How to Buy Pepe (PEPE): Exchanges, Fees and Steps

Pepe is a meme token on Ethereum inspired by the Pepe the Frog internet meme; it has no stated utility beyond community and speculation.

Page updated 1 Oct 2026. Exchange fees checked 30 Sep 2026.

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Where to buy Pepe (PEPE)

These are the exchanges we link to. Listings and supported countries differ, so search for PEPE in the exchange's spot markets before you deposit. The table further down compares their fees.

MEXC

Spot and futures exchange with a wide range of listed tokens

Buy PEPE on MEXCMEXC fees and sign-up guide

Bybit

Derivatives exchange with copy trading and trading bots

Buy PEPE on BybitBybit fees and sign-up guide

Bitget

Copy trading plus spot and futures

Buy PEPE on BitgetBitget fees and sign-up guide

OKX

Spot, derivatives and an integrated Web3 wallet

Buy PEPE on OKXOKX fees and sign-up guide

KCEX

Spot and futures exchange

Buy PEPE on KCEXKCEX fees and sign-up guide

These are referral links: we may earn a commission from the exchange if you sign up through them, at no extra cost to you. Any fee discount or promotion for referred users is set by the exchange and can change. Trading crypto carries a high risk of loss; see our risk disclaimer.

How to buy Pepe step by step

  1. 1

    Choose an exchange and sign up with a referral link

    Pick one of the exchanges above and use its button on this page so the referral is applied. Each exchange has its own fees, features and country restrictions; its guide page explains what to check.

  2. 2

    Secure the account

    Confirm your email or phone, set a strong password you do not use anywhere else, and turn on two-factor authentication.

  3. 3

    Complete identity verification if asked

    Most exchanges require verification (KYC) for withdrawals or higher limits. The rules vary by exchange and by country, so check them before you deposit.

  4. 4

    Add funds

    Deposit crypto you already own, for example USDT, or use a card, bank transfer or P2P option if the exchange offers one in your country. These on-ramps usually cost more than a spot order, so compare the total cost.

  5. 5

    Open the PEPE/USDT spot market

    Search for PEPE in the spot markets. If the pair is not listed on that exchange, pick a different exchange rather than buying through another route.

  6. 6

    Choose the order type

    A limit order waits at the price you set and, when it rests on the order book, is usually charged the lower maker rate. A market order fills immediately and is charged the taker rate. Check the fee shown before you confirm.

  7. 7

    Confirm and check your balance

    Once the order fills, the PEPE appears in your spot balance. Start with a small amount while you learn how the exchange works.

  8. 8

    Optional: withdraw to your own wallet

    PEPE moves on Ethereum, so withdrawals need the Ethereum (ERC-20) network and gas is paid in ETH. Many fake tokens copy the name, so if you ever trade it on a decentralized exchange instead, verify the contract address from a reliable source rather than a search result or a social media post.

Fees for buying PEPE

Spot trading fees are set by the exchange and your account tier, not by the coin, so the same rates apply whether you buy PEPE or another spot pair.

ExchangeSpot makerSpot takerSign up
MEXC0%regular users0.05%regular usersSign up
Bybit0.1%non-VIP0.1%non-VIPSign up
Bitget0.1%base rate0.1%base rateSign up
OKXNot confirmedFee scheduleFee scheduleSign up
KCEXNot confirmedFee scheduleFee scheduleSign up

Base rates for regular (non-VIP) accounts, read from each exchange's own fee pages on 30 Sep 2026; each figure links to its source. A maker order adds liquidity to the order book (a limit order that waits), a taker order removes it (a market order). Fees change and depend on your tier, pair and any promotion, so check the exchange's current fee schedule before you trade. We could not confirm OKX or KCEX's figures on their own pages, so none are quoted for them.

About Pepe (PEPE)

Launched
April 2023
Network
Ethereum (ERC-20)
Total supply
420,690,000,000,000 PEPE
Team
Anonymous
Utility
None stated (meme token)
Fees paid in
ETH (gas, when moving it on-chain)

What it is

PEPE is an ERC-20 meme token that launched on Ethereum in April 2023, named after the Pepe the Frog internet meme. It was created by an anonymous team and presents itself as a community token with no utility, roadmap or promise of returns.

Background

PEPE appeared during a wave of meme-coin trading in spring 2023 and gained a large following on social media within weeks. Its project materials describe a fair launch with no presale or team allocation, which is a claim you should treat with caution, as with any anonymous project, and check on-chain. Its price has since followed the swings of meme-coin sentiment.

How it works

PEPE is an ERC-20 token, so it lives on Ethereum and moves on the same network as other Ethereum tokens. Its total supply is 420,690,000,000,000 tokens, fixed in the contract. It has no staking, governance or fee mechanism of its own.

What people use it for

PEPE is used mainly for speculation and as a community or cultural token. There is no product behind it, so its price is driven by attention and liquidity rather than by usage.

Background facts are general reference information, not market data. Check the project's own documentation for current details.

What can move the price of PEPE

Nobody can predict the price of Pepe, and we publish no targets. These are the factors that have tended to matter, in no particular order:

  • Social media attention and meme-coin cycles, which can reverse very quickly.
  • Overall risk appetite in crypto, and the direction of Bitcoin and Ethereum.
  • Liquidity: thin order books make prices jump, and exchange listings or delistings move them.
  • Large holders selling.
  • Ethereum network fees, which make small on-chain transfers more or less practical.

Not financial advice. This page is education, not a recommendation to buy or sell anything, and it contains no price forecasts: nobody can predict crypto prices. Crypto is volatile and you can lose everything you put in. Only use money you can afford to lose, and do your own research.

Pepe FAQ

How do I buy Pepe (PEPE)?
Sign up on an exchange that lists PEPE, verify your account if it asks you to, deposit funds (for example USDT, or use a card, bank or P2P option where the exchange offers one in your country), open the PEPE/USDT spot market, place a limit or market order and check your balance afterwards. The numbered steps on this page walk through each stage.
Where can I buy Pepe?
Pepe is widely traded, but listings differ by exchange and country, so search for PEPE in the spot markets of MEXC, Bybit, Bitget, OKX or KCEX before you deposit. Each of them has a guide and a referral sign-up link on this site.
Which exchange has the lowest fee for PEPE?
Spot fees are set per exchange and account tier, not per coin. Base rates for regular accounts, read from each exchange's own pages on 30 Sep 2026: MEXC 0% maker / 0.05% taker; Bybit 0.1% maker / 0.1% taker; Bitget 0.1% maker / 0.1% taker. We could not confirm OKX and KCEX's figures. Your VIP tier, order type, the pair and any promotion change what you actually pay, so check the current fee schedule on the exchange before you trade.
Can I buy Pepe with a card or bank transfer?
Some exchanges offer card, bank-transfer or peer-to-peer purchases in some countries. Availability, payment providers and costs differ and change, and buying this way usually costs more than placing a spot order with crypto you already hold. Check what your exchange offers in your country.
Do I need to verify my identity to buy PEPE?
Requirements depend on the exchange, your country and what you want to do, such as withdrawing, buying with fiat or trading derivatives. Many exchanges ask for identity verification (KYC) for at least some of these. Read the exchange's current rules before you deposit.
How should I store Pepe after buying it?
Keeping coins on an exchange is convenient for trading but means you rely on that exchange. Many people move long-term holdings to a wallet they control. If you do, use the right network and address and send a small test amount first. PEPE moves on Ethereum, so withdrawals need the Ethereum (ERC-20) network and gas is paid in ETH. Many fake tokens copy the name, so if you ever trade it on a decentralized exchange instead, verify the contract address from a reliable source rather than a search result or a social media post.
Is PEPE a safe investment?
No coin is safe, and a meme token with no product behind it is among the riskiest. Its price depends on attention and can fall sharply and suddenly. Only put in money you can afford to lose completely, and this page is not financial advice.
Is Pepe a good investment?
This site does not give investment advice and publishes no price forecasts. Pepe can fall as well as rise, and you can lose everything you put in. The section on what can move the price lists the main risks; only use money you can afford to lose and do your own research.

Ready to buy PEPE?

Pick an exchange, check its fees and country rules, and start with a small amount.

MEXC

Spot and futures exchange with a wide range of listed tokens

Buy PEPE on MEXCMEXC fees and sign-up guide

Bybit

Derivatives exchange with copy trading and trading bots

Buy PEPE on BybitBybit fees and sign-up guide

Bitget

Copy trading plus spot and futures

Buy PEPE on BitgetBitget fees and sign-up guide

OKX

Spot, derivatives and an integrated Web3 wallet

Buy PEPE on OKXOKX fees and sign-up guide

KCEX

Spot and futures exchange

Buy PEPE on KCEXKCEX fees and sign-up guide

These are referral links: we may earn a commission from the exchange if you sign up through them, at no extra cost to you. Any fee discount or promotion for referred users is set by the exchange and can change. Trading crypto carries a high risk of loss; see our risk disclaimer.

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