> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://monet-society.gitbook.io/cardano/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://monet-society.gitbook.io/cardano/collector-guide/how-to-buy-nfts/how-to-buy-ada.md).

# How To Buy ADA

NFTs are bought and sold with cryptocurrency, so it’s important for you to purchase ADA, Cardano's digital currency using a centralized cryptocurrency exchange like [**Binance**](https://accounts.binance.com/en/register?ref=U3HOQH6L),[ **Coinbase**](https://www.coinbase.com/) or[ **Kraken**](https://www.kraken.com/).<br>

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Binance is a more extensive and popular exchange with cheaper transaction costs on average, but Coinbase and Kraken have been around for almost a decade and are considered very secure and reputable platforms.\
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Depending on your country of origin, you might not be able to buy ADA directly with a credit card and may have to transfer funds directly from your bank account to make the purchase.\
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We created a step-by-step guide on how to buy ADA from Binance and fund your Cardano wallet that [**you can easily follow**](https://monet-society.gitbook.io/cardano/creator-guide/how-to-launch-an-nft-collection/how-to-start-minting-nfts/fund-your-cardano-wallet).