Security
The most trusted crypto exchange
We’re the most trusted place for people and businesses to buy, sell, and manage crypto
The proof is in our platform.
Here’s why you can trust us:
We’re a public company, built in the USA
In April 2021, Coinbase became the largest public crypto company. That means we operate with more financial transparency: we publish financial statements quarterly and we’re audited annually by an independent third-party as required by law.
We hold our customers’ assets 1:1
Your crypto is your crypto. It’s that simple. Coinbase doesn't lend or take any action with your assets without your permission. Also, we offer the most secure and multifaceted risk management programs designed to protect our customers' assets.
We respect your rights over your personal information
We only collect the necessary personal data in order to provide you with the best protection and services we can – and are transparent in how we use it and why we share it.
We use state-of-the-art encryption and security
The technology that powers our platform was developed with industry-leading security and encryption at its core. Our security team is constantly working to make sure you and your assets are protected from emerging threats.
We offer the finest tools to protect your account
From auto-enrolled 2 factor-authentication (with security key support), password protection, to multi-approval withdrawals in Coinbase Vault, we provide powerful security features to all our users.
Get the help you need, when you need it
You can always contact our support team by phone or messaging to speak with our virtual assistant, or depending on the hours, with a real live support agent. You can also check out our Help Center for quick solutions to common problems.
When it comes to security, we’re old pros.
For the past decade we’ve been leading the way into the crypto economy, and since day one our top priority has been earning your trust. We do everything we can to make sure our users are safe and secure, so that you can focus on building your portfolio.
We’re here to help.
Check out these resources to learn more:
Customer Support
24/7 live support
Help Center
Quick solutions to common questions
Coinbase Learn
Guides, tips, market updates and more
We work with the community to keep improving
We understand the importance of security research in keeping our community secure. That’s why we pay rewards for the responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities through our Bug Bounty program.
We’re different than other crypto exchanges
Coinbase is the largest publicly traded crypto company in the world. We’re proud to lead the way in providing extra transparency, comprehensive risk management practices & leading security protections to all of our users.
Security Resources
Curious to learn more? Check out these resources to learn how we keep you safe and how you can better protect yourself.
Sim Swapping Scams
Learn how to keep your account secure from Trust and Safety experts at Coinbase. Compromising the sim card inside your phone is a popular strategy for attackers to get a hold of your crypto. Get info on best practices when it comes to sim swapping scams and learn how to avoid them.
Our Commitment to Security by Philip Martin
Coinbase is building the cryptoeconomy – a more fair, accessible, efficient, and transparent financial system enabled by crypto. The company started in 2012 with the radical idea that anyone, anywhere, should be able to easily and securely send and receive Bitcoin. Today, we offer a trusted and easy-to-use platform for accessing the broader cryptoeconomy.