Base Wallet
Base Wallet on CEX.IO : For iOS, Android, and Desktop Users
Are you searching for the best Base wallet? CEX.IO built a free, secure wallet for Base network tokens that works on any device. This guide walks through how the CEX.IO Wallet handles Base assets and how to keep them safe.
Read our easy guide and create your Base wallet today!
Base Wallet for All Devices
CEX.IO gives you a free Base wallet that runs on iOS, Android, desktop, and the web. You manage Base network tokens alongside hundreds of other digital assets, track your portfolio, and execute transfers from one interface. This guide covers what the safest Base wallet requires and how to get one on CEX.IO.
Types of wallets for keeping digital assets
A crypto wallet holds the private keys that authorise transactions on the blockchain. The tokens themselves live on-chain. The wallet is the credential layer that proves ownership and signs every outgoing payment.
You can hold crypto in desktop wallets, mobile apps, web wallets at exchanges, or offline hardware devices. CEX.IO is a custodial wallet, the platform secures your keys and you access funds with your login. Non-custodial wallets put that key responsibility directly on you. Losing a seed phrase without a backup closes permanent access to the funds.
What is a Base Wallet?
Base is an Ethereum layer-two network built and maintained by Coinbase. It launched on mainnet on August 9, 2023. Base uses ETH as its gas token and there is no separate Base coin. Any token deployed on Base runs on an EVM-compatible chain, which means the same Ethereum developer tools and wallet address format work without modification.
A Base wallet is any EVM-compatible wallet connected to the Base network. One address holds ETH on Base and every token issued on the network. CEX.IO supports Base network tokens. You can check prices, convert, buy, and sell them directly on CEX.IO.
CEX.IO Base Wallet
CEX.IO Wallet stores Base network tokens alongside ETH, BTC, and hundreds of other digital assets from one account.
Buying a supported Base token on CEX.IO requires a card or bank transfer — no DEX interaction, no bridge, no manual gas management. Selling sends the fiat directly to your card or bank. The Exchange feature swaps one Base asset into another or into a completely different cryptocurrency.
CEX.IO has operated since 2013 with PCI DSS Level 1 certification and more than 15 million registered users. No user funds were lost to a security incident in the platform's history.
How to use Base wallet by CEX.IO
Sending, receiving, buying, selling, and exchanging Base tokens all run inside the same CEX.IO interface. Transfers to other CEX.IO users go through CEX.IO Pay with no fee and instant settlement. The mobile app and browser version share the same layout, so switching devices requires no adjustment.
How to register at CEX.IO wallet
Visit wallet.cex.io or download the CEX.IO app. Enter your email address and choose a secure password. Accept the Terms of Use and confirm your email using the code you receive. Provide your legal name and date of birth to complete identity verification. Once approved, your wallet is ready for Base tokens.
How to deposit money at CEX.IO wallet
- Go to the Wallet section and choose the Base token you want to deposit.
- Tap Receive, set the amount, select a payment method, and tap Deposit.
- Check the details and tap Confirm Deposit.
- Funds appear in your balance after the payment settles.
To send a Base token from an outside wallet, copy your CEX.IO deposit address from the Receive screen. Base tokens use Ethereum-style 0x addresses, always confirm the network is Base before sending, since the same address format exists on Ethereum and other EVM networks.
How to buy Base tokens at CEX.IO wallet
- Tap Buy on the toolbar.
- Select the Base token from the supported asset list.
- Type the fiat amount and pick your payment method.
- Review and confirm. The token arrives in your wallet once the transaction processes.
How to sell Base tokens at CEX.IO Wallet
- Tap Sell on the toolbar.
- Choose the Base token, then enter the amount to sell or the fiat total you want back.
- Pick a payout destination — card or bank. Review the summary screen.
- Tap Sell Now. The tokens leave your balance and the fiat reaches your destination.
How to use the Exchange option at CEX.IO Wallet?
Select Exchange on the toolbar. Pick the Base token you want to swap and choose the asset you want to receive. Enter the amount and the app shows the rate. Confirm the exchange and the new balance appears in your wallet right away.
FAQ
What is a Base wallet?
A Base wallet is an EVM-compatible wallet connected to the Base network. One wallet address holds ETH on Base and every token issued on the chain. CEX.IO Wallet is a custodial option. CEX.IO manages the keys and you access your balance through your account.
How to create a Base wallet
Open wallet.cex.io or install the CEX.IO app. Register with your email and a password. Verify your email and complete identity verification. Your Base wallet is active immediately. Go to any supported Base token in the Wallet section and tap Receive to see your deposit address.
How to send Base tokens from CEX.IO wallet
Open Wallet, select the token, and tap Send. Enter the recipient's Base address and the amount. Confirm the network is Base. Review the withdrawal details and submit. CEX.IO Pay transfers to other CEX.IO users settle in seconds at no cost.
What is a Base wallet address?
A Base wallet address is a 42-character string starting with 0x — identical in format to an Ethereum address. Base is EVM-compatible, so the address format matches. Always set the network to Base when sending. The same 0x address exists on Ethereum, Arbitrum, and other EVM chains, and tokens sent on the wrong network require a bridge to recover.
Does Base have its own token?
No. Base does not have a native Base token. ETH powers all transactions on Base as the gas currency. The tokens on Base are assets deployed by third-party teams — stablecoins, governance tokens, DeFi protocol tokens, and others.
What are the payment methods at CEX.IO Wallet?
CEX.IO accepts debit and credit cards, SEPA bank transfers, Faster Payments for UK users, Domestic Wire for US users, and over 80 cryptocurrencies. Available methods depend on your country of residence.