How to buy crypto on P2P
Place an order, pay the seller, and receive crypto from escrow.
Beginner 3 min readUpdated 5/27/2026
Steps
- Open P2P, choose Buy, your asset (e.g. USDT) and currency (KES).
- Pick an offer — compare price, completion rate, and payment methods.
- Enter the amount and place the order. The seller's crypto is locked in escrow.
- Pay the seller using the shown payment details, within the payment window.
- Tap I have paid and upload proof.
- When the seller confirms, escrow releases the crypto to you.
Tips
- Pay from an account in your own name.
- Pay the exact amount shown.
- Only mark "paid" after you've actually sent the money.