💸 How to buy crypto with Gate P2P – Step by step

First time on Gate P2P? It’s one of the easiest ways to buy cryptocurrencies with your local currency—no complicated transfers, just a direct trade with another person, protected by Gate’s escrow system.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1 — Go to P2P Log in to your Gate account. Click [Buy Crypto] → [P2P] in the top menu.

Step 2 — Find a merchant Select [Buy], choose your crypto (USDT is the most popular), enter the amount, and pick your preferred payment method. Look for merchants with the 🛡️ Shield or 👑 Crown symbol—verified and safer.

Step 3 — Place your order Click [Buy] on the merchant you chose. Check the amount and the details, then confirm your order.

Step 4 — Make the payment The merchant’s payment details will appear in the chat. Transfer the exact amount using your bank or digital wallet outside the Gate app—the platform won’t deduct it automatically. You have 20 minutes to complete the payment.

Step 5 — Confirm the payment Once you’ve sent the money, click [I’ve Paid]. Don’t click before you’ve actually paid.

Step 6 — Receive your crypto The merchant will verify your payment and release the crypto to your Gate wallet. Done! ✅

A few tips before you start:

• Keep the conversation within the Gate chat at all times
• Only click “I’ve Paid” once the transfer is completed
• If something seems suspicious, use the [Appeal] button—don’t cancel or release it yourself