Internet Computer Wallet
Internet Computer (ICP) Wallet on CEX.IO : For iOS, Android, and Desktop Users
Most blockchains store financial data. The Internet Computer stores entire applications. It runs websites, social networks, and enterprise software directly on its decentralized network with no reliance on Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, or any traditional hosting provider. ICP is the native token that makes this possible. CEX.IO gives you a free ICP wallet to store, buy, sell, and send it from iOS, Android, or desktop.
Read our easy guide and create your Internet Computer wallet today!
Internet Computer Wallet for All Devices
The Internet Computer processes computation. Developers deploy full-stack applications on it: frontend, backend, and database all living on-chain, accessible through a browser with no intermediary cloud layer. ICP is the native token of this network. It pays for computing power, funds protocol governance, and converts into the cycles that keep applications running. CEX.IO gives you a free ICP wallet and direct access to buying, selling, and exchanging from one account on any device.
Types of wallets for keeping digital assets
A crypto wallet stores the private keys that control your assets on a blockchain. The tokens live on-chain. The wallet gives you the ability to access and move them.
Wallets come in several forms. Desktop wallets run locally on a computer. Mobile wallets run as phone apps. Web wallets operate through a browser at an exchange. Hardware wallets store keys on a physical device kept offline between uses. The format you choose affects how quickly you access funds and how exposed they are to online risk.
Custodial wallets, such as CEX.IO, hold your private keys on your behalf. You log in through account credentials. Non-custodial wallets put the keys directly in your hands. The seed phrase is the only backup. Losing it with no copy means permanent, unrecoverable loss of access. Protect your credentials carefully regardless of the type you use.
What is Internet Computer (ICP)?
Internet Computer is a layer-one blockchain created by the DFINITY Foundation. It launched on May 10, 2021. The network runs smart contracts called canisters, which differ from traditional smart contracts in a significant way: canisters bundle application code, user data, and front-end web assets into a single on-chain unit. A developer can build a complete web application — including the user-facing interface — and deploy it entirely on the Internet Computer.
The ICP token serves two purposes. First, it converts into cycles, the unit of computation that developers burn to run their canisters. This reverse gas model means end users pay no fees when using applications on the network — developers absorb that cost by holding ICP and converting it as needed. Second, ICP holders stake their tokens in neurons within the Network Nervous System (NNS), the protocol's on-chain governance system. Neuron holders vote on protocol upgrades and earn rewards for participation.
CEX.IO ICP Wallet
CEX.IO Wallet supports ICP alongside hundreds of other digital assets. You store, send, receive, and exchange ICP from one secure account. Multi-factor authentication, encrypted key storage, and account-level withdrawal controls protect your holdings.
CEX.IO lets you buy ICP with a card or bank transfer and sell it for fiat with proceeds going to your card or bank account. The same login and interface work across the mobile app and desktop browser.
CEX.IO has operated since 2013, holds PCI DSS Level 1 certification, and serves more than 15 million registered users. The platform has not suffered a breach resulting in loss of user funds.
How to use ICP wallet by CEX.IO
CEX.IO Wallet gives you direct access to your ICP from any device. Send it to any compatible address, receive it from any ICP-supporting wallet, buy with fiat, sell for cash, or swap into another asset. The interface stays the same across iOS, Android, and desktop.
How to register at CEX.IO wallet
Go to wallet.cex.io or download the CEX.IO app. Tap Create Your Account. Enter your email, set a strong password, and select your country. Accept the Terms of Use and verify your email using the code sent to your inbox.
Complete identity verification to unlock full wallet access. CEX.IO follows KYC and AML requirements. You need your legal name, date of birth, residential address, and a valid identity document. Most users finish in a few minutes. After that, you can store, send, receive, buy, sell, and manage ICP.
How to deposit money at CEX.IO wallet
Open the Wallet section and select the currency you want to deposit. Tap Receive, enter the amount, choose a payment method, and tap Deposit. Confirm the details and tap Confirm Deposit. Funds arrive after the payment settles.
To deposit ICP from an external wallet, go to Wallet, select ICP, and tap Receive. Copy the ICP deposit address shown and use it as the destination in your external wallet. Always confirm the address format — ICP uses its own address standard, not the Ethereum 0x format.
How to buy ICP at CEX.IO wallet
To buy ICP you simply need to tap "Buy" on the toolbar. Select ICP from the asset list. Enter the fiat amount you want to spend. Choose a payment method and tap Buy. Review the order details and confirm. ICP lands in your wallet shortly after the purchase is processed.
How to sell ICP at CEX.IO Wallet
Tap Sell on the toolbar. Enter the ICP amount you want to sell or the fiat amount you want to receive. Choose your payout destination — card or bank account. Confirm the summary and tap Sell Now. CEX.IO removes the ICP from your balance and sends the fiat to your chosen destination. Check the live ICP rate on CEX.IO prices before selling.
How to use the Exchange option at CEX.IO Wallet?
Open Exchange on the toolbar. Select ICP as the source asset and pick the target currency. Enter the amount and review the rate. Confirm. The conversion executes immediately and your balance updates. ICP pairs are also available on CEX.IO Spot Trading for users who want live order books.
FAQ
What is a ICP wallet?
A ICP wallet is a digital tool that stores the private keys giving you access to your ICP tokens on the Internet Computer blockchain. It lets you send, receive, and manage ICP. CEX.IO Wallet is a custodial ICP wallet: CEX.IO holds the private keys on your behalf and you access your balance through your account login.
How to create a ICP wallet
Go to wallet.cex.io or download the CEX.IO app. Tap Create Your Account. Enter your email address, set a strong password, and select your country. Accept the Terms of Use and verify your email. Complete identity verification with your name, date of birth, address, and a valid identity document. Once verified, go to the Wallet section, find ICP, and tap Receive to generate your deposit address. Your wallet is ready.
How to send ICP from CEX.IO wallet
Open the CEX.IO Wallet, select ICP, and tap Send. Enter the recipient address and the amount. Confirm the correct network. Review the fee and withdrawal details, then confirm. Transfers to other CEX.IO users through CEX.IO Pay complete instantly with no blockchain fee.
How do I send ICP to another wallet?
You need the recipient's A ICP address is a unique identifier on the Internet Computer network. The network uses two address types: Account IDs (a 64-character hex string used for token transfers) and Principal IDs (used to identify canisters and users). Find your CEX.IO ICP deposit address by going to Wallet, selecting ICP, and tapping Receive. wallet address. In CEX.IO, go to Wallet, select ICP, and tap Send. Paste the address, enter the amount, and confirm. Verify the address before confirming — blockchain transactions are irreversible once the network processes them.
Which is the best mobile ICP wallet to use?
The CEX.IO App gives you full ICP management on iOS and Android. You store, buy, sell, exchange, and send ICP alongside your full portfolio from one app. Transfers to other CEX.IO users through CEX.IO Pay are instant with no blockchain fee.
What is a ICP address?
A ICP address is a unique identifier on the Internet Computer network. The network uses two address types: Account IDs (a 64-character hex string used for token transfers) and Principal IDs (used to identify canisters and users). Find your CEX.IO ICP deposit address by going to Wallet, selecting ICP, and tapping Receive.
What are the payment methods at CEX.IO Wallet?
CEX.IO supports debit and credit cards, bank transfers (SEPA, Faster Payments, and Domestic Wire in the US), and over 80 supported cryptocurrencies. Available methods depend on your country of residence.
How to backup & restore a ICP wallet
CEX.IO is a custodial wallet. Your backup is your account credentials: email address, password, and 2FA recovery codes. Store your password in a secure manager and keep 2FA codes offline. For non-custodial ICP wallets such as the NNS dApp or Plug Wallet, the backup is a seed phrase that you must write down and store securely offline.
Are CEX.IO ICP wallet free?
Yes. Creating a CEX.IO account and holding ICP costs nothing. CEX.IO charges fees on trades and withdrawals, not on storage. Network transaction fees apply when sending ICP to an external address. Transfers between CEX.IO users through CEX.IO Pay carry no fee.
What blockchains does CEX.IO Wallet currently support?
CEX.IO Wallet supports assets across Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, Tron, Polygon, the Internet Computer network, and other major blockchains. The full list is available in the Wallet section of the CEX.IO app and at wallet.cex.io.