Buying Solana & Buying a Solana Token
This guide covers two main topics:
How to Buy Solana (SOL) with USD
How to Purchase a Token Using SOL
Part 1: How to Buy Solana (SOL) with USD
Method 1: Buying Directly Through Phantom Wallet
Download & Open Phantom Wallet
If you haven’t already, download the Phantom Wallet app and/or google chrome extension.
Open the app/extension.
Initiate Purchase
Click on “Buy” and select SOL.
Choose Payment Method
Options include: Debit Card, Apple Pay, Venmo, Google Pay, PayPal, or Stripe.
Complete Transaction
Follow the prompts to complete the purchase.
Method 2: Buying via Jupiter Onboard
Visit Jupiter Onboard
Navigate to the Jupiter Onboard website.
Select Asset
Choose SOL as the asset you want to buy.
Choose Payment Method
Options include: Apple Pay, Credit/Debit Card, Bank Transfer, Google Pay, Venmo, or PayPal.
Complete the Purchase & Send SOL
After completing your purchase, send it to your Phantom Wallet's (or whatever wallet your using) Solana receive address.
Method 3: Buying via MoonPay iOS App
Download MoonPay App
Get the MoonPay app from the iOS App Store.
Select & Purchase SOL
Choose SOL and enter the desired purchase amount.
Complete your payment using your preferred method.
Receive SOL
Your SOL will be delivered to your connected Phantom Wallet or send it to your wallets solana receive address.
Method 5: Buying via Centralized Exchanges (Coinbase, Kraken, etc.)
Sign Up
Register for an account on a major exchange (e.g., Coinbase or Kraken).
Purchase SOL
Use your bank account, credit/debit card, or PayPal to buy SOL.
Note on Withdrawals
Some exchanges may require up to a week before allowing you to withdraw SOL to your Phantom Wallet.
Part 2: How to Purchase a Token Using SOL
Method 1: Buying Directly Through Pump.fun
Visit Pump.fun
Go to the Pump.fun website.
Connect Your Wallet
Connect your Phantom Wallet.
Find Your Token
Search for the token or navigate to its dedicated subpage.
Buy the Token
Click Buy and approve the transaction in your wallet.
Completion
The purchased token will appear in your Phantom Wallet.
Method 2: Swapping SOL for the Token in Phantom Wallet
Open Phantom Wallet
Launch your Phantom Wallet app.
Initiate Swap
Click on the swap icon (the middle icon with two arrows).
Set Swap Details
Under “You Pay”, select SOL.
Under “You Receive”, paste the token’s contract address (CA) into the search bar.
Confirm Swap
Select the token from the search results and confirm the swap.
Wait for Completion
Wait a few seconds for the transaction to complete. The tokens will then appear in your wallet.
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