When purchasing crypto via P2P trading, sellers may occasionally request a screenshot of your recent payment account transaction history or proof of funds. Providing this proof helps verify your payment details, reduces transaction risk,minimizes account freeze issues, and ensures a smooth, secure trading experience.
1. What Is a Proof of Funds / Transaction History Screenshot?
A proof of funds screenshot shows the recent income and expense details of the payment account (e.g., mobile banking,online wallet) you intend to use for the order, typically covering the last 1 to 3 days.
Primary Purpose: To verify that your payment account has no suspicious or high-risk incoming transfers, ensuring a safe trading environment for both parties.
Privacy Protection: If you are concerned about personal data privacy, you may redact sensitive information (such as your full ID or bank card number). P2P sellers are strictly required by the platform to maintain confidentiality, so please feel free to cooperate with the verification.
II. How Do I Prepare Transaction Statement Screenshots for Different Payment Channels?
2. How to Capture Transaction History Across Payment Channels
Option A: Bank Card / Mobile Banking
Open the mobile banking app associated with the card you will use for payment.
Navigate to Transaction History, Statement, or Account Details (usually found on the Home screen or under the "Mine / Account" section).
Take a clear screenshot that includes the following details:
Account Balance: Must be sufficient to cover the order amount.
Real-Name Details: Shows your matching real name on the account.
Time Range: Covers the recent days required by the seller.
Tip: If you have a high volume of transactions, use the "Filter" feature in your app to display incoming funds or specific date ranges before taking the screenshot.
Alipay Transaction Statement/Transaction History
Steps:
Standard transaction history: Open Alipay, go to [My] - [Bills], and select the transaction record for the relevant date to take a screenshot.
Official transaction certificate: Go to [My Bills], tap “...” in the upper-right corner or select a specific transaction record, then tap “Issue Transaction Certificate” or “Request Proof.” After the system sends it to your email, unzip the file to view it.
WeChat Pay Transaction Statement
Steps:
Method 1: Open WeChat and go to [Me] - [Services] - [Wallet]. Tap [Bills] in the upper-right corner, then select [Download Payment History] in the upper-right corner to export your personal statement.
Method 2: On the bill details page in [Wallet], directly take a screenshot of your recent income and expense transaction details.
3. How to Send the Screenshot to the Seller
Open the Gate app and go to the P2P Trading section.
Select Orders and enter your active buy order.
Tap the Chat icon to open the live chat window with the seller.
Upload and send your transaction history screenshot.
Once sent, notify the seller in the chat and wait for confirmation to proceed with the payment.
4. Important Safety & Security Guidelines
Keep All Communications On-Platform: Always send your proof of funds directly through the official Gate P2P order chat window. Never add sellers on third-party messaging apps (such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or WeChat) or share transaction screenshots outside the platform.
Protect Sensitive Personal Information: You are only required to show your real name, account balance, and recent transaction history. Please redact or mask sensitive details—such as your full ID number, complete bank card number, login passwords, or OTP codes—before sharing.
Beware of Fraud & Off-Market Trades: Gate customer support or legitimate merchants will never ask for your account password, SMS verification codes, or private keys. If a seller insists on communicating offline or asks for irrelevant private credentials, please stop the transaction immediately and report the user to Gate Support.
Disclaimer
The content provided herein is for reference and educational purposes only and does not constitute any financial, investment, trading, or legal advice, nor does it constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any digital assets. Gate makes no express or implied representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information contained herein. Product features, interfaces, rules, and fee structures may be updated or adjusted at any time. Please refer to the latest announcements and the actual information displayed on the Gate platform for the most accurate details.
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