# Depositing to Gate Exchange

> Find out how to top up your account on Gate through P2P — a secure way to purchase cryptocurrencies directly from users under the exchange's guarantee.

To start trading with **Veles** bots, you need to top up your balance on **Gate**.
The easiest way to do this is through **P2P trading**, where transactions are made directly between users, and the exchange guarantees the security of the transfer of funds.

1. In the upper left part of the page, click **"Buy cryptocurrency"**, then select the menu item **"P2P trading"**.

2. Select one of the available offers with a suitable rate and conditions.

3. In the confirmation window specify the amount to purchase and payment method.
   Click **"Confirm & Create"** to create an order.

4. Link the payment method (for example, a bank card).
   After that, you will be redirected to a page with the seller's details for transferring funds.

After the payment is done, the seller confirms receipt, and the cryptocurrency is credited to your **funding wallet**.
Before starting trading with Veles bots, transfer funds to a **trading account** in the Assets section on Gate.