How to Buy Pi Network (PI)

By Youssef Adel · Last updated: November 11, 2026

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Exchanges that list Pi

Exchange	PI/USDT	Note	Start here
OKX	✅ Listed	P2P in Egyptian pounds, Saudi riyals, Moroccan dirhams, Iraqi dinars and more	Create an OKX account
Bitget	✅ Listed	In its Innovation, Web3 and Public Chain Zone	Create a Bitget account
MEXC	✅ Listed	In its Innovation Zone	Create a MEXC account
Binance	❌ Not listed	No PIUSDT pair in its official market data	-
Bybit	❌ Not listed	No PIUSDT spot pair	-
KuCoin	❌ Not listed	No PI-USDT pair	-

Is Pi on Binance? No. As of 20 October 2026 there's no PI/USDT pair in Binance's official market data. If you see "PI" somewhere else, or a link claiming Binance has listed it, check inside the exchange's own app first.

Check availability for your country: OKX isn't available to residents of Syria, and Bitget isn't available to residents of Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen, Libya, Sudan, Somalia, Germany, France or Austria. Details: Compare exchanges

How to buy Pi on OKX

1. Create an account and verify it

OKX asks for both your email and your phone number. You may see an optional invitation field; if you came from our link it's already filled in, so leave it as it is. Then verify your identity; reviews are done within 24 hours. Guides: Create an OKX account · OKX verification.

2. Buy USDT in your currency on P2P

Pick a merchant, pay them, then tap I have paid and upload your proof of payment. Full guide: Buy USDT on OKX P2P. By country: Egypt · Saudi Arabia · Iraq · Morocco · All countries. To fund your account by card or with a crypto deposit from another wallet instead: how to deposit on OKX.

3. Buy PI on the PI/USDT pair

Open spot trading and search for PI/USDT.
Choose Buy, then the order type: Market (fills right away at the current price) or Limit (you set the price).
Enter the amount in USDT and confirm.
Your PI shows up in your exchange account.

On Bitget and MEXC it's the same idea: buy USDT, then use the PI/USDT pair. Bitget P2P guide: Bitget P2P.

Have mined Pi? Read this first

Many people hold a Pi balance in the mining app and want to move it to an exchange. According to Pi Network's official pages:

KYC is required to take part in Mainnet, and it's done inside the Pi app.
Per the white paper, only part of your balance becomes transferable, and that part grows as your Referral Team and Security Circle pass KYC.
Lockup: if you lock up part of your balance, the white paper says lockups can't be reversed and stay locked for the whole duration you chose.
Balances of fake or duplicate accounts are discarded, not migrated.
In its 17 September 2026 update, Pi said some users' claims had failed because their balance didn't cover the gas fee, and that they can try claiming again.

In short: the balance in your mining app may not all be migrated to Mainnet or transferable yet. Check its status inside the app itself.

To deposit PI on an exchange: on the exchange, Deposit → PI → copy the address, then send from Pi Wallet. On Bitget, for example, the deposit network is called PI and needs no tag; if your exchange shows a Memo/Tag, include it.

Scam warnings (from Pi's official pages)

The Pi Core Team will never ask for your account password or your wallet passphrase, under any circumstances.
Enter your passphrase only in the official Pi Wallet. Sharing it with someone or with a phishing site can lead to irreversible transactions.
Any website asking you to "claim Pi" another way is fake. Be especially careful with fake websites on social media.
Pi Network isn't selling Pi coins and isn't running any ICO or crowdfunding; any such "official sale" is unauthorized.
Make sure app and website links are exactly the same as on the official Safety page, not lookalikes.
Pi asks you to be extremely cautious about transacting Pi with any business that isn't on its list of verified businesses.

Our own advice along the same lines: "Pi buyers" on Telegram or WhatsApp who offer to buy your balance or "unlock" it in exchange for your passphrase or an upfront fee: don't deal with them. Buy and sell on an exchange that officially lists PI. See also P2P scams.

Pi withdrawal fees

Withdrawal fees are set by each exchange and change, and each exchange has a minimum withdrawal. The actual fee shows on the withdrawal screen before you confirm. Guide: Withdraw from OKX.

Other coins bought the same way (USDT first, then the trading pair): How to buy Solana · How to buy Toncoin.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pi Network on Binance?

No. As of 20 October 2026 there's no PI/USDT pair in Binance's official market data.

Which exchanges support Pi?

Of the exchanges we cover: OKX, Bitget and MEXC, all on the PI/USDT pair.

How do I buy Pi with Egyptian pounds or riyals?

Buy USDT in your currency on OKX P2P, then buy PI on the PI/USDT pair.

Why can't I move my whole Pi balance out of the app?

Your transferable balance depends on your KYC and your team's, and part of it may be locked up or not yet migrated. Check its status in the Pi app.

Someone wants my passphrase to buy my Pi. Is that normal?

No, it's a scam. The Pi team never asks for your passphrase, and you should only ever enter it in the official Pi Wallet.

Is there an official Pi coin sale?

No. Pi Network says it isn't selling Pi coins, and any such offer is unauthorized.

Last updated: 20 October 2026 · Sources: official market data from OKX, Bitget, MEXC, Binance, Bybit and KuCoin on 20 October 2026, official listing announcements from Bitget and MEXC, and Pi Network's official pages (Open Network, white paper, migration update, Safety Center).