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How to Receive Bitcoin to Your Wallet

Before receiving Bitcoin, you will need a Bitcoin wallet and a valid Bitcoin receiving address.

You can receive Bitcoin using:

  • a mobile wallet

  • a hardware wallet

  • another supported Bitcoin wallet


📱 Step 1: Open Your Wallet

Open your Bitcoin wallet and locate the:

  • “Receive”

  • or “Receive Bitcoin”

section.


📬 Step 2: Copy Your Bitcoin Address

Your wallet will generate:

  • a Bitcoin receiving address

  • and usually a QR code

This address is where your Bitcoin will be sent.


🔍 Step 3: Verify the Address Carefully

Before sending or sharing the address:

  • double-check the first few characters

  • double-check the last few characters

  • confirm the correct wallet is being used

⚠️ Bitcoin transactions usually cannot be reversed once sent.

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₿ Step 4: Submit the Address

Enter or paste the receiving address into your 1Bitcoin.ca order or withdrawal request.

Avoid typing addresses manually when possible.


⏳ Step 5: Wait for Confirmations

Once the Bitcoin is sent:

  • the transaction will appear as pending

  • confirmations will begin processing on the blockchain

Processing times may vary depending on network activity.

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⚠️ Important Reminder

Always send a small test transaction first when sending larger amounts of Bitcoin.

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