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How to buy Bitcoin in Australia

Everything you need to get confident with crypto is right here, from courses to live price data. Discover the best ways to buy Bitcoin in the same app you use to manage your money, and invest starting from just $1.

Our current rate1 BTC = $156,513.12
Rate does not include fees. Check the Revolut app for live price details. Crypto is not regulated or protected and is volatile - value can go down.

Capital at risk. Cryptoassets are not regulated or protected by investor compensation schemes. Crypto is volatile — value can go down or up. Trading may be subject to tax. Fees payable.

Break into crypto with Revolut

How to buy Bitcoin in 3 steps

You can buy Bitcoin on Revolut's crypto platform. Create your free account and top up your balance to buy 175+ cryptocurrencies, including BTC. Revolut makes it quick and easy to get started.

  1. 1

    Get Revolut

    If you don’t have it already, download the Revolut app for free and sign up to start buying Bitcoin and other crypto tokens.

  2. 2

    Top up your balance

    Add money to your Revolut account in 30+ currencies, or use any other crypto token balances you may already have.

  3. 3

    Choose your crypto tokens

    Go to Crypto and choose which tokens you want to buy, including Bitcoin or any of the 175+ other crypto tokens available.

Fees from 0%, really

Buy Bitcoin and hundreds of other tokens, with fees starting from 0% (depending on your plan).

Use 30+ currencies to buy Bitcoin

Don’t worry about exchanging your money for another currency to make a crypto trade. With Revolut, you can buy Bitcoin (BTC) and 175+ other tokens in-app using the currencies you already have in your account.Buy Bitcoin in-app

Best ways to get Bitcoin with Revolut

  • Market order

    Use currencies you have in your Revolut account, like AUD or existing cryptoassets, to buy cryptocurrencies in just a few taps.

  • Auto-exchange

    Set up an auto-exchange to buy cryptocurrency in the future, if the price hits the target rate you set.

  • Recurring buy

    Create a recurring buy to purchase cryptocurrency at regularly scheduled intervals in the future, paying the existing rate each time.

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What is Bitcoin?

Before you buy, check out all the Bitcoin stats right here.

Stats

Market cap$3.12T
Circulating supply19,790,568
Max supply21,000,000
24h trading volume$277.06B
Popular on Revolut#2

About Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a decentralised payments system using permissionless peer to peer payments technology. Transaction management and money issuance are carried out collectively by the Bitcoin network using public-key cryptography, peer-to-peer networking, and proof-of-work to process and verify payments.
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1 BTC = $156,513.12

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The majority of funds are held in cold storage
The majority of funds are held in cold storage
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Your assets are held 1:1 and never lent out
Your assets are held 1:1 and never lent out
Your assets are held 1:1 and never lent out
Your assets are held 1:1 and never lent out

Swap Bitcoin for other assets

After you buy Bitcoin, you can trade it for fiat currencies and other cryptocurrencies. Explore some popular trading pairs below.

What other tokens can I buy?

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How to invest in Bitcoin FAQs

  • Crypto can sometimes seem... well, cryptic. Revolut has launched courses to help get you started with the basics. Our short, simple lessons make crypto easier to understand, whether you’re a total newbie or a seasoned cryptonaut. Have a look! To get started with Learn, download the Revolut app and sign up for an account. Then open your app and head to Crypto → Discover → Learn.Try Revolut now.
  • You can buy Bitcoin right in your Revolut app. If you don't have it yet, just download it from your app store, then head over to Crypto to get started.Try Revolut now.
  • Whenever you make a cryptocurrency exchange using Revolut, you'll pay the current rate plus a fee. Our fees are competitive, and you'll always see them in-app before you buy. The total amount depends on your Revolut plan. Learn more about crypto trading fees in our Help Centre.
  • We use some of the most secure methods to help you keep your crypto safe, such as multi-signature wallets and cold storage. Also, all tokens must pass our stringent checks before we list them. However, keep in mind that cryptocurrency trading is volatile. Capital is at risk. Learn more about crypto security and risks in our Help Centre.
  • With Revolut, you can buy cryptocurrencies in 3 ways:
    • Use currencies that you already have in your Revolut account, like AUD or existing crypto assets, to buy cryptocurrencies in just a few taps.
    • Set up an auto-exchange to buy cryptocurrency in the future, if the exchange rate hits the target rate you set.
    • Create a recurring buy and purchase cryptocurrency at regularly scheduled intervals in the future, at the existing exchange rate each time.

    Find out more about crypto order types in our Help Centre.

  • Yes, you can buy Bitcoin with a debit card on Revolut. To do this, you first need to add money to your Revolut account using a debit card. Then you can use your Revolut balance to buy supported cryptocurrencies. You can also add money to your account in other ways, including bank transfers, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
  • To start trading Bitcoin, just follow these steps:
    1. Download Revolut for iOS or Android, then sign up.
    2. Go to Crypto on your home screen and tap Get started.
    3. Read and accept our risk warnings and T&Cs.
    4. Go to CryptoTrade.
    5. Choose Bitcoin as your token, then tap Buy or Sell.
    6. Enter the amount you want to trade.
    7. Review and confirm your order.

    Check out our Help Centre for more info on how to buy and sell crypto.

Capital at risk.

The crypto services provided by Revolut Payments Australia are classified as high-risk. You should have regard to your personal financial circumstances and risk appetite before deciding to invest in crypto, and we recommend that you seek professional advice. The risk of loss in holding cryptocurrencies could be substantial and prices can rapidly increase and decrease (and may even fall to zero). Revolut Payments Australia does not make any representations to you regarding the advisability of transacting in cryptocurrency. We cannot guarantee the timeliness, accuracy, or completeness of any data or information used in connection with your cryptocurrency holding. These crypto services are not regulated and Revolut Payments Australia is not providing them to you under our Australian Financial Services Licence.