Buy Global Dollar (USDG)
Global Dollar (USDG) is issued in Europe by Paxos EU under Finnish supervision and MiCA. European availability remains narrower than that of USDC.
Top 3 Global Dollar exchanges with credit card, SEPA and PayPal
The exchanges below let you buy Global Dollar with credit card, SEPA and PayPal, including a wallet, mobile app and other payment methods (Google Pay and Apple Pay).
OKX - Lowest trading fees of the three
- Regulated futures via X-Perps (MiFID II)
- Web3 wallet and OKX Card
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Compare Global Dollar fees on exchanges
Effective fees include our exclusive discounts where available. Fees are indicative; check the exchange for current rates.
Cost of buying 1 USDG
The table below shows the trading fees you would pay at each exchange, based on the live price. For low-priced coins the calculation uses a purchase of €100 so the fees stay meaningful.
| Exchange | Effective fee | Fee on 1 USDG |
|---|---|---|
| OKX | 0.080% ★ | · |
★ Effective fees include our exclusive offers where available. Fees are indicative, check the exchange for current rates.
How to buy Global Dollar, step by step
Create an account
Open a free account and verify your identity (KYC) with an ID. This usually takes just a few minutes.
Deposit funds
Add euros with a payment method that suits you. Bank methods are usually free.
Buy Global Dollar
Go to the Global Dollar (USDG) market, enter the amount you want to invest and confirm. You can buy a fraction; you don't need a whole coin.
Store it safely
Keep your Global Dollar in the exchange wallet or move it to your own wallet for full control. Never share your private keys or seed phrase.
Payment methods
You can fund your account and buy Global Dollar with:
- iDEAL: Direct, gratis (NL)
- Bancontact: Direct (BE)
- SEPA overboeking: Gratis bankoverschriving, 1 werkdag
- Wero: Direct van bank naar bank
- PayPal: Hoge fee van 2%
- Creditcard: Hoge fees van rond de 3%
Where can I buy USDG?
USDG is available from a limited number of regulated European providers, including OKX. Check the trading pair, spread, withdrawal fee and supported blockchain. European issuer authorisation does not mean every platform lists USDG.
What is Global Dollar?
USDG is designed to remain worth one US dollar. Paxos says equivalent reserve assets are held in segregated accounts. Paxos EU is a Finnish electronic-money institution and issues the European token under MiCA.
Risks
- Temporary loss of the dollar peg
- Exposure to Paxos, banks, reserves and redemption processes
- Lower liquidity than USDC
- EUR/USD currency risk
- Loss through a wrong network or address
The USDG price can move in euros with EUR/USD. Check the terms and do your own research.
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