Solana is a public blockchain built to support applications, payments, and digital assets at high throughput. SOL is the network’s native token. It is used to pay transaction fees and can be delegated to validators that participate in network consensus. Developers deploy programs, Solana’s term for smart contracts, which operate on data stored in separate on-chain accounts.
Step 1
Download the Metal Pay App
Download the Metal Pay App on the iOS App Store or Google Play Store and get ready to access the world of digital assets.
Step 2
Create Account or Sign-In
Sign up for your Metal Pay account using your email address, and phone number. You can also sign in using your Apple ID.
Google Account + WebAuth Sign-In coming soon.
Step 3
Verify Your Identity
To remain compliant with regulations, you are required to verify your identity, using a government issued ID, in addition to your Social Security Number. Nothing more than your existing bank would require.
Step 4
Link a Debit or Credit Card
1. Access Settings page, by clicking on your profile image
2. Select the Payment Methods tab
3. Select '+' in the top right
Select Debit or Credit Card
Enter card details + address
You are now ready to buy Solana
Step 5
Find Solana on Marketplace
From the home screen, select the Crypto Card
Find Solana on the Marketplace
Select Solana
You can view the current price, and adjust chart metrics
Step 6
Buy Solana with Metal Pay
Click the 'Buy' button
Choose the amount you would like to purchase
You can choose a $USD or $SOL amount using the arrows
Select One time purchase, or set up an automatic buy
Choose your preferred payment method
Step 7
Finalize purchase
Select 'Review'
Review all of the purchase details for accuracy
Confirm your transaction by selecting 'Buy'
Congratulations you've successfully purchased Solana
