How to Buy Crypto Through Ledger Live?
You can now buy a wide array of cryptos directly through our Ledger Live app with our partner Moonpay. Discover how with our step-by-step video guide!
SET UP IN LEDGER LIVE
Ready to buy some crypto? Let’s do it securely through Ledger Live with our partner Moonpay. To get started, open the Ledger Live app on your computer, connect your Nano, and unlock it with your PIN. Then decide which crypto you’d like to buy. Moonpay has dozens of options, but for this video we’ll go with Bitcoin (BTC). So head on over to the Portfolio tab and click “+Add account”. Select Bitcoin from the dropdown and click Continue, Ledger Live will install the Bitcoin app on your Nano. Your device needs the app to add a Bitcoin account to Ledger Live. Once your Bitcoin account has been added, navigate to the“Discover” tab on the left, then select Moonpay.
ENTER DETAILS IN MOONPAY
Enter the amount in fiat you want to spend in the top bar and you’ll see an estimate of how much Bitcoin you’ll receive in the bottom bar. Then press Continue.” In the next step, select the Bitcoin account you just created. And Moonpay will prompt you to connect your Nano and confirm your Bitcoin address.
VERIFY ADDRESS
Carefully match the address on your computer to the address on your Nano then scroll right and use the buttons to approve. Click Continue. Now it’s time to check out. S
SET UP IN LEDGER LIVE
Ready to buy some crypto? Let’s do it securely through Ledger Live with our partner Moonpay. To get started, open the Ledger Live app on your computer, connect your Nano, and unlock it with your PIN. Then decide which crypto you’d like to buy. Moonpay has dozens of options, but for this video we’ll go with Bitcoin (BTC). So head on over to the Portfolio tab and click “+Add account”. Select Bitcoin from the dropdown and click Continue, Ledger Live will install the Bitcoin app on your Nano. Your device needs the app to add a Bitcoin account to Ledger Live. Once your Bitcoin account has been added, navigate to the“Discover” tab on the left, then select Moonpay.
ENTER DETAILS IN MOONPAY
Enter the amount in fiat you want to spend in the top bar and you’ll see an estimate of how much Bitcoin you’ll receive in the bottom bar. Then press Continue.” In the next step, select the Bitcoin account you just created. And Moonpay will prompt you to connect your Nano and confirm your Bitcoin address.
VERIFY ADDRESS
Carefully match the address on your computer to the address on your Nano then scroll right and use the buttons to approve. Click Continue. Now it’s time to check out.
START PAYMENT PROCESS
Enter your email and click Continue. Then check your inbox for a verification code from Moonpay. Type that into Moonpay in Ledger Live, agree to the terms and conditions by ticking the box, then click Continue. If this is your first time using Moonpay you’ll need to do a quick KYC check. Just pause this video here, complete the verification steps, and come right back. Now select a payment option. You can pay with either a bank card or with a bank transfer.
CARD PAYMENT
If you choose to buy with a debit or credit card you’ll need to fill in your bank card details and confirm the transaction. This confirmation process may vary depending on the bank and card issuer, but it’s pretty intuitive so just follow the steps on your screen. Confirm your order by checking your card details and Bitcoin account one last time, tick the box that authorizes Moonpay to debit your card, then click Buy now. When you see “Processing transaction”, Moonpay is processing your order and will send you the BTC asap. You can also find your order details including the transaction cost and order ID, which you’ll need if you have to contact Moonpay’s customer service. That’s it for the bank card. You can close the app or leave it open until the BTC is delivered, and Moonpay will even send updates directly to your inbox. The whole transaction usually takes under 10 minutes. Once the BTC has reached your account it will show as delivered in the app.
START PAYMENT PROCESS
Enter your email and click Continue. Then check your inbox for a verification code from Moonpay. Type that into Moonpay in Ledger Live, agree to the terms and conditions by ticking the box, then click Continue. If this is your first time using Moonpay you’ll need to do a quick KYC check. Just pause this video here, complete the verification steps, and come right back. Now select a payment option. You can pay with either a bank card or with a bank transfer.
CARD PAYMENT
If you choose to buy with a debit or credit card you’ll need to fill in your bank card details and confirm the transaction. This confirmation process may vary depending on the bank and card issuer, but it’s pretty intuitive so just follow the steps on your screen. Confirm your order by checking your card details and Bitcoin account one last time, tick the box that authorizes Moonpay to debit your card, then click Buy now. When you see “Processing transaction”, Moonpay is processing your order and will send you the BTC asap. You can also find your order details including the transaction cost and order ID, which you’ll need if you have to contact Moonpay’s customer service. That’s it for the bank card. You can close the app or leave it open until the BTC is delivered, and Moonpay will even send updates directly to your inbox. The whole transaction usually takes under 10 minutes. Once the BTC has reached your account it will show as delivered in the app.