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How to buy Ascend
- Non-custodial
- Private keys are yours
- +1M users
- 4.9 on App Store
Buy Ascend quickly on your phone without an exchange or signup. Tangem is a free, non-custodial wallet for iOS and Android. Buy Ascend with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, PayPal, or cards
How to buy Ascend right now
The fastest way to buy Ascend is directly inside the Tangem – no account, no waiting.
Create your Ascend wallet
You own the private keys. No one else can access them.
Buy Ascend instantly
Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, card or bank transfer.
Why buying Ascend in a self-custody wallet is safer
When you buy Ascend on an exchange, the exchange holds your funds. If the exchange is hacked, freezes withdrawals, or goes bankrupt, your Ascend is at risk. Tangem ensures that doesn't happen to you. When you buy Ascend, our integrated provider sends it directly to your wallet's public address.
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!!Own!! your money
Keys are generated and stored in the Secure Enclave (iOS) or StrongBox (Android).
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!!Secure!! your assets
The Tangem app has been reviewed by third-party researchers such as Cure53.
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!!Upgrade!! any time
Back the wallet with a Tangem card or ring on an EAL6+ certified secure element.
What you can do with Ascend in Tangem
Send Ascend to any wallet address
Move Ascend 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 Ascend 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
Fees and limits when buying Ascend
Completely zero fees to hold or send Ascend in Tangem
0.5-1%
On-ramp fee
Charged by the payment provider. Shown clearly before you confirm.
Rates and minimums vary by provider and region, and are displayed clearly in-app before checkout
$0.10-0.25
Network fee
Paid to Ascend 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.
Buying Ascend with Tangem
Here we've answered some of the most common questions we received
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No. Tangem lets you buy Ascend 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.
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No. Tangem is fully self-custodial. Your Ascend is stored on the secure chip inside your Tangem card, and only you hold the private keys. Tangem never has access to your funds.
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Most purchases complete within a few minutes. Once the payment is approved by the provider, your Ascend is delivered straight to your Tangem Wallet.
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Your Ascend 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.
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Your Tangem Wallet already is cold storage. The private keys for your Ascend are generated and kept on the card's secure element and never leave it.
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KYC requirements depend on the payment provider and the amount you're purchasing. For small purchases of Ascend, many providers allow you to buy without verification.
Holding a lot of Ascend? !!Upgrade!! to cold storage
The app already gives you a secure, non-custodial wallet most people never need to go beyond. If you hold a significant amount, pair a Tangem card and your keys move to an EAL6+ certified element managed from the same app.
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The Tangem app gives you a secure, non-custodial wallet. If you are holding a significant amount of Ascend and want your keys offline and safe, Tangem wallets are built for that
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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
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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
