OKX P2P Trading enables you to buy crypto from or sell crypto to other users in the P2P, or peer-to-peer, marketplace in your local currency.
When you buy crypto P2P, OKX holds onto the crypto for security, and we release it when the merchant receives your payment. Because you buy directly from merchants, there's a wider range of payment methods available than on traditional exchange platforms (The available options vary between merchants).
Checklist
- How do I buy USDT or other crypto quickly with P2P Express?
- On the App
- Open OKX app and select P2P trading > Express > Buy
- Enter the amount you want to purchase and select the crypto you wish to buy
- Tap Select payment method > Choose the payment method > Preview order > Confirm > I understand & continue > Get payment details
- Wait for the merchant to receive the funds and release the crypto.
- On the Web
- Open OKX website and select Buy crypto > P2P trading > Express > Buy
- Enter the amount you want to purchase and select the crypto you wish to buy
- Choose the payment method > Confirm > I understand & continue > Verify the seller’s account details to avoid fund loss
- Wait for the merchant to receive the funds and release the crypto.
- How do I buy USDT or other crypto with P2P Trading?
Notes
Here's how to buy cryptocurrencies on OKX P2P Trading. You can use P2P Express for a quick purchase or select a specific merchant offer under P2P Trading. See the step-by-step tutorial below for full instructions.
Getting started
To buy or sell crypto from the ads available in OKX's P2P Trading marketplace, you need to verify your identity by completing identity verification.
You'll also need to add at least one payment method to your account if you're selling crypto via one of the ads listed in the marketplace.
Details follow the official OKX help article; this page is a learning checklist, not an official mirror.
