Do I need a Buy Bitcoin by Wire account to claim Bitcoin sent with Buy Bitcoin by Wire Link? (Click to reveal answer)

You do not need a Buy Bitcoin by Wire account to claim Bitcoin sent with Buy Bitcoin by Wire Link as it can be received to any wallet. However, you may choose to create a Buy Bitcoin by Wire account if you need a Bitcoin wallet or to send to an existing Buy Bitcoin by Wire account.

How can I share Buy Bitcoin by Wire Link? (Click to reveal answer)

Buy Bitcoin by Wire Link is shareable via a link (URL) giving you the ability to send it over iMessage, WhatsApp, email, or through a direct message on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and Snapchat.

Can I use Buy Bitcoin by Wire Link to send internationally? (Click to reveal answer)

Yes, you can use Buy Bitcoin by Wire Link to send to anyone you’d like. The receiver would need to deposit the received Bitcoin to any external wallet. Only residents of US-supported states can deposit to a Buy Bitcoin by Wire account.

Do Buy Bitcoin by Wire Links have fees? (Click to reveal answer)

The Buy Bitcoin by Wire Fee for both the sender and the receiver is $0 - always. Network fees only apply if the Buy Bitcoin by Wire Link is claimed to an external wallet. In this case, the receiver pays the Network fee and they would be automatically deducted from the Bitcoin total. Network fees will be determined by the destination.

How long does it take for Bitcoin to send via Buy Bitcoin by Wire Link? (Click to reveal answer)

Bitcoin claimed to a Buy Bitcoin by Wire account is sent instantly. When Bitcoin is sent via on-chain, it may take a few hours for the Bitcoin to reach your external wallet based on network activity. If you’re sending via lightning or to a Buy Bitcoin by Wire wallet, the Bitcoin will be sent immediately. To check on the status of your external wallet claim, revisit the Buy Bitcoin by Wire Link URL after you’ve claimed the Bitcoin.

Can I hide my name from the receiver? (Click to reveal answer)

Yes, you can choose whether or not to include your name when sending or gifting Bitcoin using Buy Bitcoin by Wire Link.

What is an access key? (Click to reveal answer)

An access key is an automatically generated passphrase you can choose to include with your Buy Bitcoin by Wire Link. The recipient will need to enter this access key to claim the Bitcoin. Sending a Buy Bitcoin by Wire Link over 0.05 BTC will automatically require an access key. Access keys are not stored for security reasons.