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# How do I receive cryptocurrencies?


# Receiving cryptocurrencies through Mercury Iconex is simple, secure and fast.

### Here are the steps for beginners:

1. **Log In to your Account**:
- Go to our [website](https://mercuryiconex.org/) and click on ‘Start Trading’ and select [Login](https://www.mercuryiconex.com/login) on our exchange.

| If you have not yet created an online account, we recommend doing so.
| See our Knowledge Base article ‘How do I start or open an account’ for the necessary steps.

- Log in with your registered username and password.  
- Complete two-factor authentication (2FA) if enabled.

2. **Navigate to the E-Wallet or Balance Section**:
- Search for the ‘E-Wallet’ or ‘Wallet’ section.  
- Click this to get an overview of the cryptocurrencies available on Mercury Iconex.

3. **Select the Cryptocurrency you Want to Receive**:
-Click on the cryptocurrency you want to receive (e.g. Bitcoin, Ethereum or Suriname Reserve Digital Currency).  
- Click on the ‘Deposit’ or ‘Receive’ option.

4. **Generate your Wallet Address**:
- Select the appropriate network address if needed (ERC20, TRC20, BEP20, Polygon). Each network has its own advantages. Agree with the sender which network is applicable.  
- After selecting the right network, click ‘Generate Wallet Address’ and a wallet address will be generated.  
- This is the unique address you should have the cryptocurrency sent to.

5. **Copy Wallet Address**:
- Copy the generated wallet address to your clipboard.  
- Make sure you copy the full address without errors.

| To scan your address, tap the small barcode next to your account details.

6. **Share the Wallet Address with the Sender**:
- Send the copied wallet address to the person or entity that wants to send you the cryptocurrency.  
- Make sure you share the address with the sender in a secure way. (e.g. email, sms, whatsapp, social-media)

||| Cryptocurrencies sent to incorrectly entered wallet addresses will be lost to you completely.
||| Cryptocurrencies sent to the wrong network or if the cryptocurrency choices of receiver and sender do not match, you will lose the cryptocurrencies.
||| These cryptocurrencies cannot be traced. So check the transaction details several times before sharing it with the sender.

7. **Wait for the Transaction**:
- The sender will send the cryptocurrency to your wallet address.  
- It may take some time for the transaction to be processed by the blockchain, depending on network traffic.

| These steps can also be used to purchase Cryptocurrencies from us using cash or a bank transfer. See our article *"How do I deposit money into my cryptocurrency account? ’* to view our bank details, or how to process FIAT to cryptocurrencies.

8. **Check your Balance**:
- Once the transaction is confirmed, the amount received will appear in your Mercury Iconex E-Wallet.  
- You can check the status of the transaction and your updated balance in the ‘Transaction History’ section of your account.

### Additional Tips:

| - **Address check**: Make sure you share the correct wallet address. A wrong address can lead to loss of funds. If possible, use the QR code scanning function to avoid errors.
| - **Security**: Only share your wallet address with trusted parties. Never share sensitive account information.
| - **Confirmations**: The number of network confirmations required can vary by cryptocurrency and exchange. Check this on your account to know when the transaction is fully completed.

*By following these steps, you can easily, securely and quickly receive cryptocurrencies through Mercury Iconex cryptocurrency exchange.*