Download the Tangem app
from the App Store or Google Play Store
Buy Knight Core quickly on your phone without an exchange or signup. Tangem is a free, non-custodial wallet for iOS and Android. Buy Knight Core with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, PayPal, or cards
The fastest way to buy Knight Core is directly inside the Tangem app, without opening an account
When you buy Knight Core on an exchange, the exchange holds your funds. If the exchange is hacked, freezes withdrawals, or goes bankrupt, your Knight Core is at risk. Tangem ensures that doesn't happen to you. When you buy Knight Core, our integrated provider sends it directly to your wallet's public address.
Your private keys are generated and stored inside the Secure Enclave (iOS) or StrongBox (Android), a dedicated security chip on your device that handles all cryptographic operations
The Tangem app has been independently audited by third-party researchers e.g Cure53
You can upgrade your asset security by backing your wallet up with the Tangem card or ring. They use an EAL6+ certified secure element for cold storage
Send Knight Core to any wallet address
Move Knight Core across Ethereum, Tron, BNB Chain and more — no KYC, no middlemen
Cold storage in your pocket. Tap to secure. Tap to spend.
Private keys never leave the card's secure chip — no exposure, no online risk
Swap Knight Core for other assets directly in the app
Compare rates from DEXs and CEXs automatically — no external account needed
Earn with it by connecting to dApps and DeFi protocols
Access yield on Aave and other protocols without handing over your keys
Completely zero fees to hold or send Knight Core in Tangem
0.5-1%
Charged by the payment provider processing your purchase
Rates and minimums vary by provider and region, and are displayed clearly in-app before checkout
$0.10-0.25
Paid to Knight Core miners or validators to process your transaction
This varies with network congestion and is shown before you confirm
Limits depend on your region and the payment provider. Tangem works with multiple on-ramp partners so you can compare options before buying.
Here we've answered some of the most common questions we received
No. Tangem lets you buy Knight Core directly in the app using Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more payment options. You never need to create an exchange account or go through a separate verification process to get started.
No. Tangem is fully self-custodial. Your Knight Core is stored on the secure chip inside your Tangem card, and only you hold the private keys. Tangem never has access to your funds.
Most purchases complete within a few minutes. Once the payment is approved by the provider, your Knight Core is delivered straight to your Tangem Wallet.
Your Knight Core is stored on your Tangem card, not on your phone. Simply install the Tangem app on your new device and tap your card to regain full access to your wallet.
Your Tangem Wallet already is cold storage. The private keys for your Knight Core are generated and kept on the card's secure element and never leave it.
KYC requirements depend on the payment provider and the amount you're purchasing. For small purchases of Knight Core, many providers allow you to buy without verification.
The Tangem app gives you a secure, non-custodial wallet that most people will never need to go beyond
The Tangem app gives you a secure, non-custodial wallet. If you are holding a significant amount of Knight Core and want your keys offline and safe, Tangem wallets are built for that
Pair a card with the app, and your wallet migrates to a secure EAL6+ certified element. You manage everything through the Tangem app and your keys live on the hardware
Tangem is a Swiss-based company and has been building self-custody wallets since 2017. Our products have been independently audited, certified, and reviewed by security researchers and major crypto media