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How do I send bitcoin?

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In your wallet, tap Send, scan or paste the other person's address or invoice, enter the amount, check it, and confirm. Bitcoin payments can't be undone, so double-check the address first.

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For regular on-chain bitcoin you'll also pick a fee; a higher fee confirms faster. Copy and paste addresses instead of typing them, then check the first and last few characters, since some malware swaps addresses on your clipboard. For a large amount, send a small test payment first. For Lightning, you scan an invoice or enter a Lightning address, and the payment arrives in seconds.

Last checked Oct 7, 2026

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