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title: What are the fees for buying crypto?
description: When you purchase cryptocurrency using ‘Buy’ in your RockWallet, fees will be charged to cover transaction and mining fees. A 4% credit card fee and…
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# What are the fees for buying crypto?
## Fees vary by payment method and market conditions and are always shown before you buy.
### Fees & Processing Times - RockWallet Crypto Simplified
These fees and processing times apply to RockWallet Crypto Simplified. The legacy RockWallet app may have different fees and processing times. See the [legacy RockWallet app FAQ](https://help.rockwallet.com/what-are-the-fees-for-buying-assets?hsLang=en) for details.
| Transaction | Fee | Typical processing time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy with card | 2.99% | Immediate |
The exact fee depends on:
- Current network conditions
- Network (“mining”) fee - A variable network blockchain fee that depends on the asset and current network conditions. Network fees fluctuate based on the asset. These fees are not controlled or set by RockWallet, and are required by the blockchain to process your transaction.
RockWallet shows **all fees upfront** before you tap Buy, so you can review everything in advance.
You’ll see
- Fees are included automatically
- There are **no hidden fees**
The confirmation screen shows:
- Your estimated payout
- Any applicable fees
- Your selected payment method
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