Quick-Access Links:
- How to use SwitchPay for Connect - Buy digital assets with a credit or debit card!
- How to use the Switch Global Trade Wallet - Send a wire for large purchases
- How to use Switch International Trading Platform - For users outside of the US
How to buy digital assets
In order to purchase Nodes in Connect, you'll need to own some digital assets. The Connect shopping cart currently accepts UDST and USDC for payments and, because Connect transactions are processed on the Ethereum network, you'll need some ETH for gas fees.
Can I buy digital assets with my Connect account?
No. You can send, receive and hold digital assets in your Connect wallet, but you can not purchase or swap them inside Connect.
Where can I buy digital assets?
We're excited to partner with Switch to offer easy solutions for buying digital assets. Use one of the options below to buy USDT or USDC and ETH. Please note, each method will require ID verification upon first use( this is what is known as a KYC Process). Be prepared with your ID and mobile device to easily provide the required information.
You can also use any third party exchange of your choice, such as Coinbase. Learn about purchasing Nodes using an external wallet, such as in Coinbase, here.
SwitchPay for Connect
https://switchpay.co/
Especially for Connect users! Its the easiest way to use a debit or credit card to buy up to $1,500.00 in USDT and ETH immediately and send it directly to your Connect Wallet.
Helpful Hints:
• Login using your mobile device for the best limits and to use your phone camera to complete the KYC process.
• Make sure to have your ID handy, you'll need to upload a picture of it.
• Use a mobile device to purchase with Apple Pay, Google Pay and Cash App.
• Users experience a higher approval rate with a debit card.
• Make sure to select your desired token on the Ethereum Network.
• Sending to your Connect wallet? Learn how to find your receiving address here.
Hold your purchased assets in your Connect wallet, and select My Connect Wallet during the Connect checkout process to buy Nodes. You can also chose to hold your purchased assets in any supported third party wallet.
Learn more about how to use SwitchPay for Connect here.
Try it here!
Switch Global Trade Wallet
Use the Switch Global Trade wallet to link directly to your bank account and to send wire transfers for large amounts. This is separate from your Switch Rewards Wallet. Log into your Switch account and click Assets to access your Global Trade Wallet. Don't have a Switch account yet? Click here to set one up - and make sure to link it!
Learn how to set up your Global Trade Wallet here. If you already have a Switch account, skip to step 6.
Hints:
• Enjoy an easier setup using a mobile device.
• Have your ID ready.
• Global Trade Wallet is not an option for those in NY, TX, and NC, or outside of the US.
Learn how to add funds to your Global Trade Wallet here, and how to use those funds to buy USDT and ETH here.
Once you have USDT and ETH in your Switch Global Trade wallet, you can either send it from your Switch Global Trade Wallet directly to your Connect wallet before beginning a Node purchase in Connect, or select the External Wallet payment option during the Connect checkout process to access your digital assets directly from your Switch Global Trade Wallet.
Switch International Trading Platform
https://web.connectunited.com/settings/linkAccount
For businesses, international customers, and those in TX, NY and NC. Link a bank accounts, fund with wire transfers, and buy digital assets with a debit or credit card.
Create a Switch account directly from your Connect account here. Once you have created your Switch account, you'll be able to access your International Trading Wallet setup. It's important to remember to create your Switch account via Connect.
Learn how to add funds to your Switch International Trading Platform, and how long to expect each type of transfer to take here.
To learn how to buy digital assets using a debit or credit card, click here.
To access the Switch International Trading Platform, click here.
Now you have USDT , next up - get some nodes!