There are three main ways to buy Bitcoin on Swan:
1) Recurring Buys
2) Instant Buys (Will result in an ACH pull from your bank account 2-3 business days after the buy)
3) Swan USD Balance Buys
We will walk through all three scenarios in this article...
Savings Plan / Recurring Buys
(Step-by-Step Instructions)
1) Log in to your Swan Account
2) Go to the "Recurring buys" tab
3) Select the dollar amount and cadence that you wish to purchase
4) Choose your payment method for your savings plan
5) Accept the terms and conditions for the savings plan and click "Save Changes."
6) Your savings plan is now active - happy stacking!
Instant Buys
(Step-by-Step Instructions)
1) Log in to your Swan Account
2) Click the "Buy Now" button
3) Select the amount of Bitcoin you would like to purchase
4) You'll then be able to review the purchase and select the funding account for the buy
5) Click "Buy Now" to execute the trade
6) You'll receive a confirmation of your purchase
When will my Bitcoin Unlock?
| Bitcoin Purchase Method | Locking Period |
| Wires, BTC Deposits, & Referral BTC | Up to 24 Hours |
| ACH < $2,000 | 10 days for most customers; 5 days for long-standing customers. |
| ACH ≥ $2,000 | 30 days for most customers; 10 days for long-standing customers. |
Swan USD Balance Buys
(Step-by-Step Instructions)
1) Log in to your Swan Account
2) Click the "Buy Now" button
3) Select the amount of Bitcoin you would like to purchase
4) You'll then be able to review the purchase and select the funding account for the buy, make sure to select Swan Balance. (If you have USD on the platform, it should default to your Swan Balance)
5) Click "Buy Now" to execute the trade
6) You'll receive a confirmation of your purchase
7) The Bitcoin will be available for withdrawal after 24 hours
When will my Bitcoin Swan Balance Buys Unlock ?
- Buys made with cleared USD on the platform will be unlocked within 24 hours of purchase
Please reach out at swan.com/support with any questions!