You can buy cryptocurrency with fiat money on cryptocurrency exchanges or apps. You send and receive payments using a cryptocurrency wallet. You can use any wallet compatible with the cryptocurrency and exchange you choose. A growing list of online retailers and brick-and-mortar stores accept cryptocurrency as payment.

How to Make a Payment With Cryptocurrency

At one time, sending a cryptocurrency involved diving into the command line on your computer and programming a transaction. Now, the complex process of sending and receiving crypto is much more simple, very much like using an app to send or receive money to and from your bank account. How you initiate the payment is specific to the application you choose, but generally speaking, here is how it works.

Acquire a Cryptocurrency

It isn't necessary to have an account with an institution, exchange, company, or other entity to acquire a cryptocurrency. However, it is one of the easier and safer ways to use cryptocurrency.

A regulated cryptocurrency exchange will let you exchange fiat money for cryptocurrency. It will also give you some extra features if you need them, such as storing your private keys or helping you with technical issues. A reputable one like Coinbase, Binance.US, Kraken, or Gemini will be able to get you started when you create an account and fund it for your crypto purchases.

Important :You may not be able to afford an entire coin because it can be very expensive—when you buy a cryptocurrency to use as payment, you'll receive portions that equal the dollar amount you paid.