Ask HN: What is the safest way to purchase Ripple?

10 points by garrypettet 8 years ago | 7 comments

I want to invest some money in Ripple but I'm nervous about the process of actually buying some. It seems overly complicated with many click-bait articles explaining how to do so. Can anyone give a recommendation for a reputable place to buy Ripple from? I'm UK based.

Azurras 8 years ago |

Buy bitcoin on Coinbase, transfer that to poloniex, then buy ripple using bitcoin on poloniex.

garrypettet 8 years ago |

Thanks for the responses. Unfortunately I've registered on about 6 different exchanges (including the ones mentioned) but all are pending verification. Looks like a lot of these exchanges are struggling with scale...

drdrey 8 years ago | |

Why the sudden urge? Ripple has been around for 5 years

jesperlang 8 years ago |

I have used both Bitstamp and Kraken for Ripple. Bitstamp is probably the easiest, allowing direct purchase using credit cards. Kraken has had major scaling issues but performance seem to have improved after a recent upgrade..

matchmike1313 8 years ago |

I have had good success with Binance. Just like Azurras said buy on CoinBase (BTC / ETC) and deposit to Binance so you can make the purchase of XRP.

wmeredith 8 years ago | |

Word of warning: Binance’s withdraw fees are bordering on insane. https://reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/7nyqr1/a_brief_...

Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with any exchange.

ecesena 8 years ago |

On kraken.com you can buy ripple/XRP (I'm not affiliated).