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How do I buy crypto with PayPal?
The PayPal payment method is only available to EU customers who have completed account verification.3. What forms of payments does PayPal offer on OKX? After you add your PayPal account, you can use your bank account or card connected to PayPal. You can buy crypto or deposit cash directly with PayPal. You can read more in How do I deposit EUR with PayPal?Published on May 2, 2025Updated on Dec 31, 20254How do I deposit EUR with Paypal?
PayPal is a globally trusted digital wallet and online payment platform that enables secure transactions using linked bank accounts and cards. You can now deposit EUR into your OKX account directly from your PayPal account by selecting PayPal as your payment method. Once your PayPal account is successfully linked, the funds will be transferred instantly. Keep in mind, PayPal deposits are only available to fully verified users residing in the EU.How do I make a cash deposit with Paypal?Published on May 2, 2025Updated on Dec 3, 20251What are the public and private markets in P2P trading?
Private Market: Audience control: Private ads are only visible to users of your choice and those who share your QR or link, allowing you more control over your ads's audience - an advantage for those who prefer dealing with a select group of users they feel at ease with. Security and privacy: Reducing the audience for your ad helps safeguard against scammers. Private ads are the ideal choice if you prefer to maintain discretion in your transactions.Published on Aug 11, 2023Updated on Feb 14, 2026288What onboarding information is required for a privately owned company?
What's a privately owned company? Private companies are privately owned entities that are not financial institutions, not publicly traded and have less than 50% government ownership. These entities are involved in many kinds of industries, such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, real estate, and construction. To verify as a privately owned operating company, please follow the steps below and submit the required documents and information. Who are the key people for a privately owned company?Published on Oct 13, 2023Updated on Feb 12, 2026273What onboarding information is required for a privately owned financial institution?
What's a privately owned financial institution? Privately owned financial institutions are entities such as money services businesses (MSBs), money transmitters, broker-dealers, or banks. These entities are not publicly traded and have less than 50% government ownership.Who are the key persons for a privately owned financial institution?Published on Oct 13, 2023Updated on Sep 27, 2025119OKX EEA Beginner's Guide
How do I deposit EUR with Paypal? Crypto deposit How do I make a deposit? (app) How do I make a deposit? (web) Learn more about Travel Rule: How do I unlock my deposit when the Travel Rule additional verification is required? Travel Rule FAQStep 4: Start trading You may start with Spot Trading to buy and sell your crypto effortlessly.Published on Jun 30, 2025Updated on Mar 9, 202612How do I safeguard my Web3 wallet from fraudsters?
Safeguard your private key: minimize internet-connected device usage for storing/transmitting private keys on hardware. Avoid taking screenshots or photos of private keys/Mnemonic phrases. Be wary of unknown sources: avoid importing private keys into unknown websites or using wallets from unfamiliar sources. Promptly check for malware or viruses if abnormalities are detected. Store your data offline: keep sensitive information like private keys, passwords, and mnemonic phrases confidential.Published on Dec 13, 2023Updated on Jan 27, 2026961Which types of institutions are supported by OKX?
Privately owned financial Institution Privately owned company Fund Family office (private investment vehicle) Non-profit organization Trust Government-owned enterprise Publicly traded company If you're wondering about your type of institution, learn more about it here.Published on Jan 29, 2025Updated on Sep 27, 202539What can help prevent P2P crypto scams and protect my assets?
Avoid meetups in private spaces like an individual's home and validate the shop address of the merchant before the meeting. Do validate that the cash received is legitimate and the amount accurate before releasing any crypto assets. During meetups, always bring someone you trust and never go alone when conducting offline transactions.6.Published on Sep 2, 2023Updated on Feb 12, 20261,458Travel Rule FAQ (EEA region)
Under the Travel Rule, what's considered a private wallet? A private (or unhosted) wallet is a self-custody wallet owned and controlled by an individual, not an exchange. This includes hardware or cold storage wallets.4. Under the Travel Rule, can I transfer crypto to/from my cold wallet? Yes, but you may need to verify ownership of the wallet.5. How do I verify my private wallet under the Travel Rule?Published on Dec 17, 2024Updated on Mar 16, 2026627How do I unlock my deposit when the Travel Rule additional verification is required?
wallet You can select this option if your deposit is from a private wallet.Published on Apr 29, 2024Updated on Dec 31, 20251OKX Web3 FAQ
Can OKX access my assets or private keys? Our Web3 Wallet is non-custodial. Private keys and seed phrases are stored locally on your device. We can't access, reset, or recover them. Users have full control and responsibility over their wallet assets.8. What happens if I lose my seed phrase or private keys? Lost seed phrases or private keys can't be recovered. We don't store or back up your keys and will never ask for them via email or SMS.Published on Jan 19, 2026Updated on Feb 27, 202648What onboarding information is required for a fund?
Funds are collective investment vehicles established by pooling money from investors, such as hedge funds, pension funds, mutual funds, and private investment funds.Who are the key persons for a fund?Published on Oct 13, 2023Updated on Feb 12, 2026108How can you protect yourself from a phishing attack?
For account security information and verification protection methods, for example, the account login name and password shouldn't be consistent with other websites as the private key and mnemonic words should be kept privately. If you detect any suspicious activity on your account, you may reach out to our Support team or here. OKX will not ask for your SMS/email/GA verification code in any way.Published on Aug 17, 2023Updated on Mar 3, 20263,667Buy crypto with rewards terms and conditions
A "Qualified Buy" is strictly defined as follows: Order Type: Must be a Simple Buy using: local deposit methods, Paypal, Creditcard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or existing USD/stablecoin balances. Recurring buys are not eligible for this campaign. Excluded Transactions: "Spot" trading and "Convert" features are excluded and will not count toward any reward. Asset Type: Must be a non-stablecoin asset (e.g., BTC, ETH). Buys of tokens such as USDC, USDG, PYUSD or USAT are excluded.Published on Feb 19, 2026Updated on Mar 16, 2026