Best way to add ETH in Metamask Wallet
The fastest way (instant transfer) to get your ETH to MetaMask wallet is to buy directly inside MetaMask. Both Wyre and Transak have fast delivery times. Buying ETH in MetaMask saves time because you don’t have to buy elsewhere and transfer it to your wallet. This article demonstrates how to use Wyre and Transak to buy/swap Ethereum in the MetaMask wallet.
What is the deal with MetaMask?
MetaMask, the world’s most popular crypto wallet, is undoubtedly one of the safest and most secure places to save your bitcoins and NFTs. Not only can you store tokens, but you can also buy, sell, trade and send them.
MetaMask
Is it possible to have a non-custodial wallet?
It is a safe and multi-purpose device. With the implementation of EIP-1559, transparent gas costs are provided. Allows creating more accounts In MetaMask you can buy Ether (ETH).
In MetaMask, you have three options for buying Ether (ETH):
- Direct Ether Deposit
- Buy with Wyre
- Buy with Transak
Steps to convert Ether to MetaMask directly
- Go to MetaMask.
Access the MetaMask wallet plugin in your browser.
Click Unlock after entering your password.
- Press the Buy button.
The wallet front page is displayed.
Buy, Send and Swap located directly below your wallet balance.
To buy, just click the Buy button.
- Select Direct Deposit Ether from the drop-down menu.
After selecting Buy, scroll down to see the option of Direct Deposit with Ether.
To view your account, click View Account.
- Record your MetaMask address.
MetaMask will display a QR code and wallet address if you select Direct Deposit Ether.
You can copy or scan from your existing bitcoin wallet or exchange by clicking the copy icon.
- Copy and paste the code into your crypto exchange.
Go to your existing wallet or bitcoin exchange after copying.
Copy the address and put it in the Deposit/Withdraw option. After filling in the required information, click Submit.
- Go to your MetaMask wallet and check your balance.
Go back to your MetaMask wallet and check your balance after depositing/transferring your ETH.
Buy ETH with Wyre
It is a payment API that accepts card payments and bank transfers from around the world. This is the option for you if you want to buy ETH with a credit/debit card, Apple Pay, or bank transfer.
Wyre has lower fees than Transak (network & transaction fees).
How to buy Ethereum with Wyre in easy steps
- Login to your MetaMask wallet.
Open the MetaMask wallet extension in your browser.
Click Unlock after entering your password.
- Press the Buy button.
The front page is already displayed when you open the wallet.
In your wallet balance you will see three buttons: Buy, Send and Swap.
To buy, just click the Buy button.
- Select Buy ETH with Wyre from the drop-down menu.
You can see Wyre after clicking Buy.
Proceed to Wyre by clicking the Continue button.
- Select a payment option.
When you click Continue to Wyre, you will be taken to a new browser tab.
You can enter an amount, select a currency, and choose a payment method. You can choose your payment method by clicking on the Credit/Debit tab. Leave blank if you want to use a credit or debit card.
You can use any of the methods available here.
Choose ACH transfer if you want to send money from your bank account. It takes up to 5 days for a bank transfer; However, credit/debit cards and Apple Pay are instant. You must verify your identity if you choose ACH Transfer. Transactions between banks, unlike wire transfers, take place through the Automated Clearing House.
Note that the Wyre Transfer feature is only available to Wyre console users, not to Wyre partner users such as us. Check the small box after reading the Wyre user agreement and click Next after filling in the amount and choosing the payment option.
- Fill in the card information and billing address.
After pressing the Next button, you will be prompted to provide your billing address and credit card information.
After you have completed the form, click Submit.
- Enter OTP.
Once submitted, Wyre will direct you to a payment gateway where you must enter the OTP that was issued to you. Make sure to follow the rest of the instructions.
- Take a look at your MetaMask wallet.
Return to your MetaMask wallet once the transaction is complete. You can check your ETH balance there. With Transak, you can buy ETH.
Transak is a fiat-to-crypto payment connection. Transak, like Wyre, accepts both card payments and bank transfers. Transak is available in more than 100 countries and 60 different currencies. Transak charges slightly more than Wyre.
Steps to buy ETH with Transak
- Visit the MetaMask wallet page.
Open the MetaMask wallet extension in your browser.
To unlock your account, simply enter your password and click Unlock.
- Press the Buy button.
The front page is already displayed when you open the wallet.
In your wallet balance you will see three buttons: Buy, Send and Swap.
To buy, just click the Buy button.
- Select Buy ETH with Transak from the drop-down menu.
After selecting Buy, scroll down to find the option to Buy ETH with Transak. Continue the transfer by clicking the Continue button.
- Enter the amount to be paid.
When you click Continue to transfer, a new tab will open.
Enter the amount to spend on ETH and the currency you want to use.
Expense details can be seen just below the amount you have deposited.
The gap between Transak’s ETH price and the market ETH price is known as the slippage. Click Buy Now after you have entered the amount.
- Verify your wallet location.
The ETH wallet address and order details will then appear in your browser window. Your wallet address will be retrieved immediately because you are purchasing from within MetaMask.
- Complete Know Your Customer (KYC) process
This 5-step Transak KYC process will take 2-4 minutes and you need to upload your SSN and verify your address/ID.
Step 1 of the KYC process is to provide your name, mobile number and date of birth, then click Continue.
Step 2 of the KYC process is to provide your address and click Continue.
Step 3 of the KYC process is to enter your Social Security number and click Continue.
Step 4 of the KYC process is to upload your address/ID proof and then click Continue.
Step 5 of the KYC process is uploading a selfie. Just double check your order details before clicking Buy ETH. Fill in your email address and confirm it. Transak will then ask for your email address to provide a verification code. Click Continue once you’ve finished typing. Now enter your verification code in the box and tick the box. Continue by pressing the Enter key.
- Pay the bill.
Then select your payment method and proceed to the payment gateway’s final prompts such as OTP verification.
- Take a look at your MetaMask wallet.
Transak usually takes 1-3 business days to process a bank transfer. Credit/debit card payments take less than a minute to process (in the worst case, it takes up to 20 minutes). Return to your MetaMask wallet after a few minutes of waiting. You can check your ETH balance there.
