# Deposit or Buy Crypto

Deposit funds into your account with crypto you already own, or by purchasing crypto with cash (e.g. a debit card) through Defi App.

* [Transfer crypto](#transfer-crypto-from-another-wallet) from another wallet
* [Use cash](#buy-crypto-with-cash) to purchase crypto

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## Transfer Crypto From Another Wallet

To transfer tokens from another one of your wallets into a Defi App-managed wallet:

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### On your Trade dashboard, activate the wallet that you want to deposit crypto into.

Select the wallet that you want to transfer crypto into from your **Settings** menu. To learn more about your active wallets, see [Manage Your Wallets](/knowledge-base/wallets/manage-your-wallets.md).

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Before making a transaction, ensure that your active wallets are set properly, especially if you hold similar assets in different wallets.
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### Click on <img src="/files/jcVMEzVG8g9r7Men6hrT" alt="" data-size="line"> **Deposit**.

The **Deposit** button is at the top of your profile, under your total balance.
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### Select the token that you want to deposit.

Defi App presents a list of common tokens to choose from, or you can search for your token with the search bar.
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### Select the appropriate network for your transfer.

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You must select a network that supports the token you're depositing, otherwise your funds may be lost.
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Options vary based on your deposit token.
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### **Connect your wallets.**

You can connect a wallet to deposit from, or scan the QR code of your active wallet to deposit into.

You can either:

* **Deposit from a Wallet**: Click **Connect wallet** and connect your existing wallet (such as MetaMask, Phantom, Coinbase Wallet, etc.). Follow the prompts to approve the transaction and initiate the transfer.
* **Use QR Code**: Alternatively, you can scan the QR code displayed on the deposit screen. Use your wallet app to scan the code and complete the transaction
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### Enter an amount and click Deposit.

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### You're done!

Your funds are available immediately.
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## Buy Crypto With Cash

To buy tokens with cash through Defi App:

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### On your **Trade** dashboard, activate the wallet that you want to deposit crypto into.

Select the wallet that you want to transfer crypto into from your ![](/files/4I3dRohMQClxSOzpQ3Yp) Settings menu. To learn more about your active wallets, see [Manage Your Wallets](/knowledge-base/wallets/manage-your-wallets.md).

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Before making a transaction, ensure that your active wallets are set properly, especially if you hold similar assets in different wallets.
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### Click on ![](/files/MqEiSL0i7sfRsIiu0CNZ) **Buy Crypto**.

The **Buy Crypto** button is in the top-right corner of your portfolio view.
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### Enter an amount and select a currency.

Make sure to select the currency you want to pay with. Enter an amount.

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### Select a token and network.

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### Select an onramp.

Defi App automatically highlights top-performing onramps for your purchase. You can change the onramp to fit your use case.

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### Select your method of cash deposit.

You can use a debit card, credit card, bank account, or a number of other supported financial institutions.
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### Follow the prompts for your onramp.

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### You're done!

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