How do I buy crypto with PayPal?
PayPal is a trusted digital wallet and online payment platform that allows secure payments using linked bank accounts. You can now buy crypto on OKX with your PayPal account. After you add your PayPal account on OKX, you can use it to buy crypto instantly. Buy with PayPal is only available for EU residents who have completed account verification.
How do I buy crypto with PayPal?
On the app
Log in to your account on OKX app, select Buy and sell > Buy
Select > under Select your payment method
Select your payment method
On the method selection page, select PayPal
Select PayPal as your payment method
Select + Add Account if you have not yet linked one
After clicking Confirm to verify your details, you'll be redirected to a page secured by PayPal to log in
Select the payment method, and Agree and continue to complete adding your PayPal account
Select cryptocurrency and amount you wish to purchase and Preview your order
Preview your purchase and submit it by selecting Buy
On the web
Log in to your account at my.okx.com, go to Buy Crypto and select Buy and Sell
Select Buy and Sell to start buying crypto
Select cryptocurrency and amount you intend to buy for
On the method selection page, select PayPal
Select + Add Account if you have not yet linked one
After clicking Confirm to verify your details, you'll be redirected to a page secured by PayPal to log in
Select the payment method, and Agree and continue to complete adding your PayPal account
Select cryptocurrency and amount you wish to purchase and Preview your order
Preview your purchase and submit it by selecting Buy
Note: make sure the name on your OKX account matches the name on your PayPal account before adding your PayPal account.
FAQ
1. Why can I only choose certain payment methods?
To comply with local laws and regulations, the payment methods available to you on your account will be limited to those that are appropriate based on the account verification documents you have provided during onboarding to OKX.
2. Why do I need to verify my identity before making a deposit?
We ask you to verify your identity to follow local regulations, keep our platform secure, and help determine the best payment methods for your region. The PayPal payment method is only available to EU customers who have completed account verification.
3. What forms of payments does PayPal offer on OKX?
After you add your PayPal account, you can use your bank account or card connected to PayPal. You can buy crypto or deposit cash directly with PayPal. You can read more in How do I deposit EUR with PayPal?