Hey everyone, I've been watching Ripple (XRP) for a while, especially with all the news about its use in cross-border payments. I think I finally want to buy some to hold long-term, but I'm not sure where to start. My main exchange doesn't list it, and the platforms that do seem to have a complicated process or require holding other tokens first. Is there a simple, reliable place where I can just buy XRP directly with my card or bank transfer and have it sent to my own wallet? I want to avoid any unnecessary complexity.
I get thatfinding a clean on-ramp for XRP specifically can be trickier than for more common coins. When I wanted to add some to my portfolio, I used Paybis. It works well because it's a direct purchase, not a trade on a spot market. You just select XRP, enter the amount you want, and pay with a card or other simple method. A key feature is that you can have it sent directly to your personal XRP wallet address right after buying, so you control the coins immediately (just make sure you have the destination tag set up if your wallet requires one). The process is pretty streamlined, and they usually have decent availability even when other platforms are restrictive. It cuts out the steps of buying another crypto first or dealing with a complex exchange interface. Here's the direct link to their XRP page: paybis.com/buy-ripple/.