Coinbase, Exchanges

What Does US Dollar Mean on Coinbase?

When you buy or sell digital currency on Coinbase, you’re buying or selling it in exchange for another currency. You can choose to receive your funds in US dollars (USD) or in your local currency (EUR, GBP, CAD, etc.

If you choose to be paid in USD, we’ll convert the digital currency you’re selling into USD at the time of the sale. The exchange rate we use is the mid-market rate, which is a more accurate representation of the true value of the currencies than the buy or sell rates you’ll find on other exchanges.

NOTE: WARNING: Before purchasing any US Dollars on Coinbase, it is important to understand the risks involved and how these transactions are processed. US Dollars on Coinbase are subject to various fees and other charges. Additionally, there are also risks associated with trading in digital currency, such as market volatility and the possibility of loss of funds. It is essential that you research and understand the implications of trading in digital currency before engaging in any transactions.

We also charge a spread of up to 2% on top of the mid-market rate when converting your funds into USD.

If you choose to be paid in your local currency, we’ll convert the digital currency you’re selling into your local currency at the time of the sale using the mid-market rate. We don’t charge a spread on these conversions.

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