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Send, receive, and swap crypto

You can send, receive, buy or transfer, or swap crypto with your Robinhood Wallet.

Send crypto

You can send crypto from Robinhood Wallet to any address or exchange that supports Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, Dogecoin, Arbitrum, Polygon, Optimism or Base transfers. Make sure you transfer crypto over the same network. For example, only send crypto on Polygon to another wallet or exchange that supports Polygon.

iOS or Android

  1. HomeSend
  2. Choose crypto to send
  3. Scan the code or enter the address manually
  4. Enter the amount you’d like to send
  5. Select ReviewAccept and ContinueSubmit
  6. Use biometrics, Face ID or PIN
  7. Select Done

Remember to only send crypto to people and entities you know and trust. For more safety tips, review how to identify and report scams.

Receive crypto

You can receive crypto from other self-custody wallets on Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, Dogecoin, Arbitrum, Polygon, Optimism, or Base. To receive crypto from an exchange, make sure you verify that the exchange supports withdrawals for that crypto on one of the supported networks.

iOS or Android

  1. HomeReceive
  2. Search or select the crypto you want to receive
  3. Scan the QR code or enter the address manually
  4. Submit on the sending platform or send to My Wallet

Remember to only receive crypto from people and entities you know and trust. For more safety tips, see how to identify and report scams.

Buy and transfer crypto

You can buy crypto using Robinhood Connect and Sardine where available. Depending on the token and network you choose, you may be able to choose which provider you want to use to buy crypto. If the token is only available with one provider, you’ll be directed to that provider.

Robinhood Connect

You can buy crypto with a debit card, bank account, or Robinhood buying power using Robinhood Connect.

iOS or Android

  1. HomeBuy
  2. Choose a crypto to buy or transfer
  3. If the crypto is available to buy on multiple networks, choose the network
  4. Log in to Robinhood Connect using your Robinhood login info. If you have the Robinhood app, you’ll log in using the app. If you don’t have the app, you’ll log in using a web browser.
  5. Choose the network if the crypto is available on multiple networks
  6. Enter amount to buy or transfer
  7. Select or add your payment method
  8. Select Review order
  9. Review your order and check the box to confirm your wallet address is correct
  10. Select Submit
  11. Select Back to Robinhood Wallet if you’re in the app or Done if you’re on the web

Sardine

You can buy crypto with a debit card or credit card using Sardine where available.

iOS or Android

  1. HomeBuy
  2. Choose a crypto to buy or transfer
  3. If the crypto is available to buy on multiple networks, choose the network
  4. Continue your transaction on Sardine
  5. After you submit your transaction, you’ll be directed back to Robinhood Wallet

Transfer from Robinhood Crypto

You can transfer crypto from a Robinhood Crypto account to fund your Robinhood Wallet. You'll have the option to transfer supported crypto over Ethereum, Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Polygon. You can see which crypto are supported in Robinhood Wallet when you fund it.

iOS or Android

  1. HomeTransfer from Robinhood
  2. Choose crypto to transfer
  3. Choose a network
  4. Enter the amount to transfer
  5. Select ReviewSubmit
  6. Enter your one-time code from your authenticator app
  7. Select Return to Robinhood Wallet

Swap crypto

You can swap crypto on the Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism networks via 0x API and LI.FI, decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregators. Keep in mind, you can only swap tokens that are supported on those networks, and available through 0x API or LI.FI.

Learn how to swap crypto across networks.

iOS or Android

  1. HomeSwap
  2. Tap Select in the token selection bar on the left to choose the crypto and network to swap from
  3. Tap Select in the token selection bar on the right to choose the crypto and network to swap to
  4. Enter an amount
  5. Select Review → Swipe to swap

Your swap may execute with a rate that is either guaranteed or estimated.

A rate that is guaranteed is locked in for 30 seconds before they automatically refresh. 0x API or LI.FI try to fill your order by routing to a market maker. If a market maker is offering a competitive quote, it’s a guaranteed rate. When rates are guaranteed, there’s no difference, or slippage, between the quoted price and the execution price.

Keep in mind, orders will only execute if they fall above or below the slippage tolerance (a percentage of the total swap value) that you choose.

A rate that is estimated is continually refreshed to give you the best price possible. If no market makers have a quote available, 0x API or LI.FI route your order to a network of automated market makers (AMM) to find the best available rate. Your order will execute if it falls within the slippage tolerance that you select, which means the executed price may differ from the quoted price. The order won’t execute if the rate goes beyond that threshold above or below the quoted price.

Your balances will automatically update after your transaction has been processed on the blockchain.

Keep in mind

You’ll need to approve most tokens to be swapped by 0x API and LI.FI the first time you swap them. These token approvals help protect your crypto from others who might try to access it without your permission.

Swap crypto across networks

Cross-chain swaps allow you to swap crypto across different Ethereum networks including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon, Optimism, and Base networks. Cross-chain swaps on Solana aren't available at this time.

Learn more about cross-chain swap security risks.

iOS or Android

  1. HomeSwap
  2. Tap Select in the token selection bar on the left to choose the crypto and network to swap from
  3. Tap Select in the token selection bar on the right to choose the crypto and network to swap to
  4. Select Review → Swipe to swap
Note

The time to complete varies due to network activity and other factors, and may take longer than estimated. You can view this when reviewing your order. Keep in mind, cross-chain swaps typically take longer.

Fees, timing, and liquidity

The following are types of fees that may apply for different activities. Fees are subject to change.

Estimated fees are the breakdown of the individual fees that are not included in the swap rate that will be paid from the native token balance.

Rates are sourced from multiple providers to find the best one, and may differ from the market rate due to volatility, liquidity, and other factors.

Estimated total is the value of crypto you receive, which accounts for fees that may be included in the swap rate. This estimate may differ from the final total at execution due to volatility and slippage.

Swap network fees, or gas fees, are blockchain transaction processing fees. These required fees are submitted to the network along with your transaction. These fees fluctuate based on the volume of transactions, confirmation speed, and transaction size for that network.

Network fees may apply for token approvals, transfers to an external wallet, and interacting with dapps.

Partner fees are paid to decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregators to process the transaction.

Bridge fees are charged by third parties to execute swaps across networks.

Token approval network fees may be required the first time you swap a token on each DEX.

  • Tax token fees are charged when buying or selling tokens that have a tax built into the smart contract.

Solana Associated Token Account (ATA) fees are paid the first time you interact with a token on the Solana network to create and manage the ATA on the Solana blockchain. Here’s a breakdown of what’s included:

  • A one-time creation fee for creating a new ATA. This covers the cost of allocating storage on the blockchain for the account. This is typically paid in SOL, the native crypto of the Solana blockchain.
  • Once an ATA is created, there are no recurring fees for maintaining the account. The initial creation fee is the primary cost.
  • When an ATA is closed, some of the fees may be returned.

Robinhood Wallet doesn’t receive or collect any part of these fees.

Time to complete

The time to complete a cross-chain is typically longer than a same-chain swap and can be difficult to accurately predict due to many factors like bridge liquidity, network fee volatility, etc.

Limited liquidity

Bridging assets to new networks doesn't guarantee access to necessary liquidity for functions like borrowing, lending, and swapping. Before doing a cross-chain swap, check that the token is supported on the destination network. In some circumstances, a cross-chain swap may fail because of limited liquidity or inadequate slippage. If a cross-chain swap fails, the DEX will attempt to return the same asset and quantity to your wallet that you originally attempted to swap. However, it’s possible that you receive a different token and non-exact quantity in your wallet. You should receive a push notification and in-app notification when this occurs.

Disclosures

Our self-custody crypto wallet and related services are offered through Robinhood Non-Custodial, Ltd., a limited company organized in the Cayman Islands, and other third-party providers. Crypto held through the Robinhood Self-Custody Wallet isn't FDIC insured or SIPC protected. Availability may be subject to regulatory approval in certain jurisdictions.

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All Investing involves risk.

Brokerage services are offered through Robinhood Financial LLC, (“RHF”) a registered broker dealer (member SIPC), and clearing services through Robinhood Securities, LLC, (“RHS”) a registered broker dealer (member SIPC).

Cryptocurrency services are offered through an account with Robinhood Crypto, LLC (“RHC”) (NMLS ID: 1702840).Robinhood Crypto is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Please review a list of RHC's licenses for more information. Cryptocurrency held through Robinhood Crypto is not FDIC insured or SIPC protected.

The Robinhood spending account is offered through Robinhood Money, LLC (“RHY”) (NMLS ID: 1990968), a licensed money transmitter. Please review a list of our licenses for more information.

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Robinhood Gold Card is subject to credit approval and underwriting. Robinhood Gold Card is offered by Robinhood Credit, Inc., and is issued by Coastal Community Bank, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Robinhood Credit, Inc. (“RCT”), is a financial technology company, not a bank.

Robinhood Gold is a subscription-based membership program of premium services offered through Robinhood Gold, LLC (“RHG”).

RHF, RHY, RHC, RCT, RHG, and RHS are affiliated entities and wholly owned subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets, Inc. RHF, RHY, RHC, RCT, RHG, and RHS are not banks. Investing products offered by RHF are not FDIC insured and involve risk, including possible loss of principal.

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