{"id":1769,"date":"2020-05-22T04:14:40","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T11:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/?p=1769"},"modified":"2022-03-19T14:16:53","modified_gmt":"2022-03-19T18:16:53","slug":"coinbase-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/coinbase-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Coinbase Review: Is Coinbase a Safe Exchange to Buy Cryptocurrency?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded in 2012, <a href=\"https:\/\/coinbase-consumer.sjv.io\/OREjNn\">Coinbase<\/a> has cemented itself as an early advocate for cryptocurrency, and it is often the first entry point for many cryptocurrency beginners. There are over 35 million people in over 100 countries using Coinbase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The San Francisco-based Coinbase is endearingly viewed as a cryptocurrency unicorn (a company with a valuation over $1B) with a valuation at a whopping $8 billion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has raised $547.3m from a star-studded roster of investors such as Andreessen-Horowitz, Y-Combinator, Reddit Founder Alexis Ohanian, Union Square Ventures, and more. As such, Coinbase is regarded as a pioneer in the cryptocurrency space, working closely with regulators to ensure compliance. Coinbase is registered as a Money Services Business with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fincen.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FinCEN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and complies with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bank_Secrecy_Act\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank Secrecy Act<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Patriot_Act\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USA Patriot Act<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and with state money transmission laws and regulations.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Coinbase experience is designed to be as simple and straightforward as possible, a convenience reflected in its fees.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore Coinbase and its various features.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h2>Is Coinbase Safe?<\/h2>\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re reading this <a href=\"https:\/\/coinbase-consumer.sjv.io\/OREjNn\">Coinbase<\/a> review, chances are this is the main question you&#8217;re asking. The short answer is <strong><i>yes<\/i><\/strong>, but we\u2019ll take a closer look at this in three parts below.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Company Legitimacy<\/h3>\r\n<p>As a company operating in the United States, Coinbase is required to comply with U.S. laws and regulations, at both a federal and state level. Here are some of the laws, regulations, and regulatory bodies that Coinbase complies with:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Registered as a Money Services Business with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fincen.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FinCEN<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Complies with the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bank_Secrecy_Act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bank Secrecy Act<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Complies with the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Patriot_Act\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USA Patriot Act<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Complies with state money transmission laws and regulations.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>These regulations and laws force accountability onto Coinbase, something that may be lacking from some of their offshore competitors in other countries with less strict regulations.<\/p>\r\n<p>It\u2019s also worth noting, <a href=\"https:\/\/coinbase-consumer.sjv.io\/OREjNn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Coinbase<\/a> has many trustworthy investors backing the company. These investors include Alexis Ohanian (Reddit Co-Founder), Bank Of Tokyo, Blockchain Capital, and Digital Currency Group.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Safe Keeping of Funds<\/h3>\r\n<p>Coinbase segregates customer funds from company operational funds. These customer funds are held in custodial bank accounts. This means they will not use funds of yours to operate their business. They also claim, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.coinbase.com\/customer\/portal\/articles\/1662379-how-is-coinbase-insured-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">\u201cEven if Coinbase were to fail as a business, the funds held in the custodial bank accounts could not be claimed by Coinbase or its creditors. The funds held in those accounts would be returnable to Coinbase\u2019s customers.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>98 percent of customers\u2019 cryptocurrency funds are stored in secure offline cold storage. These cryptocurrencies are held on multiple hardware wallets and paper wallets. The physical cryptocurrency wallets are then stored in vaults and safety deposit boxes around the world. These measures protect customers\u2019 funds from being lost or stolen by hackers.<\/p>\r\n<p>The remaining portion of cryptocurrency that&#8217;s stored online is fully insured by a syndicate of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Lloyd's_of_London\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lloyd\u2019s of London.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>United States residents who use Coinbase\u2019s USD wallet are covered by FDIC insurance, up to a maximum of $250,000.<\/p>\r\n<p><a id=\"780045\" href=\"https:\/\/blockfi.mxuy67.net\/c\/2032455\/780045\/10568\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/a.impactradius-go.com\/display-ad\/10568-780045\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"100\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/imp.pxf.io\/i\/2032455\/780045\/10568\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that, despite all of this, customers are still liable if their personal accounts are compromised. This is why it\u2019s typically recommended to store your cryptocurrencies in an offline cold storage wallet that you control. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/best-bitcoin-wallet-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">view our recommended wallets here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Personal Account Security<\/h3>\r\n<p>Coinbase offers its you a variety of features to secure your personal accounts.\u00a0 ou should also use a strong, unique password.<\/p>\r\n<p>Multiple <b>2-factor authentication<\/b> <strong>(2FA)<\/strong> methods are available to help secure your account. The most basic 2FA option is through SMS texts, but we recommend setting up a third party 2FA app. Options for this include Google Authenticator and Authy.<\/p>\r\n<p>You can also track the activity of your account and get notified if a new device or IP address attempts to access your account.<\/p>\r\n<h2><a id=\"customer_support\"><\/a>Customer Support<\/h2>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinbase-consumer.sjv.io\/OREjNn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Coinbase<\/a> offers customer support through email or phone. Email responses from support typically arrive within 24-72 hours. For general questions, they also have an extensive FAQ section on their site.<\/p>\r\n<h2><a id=\"supported_countries\"><\/a>Supported Countries<\/h2>\r\n<p>Coinbase serves customers in the following countries:<\/p>\r\n<p>Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovakia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States<\/p>\r\n<h2><a id=\"buy_and_sell_limits\"><\/a>Buy and Sell Limits<\/h2>\r\n<p>Buy and sell limits can vary by user location, payment method, and verification status. <strong>Y<\/strong><b>ou can view your limits at any time, by viewing your account\u2019s limits page<\/b>. As a verified U.S. customer, you likely will be able to get these weekly limits fairly easily:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>$5,000 Buy through Bank Account.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>$50 Buy through Credit\/Debit Card<\/li>\r\n\t<li>$50,000 Sell<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>You can apply for higher limits if these limits don\u2019t meet your needs. Your limits for instant purchases may not be able to be increased.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Coinbase Info<\/h2>\r\n<p>[lptw_table id=&#8221;2883&#8243;]<\/p>\r\n<h2><a id=\"sending_cryptocurrency\"><\/a>Sending Cryptocurrency From Your Coinbase Wallet<\/h2>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/send-btc.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/send-btc-278x300.jpg\" alt=\"send bitcoin from your coinbase wallet\" width=\"278\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>The wallet on <a href=\"https:\/\/coinbase-consumer.sjv.io\/OREjNn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Coinbase<\/a> allows you to easily store, send, and receive cryptocurrency. \u00a0Sending BAT, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, Litecoin, Zcash, and ZRX from your wallet can be completed in just a few steps:<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><em>Note:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><em>Coinbase is constantly adding support for new cryptocurrency, so this list of coins will most likely grow.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>Navigate to the <b>Send<\/b> tab of your account.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Choose the wallet you want to send from, effectively choosing what cryptocurrency you\u2019re sending.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Enter the amount you\u2019d like to send.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Enter the address you wish to send funds to.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Send funds.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n<h2><a id=\"receive_cryptocurrency\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/receive.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/receive-132x300.jpg\" alt=\"coinbase wallet accounts\" width=\"132\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>Receiving Cryptocurrency to Your Coinbase Wallet<\/h2>\r\n<p>Receiving cryptocurrency is also easy using Coinbase.<\/p>\r\n<p>Navigate to your <strong>Accounts<\/strong>\u00a0tab. Then, find the wallet where you want funds to go and click the <strong>Receive<\/strong>\u00a0button.<\/p>\r\n<p>You will then be provided with your account&#8217;s <strong>wallet address<\/strong>. \u00a0Use this address in the send field of a transaction to receive cryptocurrency.<\/p>\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/wallet-address.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/wallet-address-242x300.jpg\" alt=\"coinbase wallet address\" width=\"242\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><a id=\"warning\"><\/a><\/h2>\r\n<h2>Be Careful Where You Send Funds From Coinbase<\/h2>\r\n<p>Coinbase has been known to track where their users send their cryptocurrency and ban users for certain transfers. Coinbase has shut down accounts for the following activities:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Sending cryptocurrency to gambling sites.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Sending cryptocurrency to LocalBitcoins.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Sending cryptocurrency for darknet purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>In situations where Coinbase has closed accounts, users are almost always paid back to their bank accounts.<\/p>\r\n<p><i>While we\u2019re not condoning using cryptocurrency for illegal activity, we don\u2019t think a business should decide how you can spend your cryptocurrency. This is another reason the community recommends storing your cryptocurrency in a <a href=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/best-bitcoin-wallet-reviews\/\">wallet you control<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\r\n<h2><a id=\"summary\"><\/a>Coinbase Review Summary<\/h2>\r\n<p>To summarize this <a href=\"https:\/\/coinbase-consumer.sjv.io\/OREjNn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Coinbase<\/a> review, we think Coinbase is a great place for newcomers to buy cryptocurrency. Newcomers will find Coinbase easier to use than an exchange while being able to use more payment methods. However, we do recommend storing your cryptocurrency on a wallet you control if holding large amounts.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Easier to use than an exchange<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Buy cryptocurrency faster than most exchanges<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Buy cryptocurrency with debit\u00a0cards (in addition to bank transfers)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Lower fees than \u201ceasy buy\u201d competitors<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Trustworthy and regulated company<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Safely stores customer funds<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Monitors how you spend your cryptocurrency<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Wallets are less secure than a wallet you control yourself<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Slightly higher fees than most exchanges<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>[wp-review id=&#8221;1769&#8243;]<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coinbase.com\/join\/529fa0f298c10a166400013f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"coinbase team industry spotlight\" src=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/coinbase-spotlight.png\" alt=\"coinbase team industry spotlight\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coinbase.com\/join\/529fa0f298c10a166400013f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get $10 When You Open A New Coinbase Account<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<p>When you click the link below and open a new Coinbase account, you will receive $10 immediately funded into your account.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t miss free cash &#8211; even $10&#8230; click the link below today to get started.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.coinbase.com\/join\/529fa0f298c10a166400013f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Click Here To Get $10 When You Open A New Account <\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2><a id=\"how_to_use_coinbase_to_buy_cryptocurrency\"><\/a>How to Use Coinbase to Buy Cryptocurrency in 5 Simple Steps (just follow the bouncing ball)<\/h2>\r\n<p>In this step by step guide, I&#8217;ll show exactly how to buy cryptocurrency through Coinbase.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3>1) Signup and Verify Your Email Address<\/h3>\r\n<p>The first step is to create an account. \u00a0Initially you will only be asked for your name, email, password, and state.<\/p>\r\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2-5.png\" alt=\"coinbase sign up\" width=\"800\" height=\"455\" \/><\/h3>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3>2) Choose Your Account Type<\/h3>\r\n<p>After you confirm your email address, you will be taken through a 4 part process to buy.<\/p>\r\n<p>Choose whether you want to create an individual or business account.<\/p>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/4.1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/4.1.png\" alt=\"coinbase individual and business sign up\" width=\"800\" height=\"733\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\r\n<h3>3) Verify Your Phone Number<\/h3>\r\n<p>You will then need to verify your phone number. \u00a0This is used as a form of 2-Factor Authentication, helping to secure your account.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5-6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5-6.png\" alt=\"coinbase verification\" width=\"800\" height=\"556\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3>4) Set Up Payment Method<\/h3>\r\n<p>The next step is to set up a payment method.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/6.png\" alt=\"coinbase deposit\" width=\"800\" height=\"634\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Coinbase accepts payment through bank transfer and credit card. \u00a0Both payment methods may require verification.<\/p>\r\n<p>When setting up your bank account with Coinbase, they may first initiate two small transactions, then require you to verify the amounts.<\/p>\r\n<p>When setting up a credit card, you&#8217;ll likely need to upload pictures of your credit card.<\/p>\r\n<p>Both methods may require you to verify your identity. \u00a0This is required by almost all cryptocurrency exchanges that handle fiat currencies (USD, EUR, Etc.), to comply with various government regulations.<\/p>\r\n<h3>5) Buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, and\/or Litecoin<\/h3>\r\n<p>Lastly, it&#8217;s time to make your cryptocurrency purchase. \u00a0The price and all Coinbase fees are clearly stated at the time of placing your order.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/3-7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/3-7.png\" alt=\"buy bitcoin on coinbase\" width=\"800\" height=\"523\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>If you made your purchase via bank transfer, your cryptocurrency will arrive after your bank transfer has been processed.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5-7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/5-7.png\" alt=\"coinbase completed purchase\" width=\"800\" height=\"458\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> \u00a0This process may have changed slightly by the time you&#8217;re signing up for Coinbase. \u00a0They have continuously made small adjustments to their design and sign up process, but we&#8217;ll be sure to update any major changes.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coinbase.com\/join\/529fa0f298c10a166400013f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"coinbase team industry spotlight\" src=\"https:\/\/coincentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/coinbase-spotlight.png\" alt=\"coinbase team industry spotlight\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/coinbase-consumer.sjv.io\/OREjNn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get $10 When You Open A New Coinbase Account<\/a><\/h2>\r\n<p>When you click the link below and open a new Coinbase account, you will receive $10 when you buy or sell $100 worth of cryptocurrency.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/coinbase-consumer.sjv.io\/OREjNn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Click Here To Get $10 When You Open A New Account <\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In our Coinbase exchange review, we outline all of the exchanges pros\/cons and teach you step-by-step how to use it to buy 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