Fiat On-Ramp vs KYC / Know Your Customer

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Fiat On-Ramp
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A fiat on-ramp is a service or feature that allows you to purchase cryptocurrency using traditional money such as bank transfers, credit cards, or debit cards.

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KYC / Know Your Customer
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KYC is an identity verification process required by regulated exchanges where users submit personal documents to confirm their identity before accessing full platform features.

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