If you do not already have any Bitcoin, then you will need to fund your Blockchain wallet with enough bitcoin to get started. For anyone located in North America, or Europe, we recommend using a >> Coinbase << account for funding. If you are located in other areas of the world, please see out >> Bitcoin Exchanges << page for a full list of exchanges.
This guide will continue for Coinbase funding. Sp please first register for a Coinbase account.
After registering you will need to add your Credit or Debit card, and confirm it. First click on Settings, then Payment Methods, the Add A Payment Method.
You will then follow the instructions to add your payment method of your choice, and confirm it. We suggest using a credit or debit card to fund your account, as bank funding is generally a 3 to 5 day wait time. coinbase will ask you to confirm your card, however Credit and Debit are instant once your account is confirmed.
The fastest way to confirm your Credit or Debit card with Coinbase is to call your bank on the phone, and specifically ask for 'the amount of the 2 Authorization charges' on your account. They will be from coinbase, and you will need these 2 values in order to proceed to confirm.
After you have confirmed you can purchase the amount of bitcoin you desire. To purchase click Buy / Sell, then make sure you are on the Buy screen. Then make sure you have selected Bitcoin, your desired payment method, and enter the amount of bitcoin you would like, and click purchase.
Complete the confirmation, then the Bitcoin will be credited to your account!