# how to buy FOREX

## where can I buy FOREX <img src="https://2945677417-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MUR8MivZ356lgVw_jq_-887967055%2Fuploads%2FyDTCquNioBO9woMOAscy%2Fhandle.fiFOREXLogoLight200x200.png?alt=media&#x26;token=43abfb67-7c9d-4446-8cbe-1aaaacc6c557" alt="" data-size="line"> ?

you can buy FOREX through [**app.handle.fi/convert** ](https://app.handle.fi/convert) on Arbitrum&#x20;

you can also purchase using fxUSD on Arbitrum at [**balancer**](https://arbitrum.balancer.fi/#/pool/0x4f14d06cb1661ce1dc2a2f26a10a7cd94393b29c000200000000000000000097)  and with USDT on Gate.io\
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FOREX is also available on mainnet Ethereum At Uniswap and [**app.handle.fi/convert**](https://app.handle.fi/convert) but beware that **liquidity is limited** so it may lead to increased slippage.

more detailed information about the liquidity pools with links are [here](https://docs.handle.fi/high-priority/forex-pools).

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**be careful of scammers** - always check the token address is correct if trading through a DEX. The correct address is  [**0xdb298285fe4c5410b05390ca80e8fbe9de1f259b**](https://etherscan.io/token/0xdb298285fe4c5410b05390ca80e8fbe9de1f259b)
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### using handle.fi [convert](https://docs.handle.fi/the-platform/key-functions/convert) 🦍

1. go to the convert page in the app **(**[**app.handle.fi/convert**](https://app.handle.fi/convert))
2. connect your wallet - **ENSURE you are connected to ARBITRUM**&#x20;
3. select the amount of **fxUSD** you wish to convert to **FOREX**&#x20;
4. select **review**
5. if happy with the trade details - select **convert**
6. **sign the transaction** in your wallet
7. once successful you will see a message toast (with an **arbiscan** link) confirming this.

\*don't forget to add FOREX token to your wallet to see your balance. This can be found as a dropdown from the FOREX balance tab. ![](https://2945677417-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MUR8MivZ356lgVw_jq_-887967055%2Fuploads%2FW52fP68FV08jctbAdUhR%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=4f28d4c8-8172-403f-a872-1bd20f47d1f8)

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**FOREX contract:**   [**0xdb298285fe4c5410b05390ca80e8fbe9de1f259b**](https://etherscan.io/token/0xdb298285fe4c5410b05390ca80e8fbe9de1f259b)&#x20;