The short version
Fund Wallet with USDC
By Coinbase
Add money to your crypto wallet using Apple Pay, debit card, or bank transfer.
Send USDC & Crypto
By Coinbase
Send money instantly to any wallet address or ENS name on Base, Polygon, or Solana.
What each one does
Fund Wallet with USDC
- Opens the wallet funding interface where you can add money
- Supports multiple payment methods including Apple Pay, debit cards, and bank transfers
- Deposits USDC (a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar) to your wallet on the Base network
- Checks your wallet balance and authentication status
- Provides your wallet address if someone wants to send you USDC directly
Send USDC & Crypto
- Sends USDC, ETH, POL, or SOL to any wallet address or ENS name
- Works across Base, Polygon, and Solana blockchains
- Resolves ENS names automatically so you can use friendly names like vitalik.eth
- Validates amounts and addresses to prevent errors
- Shows your wallet balance and transaction status
When to pick each one
Reach for Fund Wallet with USDC when…
- You need to add money to your crypto wallet to make a purchase or transfer
- Your wallet doesn't have enough balance for a transaction
- You're new to crypto and want to get started with USDC
- You want to quickly top up using Apple Pay or a debit card
Reach for Send USDC & Crypto when…
- You need to pay a contractor, freelancer, or vendor in crypto
- You want to tip a creator or donate to a project
- You're transferring funds between wallets without opening a crypto app
- You need to send money on Base, Polygon, or Solana quickly
Quick facts
| Fund Wallet with USDC | Send USDC & Crypto | |
|---|---|---|
| Made by | Coinbase | Coinbase |
| Category | Business Operations | Business Operations |
| Source | View ↗ | View ↗ |
| Detail page | Open | Open |