Buy USDC in Canada with dollars
Buy USD Coin directly from other people and pay in CAD by Interac e-Transfer or Wise. The seller’s USDC is locked in escrow before you pay, and only released when they confirm your payment.
- Escrow on every trade
- Pay by Interac e-Transfer
- Free to sign up
- 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 USDC in Canada in four steps
- 1
Create a free account
Sign up with your email and verify it. It takes about a minute.
- 2
Choose a seller
On P2P Trade, pick an offer in CAD by price, limit and payment method. Their USDC is locked in escrow.
- 3
Pay in dollars
Send CAD by Interac e-Transfer or Wise to the details in the trade, then tap “I’ve paid”.
- 4
Receive your USDC
The seller confirms and the USDC moves from escrow to your Peerlyx wallet.
What is USD Coin?
USD Coin (USDC) is a stablecoin issued by Circle and designed to keep the value of one US dollar, backed by cash and short-term US government bonds.
On Peerlyx you buy USDC 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.
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.
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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How do I buy USDC in Canada with CAD?
Create a free Peerlyx account, choose a USDC 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 USDC 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 USDC?
Each seller sets their own price per USDC in CAD. The price on the offer is what you pay for each USDC, so compare a few offers before you start.
Is it safe to buy USDC peer to peer?
The seller’s USDC 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 USDC?
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 USDC?
Create a free account and pick a seller on P2P Trade. Your dollars, their USDC, escrow in between.
Buy USDC in other countries
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.