{"id":643118,"date":"2025-04-11T08:43:25","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T08:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/?page_id=643118"},"modified":"2025-04-11T08:49:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T08:49:12","slug":"how-to-send-and-receive-bitcoin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/crypto\/how-to-send-and-receive-bitcoin","title":{"rendered":"How to Send and Receive Bitcoin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re paying someone, moving cash from one wallet to another, or getting cryptocurrency from an exchange or a friend, knowing <strong>how to send and receive Bitcoin securely<\/strong> is important. It&#8217;s simple, but there are things you don&#8217;t want to forget, especially when real money is involved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we&#8217;ll cover what you&#8217;ll need, walk you through sending and receiving, and point out some typical mistakes to steer clear of. Before you know it, you&#8217;ll be purchasing and selling Bitcoin like a pro.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5d37f;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#ffed99;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose a <strong>trusted wallet<\/strong> (hardware is safest), keep your <strong>private keys\/seed phrase offline<\/strong>, and back them up safely.<\/li>\n<li>Double-check <strong>recipient addresses<\/strong> (especially if copied), use QR codes when possible, and watch out for <strong>address-changing malware<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Set <strong>appropriate fees<\/strong> for timely processing, wait for <strong>confirmations<\/strong>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/crypto\/what-is-a-crypto-scam\">beware of scams<\/a>. Bitcoin transactions are final and irreversible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><b>What You Need to Send and Receive Bitcoin<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a couple of things you need if you wish to send and receive Bitcoin with ease, including a wallet, a Bitcoin address, and sufficient money to cover fees. Let&#8217;s break them down.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. A Bitcoin Wallet<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/crypto\/what-is-a-crypto-wallet\">crypto wallet<\/a> to send or receive Bitcoin. Consider it as your own virtual bank account that stores your BTC and enables you to interact with the blockchain<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few types of wallets:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Software wallets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (like Electrum or Exodus) run on your desktop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mobile wallets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (like Trust Wallet or BlueWallet) work through smartphone apps.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hardware wallets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (like Ledger or Trezor) are physical devices that store your keys offline for extra security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Web wallets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are browser-based and usually tied to exchanges like Coinbase or Binance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To obtain one, download an app for a wallet or purchase a hardware wallet, set it up according to the instructions, and store your recovery phrase somewhere safe. That&#8217;s the only way that you can recover your wallet if you lose access to it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. A Bitcoin Address<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Bitcoin address is what you give to someone who wants to send you BTC. It is a long, unique string that looks like this:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5d37f;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#ffed99;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>bc1qxy2kgdygjrsqtzq2n0yrf2493p83kkfjhx0wlh<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll find your address inside your wallet. Most wallets generate a fresh one for every transaction to keep things private. You can copy it manually or just scan a QR code if you\u2019re in person. <strong>Never try to type it out by hand<\/strong>, it\u2019s too easy to mess up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Network Fees<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every time you send Bitcoin, you\u2019ll have to<strong> pay a small transaction fee<\/strong>. These fees go to the miners who process transactions and secure the network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fee amount depends on network traffic and how fast you want the transaction to go through. Most wallets let you choose between low fees for slower confirmations or medium\/high fees if you want it confirmed fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some wallets offer fee estimators or auto-adjust fees for you. Either way, double-check before sending because underpaying can delay your transaction, but overpaying isn&#8217;t ideal either.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Send Bitcoin<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your wallet is set up and you\u2019ve got some BTC, sending it is a very easy step-by-step process. Here\u2019s how it works.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Access Your Wallet<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open your wallet app or log in through your browser. Make sure your balance covers both the amount you want to send and the network fee. If you&#8217;re using a hardware wallet, you&#8217;ll also need to connect it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Enter the Recipient\u2019s Bitcoin Address<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can either paste their Bitcoin address or scan a QR code if they\u2019ve provided one. Always double-check the address because once you send BTC, there\u2019s no way to go back.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 3: Set the Transaction Amount<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can usually choose to send a specific amount in BTC or its equivalent in fiat (like USD or EUR). Some wallets also have minimum or maximum limits, especially if you&#8217;re using an exchange wallet, so keep an eye on that.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 4: Adjust Network Fees (Optional)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your wallet might give you options like \u201cslow,\u201d \u201cnormal,\u201d or \u201cfast\u201d transaction speeds. Higher fees usually mean faster confirmations. Use built-in fee estimators or sites like mempool.space to get a real-time idea of what fee makes sense.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 5: Confirm and Send<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before hitting send, double-check everything: the address, the amount, and the fee. Some wallets may also ask for two-factor authentication or a hardware wallet confirmation. Once confirmed, your transaction is broadcast to the Bitcoin network.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 6: Track the Transaction<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use a blockchain explorer (like blockstream.info or btcscan.org) to follow your transaction in real-time. It\u2019ll show how many confirmations it has and whether it\u2019s complete. <strong>Most services require 1\u20133 confirmations for the funds to be considered final<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-643143 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/how-to-send-bitcoin.jpg\" alt=\"how to send bitcoin\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/how-to-send-bitcoin.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/how-to-send-bitcoin-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Receive Bitcoin<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receiving Bitcoin is even easier than sending it. Still, you\u2019ll want to do it the right way to keep your funds safe and make sure everything goes smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Generate a Receiving Address<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open your wallet and tap on \u201cReceive\u201d or \u201cRequest.\u201d It\u2019ll generate a Bitcoin address for you. It\u2019s usually in the form of a long string like we\u2019ve seen before and a QR code. Some wallets recommend creating a new address for each transaction to protect your privacy, while others let you reuse the same one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Share Your Address Securely<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can share your Bitcoin address by sending the text version or the QR code. If you&#8217;re texting or emailing it, double-check for typos or weird formatting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, you should<strong> never share your private key<\/strong>\u2014only the public address. Beware of fake apps or phishing links. If someone sends you an address that looks slightly off, it might be a scam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 3: Wait for the Sender to Confirm<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the sender initiates the transfer, ask them to confirm that it&#8217;s been sent. They might also <strong>share the transaction ID (TXID)<\/strong>, which you can use to track it on a blockchain explorer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 4: Verify the Incoming Transaction<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your wallet will show when the transaction is received and how many confirmations it has. One confirmation is often enough for smaller payments, but bigger transfers might require three or more. Once it\u2019s confirmed, your BTC b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alance will update.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-643142 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/how-to-receive-bitcoin.jpg\" alt=\"How to Receive Bitcoin\" width=\"864\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/how-to-receive-bitcoin.jpg 864w, https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/how-to-receive-bitcoin-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/how-to-receive-bitcoin-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/how-to-receive-bitcoin-310x191.jpg 310w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Common Issues and Troubleshooting<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When things go wrong, it\u2019s better to know what\u2019s happening and what to do. Here are some common issues with sending and receiving Bitcoin, and how to deal with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Transaction Delays<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your BTC transfer is taking longer than expected, it\u2019s usually because the network is congested or the fee is too low. You can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a blockchain explorer to check how many unconfirmed transactions are ahead of yours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try fee bumping (if your wallet supports it) or use Replace-by-Fee (RBF) to speed it up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait it out. Most stuck transactions clear within a few hours or days.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Wrong Address Sent<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, Bitcoin transactions can\u2019t be reversed. If you sent BTC to the wrong address:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double-check the transaction ID to confirm where it went.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you know the person who controls the address, ask them to return it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s a scam or mistake, there\u2019s no real way to get it back.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always triple (even quadruple)-check the recipient\u2019s address before hitting send, and send a small test transaction ahead of the major transfer to ensure it works perfectly. <strong>A single wrong character can cost you everything<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Low or Missing Funds After Receiving<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you received less BTC than expected, it\u2019s probably due to <strong>network fees<\/strong> charged by the sender\u2019s wallet or the exchange they used. It can also happen <strong>if your wallet isn\u2019t fully synced.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refreshing your wallet or restarting the app.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waiting for more confirmations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking if the incoming amount matches the blockchain record.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Sending and Receiving Bitcoin\u00a0<\/b><b>FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>How long does it take to send Bitcoin?<\/h2>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt usually takes 10 to 60 minutes, depending on the network fee and congestion. Low-fee transactions can take hours.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>What happens if I send Bitcoin to the wrong address?<\/h2>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt\u2019s gone. Bitcoin transactions are irreversible. Always double-check the address before confirming.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Can I cancel a Bitcoin transaction?<\/h2>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNo. Once it\u2019s broadcast to the network, it\u2019s out of your hands. Some wallets offer Replace-by-Fee (RBF), but that only works under certain conditions and must be enabled before sending.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Why is my Bitcoin transaction taking so long?<\/h2>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tProbably because of a low fee or high network traffic. You can track it using a blockchain explorer to see how many confirmations it has.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>How do I check if my Bitcoin transaction was successful?<\/h2>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPaste the transaction ID (TXID) into a site like blockstream.info. It\u2019ll show the status and confirmations.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Do I need to pay a fee when receiving Bitcoin?<\/h2>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNo, the sender pays the network fee. You receive the full amount (minus any deductions made on their end).                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>What is the safest way to share my Bitcoin address?<\/h2>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEither copy-paste it or use a QR code. Never type it out manually. And never share your private key\u2014just the public address.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>How do I increase the speed of my Bitcoin transaction?<\/h2>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUse a higher network fee. You can also try RBF or a fee bump if your wallet supports it.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Are Bitcoin transactions reversible?<\/h2>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNo. Once confirmed, they\u2019re final. That\u2019s why triple-checking everything is key.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Can I send Bitcoin without an internet connection?<\/h2>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNot directly. You need an internet connection to broadcast the transaction. Some apps let you prepare it offline and send it later\u2014but it still needs to go online at some point.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n    {\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How long does it take to send Bitcoin?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"It usually takes 10 to 60 minutes, depending on the network fee and congestion. Low-fee transactions can take hours.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What happens if I send Bitcoin to the wrong address?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"It\u2019s gone. Bitcoin transactions are irreversible. 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Some apps let you prepare it offline and send it later\u2014but it still needs to go online at some point.\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t    ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n<h2><b>References<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoin.org\/en\/getting-started\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting Started with Bitcoin<\/span><\/a> &#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bitcoin.org<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ledger.com\/academy\/topics\/crypto\/how-to-send-bitcoin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Send and Receive Bitcoin<\/span><\/a> &#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ledger Academy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.bitpay.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360051205632-What-is-RBF-Replace-By-Fee\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is RBF (Replace-By-Fee)?<\/span><\/a> &#8211; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bitpay<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fin-excerpt\">Whether you&#8217;re paying someone, moving cash from one wallet to another, or getting cryptocurrency from an exchange or a friend, knowing how to send and <a class=\"read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/insidebitcoins.com\/crypto\/how-to-send-and-receive-bitcoin\" title=\"How to Send and Receive Bitcoin\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"author":2037,"featured_media":643145,"parent":620746,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"class_list":["post-643118","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.8.1 - 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