To purchase USDC within China, the most reliable path is: Renminbi (CNY) → USDT → USDC. Here is a step-by-step tutorial:

Phase One: Account Registration and Security Settings

Before starting trading, you need a legitimate Binance account. Use the exclusive invitation link below to register and enjoy a fee discount:

  • Exclusive registration link: Click here to register on Binance

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Steps to Follow:

  1. Real Name Authentication (KYC): After registration, download the Binance App and log in. Select 'China' as your residence, upload your ID card, and complete facial recognition.

  2. Security enhancement: Go to the personal center, enable Google Authenticator or SMS verification to ensure your funds are safe.

Stage two: C2C buy USDT (deposit)

Since there are few merchants directly listing USDC domestically, we first purchase the most liquid USDT.

  1. Enter the trading area: Click 'One-click Buy' on the homepage, and select 'C2C.'

  2. Filtering settings:

    • Currency: Select USDT.

    • Amount: Enter the amount in RMB you wish to purchase.

    • Payment method: Choose bank card, Alipay, or WeChat (bank card is recommended).

  3. Select merchants: Prioritize large merchants with a yellow V mark, transaction volume over a thousand, and a positive feedback rate above 98%.

  4. Transfer payment:

    • Click 'Buy' to obtain the merchant's payment information.

    • Leave the Binance App and transfer to the merchant using a real-name account.

    • Forbidden: Do not add any remarks regarding 'digital currency, Binance, BTC, USDT' during the transfer.

  5. Confirm receipt: After the transfer, click 'I have paid, notify the seller.' Once the seller confirms, USDT will be automatically credited to your 'funds account.'

Stage three: Convert USDT to USDC

This step is completed internally on Binance and is very quick.

  1. Transfer funds: Go to [Wallet] -> [Funds Account], click [Transfer], and transfer USDT to [Spot Account].

  2. One-click exchange:

    • Click [Trade] at the bottom of the App and select [Instant Exchange] at the top.

    • 'From' select USDT, 'To' select USDC.

    • Click preview, and once confirmed, the funds will be credited instantly.

💡 Senior players' pitfall avoidance guide

  • Funds security: It is recommended to get a dedicated bank card for buying cryptocurrencies, do not use your salary card or mortgage card.

  • Withdrawal limits: Newly purchased assets usually have a withdrawal limit of T+1 (24 hours) or T+2, during which you cannot withdraw to a personal wallet but can trade within the platform.

  • Fraud alert: Anyone who privately messages you on external platforms (like Telegram or WeChat) asking to add friends for a transfer is a scammer.