How to buy Rio Tinto PLC with your Solflare wallet?

Easiest ways to buy, swap, or transfer RIO directly into your Solflare wallet—step by step.

Looking to buy Rio Tinto PLC? You can buy RIO easily using the Solflare Wallet, whether you prefer to use crypto or pay with fiat, like a credit card or bank transfer. Follow these steps to buy Rio Tinto PLC using the Solflare mobile app or the browser extension.

Once you own RIO, Solflare lets you send it privately using the built-in Privacy Aggregator, and you can secure your holdings with a Solflare hardware wallet for maximum protection.

Rio Tinto PLC Buying Guide: How to Buy Rio Tinto PLC with Crypto Using Solflare Mobile app

Buy Rio Tinto PLC (RIO) directly in the Solflare mobile app by swapping from SOL or other supported tokens. This guide walks you through each step, from funding your wallet to confirming your swap—no third-party DEX required.

Step 1 - Set up or Open your Solflare Wallet
Step 1

Set up or Open your Solflare Wallet

Download and open the Solflare mobile app on your device. Log in to your existing wallet, or create a new one directly in the app.

Don't have an account yet? See our beginner's guide to setting up a Solflare wallet.
Step 1 - Set Up or Open Your Solflare Extension Wallet
Step 1

Set Up or Open Your Solflare Extension Wallet

Download and install the Solflare extension for your browser. Once installed, open the extension and log in to your wallet. If you're new to Solflare, click "I need a new wallet" to create one in minutes.

Need help? Follow our step-by-step Solflare wallet setup guide.
Step 2 - Deposit SOL or another supported token
Step 2

Deposit SOL or another supported token

Transfer SOL or any supported SPL token into your Solflare wallet. You can send funds from a centralized exchange, another wallet, or even purchase SOL with fiat directly inside the Solflare app.

Need help? Read our detailed guide on transferring tokens to Solflare.
Step 2 - Deposit SOL or another supported token
Step 2

Deposit SOL or another supported token

Transfer SOL (or another SPL token) to your Solflare wallet. You can send it from a centralized exchange or another wallet, or buy it with fiat directly in the Solflare app.
Step 3 - Go to the Swap tab
Step 3

Go to the Swap tab

Tap on the Swap tab inside your wallet. This feature lets you trade tokens directly—no need for a separate DEX.
Step 3 - Go to the Swap tab
Step 3

Go to the Swap tab

Navigate to the Swap section in your Solflare browser extension on the right side of your home screen (Portfolio tab) or click on the Trade tab from the menu on the left. Solflare's Swap feature lets you exchange tokens instantly—no need for third-party DEXs or leaving your wallet.
Step 4 - Select Rio Tinto PLC
Step 4

Select Rio Tinto PLC

Choose Rio Tinto PLC (RIO) as the token you wish to purchase. Then, select the asset you want to swap from (for example, SOL or USDC) and enter the amount you want to buy.

Want to see what else you can buy? Explore all tokens available on Solflare.
Step 4 - Select Rio Tinto PLC
Step 4

Select Rio Tinto PLC

Choose Rio Tinto PLC (RIO) as the token you want to buy. Then select the token you wish to swap from (like SOL or USDC), and enter the amount you'd like to exchange.

Want to see all available tokens? Browse the full list of tokens supported on Solflare.
Step 5 - Confirm the swap
Step 5

Confirm the swap

Hit "Swap", review the details, and then "Slide to approve". Your new Rio Tinto PLC tokens will appear in your wallet once the transaction is complete.

Need more help? See our full guide to swapping tokens with Solflare.
Step 5 - Confirm the swap
Step 5

Confirm the swap

Hit "Swap", review the details, and then "Confirm". Your new Rio Tinto PLC tokens will appear in your wallet once the transaction is complete.

Need more help? See our full guide to swapping tokens with Solflare.

Before buying Rio Tinto PLC RIO double check potential risks

Risk status: Danger
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Mintable - Indicates if more tokens can be created after the initial launch.

Mintable

No
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Mutable - Enables changes to the token's metadata after creation.

Mutable

Yes
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Freezable - Grants control to freeze token accounts and prevent transfers.

Freezable

No
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Top holders - Percentage of the total supply held by the 20 largest wallets.

Top Holders %

154.92%

Total holders

1,384

Last risk check date

6/2/2026, 2:15:15 PM
warn risk
RIO — Unverified token
Multiple tokens can use the same name and symbol. Always do your own research before trading. (Affects Rio Tinto PLC).
danger risk
RIO lp tokens largely unlocked
A large amount of Rio Tinto PLC LP tokens are unlocked, allowing liquidity to be removed at any time.
danger risk
Top 10 RIO holders high ownership
The top 10 wallets hold more than 70% of the Rio Tinto PLC supply.
danger risk
Single holder ownership in RIO
One wallet holds a large amount of the Rio Tinto PLC supply.
danger risk
Low RIO liquidity
Low amount of liquidity in the Rio Tinto PLC pool.
danger risk
RIO high ownership concentration
Top wallets hold more than 80% of the Rio Tinto PLC supply.
warn risk
Low number of LP providers for RIO
Only a few users are providing liquidity for Rio Tinto PLC.

Frequently asked questions about buying Rio Tinto PLC

What do I need before buying Rio Tinto PLC?Collapse

To buy Rio Tinto PLC, you need: Fiat purchase is not available for this token — you can only swap using crypto. Solana transaction fees are typically a fraction of a cent.