As of April 2026, for buying, selling, and custody on Coinbase for users in the United States and most supported jurisdictions. Following legal milestones like the 2025 FIT21 Act, which classified XRP as a digital commodity, the asset has been reintegrated into Coinbase's main trading platform. Executive Summary: Buying XRP on Coinbase (April 2026)
Review the order summary, which will display the Coinbase fee and total cost. Tap "Buy now" to finalize.
Ensure you select the official XRP asset rather than similar-sounding tokens. : Enter the desired purchase amount in fiat (e.g., USD). Market Order : Executes immediately at the current price.
: (Available via Coinbase Advanced) allows you to specify a fixed price. Confirm :
Complete identity verification by uploading a valid photo ID. :
: Credit cards are generally not supported for XRP purchases at this time. Find the Asset : Tap "Buy & Sell" or use the search bar to look for "XRP".
: Centralized Exchange (standard and Advanced Trade) and Coinbase Wallet via decentralized exchange (DEX) features.