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How do I send bitcoin?

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In order to send bitcoin, you will need a bitcoin address for your recipient. Bitkey allows you to send bitcoin using an alphanumeric address or a QR code.

IMPORTANT:  Bitcoin transactions are irreversible. Funds sent to the wrong address cannot be retrieved. 

To send bitcoin:

Using an alphanumeric bitcoin address:

  1. From the Bitkey app Home Screen, choose Icon (2).png Send 

  2. Enter the Recipient’s Bitcoin Address and select Continue
  3. Enter the Amount you want to send and select Continue
    • To switch between fiat and bitcoin/sats tap on the ↑↓ arrows in the middle of the screen.
    • To send your entire balance, enter the amount of your balance and then select Send Max.
    • If you have set a transfer limit and the requested transaction causes you to exceed this limit, a Bitkey device required message will be shown.

  4. Review the details of your transaction before you continue
    Tip: You may want to check the fees, estimated delivery time and double check that you have entered the correct address. 

  5. Select Confirm
    • If your transaction pushes you over your daily transfer limit or if you have already exceeded your daily transfer limit, your hardware device will be required to complete the transaction.

 

 

Using a QR code:

  1. From the Bitkey app Home Screen, choose Icon (2).png Send
  2. In the upper right corner, select the option to scan scan.png QR code

  3. Enter the Amount you want to send and select Continue
    • To switch between fiat and bitcoin/sats tap on the ↑↓ arrows in the middle of the screen.
    • To send your entire balance, enter the amount of your balance and then select Send Max.
    • If you have set a transfer limit and the requested transaction causes you to exceed this limit, a Bitkey device required message will be shown.

  4. Review the details of your transaction before you continue
    Tip: You may want to check the fees, estimated delivery time and double check that you have entered the correct address. 
  1. Select Confirm 
    • If your transaction pushes you over your daily transfer limit or if you have already exceeded your daily transfer limit, your hardware device will be required to complete the transaction.

 

If you are trying to send bitcoin to your own Bitkey address, see How can I consolidate my UTXOs? for more information.

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