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Where to buy USDC (USDC) in 2026

USDC (USDC) is listed for spot trading on OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, HTX and Kraken. The most common pair is USDC/USDT, available on 8 of them. 7 of them also offer a USDC perpetual contract.

USDC · Funding rates

Buy USDC on OKXCodenexu888

USDC price

$0.99970.00% 24h

Market cap rank
#6
Market cap
$72.8B

Snapshot 2026-10-13 · 11:20 SGT

Exchanges that list USDC

Pairs and contracts come from each exchange's public market list, checked 2026-10-13.

ExchangeSpot pairsPerpetualSpot fee (maker / taker)Deposit networksSign up
OKX
  • USDC/USDT
  • USDC/EUR
  • USDC/TRY
  • USDC/BRL
  • USDC/AUD
  • USDC/PLN
  • +1
USDT perp0.08% / 0.10%See the deposit page
Codenexu888Open OKX
Binance
  • USDC/USDT
  • USDC/USD
  • USDC/TRY
  • USDC/BRL
  • USDC/ARS
  • USDC/IDR
  • +1
USDT perp0.10% / 0.10%See the deposit page
Code11350287Open Binance
Bitget
  • USDC/USDT
  • USDC/USD
  • USDC/EUR
USDT perp0.10% / 0.10%BEP20 · ERC20 · SOL · ArbitrumOne · AVAXC-Chain +3
Codenexu888Open Bitget.com
Bybit
  • USDC/USDT
  • USDC/EUR
  • USDC/BRL
  • USDC/USD1
USDT perp0.10% / 0.10%See the deposit page
Code48553Open Bybit
Gate
  • USDC/USDT
  • USDC/USD1
USDT perp0.10% / 0.10%ETH · APT · ARBEVM · ARC · BASEEVM +3
CodenexubestOpen Gate
MEXC
  • USDC/USDT
  • USDC/EUR
  • USDC/BRL
  • USDC/USDF
USDT perpNot yet checkedSee the deposit page
Code4BRheOpen MEXC
HTX
  • USDC/USDT
NoNot yet checkedARBITRUM · BASE · BEP20 · NEAR · POLYGON +3
Codenexu888Open HTX
Kraken
  • USDC/USDT
  • USDC/USD
  • USDC/EUR
  • USDC/AUD
  • USDC/CAD
  • USDC/CHF
  • +1
USD perp0.40% / 0.80%See the deposit page
Code7f97gkqwOpen Kraken

What is USDC?

USDC is a US dollar stablecoin issued by Circle and launched in 2018. Each token is meant to be redeemable one-to-one for dollars and is backed by cash and short-term US Treasury holdings, with reserves reported regularly. It is used for trading, payments and DeFi, and it is issued natively on many blockchains, including Ethereum, Sui, Hedera and the XRP Ledger.

Category
Stablecoin
Rank
#6
Token networks
Ethereum · Monad · Polkadot · Sui · XRP Ledger · Sonic · Arc · Hedera Hashgraph

How to buy USDC step by step

  1. Pick an exchange that lists USDC

    Use the table above: OKX lists USDC/USDT. Open the official site from our link so you land on the real domain.

  2. Create the account and verify your ID

    Sign up with email or phone, then finish identity verification (KYC). It usually takes a few minutes.

  3. Add funds

    Buy USDT with a card or local payment method, or transfer USDT from another account. Pick the same network on both sides before you send.

  4. Place a spot order for USDC

    Open USDC/USDT in the spot market. A market order fills now at the best price; a limit order waits for your price.

  5. Decide where to keep it

    Leave USDC on the exchange for trading, or withdraw it to your own wallet on a network the wallet supports.

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USDC questions

Where can I buy USDC (USDC)?

USDC is listed on OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC, HTX and Kraken. The most common pair is USDC/USDT.

What is USDC?

USDC is a US dollar stablecoin issued by Circle and launched in 2018. Each token is meant to be redeemable one-to-one for dollars and is backed by cash and short-term US Treasury holdings, with reserves reported regularly. It is used for trading, payments and DeFi, and it is issued natively on many blockchains, including Ethereum, Sui, Hedera and the XRP Ledger.

Can I trade USDC perpetual futures?

Yes. OKX, Binance, Bitget, Bybit, Gate, MEXC and Kraken offer a USDC perpetual contract. Perpetuals use leverage and can be liquidated, so learn margin first.

Which network should I use to deposit USDC?

Use a network both sides support. Bitget accepts USDC deposits on BEP20, ERC20, SOL, ArbitrumOne and AVAXC-Chain. Send a small test amount first.

What does it cost to buy USDC?

Spot trading fees for a regular account: OKX 0.08% / 0.10%, Binance 0.10% / 0.10% and Bitget 0.10% / 0.10%. Card purchases and withdrawals cost extra, shown on the exchange before you confirm.