Buying guideUpdated on How to Buy Bridged TrueUSD (TUSD): Step-by-Step Guide
To buy Bridged TrueUSD on Picnic, you create an account, add funds with Pix and convert your balance into TUSD in the app. The quote and the fees are shown on screen before you confirm, and the asset stays in a wallet you control.
- Fund with Pix
- Self-custody with a passkey
- Fees shown before you confirm
How much TUSD can you buy?
You don't have to buy a whole unit. Here is what each amount is worth at today's reference price, before fees.
- With $108.3718TUSD
- With $5041.859TUSD
- With $10083.718TUSD
- With $500418.59TUSD
How to buy Bridged TrueUSD on Picnic, step by step
Four steps, from signing up to TUSD in your wallet.
Create your account
Download the app or open it in your browser. Your wallet is created at sign-up and protected by your device's biometrics (a passkey), with no seed phrase to write down.
Add funds with Pix
Top up in Brazilian reais with Pix, straight from the app. The balance shows up in a few minutes.
Search for Bridged TrueUSD
In the investments tab, look for Bridged TrueUSD or TUSD and enter how much you want to buy.
Review and confirm
Check the quote and the fees shown on screen, then confirm. Your TUSD balance appears in your wallet, under your control.
What is Bridged TrueUSD?
TrueUSD (TUSD) is a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, offering stability and transparency in the crypto market. It uses smart contracts for minting and redemption, with daily audits ensuring reserve coverage. TUSD is widely available on over 80 exchanges, providing high liquidity and accessibility. The minting and redemption processes are straightforward, involving wire transfers and adherence to KYC and AML requirements. With its stable value and transparent operations, TUSD serves as a reliable option for crypto transactions and transfers. You can buy TUSD on the Picnic platform, among other cryptocurrencies.
TrueUSD (TUSD) is a stablecoin designed to maintain a consistent value pegged to the US dollar. It utilizes smart contracts for minting and redemption, with real-time on-chain verification of reserve coverage. This process is supported by daily audit reports verified by Moore Hong Kong, a global leading accounting firm, and Chainlink Proof of Reserve. TUSD's transparency and stability make it a reliable option for those seeking a digital asset tied to the value of the US dollar. The minting and redemption process for TUSD is straightforward. To mint TUSD, users send a wire transfer to TrueUSD's banking partner using instructions provided in the TrueUSD app. Redemption involves inputting bank information in the app, receiving a unique redemption address, and sending at least $1,000 worth of TUSD to this address. Fiat transfers are processed by the banking partner, subject to KYC and AML requirements, with funds typically transferred to the user's bank account within one business day. TUSD is widely available on over 80 cryptocurrency exchanges and DeFi protocols, including major platforms like Binance, Bittrex, and Upbit. This extensive listing provides users with significant liquidity and accessibility. TUSD has demonstrated impressive trading volumes, surpassing $1 billion in daily trading volume in Q3 2023. If you're interested in acquiring TUSD, you can do so through the Picnic platform, which offers this and many other cryptocurrencies for purchase.
Why buy Bridged TrueUSD on Picnic?
You stay in control
The wallet is yours, in self-custody, created at sign-up and protected by a passkey. Picnic is not an exchange: your assets stay under your control.
Fund with Pix
Add Brazilian reais and buy TUSD in minutes, with no international wire.
Fees on screen
The quote and the fees are shown before you confirm the purchase, with no surprises.
Buy it, then spend it
The same account comes with an international Visa card, accepted in 180+ countries, with no annual fee and no IOF.
Frequently asked questions
Does Picnic charge fees to buy Bridged TrueUSD?
Fees depend on the network used to buy TUSD. On some networks the transaction is free, and on the others the fee is always shown on screen before you confirm. No hidden costs: what you see is what you pay.
Is it safe to buy Bridged TrueUSD on Picnic?
On Picnic your wallet is in self-custody: you keep control of your assets without relying on an intermediary exchange. Picnic has operated globally since 2021, and the infrastructure behind the product was recognized with a grant from the Ethereum Foundation. As with any digital asset, the price of TUSD can move, so invest thoughtfully.
Can I buy just a fraction of TUSD?
Yes. You choose the amount to spend and receive the matching quantity of TUSD, even if it is a fraction of one unit.
Do I need to understand crypto to buy Bridged TrueUSD?
No. Picnic is built to be simple even for beginners: fund with Pix, search for Bridged TrueUSD and confirm in a few taps. Your wallet is created automatically and the technical side stays behind the scenes.
How long until TUSD reaches my wallet?
After you add funds with Pix and confirm the purchase, your TUSD balance usually shows up in your wallet within a few minutes. Exact timing can vary by network.
Can I spend my balance after buying?
Yes. The same account that holds your assets comes with an international Visa card, accepted in 180+ countries, with no annual fee and no IOF. So you can spend your balance day to day, at home or abroad.
Can I buy other assets besides Bridged TrueUSD?
Yes. Picnic lists more than 3,000 digital assets. Just search for the one you want and follow the same steps, all in one account.
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Buy Bridged TrueUSDThis content is for information only and is not investment advice. Digital assets are volatile and you may lose part of the amount invested.