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How to Buy 1inch (1INCH)
Buying 1inch takes five steps: choose an exchange, open an account, deposit funds, buy, and store it safely. Before you start, see the current 1inch price and What is 1inch?.
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Steps to buy 1inch
Choose an exchange
Compare exchanges on volume, fees, security and access from your country, and check that the 1INCH pair is listed.
Open an account and verify your identity
Sign up with your email and phone. Centralized exchanges require identity verification (KYC) before trading. Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA).
Deposit funds
Fund your account by bank transfer or by sending a stablecoin such as USDT from another wallet.
Buy 1inch
Open the pair of 1inch and your payment currency (for example USDT). Use a market order to buy at once or a limit order to buy at your price; enter the amount and confirm.
Store it safely
If you plan to hold 1inch, withdraw it to a wallet you control. A hardware wallet is the safest option; never store or share your recovery phrase online.
Where to buy 1inch
The places where you can buy a coin fall into a few kinds. Which kind carries 1inch depends on the coin; which one suits you depends on your country and how much you plan to buy.
- Centralized exchanges. Platforms where you open an account, verify your identity and trade on an order book. Local exchanges that accept your national currency belong to this kind too.
- Decentralized exchanges (DEXs). You connect your own wallet and swap through smart contracts. There is no account to open, but you have to pick the right network and the right contract address yourself.
- Swaps inside a wallet. Many wallets can convert one asset into another inside the app. It is convenient; check the fee and the price difference before you confirm.
- Brokers and apps. Some brokers and payment apps sell crypto against a bank card or a balance. The steps are simple, but the coins on offer and the fees differ from service to service.
Check before you buy
- Access from your country. Make sure the platform serves your country and follows local rules.
- Identity checks. Find out up front which documents are asked for and how long approval takes.
- Fees. Compare the trading fee, the deposit and withdrawal fees, and the gap between the buy and sell price.
- The correct network and contract address. Confirm that the network you pick for 1inch (and the contract address, if it is a token) matches the official source; an asset sent on the wrong network can be lost.
- Withdrawal to your own wallet. Check that you can withdraw what you buy to a wallet of your own, and what the withdrawal limits are.
To compare platforms in detail, see Best crypto exchanges.
Buying 1inch: FAQ
Where can I buy 1inch?
Depending on where the coin is available, 1inch is bought on centralized exchanges, on decentralized exchanges, through a swap inside a wallet, or through brokers and apps. Check that the platform lists the 1INCH pair before you buy; the section above explains each kind.
What is the minimum amount to buy 1inch?
Exchanges let you buy a fraction of a coin; the floor is the exchange's minimum order size, shown on the order screen.
How do I store 1inch safely?
For long-term holding a hardware wallet is the safest option. If you keep it on an exchange, turn on 2FA and use a strong password; keep your recovery phrase offline.