How To Deposit Money To Coinbase In 2023

Coinbase is one of the largest and most popular cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, providing a platform for users to buy, sell, and store a variety of digital assets.

If you are new to the platform and wondering how to deposit money into Coinbase, this guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions for depositing cryptocurrency and fiat currency.

How To Deposit Crypto To Coinbase

Before you begin depositing cryptocurrency on Coinbase, it's important to confirm if your asset is supported.

Once you've verified that your asset is supported, follow these steps to deposit crypto funds on Coinbase Exchange:

1. Sign in to Coinbase Exchange.
2. Click the Trade tab.
3. Under Wallet Balance, click Deposit.
4. Search for and select the asset you’d like to deposit.
5. Click the deposit method you’d like to use.
6. Review and select the appropriate destination address.
7. Confirm you’re depositing the correct asset into the correct address.
8. If you’re using multiple blockchain networks, select the supported network you’d like to use, then click I Understand to confirm the compatibility of the network.
9. Copy the wallet address.
10. If you’re transferring assets from another platform, initiate a withdrawal from that account and paste the address into the destination field.

You can view your completed deposits and withdrawals from the Portfolios tab. Keep in mind that assets deposited or withdrawn to the wrong address or unsupported network may be permanently lost.

How To Deposit USD To Coinbase

If you want to deposit fiat currency like USD, Coinbase offers several options, including Fedwires, international wires (SWIFT), and ACH transfers.

However, standard US bank transfers (ACH) are only available to US-based clients.

Fedwire

Depositing via Fedwire is the recommended method for US-based clients who want to fund their Coinbase accounts with USD.

To initiate a deposit via Fedwire, follow these steps:

1. Sign out of all other Coinbase accounts.
2. On Coinbase Exchange, select Portfolio.
3. On the right-hand side, select Deposit > USD > Wire Transfer.
4. Follow the instructions shown, making sure to include the Reference Code to ensure the funds are routed directly to your Exchange account.

The name on your bank account must match the name on your Coinbase account.

Once the funds reach your account, your bank account will automatically be verified.

Please note that there are no deposit maximums, and your funds will typically appear in your account up to one business day after you’ve sent them. There is a $10 deposit fee for Fedwire.

International Wires

International wires are only available to non-US/non-EU clients who need to fund their Coinbase account with USD from their non-US SWIFT enabled bank.

To deposit using SWIFT, follow these steps:

1. Sign in to Coinbase Exchange.
2. Select Deposit > USD > International Wire Transfer.
3. Follow the instructions shown to initiate a deposit.

The Reference Code must match exactly in order to correctly credit your account.

There is a $25 deposit fee for SWIFT.

Bank Transfers (ACH)

ACH transfers are only available to US-based clients.

To initiate a deposit via ACH, follow these steps:

1. Open the trading view.
2. On the left-hand column under Wallet Balance, select Deposit.
3. In the Currency Type field, select USD.
4. Select the Bank Account tab > From > Add Account.
5. You will be redirected to Coinbase.com to complete the bank account verification process.
6. Once your bank account is verified, select the Bank Account tab.
7. From the drop-down menu, select the verified bank account you’d like to deposit from.
8. Enter the USD amount, and then select Deposit

International Wire Transfers

If you are a non-US or non-EU client and you want to fund your Coinbase account with USD from your non-US SWIFT enabled bank, you can deposit using International Wires. To activate this feature, you will need to request it after confirming that you have a valid W8 form.

Before making a deposit using International Wires, it is recommended that you make an initial verification deposit of $50 to your Coinbase Exchange USD wallet. You can also make a small withdrawal to ensure that the transactions are working correctly.

To deposit using International Wires:

1. Sign in to Coinbase Exchange.
2. Click on the "Deposit" button.
3. Choose "USD" and "International Wire Transfer" as your deposit method.
4. Follow the instructions to initiate your deposit.

Note that the reference code must match exactly to credit your account correctly. There is a $25 deposit fee for SWIFT deposits.

Deposit Limits

Cryptocurrency deposits are unlimited on Coinbase, but fiat deposits are limited by payment method.

For example, if you deposit fiat currency via Fedwire, there are no limits, but if you deposit via ACH transfers, your deposit limit will be based on your weekly bank transfer limit.

To see your weekly bank transfer limit, visit your Limits page on Coinbase.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, Coinbase offers several deposit methods for both cryptocurrency and fiat currency.

To deposit cryptocurrency, you need to confirm that the asset you want to deposit is supported and then follow the appropriate steps.

For fiat currency, you can use Fedwire, International Wires, or ACH transfers, depending on your location and the payment method available to you.

This article was generated using automation technology, and thoroughly edited and fact-checked by an editor on our editorial staff.