# Buy SOMI Using Banxa Checkout

You can easily buy SOMI tokens using Banxa, a trusted fiat to crypto gateway partner.\
This guide walks you through purchasing SOMI directly from the[ Banxa Checkout Portal](https://checkout.banxa.com/).

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Banxa lets you buy cryptocurrency with local payment methods, including credit/debit cards, bank transfers, and mobile wallets.\
In this guide, you’ll learn how to:

* Access the Banxa checkout page
* Select SOMI as the token to purchase
* Complete payment securely
* Receive SOMI in your wallet

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## Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure you have:

* Your wallet address handy, this is where SOMI will be sent.
* A valid payment method supported in your region (Visa, Mastercard, bank transfer, etc.).

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## Step 1 — Visit the Banxa Checkout Page

Go to[ https://checkout.banxa.com/](https://checkout.banxa.com/).\
You’ll see a simple interface to select your fiat currency and cryptocurrency.

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## Step 2 — Choose Your Purchase Options

* In the “You Pay” field, enter how much fiat (e.g. USD, EUR, NGN) you want to spend.
* In the “You Get” field, select SOMI as the token.
* Select the network as Somnia Network.

Banxa will automatically show the conversion rate, fees, and delivery estimate.

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## Step 3 — Enter Your Wallet Address

Copy your wallet address from your Somnia-compatible wallet (e.g. MetaMask) and paste it into the “Wallet Address” field.

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## Step 4 — Complete KYC Verification

Banxa complies with international regulations and may ask you to verify your identity.\
Typical verification steps include:

* Uploading a government-issued ID
* Taking a selfie
* Confirming your billing address

This process only needs to be done once per account.

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## Step 5 — Select a Payment Method

Choose one of the available payment options for your country:

* Credit/Debit Card
* Bank Transfer
* Apple Pay / Google Pay (where supported)

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the payment.

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## Step 6 — Receive SOMI in Your Wallet

Once payment is confirmed:

* Banxa will process the transaction.
* SOMI tokens will be sent directly to your wallet on the Somnia Network.
* You’ll receive a confirmation email once the transfer is complete.

This may take a few minutes, depending on network congestion and payment method.

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## Need Help?

If your transaction is delayed or you need assistance, you can contact:

* Banxa Support:[ support.banxa.com](https://support.banxa.com/)
* Somnia Community:[ Discord → #support](https://discord.gg/somnia)

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## Disclaimers

* Banxa is a third party provider. Always ensure you are using the official[ checkout.banxa.com](https://checkout.banxa.com/) link.
* Transaction fees, limits, and verification steps vary by country and payment method.
* SOMI purchases are non reversible once processed.

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