Mainnet
- From a Coinbase account — withdraw ETH or USDC and select Base as the network. Often the fastest path, no bridge required.
- From another chain — see Bridge to Base for routes from Ethereum, Solana, and Bitcoin.
Testnet (Base Sepolia)
- Get free test ETH and USDC from the Base faucets.
- Test USDC is also available from the Circle faucet — select Base Sepolia.
Next steps
Make a transaction
Send your first transaction on Base.
Facilitate payments
Accept USDC from your users.