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Buy & sell crypto and stablecoins in Canada

Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC and USDT against CAD or USD. Fund by Interac e-Transfer or wire, buy in minutes, and withdraw to a wallet you control.

At a glance
AssetsBTC · ETH · USDC · USDT · BNB · XRP · SOL · TRX · HYPE · FIGR_HELOCOthers on request via the OTC desk
FundingInterac e-Transfer or wirePayouts by Interac e-Transfer, wire or EFT · USD by wire
FeeUnder 1% spreadNo fixed fee; withdrawal at network cost
CustodyNoneSettles to your own wallet

How to buy in 3 steps

About 10 minutes
01VerifyGovernment ID; most approvals under 10 minutes.
02FundInterac e-Transfer or wire from your bank (CAD); wire for USD.
03Buy & withdrawPrice shown includes the spread; crypto goes to your wallet.
USDT vs USDC

Which stablecoin to choose

USDC is issued by Circle with monthly attestations; USDT by Tether with the deepest liquidity. Both trade at par against USD on TokenNest and both are available on [chains to confirm].

For holding dollar value or paying suppliers, most Canadian businesses use USDC; for trading venues, USDT is more widely quoted. See the full comparison in Learn.

Two-factor authentication is required. Withdrawals to new addresses are confirmed by email.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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What are the Interac e-Transfer limits?Your bank sets the sending limit, typically $3,000 CAD per transfer. TokenNest accepts multiple transfers per day up to your account limit.
How long until my crypto arrives?Once your e-Transfer is received, purchases are sent to your wallet within 10 minutes for major assets.
Can I sell and withdraw to my bank the same day?Yes. Sales settle to CAD by Interac e-Transfer, wire or EFT; same-day for requests before 12 PM PST. USD settles by wire.

Your first purchase in about 10 minutes.

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