How to buy crypto through a CEX in MetaMask Portfolio

Have a centralized exchange (CEX) account through Coinbase or Binance? You can now buy crypto through your CEX account directly in MetaMask Portfolio. When you use this feature, you can use the bank account already linked to your CEX account and fund your wallet in fewer steps.

Prerequisites

Before you get started, you need the following:

• A CEX account with Coinbase or Binance
• Your CEX account linked to MetaMask Portfolio. Follow our guide here.

Buy crypto from your linked CEX

First, navigate to the 'Overview' tab of MetaMask Portfolio. Then, select 'Centralized' from the left-hand menu. You should see your linked Coinbase or Binance account.

Select the account you'd like to use. On that account's overview page, click the 'Buy' button. You'll be guided through a simple flow to make your purchase.

You can also use the 'Buy' dropdown from the overview page of decentralized accounts. Simply select if you'd like to 'Buy from Binance' or 'Buy from Coinbase', and then follow the on-screen prompts.

Transfer funds from CEX to Portfolio

If you have funds in your CEX account you'd like to transact with, you'll need to transfer them to your MetaMask account. Follow our guide here for more information.