Ask HN: What is the safest way to purchase Ripple?

Buy bitcoin on Coinbase, transfer that to poloniex, then buy ripple using bitcoin on poloniex.

Thanks for the responses. Unfortunately I've registered on about 6 different exchanges (including the ones mentioned) but all are pending verification. Looks like a lot of these exchanges are struggling with scale...

Why the sudden urge? Ripple has been around for 5 years

I have used both Bitstamp and Kraken for Ripple. Bitstamp is probably the easiest, allowing direct purchase using credit cards. Kraken has had major scaling issues but performance seem to have improved after a recent upgrade..

I have had good success with Binance. Just like Azurras said buy on CoinBase (BTC / ETC) and deposit to Binance so you can make the purchase of XRP.

Word of warning: Binance’s withdraw fees are bordering on insane. https://reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/7nyqr1/a_brief_...

Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with any exchange.

On kraken.com you can buy ripple/XRP (I'm not affiliated).