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| 1 | +--- |
| 2 | +title: Buy XCH |
| 3 | +slug: /cloud-wallet/buy-xch |
| 4 | +--- |
| 5 | + |
| 6 | +import Tabs from '@theme/Tabs'; |
| 7 | +import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem'; |
| 8 | + |
| 9 | +This guide will show you how to purchase XCH directly within the Chia Cloud Wallet using ACH bank transfers via Stripe. |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +:::info |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +Before you can buy XCH, you'll need to have a Cloud Wallet account and at least one vault. If you haven't created a vault yet, please follow the [Getting Started Guide](/cloud-wallet/getting-started) first. |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +::: |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +## Prerequisites |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +- An active [Chia Cloud Wallet](https://vault.chia.net/) account with at least one vault |
| 20 | +- A US bank account for ACH transfers |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | +## Purchase Limits |
| 23 | + |
| 24 | +- **Minimum purchase**: \$25 USD |
| 25 | +- **Maximum purchase**: \$100 USD |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +## Buying XCH |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | +1. Log in to your [Chia Cloud Wallet](https://vault.chia.net/) account. |
| 30 | + |
| 31 | +2. Navigate to the `Buy XCH` screen from the left-hand menu: |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | +<div style={{ textAlign: 'left', marginBottom: '1rem' }}> |
| 34 | + <img src="/img/cloud-wallet/buy-xch-01_navigation_light.png" alt="Navigate to Buy XCH screen" width="100%" className="theme-image-light"/> |
| 35 | + <img src="/img/cloud-wallet/buy-xch-01_navigation_dark.png" alt="Navigate to Buy XCH screen" width="100%" className="theme-image-dark"/> |
| 36 | +</div> |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +3. Enter the amount you want to purchase in USD. The minimum is \$25 and the maximum is \$100, then click `Next`: |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +<div style={{ textAlign: 'left', marginBottom: '1rem' }}> |
| 41 | + <img src="/img/cloud-wallet/buy-xch-02_enter_amount_light.png" alt="Enter purchase amount" width="100%" className="theme-image-light"/> |
| 42 | + <img src="/img/cloud-wallet/buy-xch-02_enter_amount_dark.png" alt="Enter purchase amount" width="100%" className="theme-image-dark"/> |
| 43 | +</div> |
| 44 | + |
| 45 | +4. Select a saved bank account, or add a new one: |
| 46 | + - **Saved accounts**: If you have previously saved bank accounts, they will appear in a list for you to choose from |
| 47 | + - **Add new account**: Click the "US bank account" option to add a new bank account |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +<div style={{ textAlign: 'left', marginBottom: '1rem' }}> |
| 50 | + <img src="/img/cloud-wallet/buy-xch-03_select_bank_light.png" alt="Select or add bank account" width="100%" className="theme-image-light"/> |
| 51 | + <img src="/img/cloud-wallet/buy-xch-03_select_bank_dark.png" alt="Select or add bank account" width="100%" className="theme-image-dark"/> |
| 52 | +</div> |
| 53 | + |
| 54 | +5. If you're adding a new bank account, follow the Stripe popup prompts to provide your bank account information and complete the setup: |
| 55 | + |
| 56 | +<div style={{ textAlign: 'left', marginBottom: '1rem' }}> |
| 57 | + <img src="/img/cloud-wallet/buy-xch-04_stripe_add_bank_light.png" alt="Stripe popup to add bank account" width="100%" className="theme-image-light"/> |
| 58 | + <img src="/img/cloud-wallet/buy-xch-04_stripe_add_bank_dark.png" alt="Stripe popup to add bank account" width="100%" className="theme-image-dark"/> |
| 59 | +</div> |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +6. Review the transaction details, including the amount of XCH you'll receive, the bank account to be used, and any applicable fees. Click `Next` to continue: |
| 62 | + |
| 63 | +<div style={{ textAlign: 'left', marginBottom: '1rem' }}> |
| 64 | + <img src="/img/cloud-wallet/buy-xch-05_review_light.png" alt="Review transaction details" width="100%" className="theme-image-light"/> |
| 65 | + <img src="/img/cloud-wallet/buy-xch-05_review_dark.png" alt="Review transaction details" width="100%" className="theme-image-dark"/> |
| 66 | +</div> |
| 67 | + |
| 68 | +7. Review the confirmation screen and click `Next`. This completes the order. The order details will appear in the order list on the right side of the screen: |
| 69 | + |
| 70 | +<div style={{ textAlign: 'left', marginBottom: '1rem' }}> |
| 71 | + <img src="/img/cloud-wallet/buy-xch-06_confirmation_light.png" alt="Order confirmation" width="100%" className="theme-image-light"/> |
| 72 | + <img src="/img/cloud-wallet/buy-xch-06_confirmation_dark.png" alt="Order confirmation" width="100%" className="theme-image-dark"/> |
| 73 | +</div> |
| 74 | + |
| 75 | +Once your payment is processed, the XCH will be deposited into your vault. ACH transfers are processed through Stripe and typically take 3-5 business days to complete. |
| 76 | + |
| 77 | +## Troubleshooting |
| 78 | + |
| 79 | +If you encounter any issues while buying XCH: |
| 80 | + |
| 81 | +- Ensure your vault has been fully created and an address is available |
| 82 | +- Verify your purchase amount is between \$25 and \$100 |
| 83 | +- Check that your bank account information is correct in Stripe |
| 84 | +- Ensure your bank account has sufficient funds |
| 85 | +- For additional support, visit the #support channel in [our Discord](https://discord.gg/chia) |
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