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Bring money onchain using the Onramp API

From a Coinbase account

If a user is a Coinbase user, they can login and use any of their fiat or crypto balances to onramp. Additionally, they can use the payment methods (eg. bank accounts and debit cards) they have linked to their Coinbase account to onramp.

From a debit card

If a user is not a Coinbase user but is a US resident, they can onramp using a debit card or a debit card in their Apple Pay wallet. Any US resident can onramp up to $500/week, though this limit is higher for users in some applications that use Coinbase Onramp. Minimum transaction amount is $5. If a user is not connected to a Coinbase account, they will automatically be directed to this flow. Drop us a message in the #onramp channel of the CDP Discord if you need help with Guest checkout. Try out this flow in the sandbox!
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Countries & local payment methods

Get the latest list of countries and payment methods where Coinbase Onramp is supported. As Coinbase grows, access payment rails in new countries. If you’d like to recommend new countries, drop us a message in the #onramp channel of the CDP Discord.

Onramp API Endpoints

Coinbase Onramp is accessed by directing users to a URL which can be generated by your app’s frontend or backend. For the smoothest user experience, we recommend generating a one-click-buy URL. The Onramp API has the following endpoints:
MethodDescription
Session TokenProvides a secure way for the client to initialize the Coinbase-hosted Onramp page.
Onramp ConfigReturns list of countries supported by Coinbase Onramp, and the payment methods available in each country.
Onramp OptionsReturns supported fiat currencies and available crypto assets that can be passed into the Buy Quote API.
Onramp QuoteProvides a quote based on the asset the user would like to purchase, plus the network, the fiat payment, the payment currency, payment method, and country.
Transaction StatusReal time transaction status updates.
TransactionsHistorical transaction status.
Full API endpoint listFor a complete list of all API endpoints supported by Onramp/Offramp, visit our API Reference section.