Onramp FAQ
As a developer, how do I onboard to Coinbase Pay?
You can onboard to the Coinbase Onramp product through the Coinbase Developer Platform. Go to Getting Started for details on how to create an account.
Do users need to have a Coinbase Account in order to use Coinbase Onramp?
In most cases, users must have a Coinbase Account to use Coinbase Onramp. In the US and available geographies non-Coinbase account holders can also checkout with low limits before creating an account using our “guest checkout” feature.
Coinbase has more than 103M+ verified users and these users can seamlessly sign-in to their existing Coinbase Account and start using Coinbase Onramp. If users do not have a Coinbase account, they will be prompted to create one in the Coinbase Onramp widget.
Which countries are currently supported by Coinbase Onramp?
Coinbase Onramp is available in all countries in which Coinbase operates except Japan.
Which payment methods are supported on Coinbase Onramp?
| Payment method/funding source | Currently supported countries |
|---|---|
| Crypto balance in Coinbase account | All countries in which Coinbase operates except Japan |
| Debit cards | US and 90+ additional countries (including EU, UK,CA) |
| Credit cards | 90 countries (including EU, UK, CA, and excluding US) |
| ACH (US Bank Transfer) | US |
Watch the Supported Payment Methods page for updates.
Can the Coinbase Onramp widget open in a new tab or as a modal?
Yes, you can configure it to open in either form. The default functionality embeds the Coinbase Onramp widget when the user is logged in and logged out. To open it in a new tab or popup window, configure the initOnRamp parameters, experienceLoggedIn and experienceLoggedOut, to new_tab or popup.
Can the Coinbase Onramp widget be embedded inside my platform (versus the user seeing a modal/new tab)?
The Coinbase Onramp widget cannot currently be embedded—it needs to be opened in either a modal or a new tab.
Which blockchains and cryptocurrencies does Coinbase Onramp support?
Coinbase Onramp supports all assets and networks available for trade/send/receive on Coinbase.com. You can use the Buy Options API to get the full list.
Do you support L2 blockchains?
Yes. We support the following assets and networks for L2 Sends:
| Asset | Networks |
|---|---|
| DAI | Ethereum / Avalanche C-Chain / Optimism / Arbitrum |
| ETH | Ethereum / Base / Polygon / Avalanche C-Chain / Optimism / Arbitrum |
| MATIC | Ethereum / Polygon |
| USDC | Ethereum / Base / Polygon / Solana / Optimism / Avalanche C-Chain / Arbitrum |
| wBTC | Ethereum / Avalanche C-Chain / Optimism / Arbitrum |
See Layer 2 Networks for details.
What fees do you charge?
Coinbase Onramp is free for developers to use. When end-users onramp funds, Coinbase Onramp charges the following fees:
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Spread: Coinbase Onramp includes a spread in the price when you buy cryptocurrencies. This allows us to temporarily lock in a price for trade execution while you review the transaction details prior to submitting your transaction.
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Coinbase fees: Fees are calculated at the time you place your order and may be determined by a combination of factors, including the selected payment method, the size of the order, and market conditions such as volatility and liquidity. Fees are listed in the order preview screen before you submit your transaction and may differ for similar transactions.
Coinbase does not charge any Coinbase fees when a user moves their existing crypto balance from their Coinbase Account to a self-custody wallet/dapp using Coinbase Pay.
- Network fees: For transactions on cryptocurrency networks (i.e., transfers of cryptocurrency off the Coinbase platform), Coinbase incurs and pays network transaction fees (e.g., miner’s fees). We charge a fee based on our estimate of these network fees. In some cases, the final fee that Coinbase pays may differ from the estimated fee. All fees we charge are disclosed at the time of transaction.
Coinbase does not receive any portion of the network fees that we charge.
Can we customize the email sent to the users?
No. Users that make a purchase via Coinbase Onramp receive the standard emails that they receive when purchasing and sending crypto from their Coinbase.com account to a self-custody wallet.
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