How do I buy Waves (WAVES) using a credit card?

What is the Waves Platform?

The Waves Platform was launched in November of 2016 as a decentralised network. It allowed developers to build on the platform making use of smart contracts. The project gained traction when it announced a new partnership with Deloitte as a way to provide a clear framework for companies’ operation.

How to create a Waves wallet

Sign up for a free Coindirect account and you will automatically get a free Waves online wallet. You can use your Waves wallet to buy, sell, store, send (withdraw) and receive (deposit) WAVES.

How to create a Waves address

Once you have signed up for a free Coindirect account all you need to do is press the ‘Receive’ button to reveal your Coindirect Waves wallet address.

How to buy Waves with a credit card

Sign up for a free Coindirect account.
Find your Waves Wallet and click the ‘Buy’ button in your Waves Wallet.
Select “New VISA Card (EUR)” or “New credit card (NGN)” if you are in Nigeria.
Enter EUR value of Waves you want to purchase (more than the minimum limit) or the Waves amount you want to buy and then click ‘Preview Buy’.
You will receive a quote, press ‘confirm’ before the timer runs out (counts down from 55 seconds).
Type in your credit card details and pay.
You will be taken to a page to verify your transaction.
Finally, you will be redirected back to your Coindirect Wallet once the payment is successful.