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Can You Buy Bitcoin With Credit Card on Kraken?

At Kraken, we take security seriously. The safety of our users’ funds is our top priority.

We employ the most advanced security measures available and constantly upgrade our security protocols as new technology emerges.

Kraken is one of the few exchanges that allows you to buy bitcoin with a credit card. We offer this service because we believe it’s important to make cryptocurrencies more accessible to everyone.

However, there are a few things to keep in mind when using a credit card to buy bitcoin:

First, credit card transactions are reversible, which means that if you accidentally send your bitcoin to the wrong address, you can contact your credit card company and request a chargeback. This is not possible with other payment methods such as bank transfer or cryptocurrency.

NOTE: WARNING: Buying Bitcoin with a credit card on Kraken may result in additional fees, as well as being deemed as a cash advance by your credit card issuer. Furthermore, the exchange rate may not be competitive and you may be charged foreign transaction fees. As with any purchase of cryptocurrency, please keep in mind the risks associated with buying Bitcoin through Kraken.

Second, credit card companies often charge high fees for cryptocurrency purchases. At Kraken, we charge a flat fee of 5 USD for credit card purchases.

Third, your credit card company may treat a cryptocurrency purchase as a cash advance, which incurs additional fees and may have a higher interest rate than your regular credit card purchase APR.

Fourth, your credit card company may limit your daily or monthly purchase limits for safety reasons. If you try to buy more bitcoin than your limit allows, your transaction will be declined.

Lastly, it’s important to remember that Kraken does not hold any fiat currency (USD, EUR, etc.), so when you place an order to buy bitcoin with your credit card, you are actually buying bitcoin with USD that is being converted from your credit card’s currency.

This means that if the price of bitcoin goes up after you place your order, you will get less bitcoin than if you had bought it with USD directly. Conversely, if the price of bitcoin goes down after you place your order, you will get more bitcoin than if you had bought it with USD directly.

Despite these potential drawbacks, buying bitcoin with a credit card can be a convenient way to get started with cryptocurrencies. At Kraken, we make it easy and safe for you to do so.

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