URL: https://exchangesteps.com/how-to-buy-ton Updated: 2026-11-11 Sources: https://help.walt.io/article/716-supported-tokens-in-wallet , https://www.binance.com/en/academy/articles/what-is-the-open-network-ton , https://www.kucoin.com/announcement/en-kucoin-has-completed-the-rename-of-toncoin-ton-to-gram-gram , https://docs.ton.org/payments/toncoin , https://help.walt.io/article/12-deposits , https://help.walt.io/article/18-buy-crypto-with-p2p-market , https://www.binance.com/en/support/faq/how-to-withdraw-crypto-from-binance-115003670492 , https://www.binance.com/en/trade/GRAM_USDT , https://www.okx.com/trade-spot/gram-usdt , https://www.bybit.com/en/trade/spot/GRAM/USDT , https://www.bitget.com/spot/GRAMUSDT , https://www.kucoin.com/trade/GRAM-USDT , https://www.mexc.com/exchange/GRAM_USDT # How to Buy Toncoin (Gram) > **Quick answer** > Toncoin **has a new name**: since **15 June 2026**, Toncoin (TON) is called **Gram**, ticker **GRAM**. The network itself is still called TON. So **search the exchange for GRAM, not TON**. The route: buy **USDT on P2P** in your currency, then convert it to GRAM with **[Convert]** or on the **GRAM/USDT** pair. When withdrawing to another exchange, **copy the memo (comment) if the deposit page shows one**. > > **[Open Binance and buy GRAM →]** > > **Right after you sign up:** verify your account and have your ID card or passport ready. The steps are here: [Binance identity verification](https://exchangesteps.com/binance-identity-verification). | | | |---|---| | **Current name** | Gram (GRAM), formerly Toncoin (TON) | | **Spot pair** | GRAM/USDT | | **Network when withdrawing** | TON | | **Do you need to swap old TON?** | No. Exchanges converted it automatically, 1:1 | Every coin and its network in one table: [how to buy crypto](https://exchangesteps.com/how-to-buy-crypto) ## What happened to Toncoin? According to the help center of Walt (the crypto wallet that runs inside Telegram, formerly called Wallet), only **the name, ticker and logo** changed: your address and balance are the same, and you don't need to do anything. Exchanges converted TON balances to GRAM at **1 TON = 1 GRAM**: - **Binance:** removed the TON pairs and opened GRAM trading on **2 July 2026**. In its official market data on 20 October 2026, the old TON/USDT pair is **halted** and GRAM/USDT is **trading**. - **KuCoin:** announced the 1:1 conversion was complete on 15 June 2026. If you search an exchange for "TON" and find nothing, or a halted pair, that's why. ## Where can you buy Gram (Toncoin)? On 20 October 2026 we checked the official market data of the exchanges we cover. All six have a live GRAM/USDT spot pair: | Exchange | GRAM/USDT | Note | |---|---|---| | **Binance** | Live | **[Open an account]** · P2P in most local currencies | | **OKX** | Live | **[Open an account]** | | **Bybit** | Live | **[Open an account]** | | **Bitget** | Live | **[Open an account]** | | **KuCoin** | Live | **[Open an account]** | | **MEXC** | Live | **[Open an account]** | Check the exchange accepts residents of your country: [Compare exchanges](https://exchangesteps.com/compare-exchanges). ## Steps on Binance 1. **Account and verification:** [Create a Binance account](https://exchangesteps.com/how-to-create-binance-account) · [Verification](https://exchangesteps.com/binance-identity-verification). 2. **Buy USDT in your currency on P2P:** [How to buy USDT](https://exchangesteps.com/how-to-buy-usdt) · [Binance P2P](https://exchangesteps.com/how-to-buy-usdt-on-binance-p2p). By country: [Egypt](https://exchangesteps.com/buy-usdt-in-egypt) · [Saudi Arabia](https://exchangesteps.com/buy-usdt-in-saudi-arabia) · [UAE](https://exchangesteps.com/buy-usdt-in-uae) · [Morocco](https://exchangesteps.com/buy-usdt-in-morocco) · [All countries](https://exchangesteps.com/countries). For the other funding methods (card, or a crypto deposit): [how to deposit on Binance](https://exchangesteps.com/how-to-deposit-on-binance). 3. Move the USDT from your **Funding wallet** to your **Spot wallet**. 4. **[Trade]** → **[Convert]** → from **USDT** to **GRAM** → amount → **[Preview Conversion]** → **[Convert]**. Or the **GRAM/USDT** pair → **[Buy]** → **[Market]**. [Spot trading guide](https://exchangesteps.com/binance-spot-trading) ## Withdrawing GRAM: the memo (comment) matters According to the official TON docs, some services receive deposits on **one shared address** and tell customers apart by **an identifier in the comment field** (exchanges may call it Memo or Tag). The docs say it plainly: **deposits without the correct identifier may be lost.** 1. On the receiving exchange: **[Deposit]** → **GRAM** → **TON** network → copy the **address**, plus the **memo/comment if one is shown**. 2. On Binance: **[Assets]** → **[Overview]** → **[Send]** → **[Withdraw Asset]** → **GRAM**. 3. Paste the address, choose the **TON** network, and paste the memo into the **MEMO** field if the receiving exchange gave you one. 4. Enter the amount. **The withdrawal fee appears on screen after you enter the amount.** Fees change, so we don't quote a fixed number. 5. Confirm with 2FA. First time? Send a small amount first. Binance warns that leaving out a required memo can cost you your funds. Full guides: [Withdraw from Binance](https://exchangesteps.com/how-to-withdraw-from-binance) · [What's a memo](https://exchangesteps.com/usdt-networks). ## Buying inside Telegram (Walt) The crypto wallet that runs inside Telegram, previously known as **Wallet**, now appears as **Walt** (its help center moved from wallet.tg to walt.io). According to its help center: - It has a **P2P Market** where you can buy GRAM with your currency: **[Deposit]** → **[P2P Market]** → **[Buy]** → pick an ad → pay from your own account → **[Confirm Payment]** and upload the receipt. - **Identity verification (KYC) is required** to trade on P2P, and the payment method must be in your name. - **Deposits to it need no comment/memo**, but check the asset and network before sending. > ⚠️ Never pay to details the seller sends in the chat; pay only to the details shown in the order. ## Gram (Toncoin)-specific warnings - **"Swap TON for GRAM" or "activate GRAM" is a scam.** Walt says so explicitly. The conversion happened automatically, and there's no site or bot you need. - **Fake tokens with the same name:** on TON anyone can create a token (a jetton) called "TON" or "GRAM" and send it to your wallet. The real coin is the network's own currency, not a token that suddenly appeared. - **Telegram bots and "investment" messages:** never give any bot your recovery phrase or login code. - **The price swings a lot.** Don't put in money you need. Read: [P2P scams](https://exchangesteps.com/p2p-scams). **Other coins you buy the same way** (USDT on P2P, then Convert): [How to buy TRX](https://exchangesteps.com/how-to-buy-tron) · [How to buy XRP](https://exchangesteps.com/how-to-buy-xrp) · [How to buy Bitcoin](https://exchangesteps.com/how-to-buy-bitcoin). ## Frequently asked questions **Why can't I find TON on Binance?** Because it's been renamed Gram, ticker GRAM, since June 2026. Search for GRAM. **Are Toncoin and Gram the same coin?** Yes. Only the name and ticker changed, and balances were converted 1:1. **Do I need to swap my TON for GRAM?** No. Exchanges converted it automatically, and wallets need no action. Any site asking you to "swap" is a scam. **How do I buy Toncoin in Telegram?** In the Walt wallet: [Deposit] → [P2P Market] → [Buy], after verifying your account. **Does withdrawing GRAM need a memo?** If the receiving exchange shows a memo or comment on its deposit page, yes, you must enter it. Your own personal wallet usually doesn't need one. **What's the easiest way to buy Toncoin with my local currency?** Buy USDT on Binance P2P in your currency, then convert it to GRAM with [Convert]. --- *Last updated: 20 October 2026 · Sources: Walt help center, Binance Academy, KuCoin announcement, official TON docs, Binance official help pages, and the official market data of all six exchanges on 20 October 2026.*