Buying guideUpdated on How to Buy USD Coin (USDC): Step-by-Step Guide
To buy USD Coin on Picnic, you create an account, add funds with Pix and convert your balance into USDC 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 USDC 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 $109.998USDC
- With $5049.99USDC
- With $10099.98USDC
- With $500499.9USDC
How to buy USD Coin on Picnic, step by step
Four steps, from signing up to USDC 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 USD Coin
In the investments tab, look for USD Coin or USDC and enter how much you want to buy.
Review and confirm
Check the quote and the fees shown on screen, then confirm. Your USDC balance appears in your wallet, under your control.
What is USD Coin?
USD Coin (USDC) is a stablecoin backed 1:1 by U.S. dollars and dollar-denominated assets. Launched in 2018 by Circle and Coinbase, USDC maintains a stable value close to $1. It's widely used for transactions, remittances, and as a hedge against crypto volatility. USDC is available on multiple blockchains, undergoes regular audits, and adheres to regulatory standards. You can buy USDC on Picnic and other cryptocurrency exchanges, then store it in your exchange account or personal wallet for added security.
USD Coin (USDC) is a stablecoin designed to maintain a consistent value of one US dollar. It's fully backed by US dollars and short-term US Treasury bonds, providing a stable digital asset for various financial activities. USDC is managed by the CENTRE Consortium, a collaboration between Circle and Coinbase, ensuring its reliability and transparency in the cryptocurrency market. One of USDC's key features is its robust reserve system. The stablecoin's reserves are held in segregated accounts with US-regulated financial institutions, managed by reputable entities like The Bank of New York Mellon and BlackRock. This backing, combined with regular audits and monthly reserve reports, offers users confidence in USDC's stability and value preservation. USDC is widely compatible with multiple blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Solana, and Algorand, making it versatile for various cryptocurrency transactions and applications. Its stability and widespread acceptance make it useful for hedging against market volatility, facilitating remittances, and serving as a reliable medium of exchange in the digital asset space. You can acquire USDC through the Picnic platform, along with many other cryptocurrencies.
Why buy USD Coin 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 USDC 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 USD Coin?
Fees depend on the network used to buy USDC. 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 USD Coin 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 USDC can move, so invest thoughtfully.
Can I buy just a fraction of USDC?
Yes. You choose the amount to spend and receive the matching quantity of USDC, even if it is a fraction of one unit.
Do I need to understand crypto to buy USD Coin?
No. Picnic is built to be simple even for beginners: fund with Pix, search for USD Coin and confirm in a few taps. Your wallet is created automatically and the technical side stays behind the scenes.
How long until USDC reaches my wallet?
After you add funds with Pix and confirm the purchase, your USDC 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 USD Coin?
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 USD CoinThis content is for information only and is not investment advice. Digital assets are volatile and you may lose part of the amount invested.