Can I still complete a purchase on Coinbase if I don't have enough money in my account?

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• Aquiles FerreiraOct 19, 2025 · a month ago
  If you don't have enough money in your Coinbase account to complete a purchase, the transaction will be declined. Coinbase requires you to have sufficient funds in your account to cover the cost of the purchase, including any fees. If you attempt to make a purchase without enough funds, you will receive an error message and the transaction will not go through.
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• Melissa MJul 31, 2021 · 4 years ago
  Nope, sorry! Coinbase won't let you complete a purchase if you don't have enough money in your account. They want to make sure you have the funds to cover the purchase and any associated fees. So, if you're short on cash, you'll need to add more funds to your account before making a purchase.
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• REndAug 10, 2021 · 4 years ago
  According to Coinbase's terms and conditions, you must have enough funds in your account to complete a purchase. If you don't, the transaction will be rejected. However, it's worth noting that some other exchanges may offer options like margin trading or borrowing funds to complete a purchase, but Coinbase does not currently offer these features.
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• Rishabh BanerjeeDec 17, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Unfortunately, Coinbase requires you to have enough funds in your account to complete a purchase. If you don't have sufficient funds, the transaction will be declined. It's always a good idea to double-check your account balance before making a purchase to avoid any issues.
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• Kasturi GhoshSep 15, 2025 · 2 months ago
  When it comes to making a purchase on Coinbase, you need to have enough money in your account. If you don't, the transaction won't go through. Coinbase wants to ensure that you have the necessary funds to cover the purchase and any fees. So, make sure you have enough funds in your account before attempting to make a purchase.
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