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How to buy Global Dollar in the UK

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

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

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Why buy Global Dollar 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 Global Dollar with a credit card, debit card, bank transfer, and more.

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About Global Dollar

USDG is a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar, built on the trusted Ethereum (ERC-20) and Solana (SPL) blockchains. It combines the stability of the dollar with the flexibility of digital assets, making it a reliable choice for trading, holding, and earning rewards.

 

Swap Global Dollar for other assets

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

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

Learn more about Global Dollar

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

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

At the current market rate, it costs £0.73 to purchase one USDG. Kraken makes it easy to buy & sell Global Dollar with confidence.

Yes, Kraken offers a secure and easy to buy £100 worth of Global Dollar. At its current price, £100 equals 136.8661 USDG.

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

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

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

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

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

The current circulating supply of Global Dollar is 1,578,972,111 USDG.

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