Buy Ethereum (ETH)
Buy Ethereum (ETH) on Binance.US, a regulated U.S. cryptocurrency exchange. You can start with as little as $2. Ether is the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network, and you can hold it, send it, or stake it on Binance.US.
- Buy on a licensed, regulated U.S. cryptocurrency exchange
- Deposit U.S. dollars using bank transfer (ACH) with zero fees.
- Hold, trade, or stake your ETH, or send it to a wallet you control.
Follow this guide for each step and learn more about payment methods, fees, keeping your ETH safe, choosing the right network, and what you can do with ETH after you buy.
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How to buy Ethereum on Binance.US
To buy your first Ethereum (ETH) on Binance.US, follow these four steps:
Create Your Account
Sign up with your email on the Binance.US website or app, then verify your identity. Verification is required on every regulated U.S. cryptocurrency exchange.
Choose a Payment Method
Deposit via Bank Transfer (ACH) with 0% fees. Use debit & credit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay for instant deposits, or wire transfer for larger amounts.
Select Ethereum
Choose Ethereum and enter the dollar amount. You can start with a fraction of a coin.
Complete Your Order
Review the amount, price, and any fees, then place your order. Securely manage, trade, or withdraw your Ethereum to any wallet that supports it.
Fund your account and compare payment methods and fees
Once you fund your account, make an instant, one-time purchase or schedule automated recurring buys with Binance.US. Visit our fee schedule to learn more about how Binance.US offers some of the lowest fees among regulated U.S. exchanges.
| Payment method | Funding speed | Fee | Available for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank transfer (ACH) | Usually instant | Zero-fee | Buy and Deposit |
| USD/USDT balance | Not applicable | Not applicable | Buy |
| Debit or credit card | Instant | 3.99% (Card issuer fees may apply) | Deposit |
| Wire transfer | 1 to 3 business days | $0 from Binance.US. Bank fees may apply. | Deposit |
| Apple Pay or Google Pay | Instant | 3.99% (Card issuer fees may apply) | Deposit |
- 1 Trading fees and spreads apply when you buy, sell, or convert crypto.
- 2 Funds deposited by ACH, debit card or Apple Pay, and any crypto bought with them, carry a 7-day hold before you can withdraw.
Binance.US is operated by BAM Trading Services Inc., a licensed and regulated United States cryptocurrency exchange platform that enables American residents to securely buy, sell, trade, and stake digital assets with fiat on-ramp capabilities, U.S.-based custody, and regulatory compliance.
Is it safe to buy Ethereum?
Yes, it's safe to buy Ethereum on Binance.US. Binance.US is operated by BAM Trading Services Inc., registered with FinCEN as a money services business [1], licensed as a money transmitter in 32 states [2], and independently audited to the SOC 2 Type II standard [3]. User assets, including Ethereum, are held 1:1 in U.S.-based custody, with the majority in offline cold storage. Two-factor authentication is required on every account for extra security.
As with any asset, the price of ETH can rise or fall, so only buy what you're comfortable holding.
How to keep your Ethereum safe after you buy?
Once you buy Ethereum, you can securely hold, manage, trade, or withdraw it to a wallet of your choice, including the self-custodial Binance.US Web3 Wallet. You can also whitelist approved wallet addresses to prevent unauthorized withdrawals.
Binance.US also monitors withdrawals, deposits, and account changes like 2FA resets or password updates in real time, and automatically suspends withdrawals for up to 120 hours if something looks suspicious.
See how Binance.US protects your funds on our Trust Page.
Which network should you use to send or receive ETH?
Use the network your receiving wallet or platform supports. Binance.US supports ETH on more than one network, including Ethereum (ERC-20), BEP-20, and the Layer 2 networks Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, and Abstract. ETH on a Layer 2 network is still ETH.
Before you withdraw, confirm that both sides support the network you choose, because ETH sent on a network the receiver doesn't support may not be recoverable. Network costs for ETH withdrawals change with network activity and are shown before you confirm. See the supported networks list for every option Binance.US offers for ETH.
What can you do with ETH after you buy it?
Once your order fills, your ETH sits in your Binance.US account, where you can hold it, sell it, or trade it. ETH trades on Binance.US against the U.S. dollar, Bitcoin, and the stablecoins USDT and USDC, so you can move between ETH and other assets without leaving the platform.
You can also stake ETH through Binance.US Staking, available once you sign up and complete Basic Verification. Staking rewards are not guaranteed and can change.
How much Ethereum do you need to buy?
Binance.US lets you buy Ethereum starting at $2. You can buy a fraction rather than a whole coin. Check the live Ethereum price to see what your amount is worth.
New to Ethereum? Learn what Ethereum is before you start.
Buying Ethereum at a glance
Start with as little as $2
Buy a fraction of a Ethereum, no need to purchase a whole coin.
Fund Your Account Fast
Deposit via Bank Transfer (ACH) with 0% fees, use wire transfer for larger amounts, or fund instantly with debit & credit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Transparent fees
Preview any Binance.US or payment method fees before you buy Ethereum. A spread applies to Buy, Sell & Convert orders.
Regulated & Audited
Binance.US is a regulated U.S. exchange, licensed in 32 states and SOC 2 Type II audited.
What else do people ask about buying Ethereum?
The questions below answer what people ask most before their first purchase, from safety and how much to start with, to fees, timing, taxes, and identity verification.
A beginner can start with as little as $2, since Binance.US lets you buy a fraction of an ETH rather than a whole coin. There's no right amount, so base your first purchase on what fits your budget and goals. You can add more over time with recurring buys if you'd like.
Check the live Ethereum price to see what your amount buys right now.
Yes, you can buy a fraction of Ethereum. One ETH divides into 18 decimal places, and its smallest unit is called a wei. On Binance.US you can buy any dollar amount from $2 upward.
Learn more about how ETH works in our Ethereum guide.
The cheapest way to buy ETH is to fund your Binance.US account by bank transfer (ACH), which is free, then use Advanced (Spot) Trading, which costs 0% maker and 0.02% taker on most pairs. ETH trades there against USD, USDT, USDC, and BTC. If you later move ETH to an outside wallet, the withdrawal fee depends on Ethereum network conditions. The exact fee will be shown before you confirm.
Yes. You can fund your Binance.US account instantly with a debit or credit card, or with Apple Pay or Google Pay, and then buy ETH. Each carries a 3.99% fee, and your card issuer may add its own fees.
It takes minutes to buy Ethereum on Binance.US once your account is verified and funded. Deposits by bank transfer (ACH), card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay clear almost instantly, and you can trade your ETH right away. Keep in mind that ACH, debit, and Apple Pay purchases carry a 7-day hold before you can withdraw the USD value. Your ETH withdrawal reaches your wallet once the Ethereum network confirms it.
In the United States, selling or converting ETH can create a taxable gain or loss, while buying and holding ETH generally doesn't. The IRS treats ETH and all digital assets as property. ETH staking rewards are a separate case, and the IRS treats them as income when you gain control of them (Revenue Ruling 2023-14). For more information on cryptocurrency tax reporting, read our guide on crypto taxes.
No, you can't buy Ethereum without an ID, because identity verification is required on every regulated U.S. exchange, including Binance.US. Verification also helps keep your account and funds secure. Before you buy ETH, see which documents you need for verification, or read our compliance overview for the rules that apply.
You can buy Ethereum in every U.S. state Binance.US supports. Check the supported states list, since availability changes over time. You sign up, complete identity verification, fund with your preferred method, and buy ETH in minutes.
No, because Ethereum isn't a company and has no shares. On Binance.US you buy ether (ETH) itself, which you hold in your account and can send to a wallet you control. US-listed exchange-traded products that hold ETH began trading in July 2024, and those are bought as securities through a brokerage account rather than on a cryptocurrency exchange.
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References and Sources
- [1]FinCEN MSB Registrant Search: BAM Trading Services Inc. | fincen.gov/msb-registrant-search
- [2]NMLS Consumer Access: BAM Trading Services Inc., NMLS ID 1906829. | nmlsconsumeraccess.org
- [3]Binance.US successfully completes SOC 2 Type II audit. Binance.US Blog, January 29, 2026. | blog.binance.us/soc2-type-ii
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