URL: https://exchangesteps.com/how-to-deposit-on-binance
Updated: 2026-10-10
Sources: https://www.binance.com/ar/support/faq/how-to-buy-crypto-with-credit-debit-card-on-the-binance-app-pro-7a795b5916db4a3ea57c1a1208e19581 , https://www.binance.com/ar/support/faq/how-to-buy-cryptocurrency-via-p2p-trading-on-binance-app-360039384951 , https://www.binance.com/ar/support/faq/how-to-deposit-crypto-to-binance-115003764971

# How to Deposit on Binance: 3 Ways to Fund Your Account

> **Quick answer**
> There are 3 ways to fund your Binance account: **(1) buy with a card**, Visa or Mastercard, via **[Add Funds]** then **[Buy With]**; **(2) buy USDT in your local currency on P2P** from sellers you pay by bank transfer or e-wallet; or **(3) deposit crypto** from another wallet or exchange by copying your deposit address and choosing the same network. Your account must be verified first.
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> **[Open Binance and fund your account →]**

| | |
|---|---|
| **Before you deposit** | A verified account (verification is what unlocks deposits) |
| **Easiest method** | Card: Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay |
| **Usually cheapest** | P2P in your local currency (no card fees) |
| **Where your balance shows up** | Card: Spot wallet · P2P: Funding wallet |

## Which method is right for you?

| Method | Right for you if | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| **Card (Visa/Mastercard)** | You want it fast and simple, and your card works for international payments | A valid card, its CVV and your bank's approval |
| **P2P in your local currency** | You'd rather pay by bank transfer or a local e-wallet | A payment method in your own name |
| **Crypto deposit** | You already hold crypto on another exchange or wallet | Your deposit address and the same network |

## Method 1: Fund Binance with Visa or Mastercard

Binance accepts **Visa and Mastercard** (credit or debit), plus **Apple Pay** and **Google Pay**, and supports cards issued in more than 180 countries.

### Step 1: Tap [Add Funds], then [Buy With]

Open the app and tap **[Add Funds]**, then **[Buy With]**. You can change your local currency from the menu at the top of the screen.

### Step 2: Enter the amount and choose your card

Type in how much you want to spend, and the app shows how much crypto you'll get for it. Select **[Card (Visa/Mastercard)]** as your payment method.

### Step 3: Add your card

First time? Choose **[Add New Card]**, enter your card details and tap **[Confirm]**. Expired cards aren't accepted; you can refresh yours with the **[Update]** button. You can link up to **5 cards**.

### Step 4: Enter your CVV and check the fees

Enter your CVV, then **check the price and fees before you confirm**. The price and amount may be recalculated automatically if the market moves.

### Step 5: Approve the payment with your bank

If your bank asks for it, you'll be taken to its page to approve the payment (usually with a code sent by text). Once processing is complete, the crypto shows up in your **Spot wallet** shortly afterwards, and you can track the order under **[History]**.

> ⚠️ **Watch the fees:** On top of Binance's own fees, the exchange rate affects the final amount, and **some banks add their own fees** on crypto purchases or decline them altogether. Ask your bank before your first purchase.

**Card declined?**
- Make sure your card is enabled for international online purchases.
- Some banks block crypto transactions as a matter of policy; try a card from a different bank.
- You'll find the reason for the failure under **[Fiat History]**. Any amount that was taken comes back to your card, though it can take a few days to show up on your statement.
- Your daily purchase limit depends on your verification level. You can raise it under **[Account Center]** then **[Verification]**.

## Method 2: Fund your account in local currency on P2P

With P2P, you buy USDT from another user and pay them directly with a local payment method: a bank transfer or an e-wallet. Binance holds the seller's crypto in escrow for the whole trade and only releases it once both sides have confirmed.

In short:
1. Tap **[Add Funds]** on the home screen, then **[P2P Trading]**.
2. Pick a seller, tap **[Buy]**, enter the amount, then tap **[Place Order]**.
3. Pay the seller using the payment method shown.
4. Only after you've paid, tap **[Transferred, notify seller]**.
5. The seller releases the crypto, and you'll find it in your **Funding wallet**.

The full guide with screenshots, plus how to avoid scams: **[How to buy USDT on Binance P2P, step by step](https://exchangesteps.com/how-to-buy-usdt-on-binance-p2p)**.

## Method 3: Deposit crypto from another wallet or exchange

### Step 1: Tap [Deposit] and choose the coin

Tap **[Deposit]**, then **[Deposit Crypto]**, and choose the coin, for example USDT.

### Step 2: Choose the network carefully

Choose a network that **the exchange or wallet you're sending from supports**. Binance warns that choosing the wrong network can cost you your funds, **with no way to recover them**.

> ⚠️ **The most important rule:** The network you deposit on must be **the same** network the other side withdraws on. If you're withdrawing USDT on TRC20 from the other exchange, choose TRC20 here too. The differences between networks are explained here: [USDT networks: TRC20, BEP20 and ERC20](https://exchangesteps.com/usdt-networks).

### Step 3: Copy the address (and memo, if there is one)

Copy your **deposit address**, or save the QR code with **[Save and Share Address]**, then paste it into the exchange you're sending from.
Some networks need a **memo (Memo/Tag)** as well as the address. Without it, your deposit may never be credited to your account.

### Step 4: Choose your wallet and confirm

Under **[More Details]**, you can choose whether the funds go to your **Spot wallet** or your **Funding wallet**. Once the transfer is confirmed on the network, the funds are added to your account shortly afterwards; how long that takes depends on the network and how busy it is.

> 💡 **Tip:** Sending from a new exchange for the first time? Send a **small test amount** first, and send the rest once it arrives.

## Spot wallet vs. Funding wallet: what's the difference?

- **Spot wallet:** for trading and buying and selling on the market. Card purchases land here.
- **Funding wallet:** for P2P trades. P2P purchases land here, and if you want to sell on P2P, you have to move your crypto here first.

You can transfer between the two wallets inside your account at any time.

## Common problems and fixes

**My deposit hasn't arrived after an hour**
- Make sure the transfer has finished on the sending exchange (status "Completed").
- Timing depends on how busy the network is. Track it in your transaction history.

**I sent on the wrong network, or without a memo**
- Contact Binance support from inside the app right away, with your transaction ID (TxID) to hand. Recovery isn't guaranteed.

**I can't find the Deposit button**
- Your account probably isn't verified yet. [Verify your account first](https://exchangesteps.com/binance-identity-verification).

**My bank declines my card**
- Use P2P in your local currency instead of a card.

## Looking for a Binance alternative?

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## Frequently asked questions

**What's the easiest way to fund Binance?**
Buying with a card (Visa or Mastercard) is the easiest, as long as your bank allows crypto transactions.

**Can I fund Binance without a Visa card?**
Yes: on P2P by bank transfer or a local e-wallet, or by depositing crypto from another wallet.

**How many cards can I link?**
Up to 5 bank cards.

**Where do I find my crypto after buying with a card?**
In your Spot wallet, shortly after the purchase is complete.

**Where do I find my crypto after buying on P2P?**
In your Funding wallet.

**Can I deposit before verifying?**
No. Verification is what unlocks deposits and withdrawals.

**What happens if I choose the wrong network?**
You could lose your funds with no way to get them back. Always make sure both sides use the same network.

**Why did I receive less than I paid?**
Because of transaction fees and the exchange rate, and sometimes fees added by your bank. Check [Transaction Details] before you confirm.

## Next step: buy USDT on P2P

If you'd rather pay in your local currency without a card, here's the full guide:

**[How to buy USDT on Binance P2P, step by step →](https://exchangesteps.com/how-to-buy-usdt-on-binance-p2p)**

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*Last updated: 10 October 2026 · Sources: we checked every step against Binance's official help pages: buying with a card (updated 5 May 2025), buying via P2P (updated 20 April 2026) and depositing crypto. Button names may vary slightly depending on your app version and country.*