If you are looking to transfer your crypto from Robinhood to Coinbase, you’ve come to the right place. Coinbase is one of the leading exchange platforms for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Cryptocurrency investors decide to move from Robinhood to Coinbase for a number of reasons. The most common of which is to avoid the restrictions that Robinhood places on crypto.
Transferring your Robinhood crypto directly into a Coinbase account is not currently allowed. However, this just means there will be a few extra steps to ensure a secure transfer of your funds into your desired method.
Robinhood currently has a number of restrictions in place to protect newer crypto investors. One of these restrictions is that the crypto you hold within Robinhood is not allowed to leave the platform. This protects beginner investors from falling for scams and sending away their Bitcoin.
If you would like more information on buying cryptocurrencies, check out our guide on buying $100 of Bitcoin.
Because you cannot do a direct transfer, the first step is going to be selling the cryptocurrency you wish to transfer. You will have the choice of selling all or partial amounts of your various cryptos. Follow the steps below for whichever platform you are using:
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There will be a settling period of the initial trade day plus two more trading days before your funds will be available for withdrawal. In that time, you will not be able to invest any of that money.
The next step you will take is to transfer the money into your bank account that is connected to your Robinhood account. Follow the steps below for whichever platform you are using.
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*We will cover what goes into transferring to a different account below
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Keep in mind that this will add time to the transfer process as the account is verified, so be aware of how that may change your timeline. The steps may also vary on the size of your bank.
If you wish to transfer your funds to a bank account that is not the one you originally connected to, here are the steps for that process.
Once you have the funds settled in your bank account, you will need to transfer them to your Coinbase account. This process can be confusing for beginning investors so make sure you are doing the appropriate research before making this decision.
If you already have an account set up with Coinbase, then you will just deposit funds from your connected bank account.
If you are just starting out on the platform you will need to set up an account by following the steps below.
If you already have an account with Coinbase, here are the steps to deposit funds from your connected bank account if it is in the US.
There are a few requirements to set up a Coinbase account. They are being at least 18 years old which will be proven with a government-issued ID, a phone number connected to your smartphone, and the latest Coinbase App version or latest version of your internet browser.
There are no charges involved in the creation or maintenance of your account. Although there are fees based on purchase and payout methods. Here is more information on the fees charged by Coinbase. There also may be additional fees from your bank when transferring funds.
Once you have gone through the steps to withdraw money into your connected bank account, it may take up to five trading days to be ready for withdrawal. Within that time period, this money cannot be invested.
We hope this was a helpful guide for you to take the next steps in your investing journey. As always, before investing in cryptocurrencies, make sure you are educated on the process and risks to ensure a safe and simple investing journey.
