How can I open an account with MoonPay?

This article will help you get started with MoonPay and learn how to open your account. After that, you can start buying and selling cryptocurrencies.

What you’ll need

To be at least 18 years old. Moonpay could take necessary actions if it is suspected that the user is younger than 18
years old.
Your government-issued photo ID (more information here).
A computer or smartphone with access to the internet.
An active phone number connected to your device (for SMS verification, for example).

Step 1: Creating your account

To create an account with MoonPay, follow the steps below:

You can go directly to https://www.moonpay.com/en-gb.
Click the “Sign Up” button in the top right of the page, or, you can download the MoonPay app (available on iOS and Android) and begin your sign-up there.
Enter your email address.
After entering your email address, you’ll be emailed a one-time passcode. Enter this code on MoonPay to verify your email address.
Once verified, you can access your brand-new MoonPay account!
You will be prompted to enter further personal information once you place your first order (strictly for verification purposes).

Step 2: Adding your personal details

You will be prompted to enter further personal information once you place your first MoonPay order. You will need to provide your:

First name
Last name
Date of Birth
Nationality
Current address
Phone number

The information you add must match the photo-ID you will be asked to provide later.