How to buy crypto
A concise guide to buying cryptocurrency safely and quickly using local payment methods on Noones.
💡Quick answer
P2P marketplace to buy crypto with local payment methods and escrow protection.
Typically 3-7% above market rate (1% platform fee + 2-5% seller markup).
Complete trade takes 15-45 minutes for most users.
How it works
Create account (2-5 minutes)
Email + phone. 2FA recommended but optional for first trade. Verification depends on amount and seller.
Pick crypto and country (1-2 minutes)
See available payment methods for your country. Sort sellers by price, rating, and speed.
Pay the seller
Crypto is locked in escrow. Follow seller instructions, keep payment proof, mark "paid" on platform.
Receive crypto (instant after confirmation)
Seller confirms payment and releases crypto from escrow to your wallet. Done!
🛡️How escrow protects you
✓What is escrow?
Seller's crypto is locked until payment is confirmed. Neither party can take funds or crypto.
⚠️Red flags
Avoid: off-platform requests, pressure to release early, changed details, suspicious proof.
🔐Enable 2FA
Protect your account with two-factor authentication. Required for larger amounts.
💬Dispute process
If something goes wrong, open a dispute. Support reviews evidence and decides fairly.
Start buying crypto today
Join millions who buy crypto safely with P2P
Buy Crypto nowIs this for you?
✅Great if you:
- •Want to use local payment methods
- •Need crypto quickly (15-45 minutes)
- •Prefer P2P over exchanges
- •Buy small to medium amounts
- •No bank account or want flexibility
ℹ️May not fit if you:
- •Want fully automated exchange
- •Trading very large amounts ($10k+)
- •Want minimum fees at any cost
- •Don't want to interact with seller
Guides by crypto and country
Select a cryptocurrency to see available countries, payment methods, and step-by-step guides.
+ 88 more cryptocurrencies available
What is Noones?
Noones is a peer-to-peer marketplace that connects buyers and sellers to trade safely with escrow, dispute resolution, and local payment methods worldwide.