Onboarding Guide: How to Purchase Solana in New Zealand and Australia

Purchasing Solana (SOL) in New Zealand and Australia is straightforward and can be done using popular cryptocurrency exchanges. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Choose a Cryptocurrency Exchange

Select a reputable New Zealand or Australian exchange that supports Solana. Popular options include:

• Binance: https://www.binance.com/

• CoinSpot: https://www.coinspot.com.au/

• Easy Crypto: https://easycrypto.com/

• Independent Reserve: https://www.independentreserve.com/

• Coinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/

• Kucoin: https://www.kucoin.com/

• DexScreener: https://dexscreener.com/

• Jupiter: https://jup.ag/onboard

Step 2: Create an Account

1. Visit the exchange's website or download their app.

2. Sign up using your email address or phone number.

3. Complete the KYC (Know Your Customer) process by submitting a valid photo ID (passport or driver's license) and proof of address.

Step 3: Deposit Funds

1. Link your bank account, Debit or Credit card to deposit funds. Some exchanges also accept PayID or POLi in Australia, and bank transfers in New Zealand.

2. Deposit the desired amount in AUD or NZD, which will then be converted into either the desired coin: USDT (Tether) or USDC (US Dollar Coin)

Step 4: Purchase Solana

1. Navigate to the trading section. (Spot Trading)

2. Search for Solana (SOL) and select the trading pair (e.g., SOL/AUS, SOL/NZD, or SOL/USD).

3. Enter the amount you wish to purchase and confirm the transaction.

Step 5: Transfer to Your Wallet

1. Transfer the purchased SOL to a secure cryptocurrency wallet (e.g., Phantom, Solflare, Magic Eden Wallet, Exodus, Metamask (Advanced users), Backpack, Ledger (cold wallet). For Bitcoin we'd recommend Xverse or a Cold wallet.

2. Keep your private keys safe and never share them with anyone.