Step by Step: Becoming a Merchant
Before You Start
You'll need:
- ✅ Crypto wallet (MetaMask, etc.)
- ✅ USDC for deposit (minimum $250)
- ✅ Bank account or PIX to receive/send
- ✅ Documents for verification (if requested)
- ✅ Time to respond to orders quickly
Ideal merchant profile:
- Has liquidity in local currency/dollars
- Can respond in minutes (not hours)
- Organized with receipts
- Available several hours a day
Step 1: Choose your Circle
Where to find Circles
- Access the merchants panel on P2P.me
- See the list of active Circles in your region
- Compare the options
What to evaluate in each Circle
| Criterion | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Reputation | Well-rated Circles have fewer problems |
| Volume | More volume = more orders for you |
| Community | Circles with active Telegram give more support |
| Rules | Some are more flexible than others |
Tip
Join the Circle's community group before signing up. Talk to other merchants, ask questions.
Step 2: Make your Deposit
How it works
- Connect your wallet to the protocol
- Choose the desired Circle
- Define how much you want to deposit (min $250, max $1,000)
- Confirm the transaction
Important to know
- The deposit stays locked while you're a merchant
- You can increase the deposit later
- To withdraw, you need to wait 30 days after requesting exit
- Your deposit is your protection and operational limit
How much to deposit?
| Deposit | Approximate capacity |
|---|---|
| $250 | Orders up to ~$1,000 |
| $500 | Orders up to ~$2,000 |
| $1,000 | Orders up to ~$4,000 |
Approximate values — depends on Circle settings
Step 3: Configure Payments
Add your payment methods
- Go to "Payment Methods"
- Add PIX, bank account, etc.
- Wait for approval (if necessary)
Common payment types
- PIX — fastest, preferred by users
- Wire/TED — for larger amounts
- Others — depends on your region
Tips for quick approval
- Use accounts in your name
- Fill in all data correctly
- Respond quickly if documents are requested
Step 4: Start Operating
Your first orders
- You receive notification of a new order
- See the details (amount, payment method)
- Accept if you can fulfill it
- Complete the transfer
- Mark as completed
Flow of a typical sale
User wants to buy $500 in USDC
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You receive the order
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Accept and receive the user's payment details
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Make the $500 transfer
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User confirms receipt
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You receive USDC + commission (2%)
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✅ Transaction complete!
Step 5: Manage your Day-to-Day
Best practices
Speed is everything
- Respond to orders in less than 5 minutes
- Complete transfers as quickly as possible
- Notify immediately if there's any problem
Documentation
- Save ALL receipts
- Screenshot important conversations
- Organize by date/order
Communication
- Be clear and polite
- Warn about delays BEFORE they become problems
- Use the order chat (it's recorded)
What to avoid
❌ Accepting orders you can't fulfill ❌ Taking too long to respond ❌ Making transfers outside the app ❌ Ignoring messages from admin
Common Problems
"My transfer didn't arrive"
- Check if the data was correct
- Get the receipt with transaction ID
- Wait for bank processing time (PIX = instant, wire = may take time)
- If needed, open a ticket with your bank
"The user says they didn't receive but I sent"
- DON'T panic
- Get your receipt
- Wait — sometimes it takes a few minutes
- If it persists, the admin will mediate
"I need to cancel an order"
- Communicate immediately in the chat
- Explain the reason
- Frequent cancellations affect your reputation
First Days Summary
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Choose Circle, make deposit, configure payments |
| Day 2-3 | First orders (go slowly, learn the flow) |
| Week 1 | Establish routine, get to know the community |
| Month 1 | Optimize processes, gradually increase volume |