Bitcoin (BTC) escrow
Bitcoin escrow for any deal
Pay or get paid in Bitcoin without trusting a stranger first. Your BTC is held until the buyer confirms delivery, and every deposit is checked on the Bitcoin blockchain.
How BTC escrow works
- Open a deal. Enter the seller's email, what you are buying and the price. Both of you need a free account.
- Deposit BTC. Send the total shown on your deal page to the escrow address it gives you, then submit the transaction ID. We check it on the blockchain.
- Seller delivers. The seller can see the deal is funded, so they deliver without worrying about payment.
- You confirm, seller is paid. When it arrives and matches the deal, click "I received it" and the funds are released to the seller. Something wrong? Report a problem and the deal is frozen for review.
What it costs
One flat 2% fee, paid by the buyer on top of the deal. The seller receives the full amount agreed.
| Deal amount | Fee (2%) | Buyer sends | Seller receives |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $2.00 | $102.00 | $100 |
| $500 | $10.00 | $510.00 | $500 |
| $2,000 | $40.00 | $2,040.00 | $2,000 |
| $10,000 | $200.00 | $10,200.00 | $10,000 |
Shown in US dollars; the deal itself is paid in BTC at the price when the deal is created. Minimum deal $50. Network fees for sending crypto are paid by the sender.
BTC escrow questions
What is crypto escrow and how does it work?
Crypto escrow holds the buyer's cryptocurrency until the seller delivers what was agreed. On EZY-ESCROW the buyer deposits to our escrow wallet, the seller delivers, the buyer confirms receipt, and only then are the funds released to the seller. If something goes wrong, the deal can be frozen and reviewed.
Is crypto escrow safe?
Escrow removes the biggest risk in a deal between strangers: paying and getting nothing back. On EZY-ESCROW every BTC, ETH, USDT and TRX deposit is checked on its own blockchain, and every release is made by a person, not automatically. Escrow protects the payment, not the quality of the goods, so agree clear terms before you start.
How much does crypto escrow cost, and who pays the fee?
EZY-ESCROW charges one flat 2% fee, paid by the buyer on top of the deal amount. The seller receives the full amount agreed. The normal blockchain network fee for sending crypto is paid by whoever sends it.
What is a transaction ID (TX hash), and how do I prove my deposit arrived?
A transaction ID, or TX hash, is the unique code your wallet gives every transfer. Paste it on the deposit form: for BTC, ETH, USDT and TRX we look it up on the blockchain, and the amount credited is what the blockchain shows arrived.
Can a crypto payment be reversed after release?
No. Once crypto is released on the blockchain it cannot be pulled back, which is exactly why the buyer should only confirm receipt after checking that what arrived matches the deal.
What happens if the seller never delivers?
Do not confirm receipt. Use "Report a problem" on the deal page: the deal is frozen and our team reviews it. If it is settled in your favour, everything you deposited, including the escrow fee, is refunded to your EZY-ESCROW wallet, and you can withdraw it from there.