BitPay: Secure Crypto Wallet

Discover the most secure, convenient, and intelligent method to purchase, safeguard, exchange, and utilize cryptocurrency. BitPay streamlines crypto purchases, empowering you to optimize your wallet usage. Whether you acquire Bitcoin, Dogecoin, or Ethereum, BitPay ensures you have complete autonomy. Expand your investment portfolio with a broad selection of popular cryptocurrencies.

BitPay offers numerous avenues for spending your cryptocurrency. Utilize crypto to make payments at leading retailers such as AMC Theatres, Shop.com, and Jomashop. Settle any bill directly from your wallet - clear credit card balances, car installments, or even your mortgage. Utilize crypto to procure gift cards from over 100 brands and retailers, or directly transact with one of our associated vendors. BitPay enables you to accomplish it all!

Support encompasses over 100 prominent cryptocurrencies including: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Litecoin (LTC), XRP (XRP), Polygon (MATIC), ApeCoin (APE), Dai (DAI), Binance USD (BUSD), USD Coin (USDC), Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), Pax Dollar (USDP), Euro Coin (EUROC), Gemini Dollar (GUSD), along with numerous ERC-20 tokens.

Leverage BitPay's confidential and secure self-custody crypto wallet in conjunction with the advanced crypto tracking function. With BitPay, you have all the necessary tools to confidently manage your crypto assets.

Spend Crypto with the BitPay Card *US Only*:

- Streamlined and secure authorization process

- Instant cash conversion for cryptocurrencies

- Bitcoin debit card: Retrieve cash using the BitPay Card from any ATM

- Convert Bitcoin and other cryptos into cash & spend anywhere Mastercard is accepted

- Utilize crypto like physical currency when loading with BTC, ETH, SHIB, DOGE, USDC, & more

- Instant deployment of virtual card and connectivity with Google Pay

Please note: We are currently enhancing the crypto debit card program and have temporarily suspended BitPay Card applications. Register on our waitlist online at bitpay.com/card/ to receive updates.

Purchase Crypto:

- Procure cryptocurrency via credit card, debit card, bank account, or Google Pay

- Secure Bitcoin and popular altcoins like LTC, XRP, DOGE, USDC, & more

- Track Crypto: Acquire cryptocurrency anytime with real-time, updated crypto prices

- Invest in coins: Support provided for stablecoins like USDP and USDC

- Purchase Polygon (MATIC) and ERC-20 tokens on Ethereum or Polygon Network

BitPay Crypto Wallet:

- Access Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Litecoin, XRP, Polygon, and more wallets

- Backing for a total of 100+ coins and tokens

- Cryptocurrency wallet: Includes support for testnet wallets

- Receive email and push notifications for payments and transfers

- Connect crypto wallets from Metamask, Trezor, Electrum, KuCoin, Ledger, Coinbase, Exodus, Bitcoin Core, Trust Wallet, and various others within the BitPay application

Use Guide For Users

1. How to install the BitPay Wallet

The BitPay wallet is available on the following platforms:

    Android

    iOS

    Windows

    Mac

    Linux

Note: We no longer support the Windows Phone and Chrome app versions of the BitPay wallet. Microsoft is no longer releasing new updates for Windows Phone, and Google is soon to end support for Chrome apps.

Installing on Mobile

If you are using the BitPay wallet on your mobile device, please download and update the wallet application in the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android).

Installing on Desktop

If you are using the wallet on a desktop computer, you can get the most recent version of the app on the store for your operating system.

Installing on Windows

To get the app for your Windows desktop, click here.

When the page opens up, click the blue Get button on the right corner.

You might be asked to log into your Microsoft account in order to download the app.

After the app is installed, you can find it on the Start menu.

Installing on Linux

    1. To get the Linux app click here and click Install.

    2. Click View in Desktop store (for Ubuntu 16.04 or later).

    3. Click Open-xdg-open 

    4. Click Install 

If you were using an older version of Linux or if the Desktop Store does not open up:

Open the terminal, type sudo snap install bitpay and hit enter.

Type the password and wait for the installation to finish.

When the app has been installed, you will find the BitPay app on the Start menu.

Installing on Mac

To get the Mac app click here, then click View in the Mac App Store and click Open link.

When the Mac App Store opens up, click Get and Install App.

After the app has been installed, you can find it on the Launchpad.

2. How to Create a Testnet Wallet

Sometimes you want to test transactions on the blockchain or implementations for payment solutions. You can do this with test funds on the testnet blockchain so that there is no monetary cost to testing. Testnet coins carry no value and cannot be used to pay transactions. 

After you have the BitPay or Copay wallet installed, you can follow the below steps to create a testnet wallet (more information on testnet wallets).

Only the following coins have testnet capabilities:

    Bitcoin (BTC)

    Bitcoin Cash (BCH)

    Ethereum (ETH) (Does not include ERC20 stablecoins.)

    Ripple (XRP)

The following steps are valid for all the above mentioned coins.

    1. Click the ··· icon in the Wallet tab of the app.

    2. Click Create a new wallet.

    3. Select Simple Wallet.

    4. Select the currency. Remember that USD tokens are not supported for testnet.

    5. Name the wallet (1), tap Show advanced options (2).

    6. Enable Testnet (1) and tap CREATE (2).

You can choose to protect the wallet with a password if you like.

The testnet wallet has now been created.

Testnet wallets are indicated by a gray icon currency on the wallets tab (1) and a small flask symbol and a TESTNET text on the wallet view (2). If you see the flask symbol, you are dealing with a testnet wallet. For more information on Testnet Wallets, please click here.

Now that you have a wallet set up, you are ready to receive some testnet coins. Testnet bitcoins carry no value, and cannot be used to pay monetary transactions. They are solely for testing transactions and implementations. 

First, you will need to get the receiving address for your testnet wallet. Click Receive at the bottom of the screen (1) while in the testnet wallet, then click the address at the bottom to copy it to your phone or computer’s clipboard (2).

Navigate to your choice of testnet faucet, paste your testnet address, click Get Bitcoins! and solve the captcha.

    3. The faucet will send you a random amount of testnet cryptocurrency.

Within a few minutes you should see the pending transaction, and a balance in your testnet wallet.

For other coins, the same procedure is used, simply select the desired coin during the wallet creation steps.

To obtain testnet coins for other currencies, please refer to the following links:

    Bitcoin Cash (Bitcoin ABC)

    Ethereum

    Ripple

3. How to Send and Receive Transactions from the BitPay Wallet

To send cryptocurrency from the BitPay Wallet, please follow the steps below:

    1. Open the BitPay app

    2. Open the key which contains the wallet you wish to send funds from.

    3. Select the wallet, and tap Send.

    4. Paste or scan the address you want to send funds to. You can scan a QR code by tapping on the scan icon on the right side of the Recipient field. You may need to authorize the application to use the camera.

When on the Send tab, there will be a screen where you can input the amount you want to send. Tap on the Send Max option on the top right corner if you want to send the entire balance of the wallet. The Send Max option will also dynamically calculate any fees.

Slide the b circle from left all the way to the right to confirm at the bottom on the mobile app. Click the Click to send button on the desktop app.

If you want to increase the likelihood of a timely confirmation when sending bitcoin transactions, select the Priority fee option in the BitPay Wallet's settings under Bitcoin Network Fee Policy.

To receive funds in the BitPay Wallet, please follow the steps below:

    1. Tap on the wallet you wish to receive funds into and select Receive.

    2. Use the address displayed there to receive cryptocurrency transactions. You can tap on the QR Code or displayed address to copy it to your device’s clipboard for pasting.

    3. Checkout our Knowledge Base for more information on how to use the BitPay Wallet.

BitPay Bill Pay:

- Settle credit card debts, mortgages, vehicle loans, student loan obligations, and more

- Initiate payments directly from the wallet - no conversions or bank accounts required

- Make payments to primary providers such as Chase, Wells Fargo, Nelnet, American Express, Capital One, among others

Purchase Gift Cards with Crypto:

- Utilize your crypto balance to conveniently purchase and send gift cards

- Access to the cryptocurrency gift card feature in the US

- Purchase gift cards from over 100 established brands like Home Depot, DoorDash, Best Buy, Uber, and many others

Sell Crypto:

- Swift, easy, and secure sale of Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies

- Direct transfer of funds to your bank account or existing debit card

- Optimal rates and transparent low fees

Security and Privacy:

- Device-based security via blockchain: All private keys stored locally

- Intuitive multi-signature security for individual or shared wallets

- Self-custody wallet: Assume full and exclusive command over your cryptocurrency

- Payment protocol (BIP70-BIP73): Easily recognizable payment requests and verifiable secure transactions

BitPay Supported Languages:

- French, German, Chinese (Simplified), and Spanish

The BitPay app is free and open-source software. The code can be viewed on GitHub at https://github.com/bitpay/bitpay-app.