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How to buy Ethereum Classic in the UK

Learn how to buy Ethereum Classic on Kraken’s crypto platform in the UK. Create your free account and connect a funding method to buy over cryptocurrencies including ETC. 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 Ethereum Classic 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 ETC you will receive.

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

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Why buy Ethereum Classic 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 Ethereum Classic with a credit card, debit card, bank transfer, and more.

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About Ethereum Classic

Ethereum Classic is a ETH fork that focuses on immutability. Ethereum Classic (ETC) is the continuation of the unaltered history of the original Ethereum (ETH) blockchain. These two chains forked in 2016 after a compromise in the original protocol was discovered, which led to a disagreement among users of the platform at that time. Like Ethereum, Ethereum Classic is a decentralized computing platform that uses smart contracts to run decentralized applications.

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

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Crypto Asset General Risks

  • 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 Ethereum Classic, please visit our crypto asset statements page.

Learn more about Ethereum Classic

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

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

At the current market rate, it costs £6.90 to purchase one ETC. Kraken makes it easy to buy & sell Ethereum Classic with confidence.

Yes, Kraken offers a secure and easy to buy £100 worth of Ethereum Classic. At its current price, £100 equals 14.4928 ETC.

Kraken employs advanced security measures, including encryption and account protection, to ensure your Ethereum Classic purchase is secure. However, while Kraken provides a secure platform, market volatility can still affect your Ethereum Classic investment. You should do your own research on Ethereum Classic 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, Ethereum Classic 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 Ethereum Classic 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 Ethereum Classic on Kraken. Kraken also allows you to set up recurring buys (charges apply) so you can continuously accumulate small amounts of Ethereum Classic regularly.

To buy Ethereum Classic with PayPal on Kraken, deposit funds by selecting "Deposit" on your account homepage. Choose an asset like Ethereum Classic, 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 Ethereum Classic.

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

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

We take every measure possible to keep the Ethereum Classic 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 Ethereum Classic. Learn more about our globally-recognized security standards.

The current circulating supply of Ethereum Classic is 155,374,599 ETC.

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