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How do I buy Bitcoin with Ramp and receive it in Braavos?

How do I buy Bitcoin with Ramp and receive it in Braavos?

This guide explains how to use Ramp to purchase Bitcoin (BTC) with fiat currency and receive it directly in your Braavos wallet. Ramp is a third-party onramp that allows you to pay using credit/debit cards, bank transfers, and other local payment methods.

Braavos is a self-custodial wallet that gives you full control over your Bitcoin. You can download Braavos here.

Ramp is not affiliated with Braavos. We do not control the availability, fees, or performance of Ramp’s services.

In this article:

  • How do I buy Bitcoin with Ramp inside Braavos?
  • How to Get Your Braavos BTC Address for CEX Withdrawals?
  • How long does it take to receive BTC from Ramp?
  • What should I do if my Ramp order is delayed?

How do I buy Bitcoin with Ramp inside Braavos?

You can purchase Bitcoin through Ramp directly from your Braavos wallet. Here’s how:

  1. Open your Braavos Wallet and Tap Deposit
  1. Select Ramp as your onramp provider
  1. Click Buy BTC to choose the asset
  1. Select your local currency (e.g., EUR, USD) and Enter the amount you want to spend
  1. Tap Proceed and follow the steps to complete the purchase

Ramp will send the BTC directly to your Braavos wallet via the Bitcoin network once the transaction is processed.

How to Get Your Braavos BTC Address for CEX Withdrawals?

When withdrawing Bitcoin from a centralized exchange (CEX) to Braavos, always choose the Bitcoin (BTC) network and use a Native SegWit address (bech32, starting with “bc1”).
Using an unsupported network may lead to permanent loss of funds.

To find your Braavos BTC address:

  1. Open Braavos
  2. Tap Receive
  3. Copy your Bitcoin Native SegWit address

How long does it take to receive BTC from Ramp?

Bitcoin purchases via Ramp are usually delivered within 30 minutes to a few hours, depending on:

  • Whether identity verification (KYC) is required
  • Speed of your selected payment method
  • Bitcoin network congestion
  • Ramp’s processing time

You’ll receive a confirmation email from Ramp once your BTC is sent.

What should I do if my Ramp order is delayed?

If you haven’t received your BTC:

  1. Check your email for Ramp’s status updates.
  2. Make sure the wallet address you provided was correct.
  3. Look up the transaction in a Bitcoin block explorer using the TxID from Ramp.
  4. If the transaction hasn’t been sent or confirmed, contact Ramp support for help.

Have more questions about using Bitcoin with Braavos?

Check out our full FAQ: https://braavos.app/faq/