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Alpha balances are held in USDC, a dollar stablecoin. Whatever method you deposit with, it arrives in your account as USDC ready to trade.

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Deposit methods

Apple Pay and Google Pay

The fastest way to deposit from mobile.

Debit or credit card

Choose from several payment providers. Compare fees and pick the one that works best in your country.

Stablecoin transfer

Send USDC on Arbitrum from any wallet or exchange to your Alpha deposit address.

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How to deposit

1

Tap Deposit

From the home screen or your Portfolio, tap Deposit.
2

Choose a method

Apple Pay or Google Pay, card, or stablecoin transfer.
3

Enter the amount

The minimum deposit is 5 USDC. Any fees from the payment provider are shown before you confirm.
4

Confirm

Your balance updates in under a minute once the payment completes.

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Depositing with a card

Alpha lets you choose between multiple card providers rather than locking you into one. Providers differ on fees, limits, and which countries they serve. The app shows the total you will receive from each so you can compare. Payment providers may ask for their own verification for larger amounts; that is between you and the provider, and Alpha never sees your card details.

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Depositing stablecoins

Your Alpha wallet accepts one asset on one network: USDC on Arbitrum. Nothing else.
1

Tap Deposit → Stablecoin

Your deposit address is shown in the app. The network is Arbitrum.
2

Send USDC on Arbitrum from your wallet or exchange

Copy the address or scan the QR code. When your wallet or exchange asks which network to use, choose Arbitrum (also shown as Arbitrum One, chain ID 42161).
3

Wait for confirmation

Most transfers land in under a minute.
Only send USDC, and only on Arbitrum. Sending any other token, or sending USDC on a different network such as Ethereum, Base, or Solana, can result in permanent loss of funds. If you are unsure, send a small test amount first.
To verify you have the right asset and network: Depositing from a centralized exchange. Most large exchanges support USDC withdrawals on Arbitrum. On the exchange’s withdrawal screen, select USDC, choose the Arbitrum network, and paste your Alpha deposit address. If Arbitrum is not offered for USDC on your exchange, do not use a different network; use a card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay instead.

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Deposit limits

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Does Alpha charge a deposit fee?

Card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay providers charge their own processing fees, shown before you confirm. See Fees for the current schedule.

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My deposit has not arrived

  1. Card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay: check the status in Activity. Declines usually come from your bank; call the number on the back of your card.
  2. Stablecoin: confirm the transaction completed on the network you sent it on.
  3. If it has been more than 30 minutes, contact support with the transaction ID.