One of the payment options APMEX offers is to pay with cryptocurrency. If you pay with Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, or Ethereum, cryptocurrency payments quality for 3% discounts.
You may place up to $400,000 in orders per week using cryptocurrencies with APMEX. Most orders ship within one business day of clearing payment and it may take one business day to receive your payment.
Steps to Buy Gold from APMEX with Bitcoin in a Ledger Hardware Wallet
- To buy gold from APMEX with Bitcoin in a Ledger hardware wallet, you will need to have your wallet set up and ready to use with some Bitcoin.
- Visit APMEX.com or open the APMEX mobile app.
- Select the gold products you wish to purchase from the diverse range of gold products, including gold bars, coins, rounds, and other precious metal items.
- After adding your desired gold products to the shopping cart, review your shipping information and payment method. If you have a saved payment method on file, your checkout may default to that saved method of payment.
- Select Payment Method and scroll down to Cryptocurrency via BitPay.
- Choose your shipping preference from the available options. This must be selected to determine the final purchase price before receiving a BitPay invoice.
- After selecting your shipping options and reviewing your order, you will see a Pay with BitPay embedded invoice screen.
- BitPay will provide the exchange rate for your Bitcoin payment, which will be converted to USD upon reception.
- You will have 15 minutes to confirm your payment with your Ledger wallet.
- Once your Bitcoin payment is processed through BitPay, APMEX will begin packaging your order for shipment. You will receive an email confirmation that includes tracking information.
Does APMEX Accept Other Cryptocurrencies?
Including the aforementioned cryptocurrencies, APMEX currently accepts 15 cryptocurrencies through BitPay.
| Bitcoin | BTC |
| Bitcoin Cash | BCH |
| Ethereum | ETH |
| Wrapped Bitcoin | WBTC |
| Dogecoin | DOGE |
| Litecoin | LTC |
| Shiba Inu | SHIB |
| ApeCoin | APE |
| Polygon | MATIC |
| Gemini Dollar | GUSD |
| USD Coin | USDC |
| Pax Dollar | USDP |
| Dai | DAI |
| Binance USD | BUSD |
| Circle Euro Coin | EUROC |
Benefits of Paying with Cryptocurrency and Ledger Hardware Wallets
Gold is a timeless store of wealth and has long been associated with preeminent value. Using cryptocurrency to pay for precious metals combines the stability of precious metals with the security, convenience, and flexibility of digital assets.
It furthermore provides enhanced security and privacy.
Paying with cryptocurrencies from hardware wallets like Ledger adds a layer of protection to your buying experience. Their air-gapped technology minimizes exposure to online threats, while the personal identification number protection and optional passphrase enhance that protection.
One way to reduce the risks of theft associated with owning physical metals is to have your gold products shipped to a storage facility. With Citadel storage, you can have your gold products sent directly to a secure storage vault.
Unlike safe deposit boxes, Citadel provides protection against damage, theft, and other losses. This protection is underwritten with an exclusive relationship with Brinks, a leader in the safe storage and transport of precious metals.
