How to Create an Escrow Deal on xrowdeal (Seller Guide)

Q: What is a deal code?

A unique identifier for your listing (format XROW-YYYY-NNNNNN). You share it with your buyer so they can find and join your specific deal.

If you're the one selling — an account, a domain, a service, crypto, anything digital — you create the deal. Creating an escrow listing on xrowdeal generates a unique deal code you share with your buyer. The buyer funds the escrow, you deliver, and the money is released to you once delivery is confirmed. This guide explains every field on the create-deal form so your listing is set up correctly the first time.

In one line The seller creates the deal. Go to Create deal, fill in the asset details, amount, hold period and fee option, publish, then share the generated deal code with your buyer so they can join and pay into escrow.

Before you create a deal

Have an account and a complete profile. If you haven't signed up, create a free account first. KYC verification makes buyers far more comfortable.
Know your asset details. What you're selling, the price in USDT, and how you'll prove ownership and deliver it.
Confirm you're the seller. The create-deal flow is for sellers only. Buyers should use Join a deal instead. A listing can't be switched from seller to buyer after creation.

Step-by-step: create your escrow listing

1. Open Create deal. Go to Create deal from your dashboard or the Deals menu.
2. Deal title. A short, clear name for the listing (at least 5 characters), e.g. "Aged Instagram account 50k followers".
3. Full description. Describe the asset, its condition, exactly what's included, how you'll deliver it, and what proof you'll provide (minimum 20 characters). The more specific you are, the fewer disputes later.
4. Category & subcategory. Pick the main category, then the specific item (e.g. Social Media → Instagram). Some categories carry a limited-time fee offer, shown with a badge.
5. Amount (USDT). The price your buyer pays for the asset, in USDT.
6. Payment hold days. The number of days after delivery the buyer has to confirm receipt before the funds auto-release to you. More hold days slightly increase the escrow fee.
7. Who pays the platform fee. Choose Buyer pays, Seller pays, or Split 50/50. The live summary shows exactly what the buyer pays and what you receive.
8. Agree to the rules. Confirm your role as seller and accept the platform escrow rules.
9. Publish. Submit the form to publish the listing and generate your deal code.

Understanding hold days and the fee summary

As you type the amount and hold days, the Transaction Summary updates live: platform fee, what the seller receives, and what the buyer pays. The escrow fee starts at a base rate and adds a small percentage for each hold day you choose. Whoever you set as the fee payer determines how that fee is split. For the full breakdown, see our fees explained guide or the fees page.

Hold days protect the buyer — and you Hold days are the window after delivery for the buyer to confirm they got what was promised. Setting a sensible hold period reassures cautious buyers and helps keep the deal out of dispute, while still releasing your funds automatically if they go quiet.

Publishing takes you to the deal page where you'll find your deal code (it looks like XROW-YYYY-NNNNNN). Send this code to your buyer. They open Join a deal, enter the code, review your profile and the terms, and join. Once they fund the escrow, you'll be prompted to deliver.

A new deal is open for a limited time. If no buyer joins within the listing window, you may need to create it again — so share the code promptly.
Keep everything on-platform. Chat, delivery, and proof all happen inside the deal so you're protected by escrow and the dispute process.

Delivering and getting paid

1. Buyer joins and pays. Their USDT is locked in escrow — visible to you as secured, but they can't take it back at will.
2. You deliver. Hand over the asset through the deal and upload your proof of delivery.
3. Buyer confirms. They approve delivery, or the hold period runs down to auto-release.
4. You get paid. Request your payout; the seller's share of the fee (if any) and the payout method fee are applied at this step.

Rules every seller must follow

Only trade legitimate digital assets you actually own.
No illegal, prohibited, or stolen items.
Give an accurate description and provide proof of ownership.
Never try to move the deal off-platform or bypass escrow.

Violations can lead to account suspension and fund forfeiture. Full details are in the Escrow Rules and Terms of Service.

Frequently asked questions

Who creates the deal, the buyer or the seller?

The seller creates the deal and gets a deal code. The buyer joins that deal with the code and funds the escrow. This keeps roles clear and can't be switched after creation.

What is a deal code?

A unique identifier for your listing (format XROW-YYYY-NNNNNN). You share it with your buyer so they can find and join your specific deal.

What are hold days?

The number of days after you deliver that the buyer has to confirm receipt before the funds automatically release to you. You set this when creating the deal, and it slightly affects the fee.

Can I choose who pays the escrow fee?

Yes. As the seller you pick Buyer pays, Seller pays, or Split 50/50 when creating the deal. The on-screen summary shows the exact amounts, and that choice is locked for the deal.

What happens if the buyer never confirms delivery?

After delivery, the hold period counts down and funds auto-release to you when it ends. If the buyer rejects delivery or there's a disagreement, the deal can move to a dispute for review.

Ready to list your asset?

Set up your protected listing now at Create deal, or first read how escrow works. New here? Create a free account to get your deal code.