Deposit method helper
No deposit method is "the best" — only which one fits your situation right now. Pick the one below that's closest to where you are, and we'll point you in a direction and lay out that method's pros and cons honestly. We don't endorse any channel — the final call is yours. Fees and available methods are per Gate's pages.
| Method | Pros | Trade-offs to accept |
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The above is an objective summary of trade-offs, not advice; fees and available methods are per Gate's pages.
Note: this tool is a common-sense, qualitative summary. It is not connected to the internet, does not read live fees and does not auto-update. Related reading: "Compare deposit methods", "Why card deposits cost more", "Which chain to withdraw USDT on". Before an on-chain deposit, confirm the network with the "chain fee compare" tool.
Check card, C2C and on-chain deposits in the context of their real steps, costs, timing and restrictions.