Here is a simple, step-by-step guide for on-ramping funds to Kraken, then sending crypto to make your donation.
1. Create and verify your Kraken account
- Go to Kraken’s website or app.
- Sign up and complete identity verification (ID + selfie).
2. Add funds to Kraken
Option A – Bank transfer (most common)
- In Kraken, go to Funding.
- Select Deposit.
- Choose your currency (ex: CAD, USD, EUR).
- Kraken gives you bank transfer details.
- Send the money from your bank using those details.
Option B – Buy with debit/credit (if available)
- Go to Buy Crypto.
- Choose amount and pay with your card.
- Fees are higher for this method.
3. Buy the crypto you want to send
- Go to Buy Crypto.
- Select the coin (ex: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, XMR, LTC, or BCH).
- Confirm purchase.
4. Send the crypto to the address provided
- Go to Funding → Withdraw.
- Choose the crypto you just bought (ex: USDT).
- Click Add Withdrawal Address
- Paste the address we give you.
- Confirm it.
- Enter the amount to send.
- Approve the withdrawal (you may need email or 2FA approval).
Important:
Make sure the network matches what we tell you (ex: ERC20/Ethereum). If the networks don’t match, funds may be lost.