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How to Open and Fund a Crypto Account at Schwab

You can now buy and sell crypto directly at Schwab. There are a few steps to take to open and fund a crypto account. This video shows you how to get started.
November 12, 2026 • Advanced • Beginner

How to Open and Fund a Crypto Account at Schwab

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This material is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The securities, investment products and investment strategies mentioned are not suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.

Investing in cryptocurrencies involves risk, including the risk of total loss of principal invested.

Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ethereum are highly volatile, are not backed or guaranteed by the bank, any central bank or government; are not deposits; are not FDIC insured; are not SIPC protected; and lack many of the regulations and consumer protections that legal-tender currencies and regulated securities have.

Due to the high level of risk, investors should view digital currencies as a purely speculative instrument. Additional risks apply.

Cryptocurrency products and the Schwab Crypto™ account are offered by Charles Schwab Premier Bank, SSB, Member FDIC.

Charles Schwab Premier Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. are separate but affiliated companies and subsidiaries of The Charles Schwab Corporation.

Cryptocurrencies offered by Charles Schwab Premier Bank, SSB, are not securities; are not protected by SIPC; are not insured by the FDIC; are not deposits; and may lose value.

Schwab Crypto™ accounts (i) will be available in all U.S. states except for New York and Louisiana, and (ii) are not available in any U.S. territories or in any international jurisdictions. Accounts may be restricted or closed if you move to an unsupported jurisdiction. Not all clients will qualify.

For illustrative purposes only, experience may vary.

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