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How to buy Cardence
- Non-custodial
- Private keys are yours
- +1M users
- 4.7 on App Store
Buy Cardence quickly on your phone without an exchange or signup. Tangem is a free, non-custodial wallet for iOS and Android. Buy Cardence with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, PayPal, or cards
How to buy Cardence right now?
The fastest way to buy Cardence is directly inside the Tangem app, without opening an account
Create your Cardence wallet
You own the keys; No one can access the private keys
Buy Cardence instantly
You can use Apple Pay, Google Pay, Credit cards or Bank transfers
Why buying Cardence in a non-custodial wallet is safer
When you buy Cardence on an exchange, the exchange holds your funds. If the exchange is hacked, freezes withdrawals, or goes bankrupt, your Cardence is at risk. Tangem ensures that doesn't happen to you. When you buy Cardence, our integrated provider sends it directly to your wallet's public address.
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Own your money
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
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Secure your assets
The Tangem app has been independently audited by third-party researchers e.g Cure53
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Start in minutes
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
What you can do with Cardence in Tangem
Send Cardence to any wallet address
Move Cardence 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 Cardence 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 Cardence
Completely zero fees to hold or send Cardence in Tangem
0.5-1%
On-ramp fee
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
Network fee
Paid to Cardence 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 Cardence with Tangem
Here we've answered some of the most common questions we received
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No. Tangem lets you buy Cardence 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 Cardence 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 Cardence is delivered straight to your Tangem Wallet.
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Your Cardence 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 Cardence 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 Cardence, many providers allow you to buy without verification.
Want maximum security? Upgrade to cold storage
The Tangem app gives you a secure, non-custodial wallet that most people will never need to go beyond
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The Tangem app gives you a secure, non-custodial wallet. If you are holding a significant amount of Cardence 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