How to Buy XRP (Ripple) on Coinbase
Short answer: Yes, you can buy XRP on Coinbase again. Open the app, search "XRP", tap Buy, choose an amount and payment method, and check the Preview screen before confirming. Coinbase suspended XRP trading in January 2021 after the SEC sued Ripple, then relisted it on July 13, 2023 following a federal court ruling. Availability can still vary by country and state.
XRP vs "Ripple": same thing on Coinbase
People search for "how to buy Ripple on Coinbase", but Ripple is the company and XRP is the coin. On Coinbase you will find it listed as XRP. There is no separate "Ripple" asset to buy, so if you see a token with a similar name somewhere else, treat it with suspicion.
How to buy XRP on Coinbase, step by step
- Create and verify your account. Coinbase requires identity verification before you can buy. Have a government ID ready.
- Add a payment method. A linked bank account (ACH) is usually the cheapest way to fund. Debit cards and other methods are faster but often cost more. See our guide to Coinbase payment methods.
- Search for XRP. Tap the search bar, type "XRP" and open the asset page. Confirm the name and ticker are XRP.
- Tap Buy and enter an amount. You can enter a dollar amount; you do not need to buy a whole coin.
- Review the Preview screen. This shows the price, the Coinbase fee and the total. The spread is built into the quoted price, so compare the quote with the market price if cost matters to you.
- Confirm. Your XRP appears in your Coinbase balance. Bank-funded purchases may be subject to a hold before you can send the XRP elsewhere.
Buying XRP with Coinbase Advanced (formerly Coinbase Pro)
Some older searches mention "Coinbase Pro". That product was phased out and fully shut down in late 2023. Its replacement, Coinbase Advanced, lives inside the main app and uses an order book with maker/taker fees instead of a spread. If you want to set your own price, Advanced lets you place a limit order on the XRP market. Our limit vs stop orders guide explains the difference, and Coinbase vs Coinbase Pro covers what changed.
When did XRP come to Coinbase? The timeline
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 25, 2019 | XRP launched on Coinbase Pro (initial jurisdictions excluded New York). |
| February 28, 2019 | XRP added to the regular Coinbase app and website. |
| December 2020 | The SEC sued Ripple, alleging XRP sales were unregistered securities offerings. |
| January 2021 | Coinbase suspended XRP trading. |
| July 13, 2023 | Coinbase relisted XRP after Judge Analisa Torres ruled that XRP sales on public exchanges were not, by themselves, securities offerings. |
That gap explains a lot of older advice online. Guides telling you to buy bitcoin or ether on Coinbase, send it to Binance or GateHub, and trade it for XRP date from the years when Coinbase did not offer XRP. Today you can buy it directly, which avoids extra network fees and transfer risk.
What happened to XRP already on Coinbase during the suspension?
Trading was switched off during the suspension. If you have an old balance from before 2021, it should show in your account now that trading is back. If something looks wrong, use Coinbase's official help center only; scammers target XRP holders with fake "support" messages.
What it costs to buy XRP on Coinbase
Coinbase's simple Buy flow includes a spread in the quoted price plus a fee. The spread is commonly reported at around 0.5% but varies with market conditions, and Coinbase does not publish one fixed fee for every trade. Third-party trackers have reported card purchases costing noticeably more than bank-funded ones. Your Preview screen shows the exact figures before you confirm.
- Simple Buy: spread plus fee, shown on Preview.
- Coinbase Advanced: no spread, maker/taker fees by 30-day volume. The lowest tier is commonly reported as 0.40% maker / 0.60% taker.
- Coinbase One: subscription that removes the trading fee on simple trades up to a monthly limit, but the spread still applies.
- Sending XRP off Coinbase: an XRP Ledger network fee applies. Some wallets and exchanges also need a destination tag; double-check it.
Full detail is in our Coinbase fees guide.
Risks to understand before buying XRP
- Price swings. XRP has had large rallies and long drawdowns. Check the live chart on our Coinbase prices page or in the app.
- Concentration. Ripple, the company, is a major XRP holder, so its sales and holdings matter to the market. Research how supply is currently distributed before buying.
- Regulatory risk. The 2021 delisting happened with little notice. Rules can change again, in the US or elsewhere.
- Scams. "XRP giveaway" and fake airdrop scams are common. Coinbase never asks you to send crypto to receive more.
- Timing. Many people buy XRP after a headline-driven spike and sell after the drop. That pattern, not the app, is what hurts most returns. Read why investors buy high and sell low.
Buying is the easy part
Getting XRP onto your Coinbase account takes a few minutes. The harder decision is when to buy, how much, and when to take profits or sit tight. Some buyers spread purchases out with dollar-cost averaging; others try to understand where the market sits in its broader cycle before acting.
Bottom line
XRP is back on Coinbase and buying it takes a handful of taps. Fund with a bank account if you want to keep costs down, read the Preview screen, consider Coinbase Advanced for larger orders, and remember the 2021 suspension as a reminder that XRP carries real regulatory and price risk.
FAQ
Can I buy XRP on Coinbase right now?
Yes. Coinbase relisted XRP on July 13, 2023, and it has a live how-to-buy page. Availability can vary by country and state, so confirm the Buy button appears for you.
Is Ripple the same as XRP on Coinbase?
Yes. Ripple is the company; XRP is the coin. On Coinbase you buy it under the ticker XRP.
Why did Coinbase remove XRP in 2021?
The SEC sued Ripple in December 2020, alleging XRP was sold as an unregistered security. Coinbase suspended XRP trading in January 2021 and restored it after the July 2023 court ruling.
Can I buy XRP with bitcoin on Coinbase?
Yes, with the Convert feature, or with a trading pair in Coinbase Advanced if one exists for your region. A crypto-to-crypto conversion is generally taxable in the US; see our Coinbase taxes guide.
Do I need Binance or GateHub to buy XRP?
Not anymore. That workaround was for the period when Coinbase did not list XRP. Buying directly avoids extra transfers and network fees.
Sources
- Coinbase — How to buy XRP (checked Nov 2026)
- PYMNTS — Coinbase announces relisting of XRP following court ruling (checked Nov 2026)
- CoinDesk — Coinbase users can buy and sell XRP starting today (Feb 2019) (checked Nov 2026)
- The Block — XRP set to trade on Coinbase (checked Nov 2026)
- Coinbase Help — Fees (checked Nov 2026)
- Coinbase Help — Advanced trade fees (checked Nov 2026)
- Coinbase — Coinbase One (checked Nov 2026)