URL: https://exchangesteps.com/bitget-guide
Updated: 2026-10-10
Sources: https://www.bitget.com/support/articles/12560603820448 , https://www.bitget.com/support/articles/12560603808921

# Bitget Tutorial for Beginners

> **Quick answer**
> Bitget is a major exchange with **no fees on P2P**. The path looks like this: **(1) create an account** with email or phone; **(2) verify** with an ID and a face photo (required for P2P); **(3) buy USDT on P2P**: **Add Funds** → **P2P Trading** → **Buy** → **Buy Now** → pay → **Paid**, and your crypto lands in your **Funding Wallet**. **Important: Bitget isn't available to residents of Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen, Libya, Sudan or Somalia, nor to residents of Germany, France or Austria.**
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> **[Open your Bitget account →]**

## Roadmap

| Step | Guide |
|---|---|
| 1. Create and verify your account | [How to create a Bitget account](https://exchangesteps.com/how-to-create-bitget-account) |
| 2. Buy USDT | [Bitget P2P](https://exchangesteps.com/bitget-p2p) |

## Can I use Bitget?

| | |
|---|---|
| **Available to residents of** | Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Comoros |
| **Not available to residents of** | Iraq, Lebanon, Yemen, Libya, Sudan, Somalia, Germany, France, Austria |
| **P2P in Arab currencies (10 October 2026)** | Egyptian pound, Saudi riyal, UAE dirham, Moroccan dirham, plus others with fewer ads |

> 💡 **If your country isn't listed on the verification page**, Bitget doesn't currently support it. **Don't pick a country you don't live in.**

## What sets Bitget apart

- **Bitget charges no P2P fees** (your bank or wallet may still charge its own).
- **Your payment methods must match your verified name.**
- **The payment button** is Paid, and **the dispute button** is Appeal.

## Frequently asked questions

**Is Bitget available in Iraq?**
No. Iraq is on Bitget's list of restricted countries.

**Is Bitget P2P free?**
Yes. Bitget doesn't charge any fees on P2P trades.

**Where does my crypto go after I buy it?**
To your Funding Wallet.

## Get started

**[Open your Bitget account →]**

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*Last updated: 10 October 2026 · Sources: Bitget Support Center (P2P and restricted countries), plus our own check of P2P markets on 10 October 2026.*