How to deposit and buy crypto in Singapore

The short answer

In Singapore, OKX, Coinbase publish an official way to fund an account: FAST, SWIFT, PayNow, FAST / MEPS, PayLah!, Card. OKX takes FAST / MEPS deposits and pays withdrawals back to your bank (Instant). Card purchases are documented on OKX, Coinbase. Checked against official help pages on 2026-10-15.

Step by step

  1. Open an account on OKX and complete identity verification (KYC).

  2. Deposit SGD by FAST / MEPS from a bank account in your own name.

  3. Or buy USDT directly with a Visa or Mastercard card.

  4. Buy BTC, ETH or any other coin on the spot market.

  5. To cash out, sell to SGD and withdraw by FAST / MEPS to your bank.

Methods by exchange

ExchangeCardBank depositBank withdrawal
OKXSign up on OKX
  • Visa / Mastercard42.49% · Instant
  • FAST / MEPS2
  • PayNow5Free · Instant
  • FAST / MEPS3Instant
  • PayLah!3
Coinbase
  • Card1Instant
  • FAST1Free · Instant
  • SWIFT125 USD · 3–4 business days
  • PayNow1
  • FAST1Free · Instant
  • SWIFT125 USD · 3–4 business days

FAQ

Which exchange is best for deposits and withdrawals in Singapore?

OKX is the first choice in Singapore: FAST / MEPS, PayNow, PayLah!, Card.

Can I withdraw back to my bank in Singapore?

Yes. OKX, Coinbase publish bank withdrawals in SGD.

Sources

  1. Add and verify a payment method - APAChelp.coinbase.com · checked 2026-10-15
  2. How do I deposit SGD with FAST, MEPS and International wire transfer?okx.com · updated 2025-03-13 · checked 2026-10-15
  3. How do I withdraw SGD with FAST, MEPS and International wire transfer?okx.com · updated 2025-03-13 · checked 2026-10-15
  4. How do I buy with debit / credit cards?okx.com · updated 2024-02-22 · checked 2026-10-15
  5. How do I deposit SGD with PayNow?okx.com · updated 2024-11-08 · checked 2026-10-15