Buying guideUpdated on How to Buy United Stables (U): Step-by-Step Guide
To buy United Stables on Picnic, you create an account, add funds with Pix and convert your balance into U 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 U 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 $1010.011U
- With $5050.058U
- With $100100.11U
- With $500500.58U
How to buy United Stables on Picnic, step by step
Four steps, from signing up to U 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 United Stables
In the investments tab, look for United Stables or U and enter how much you want to buy.
Review and confirm
Check the quote and the fees shown on screen, then confirm. Your U balance appears in your wallet, under your control.
What is United Stables?
United Stables (U) is one of the digital assets available on Picnic, where you can buy it in minutes, fund with Pix and keep everything in one account. Before investing, it's worth understanding the project behind the asset and your own goals, since digital-asset markets can be volatile.
Why buy United Stables 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 U 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 United Stables?
Fees depend on the network used to buy U. 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 United Stables 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 U can move, so invest thoughtfully.
Can I buy just a fraction of U?
Yes. You choose the amount to spend and receive the matching quantity of U, even if it is a fraction of one unit.
Do I need to understand crypto to buy United Stables?
No. Picnic is built to be simple even for beginners: fund with Pix, search for United Stables and confirm in a few taps. Your wallet is created automatically and the technical side stays behind the scenes.
How long until U reaches my wallet?
After you add funds with Pix and confirm the purchase, your U 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 United Stables?
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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Ready to buy United Stables?
Create your account, fund with Pix and have U in your wallet in minutes.
Buy United StablesThis content is for information only and is not investment advice. Digital assets are volatile and you may lose part of the amount invested.