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How to buy Cardano in the UK

Learn how to buy Cardano on Kraken’s crypto platform in the UK. Create your free account and connect a funding method to buy over cryptocurrencies including ADA. Kraken makes it quick and easy to get started

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Step 1: Sign up - Provide your email address and country of residence to get started with our secure verification process.

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Step 2: Choose a payment method - Send a bank wire, make an ACH purchase, use a credit/debit card or connect several other payment methods.

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Step 3: "Buy Crypto" - Select “Buy crypto” on either Kraken’s web or mobile app to start your purchase.

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Step 4: Choose from 400+ assets - Buy Cardano and hundreds of popular cryptocurrencies available on Kraken today (geo restrictions apply).

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Step 5: Enter the cash amount - Input the amount you want to spend using your local currency before previewing how much ADA you will receive.

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Step 6: Complete your order - Confirm the asset price, purchase amount and fees to instantly receive Cardano in your Kraken account.

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Why buy Cardano with Kraken in the UK?

Kraken offers a safe and easy way to get started with crypto in the UK. Use our flexible payment methods to buy Cardano with a credit card, debit card, bank transfer, and more.

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About Cardano

Cardano is a research-driven cryptocurrency. Cardano is the first proof-of-stake blockchain platform to be founded on peer-reviewed research. It's powered by Ouroboros, a protocol that its proponents claim has improved upon security, scalability and energy efficiency versus other proof-of-work predecessors, like Bitcoin. ADA is the native token of Cardano and can be staked to earn rewards.

Swap Cardano for other assets

After you buy Cardano, you can trade it for fiat currencies and other cryptocurrencies. Kraken offers over 200 Cardano trading pairs so you can move in and out of the market with ease.

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  • Investing in crypto assets is risky and each token can have its own set of risks. Below is a list of risks that generally apply to all crypto assets:
  • Volatility: The performance of crypto assets can be highly volatile, with their value dropping as quickly as it can rise. You should be prepared to lose all the money you invest in crypto assets.
  • Lack of protections: Crypto asset investments are unregulated and neither the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) nor the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) will assist or protect you in the event something goes wrong with your crypto asset investments.
  • Liquidity: Some crypto asset markets may suffer for low liquidity which could prevent you buying or selling your crypto assets at the price you want or expect.
  • Complexity: Specific crypto assets may carry with them specific complex risks that are hard to understand. Do your own research and if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket: Putting all your money into a single type of investment is risky. Spreading your money across different investments makes you less dependent on any one to do well.


If you want to learn more about specific risks related to Cardano, please visit our crypto asset statements page.

Learn more about Cardano

Unlike traditional currencies, Cardano is not issued or maintained by a centralized government entity. Instead, a decentralized network of computer nodes is responsible for maintaining Cardano. This decentralization means the holders and users of Cardano can help to maintain the network.

Most find that the easiest and most secure way to purchase Cardano is through a reliable cryptocurrency platform like Kraken. While Cardano can be purchased using several different methods, Kraken offers the security, support and simplicity people often look for when buying cryptocurrencies like Cardano.

At the current market rate, it costs £0.22 to purchase one ADA. Kraken makes it easy to buy & sell Cardano with confidence.

Yes, Kraken offers a secure and easy to buy £100 worth of Cardano. At its current price, £100 equals 457.8734 ADA.

Kraken employs advanced security measures, including encryption and account protection, to ensure your Cardano purchase is secure. However, while Kraken provides a secure platform, market volatility can still affect your Cardano investment. You should do your own research on Cardano price before buying.

The short answer is, it depends on your own individual circumstances and risk tolerance. For those that see a long term prospect behind decentralization, Cardano may be a worthwhile purchase.

Kraken supports a variety of government-issued fiat currencies, including US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Canadian Dollar (CAD), and others. For the full list of supported fiat currencies, please visit this article.

Kraken offers competitive fees for Cardano transactions, which are influenced by the trading amount and payment type. Learn more about Kraken’s fee structure.

You can buy as little as £10 worth of Cardano on Kraken. Kraken also allows you to set up recurring buys (charges apply) so you can continuously accumulate small amounts of Cardano regularly.

To buy Cardano with PayPal on Kraken, deposit funds by selecting "Deposit" on your account homepage. Choose an asset like Cardano, select PayPal as the method and connect your PayPal account if needed. Enter the deposit amount, confirm, and once funds are added, use them to purchase Cardano.

You can buy Cardano using a debit card certain regions on Kraken. Learn more about our Supported currencies and payment methods here.

To buy Cardano using a credit card issued by a bank in the UK, navigate to the "Buy Crypto" section, add your card details and follow the steps to finalize the transaction. Debit & credit card purchases are available to Kraken users with Intermediate or Pro level verified accounts and residence in a supported country. Kraken accepts Visa or Mastercard that support 3D Secure (3DS) which is in the same legal name as your Kraken account.

Kraken makes it easy to buyCardano using other cryptocurrencies. If the direct trading pair is not available, you can use Kraken's Convert feature to seamlessly swap any listed crypto for Cardano. Browse the Cardano markets available on Kraken or use the Convert tool to trade between hundreds of cryptocurrencies quickly and easily. For a complete list of trading pairs, visit the Kraken support center.

Yes, the Cardano you buy on Kraken is yours. Kraken makes it easy to withdraw your Cardano to any hot wallet or cold wallet that supports Cardano. Simply enter the external wallet address and your Cardano will be in your wallet a few moments later.

We take every measure possible to keep the Cardano you choose to leave on Kraken secure and accessible to you. While we still believe the safest place for your crypto is in your own cryptocurrency wallet, we constantly strive to be as transparent and secure as possible when you trust us with your Cardano. Learn more about our globally-recognized security standards.

The current circulating supply of Cardano is 36,787,669,988 ADA.

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