Can I Buy Punch with a Debit Card?

fomoFebruary 20, 2026

Yes, you can buy PUNCH with a debit card using the fomo app. PUNCH is the Solana memecoin inspired by Punch, the viral baby monkey at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan. On fomo, you can deposit funds with your debit card and use that balance to buy PUNCH immediately—no crypto wallet or SOL required.

How It Works

1. Sign up on fomo - Download the app and create an account in about 30 seconds using your email or Apple ID
2. Deposit with your debit card - Link your debit card and add funds. Your deposit shows up as a USD balance in the app
3. Buy PUNCH - Search for PUNCH, enter your amount, and slide to buy. Done

Why This Matters

Normally, buying a Solana memecoin with a debit card is a multi-step process:

• Sign up for a centralized exchange and complete KYC verification
• Deposit funds from your debit card (often with fees and delays)
• Buy SOL on the exchange
• Set up a Solana wallet and secure your seed phrase
• Transfer SOL from the exchange to your wallet
• Connect your wallet to a DEX and swap SOL for PUNCH

That process can take hours, especially if you're new to crypto. On fomo, the entire flow from debit card deposit to owning PUNCH takes about a minute.

Debit Card Deposit Details

• Speed - Funds are available in your account immediately after deposit
• Balance type - Your deposit becomes a unified USD balance that works across all tokens on the platform
• No intermediate tokens - You don't need to buy SOL, ETH, or any other crypto before buying PUNCH
• Portfolio tracking - After buying, track your PUNCH position with fomo's built-in live P&L and portfolio tools

Things to Keep in Mind

• Memecoins are volatile - PUNCH has seen massive swings in both directions. Only deposit what you're comfortable risking
• Do your research - Check token stats like liquidity and volume before buying
• Set limits - Decide in advance how much you want to invest and stick to it