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Buy ETH in the United Kingdom with pounds

Buy Ethereum directly from other people and pay in GBP by Faster Payments or Revolut. The seller’s ETH is locked in escrow before you pay, and only released when they confirm your payment.

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Example tradeIn escrow
Buying ETHfor £50 · paid by Faster Payments
  1. ETH locked in escrowBefore you pay anything
  2. £50 sent by Faster PaymentsYou tapped “I’ve paid”
  3. Seller confirms and releasesETH arrives in your wallet
  • Escrow protectedCrypto locked before you pay
  • GBPPay in poundsFaster Payments, Revolut, Wise
  • Real peopleRatings on every profile
  • Help in the chatDisputes reviewed by our team
How to buy

How to buy ETH in the United Kingdom 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 GBP by price, limit and payment method. Their ETH is locked in escrow.

  3. 3

    Pay in pounds

    Send GBP by Faster Payments or Revolut to the details in the trade, then tap “I’ve paid”.

  4. 4

    Receive your ETH

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

About ETH

What is Ethereum?

Ethereum is the network behind most decentralised apps, and ETH is the coin used to pay for activity on it. Many people hold it alongside Bitcoin.

On Peerlyx you buy ETH straight from another person at a price they set in GBP, so you can pay by Faster Payments or Revolut, the way you already pay in the United Kingdom.

Ways to pay

How to pay in the United Kingdom

  • Faster PaymentsInstant UK bank transfer
  • RevolutApp transfer
  • WiseApp transfer

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 ETH in the United Kingdom

Still stuck? Ask Peerlyx Support in the app chat.

How do I buy ETH in the United Kingdom with GBP?

Create a free Peerlyx account, choose a ETH offer priced in GBP on P2P Trade, pay the seller by Faster Payments, Revolut or Wise within the time shown, and tap “I’ve paid”. When the seller confirms your payment, the ETH is released from escrow to your Peerlyx wallet.

Which payment methods can I use in the United Kingdom?

Sellers in the United Kingdom commonly accept Faster Payments, Revolut or Wise. 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 ETH?

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

Is it safe to buy ETH peer to peer?

The seller’s ETH 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 ETH?

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 ETH?

Create a free account and pick a seller on P2P Trade. Your pounds, their ETH, 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 Faster Payments, Revolut, Wise 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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