How to buy Pepe (PEPE)

How to buy Pepe (PEPE) safely

Pepe (PEPE) is a meme token launched in 2024 that operates on the Solana platform. Because meme tokens often have multiple versions or lookalike contracts, you must verify the token address before sending funds. The verified contract address for this asset on Solana is B5WTLaRwaUQpKk7ir1wniNB6m5o8GgMrimhKMYan2R6B.

Where can you buy PEPE?

You can access PEPE through several verified central exchange and decentralized exchange routes.

Centralized and hybrid options include:

• XT.COM (PEPE/USDT)
• Ekbit (PEPE/USDT)
• ChangeNOW (PEPE/BTC)
• Raydium (PEPE/SOL)
• PancakeSwap v3 (BSC) (PEPE/USDT)
• Meteora DAMM v2 (PEPE/USDC)
• NEAR Intents (PEPE/USDT)
• Uniswap v2 (BSC) (BNBTiger/PEPE)
• Binance Alpha (ZEST/PEPE)
• Meteora DLMM (PEPE/SOL)
• Orca (STNK/Pepe)
• Meteora DAMM (PEPE/USDC)
• PancakeSwap v2 (BSC) (PEPE/WBNB)
• Energiswap (PEPE/WNRG)

Decentralized exchange (DEX) routes on Solana include:

• Raydium (Pepe/SOL)
• Meteora (Pepe/TrumpBucks)
• Orca (Pepe/STNK)

Step-by-step buying checklist

To buy PEPE, follow these steps to reduce the risk of sending funds to the wrong address.

1. Verify the contract. Check the address B5WTLaRwaUQpKk7ir1wniNB6m5o8GgMrimhKMYan2R6B against the official website or Solscan explorer.
2. Set up a wallet. Use a wallet that supports the Solana network.
3. Acquire SOL. You need SOL to pay for transaction fees on the Solana network.
4. Select a route. Choose one of the verified exchanges listed above.
5. Execute the trade. Swap your SOL or USDT for PEPE.
6. Secure your tokens. Move your PEPE to a hardware wallet if you plan to hold for a long time.

Fees, liquidity, and withdrawal checks

Liquidity data is available for the verified routes, but specific fee percentages are not verified in our current data.

You should check the specific exchange for current trading fees. Deposit and withdrawal support for PEPE is not verified for the listed routes. Always check the exchange deposit page to ensure they support the Solana network for PEPE before transferring tokens.

Before buying: route and token risks

Trading meme tokens carries specific risks. You should be aware of the following:

Contract risk. There are many fake tokens with the name Pepe. Only use the contract address B5WTLaRwaUQpKk7ir1wniNB6m5o8GgMrimhKMYan2R6B. Using a lookalike address will result in a total loss of funds.

Network mismatch. PEPE operates on Solana. Sending these tokens to a wallet or exchange that only supports a different network will cause the funds to be lost.

Exchange limitations. KYC requirements and account features vary by country. Some exchanges may restrict PEPE trading based on your location.

Withdrawal assumptions. Do not assume that every exchange that lists PEPE allows you to withdraw the tokens to a private wallet. Verify withdrawal status on the exchange before depositing.

Sources and methodology

The routes in this guide come only from verified market-pair rows in our database. We use web research and CMC news for background and risk context. Information from CoinMarketCap page scrapes is treated as low-confidence context and is not used as proof of fees or contract safety. Live market values like price and volume are omitted because they change too frequently to remain accurate in a static guide.