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# Buy crypto

### How It Works

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**Step 1: Create or connect your wallet**\
Download the Unigox wallet from [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.unigox.mobile) or the [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/unigox-buy-sell-crypto/id6751974973). You can also use Unigox directly at [unigox.com](https://unigox.com/) without installing anything.

Alternatively, connect an existing wallet like MetaMask, Rabby, or Phantom.

**Step 2: Verify your identity (KYC)**\
If you're purchasing more than $100 in crypto, a quick KYC verification is required. Upload your ID or passport and take a live selfie — it takes under a minute.

**Step 3: Select your trade**\
Choose the cryptocurrency, amount, fiat currency, and payment method. Unigox auto-matches your order with the best available rate across all liquidity sources — P2P vendors, licensed exchanges, and integrated payment providers. No browsing through offers.

**Step 4: Review the match**\
You'll see the matched seller's payment details. Review the rate and amount.

**Step 5: Send fiat payment**\
Transfer fiat to the seller's bank account or mobile wallet using the provided details. Complete the payment within the payment window shown on the trade screen — if the window expires before you pay, the trade is cancelled automatically and the crypto returns to the seller.

**Step 6: Payment confirmation**\
Your fiat transfer is confirmed in one of two ways:

* **Automatic confirmation** (most trades): when your order is matched with an integrated liquidity provider, Unigox detects your incoming fiat payment and confirms it automatically — no screenshots, no waiting for a human.
* **Manual confirmation**: upload a screenshot or PDF of your payment confirmation. The seller confirms receipt.

**Step 7: Receive crypto**\
Once payment is confirmed, crypto is released from on-chain escrow directly to your wallet.

**Reading Seller Payment Details**

When viewing seller payment info, look for these indicators:

| Indicator             | Meaning                                   |
| --------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| **No badge**          | Name entered freely, not ID-verified      |
| **✓ Green checkmark** | Verified legal name from KYC              |
| **Two names shown**   | Verified user with different payment name |

Send funds to the **payment name**. Use the **KYC name** for identity verification.