If you're from the United States both Cash App and Venmo let you buy cryptocurrency directly in the app, although the available coins differ.
Cash App
Cash App is primarily focused on Bitcoin (BTC).
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Open Cash App.
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Tap Money.
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Tap Bitcoin.
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Tap Buy.
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Enter how much USD you want to spend.
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Review the amount of Bitcoin and the fee.
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Confirm the purchase.
Cash App says you can start with as little as $1, and you'll need to complete identity verification before buying Bitcoin. There are also fees, so you will just want to make sure the crypto you purchase matches the invoice amount.
You can also withdraw the Bitcoin to an external wallet after purchasing it.
Venmo
Venmo supports several cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Solana, Chainlink, and PYUSD for U.S. customers. We only accept BTC " Bitcoin "
To buy:
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Open Venmo.
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Go to the Crypto tab.
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Select the cryptocurrency you want.
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Enter the dollar amount.
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Tap Review.
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Review the exchange rate and fee.
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Tap Buy.
You can fund the purchase with your Venmo balance, linked bank account, or debit card. Credit cards and the Venmo Credit Card can't be used for normal crypto purchases.
If you're buying crypto to pay someone
If your goal is to buy Bitcoin and then send it to another wallet, both can do that. Cash App allows Bitcoin withdrawals to external wallets, and Venmo allows supported crypto to be transferred to external wallet addresses.
