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Buy BTC in Canada with dollars

Buy Bitcoin directly from other people and pay in CAD by Interac e-Transfer or Wise. The seller’s BTC is locked in escrow before you pay, and only released when they confirm your payment.

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Example tradeIn escrow
Buying BTCfor C$70 · paid by Interac e-Transfer
  1. BTC locked in escrowBefore you pay anything
  2. C$70 sent by Interac e-TransferYou tapped “I’ve paid”
  3. Seller confirms and releasesBTC arrives in your wallet
  • Escrow protectedCrypto locked before you pay
  • CADPay in dollarsInterac e-Transfer, Wise, Bank transfer
  • Real peopleRatings on every profile
  • Help in the chatDisputes reviewed by our team
How to buy

How to buy BTC in Canada in four steps

  1. 1

    Create a free account

    Sign up with your email and verify it. It takes about a minute.

  2. 2

    Choose a seller

    On P2P Trade, pick an offer in CAD by price, limit and payment method. Their BTC is locked in escrow.

  3. 3

    Pay in dollars

    Send CAD by Interac e-Transfer or Wise to the details in the trade, then tap “I’ve paid”.

  4. 4

    Receive your BTC

    The seller confirms and the BTC moves from escrow to your Peerlyx wallet.

About BTC

What is Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is the first and largest cryptocurrency, with a fixed supply of 21 million coins. People buy it as a long-term store of value and to send value across borders without a bank.

On Peerlyx you buy BTC straight from another person at a price they set in CAD, so you can pay by Interac e-Transfer or Wise, the way you already pay in Canada.

Ways to pay

How to pay in Canada

  • Interac e-TransferInstant by email or phone
  • WiseApp transfer
  • Bank transferTo the account shown in the trade

Each offer shows the method its seller accepts.

Stay safe

Five rules for a safe trade

Escrow protects the crypto. These habits protect your money.

  • Pay only to the account shown inside the trade.
  • Tap “I’ve paid” only after the money has left your account.
  • Keep every message in the Peerlyx trade chat.
  • Never share OTPs, passwords or your 2FA code.
  • Something wrong? Open a dispute instead of paying again.

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FAQ

Questions about buying BTC in Canada

Still stuck? Ask Peerlyx Support in the app chat.

How do I buy BTC in Canada with CAD?

Create a free Peerlyx account, choose a BTC offer priced in CAD on P2P Trade, pay the seller by Interac e-Transfer, Wise or bank transfer within the time shown, and tap “I’ve paid”. When the seller confirms your payment, the BTC is released from escrow to your Peerlyx wallet.

Which payment methods can I use in Canada?

Sellers in Canada commonly accept Interac e-Transfer, Wise or bank transfer. Each offer shows the method its seller accepts, and you pay only to the details shown inside the trade.

What price will I pay for BTC?

Each seller sets their own price per BTC in CAD. The price on the offer is what you pay for each BTC, so compare a few offers before you start.

Is it safe to buy BTC peer to peer?

The seller’s BTC is locked in escrow before you pay, and only their confirmation releases it. Pay only to the details shown in the trade, keep every message in the trade chat, and open a dispute if something goes wrong.

Do I need to verify my account?

With a verified email you can trade up to US$500 in total. Verify your phone and ID to trade without that limit.

How long does it take to get my BTC?

Most sellers release within minutes of receiving your payment. Every offer shows how long you have to pay before you start.

Ready to buy your first BTC?

Create a free account and pick a seller on P2P Trade. Your dollars, their BTC, escrow in between.

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Prices are set by individual traders. Crypto prices can go down as well as up. Peerlyx is not affiliated with Interac e-Transfer, Wise, Bank transfer or any bank; payment method names belong to their owners. Level 1 accounts can trade up to US$500 in total.

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