MoonPay, the global crypto payments leader, is partnering with Pump.fun, the viral Solana-based platform where anyone can instantly create and trade tokens. The integration brings native fiat-to-crypto purchases to Pump.fun’s mobile app, letting users buy tokens using credit and debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and bank transfers—no third-party juggling required.

For the app’s fast-growing community of retail traders and meme-coin enthusiasts, this means the onramp to Solana just got dramatically easier.

“Creators and communities deserve direct access to crypto on their terms,” said Ivan Soto-Wright, Co-Founder and CEO of MoonPay. “Pump.fun has built one of the most exciting platforms in crypto, and we’re proud to power their onramp experience.”

The App That Made Meme-Coin Creation Mainstream

Launched in February 2025 for iOS and Android, the Pump.fun mobile app mirrors its popular web platform, giving users the ability to create, buy, sell, and track tokens instantly—all without fees. It also supports portfolio management, referral rewards, and even real-time push notifications for market cap alerts, helping traders move quickly when coins start trending.

The addition of MoonPay enhances that experience by eliminating the last major barrier to entry: onboarding funds. Instead of transferring crypto from external wallets or exchanges, users can now purchase directly within the app using familiar payment methods.

Why This Partnership Matters

In crypto, friction kills momentum. For Pump.fun—a platform that thrives on virality and speed—the fewer steps between discovery and purchase, the better.

MoonPay’s integration means first-time users can join the action within minutes, regardless of whether they hold Solana (SOL) already. That’s a critical advantage as the app continues to dominate social feeds and crypto Twitter, riding a wave of retail enthusiasm for creator-driven tokens and community-owned assets.

“MoonPay’s integration drastically reduces the friction users face when onramping onto Solana,” said Alon Cohen, Co-Founder of Pump.fun. “Users can now trade the coins they love without worrying about switching between external providers.”

Strategic Moves and Market Position

The collaboration caps off a busy quarter for Pump.fun, which recently acquired Padre, a multichain trading terminal known for its advanced analytics, competitive fees, and cashback incentives. The acquisition extends Pump.fun’s reach beyond Solana, setting it up as a full-spectrum trading ecosystem that blends simplicity, social engagement, and professional-grade tooling.

For MoonPay, the partnership deepens its position as the go-to onramp provider for mainstream crypto apps, already integrated with brands like OpenSea, Uniswap, and MetaMask. The company continues to position itself at the intersection of compliance-grade payments and Web3 accessibility, a crucial differentiator as global regulators tighten oversight on crypto transactions.

The Bigger Picture

The move comes amid renewed interest in Solana’s ecosystem, which has seen a resurgence in both developer activity and retail adoption through viral platforms like Pump.fun and Jupiter. As the broader market trends toward mobile-first crypto experiences, MoonPay’s plug-and-play onramp could become the new baseline for user-friendly blockchain apps.

For creators and traders, that means less friction, faster participation, and a more accessible entry point into Solana’s booming meme economy.