with a minimum order of a few dollars.