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How to receive Bitcoin in Braavos from Coinbase?

This article shows you how to send Bitcoin (BTC) from your Coinbase account directly to your Braavos wallet. The process is slightly different depending on whether you use mobile, desktop, or Coinbase’s Web3 Wallet.

Braavos is a self-custody wallet that gives you complete control over your Bitcoin. You can download it here.

Coinbase is a third-party platform that is not affiliated with Braavos. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of Coinbase’s services or that the steps outlined will always remain current.

In this article:

  • How to receive Bitcoin in Braavos from Coinbase?
    • Mobile
    • Desktop
  • How to Get Your Braavos BTC Address for CEX Withdrawals?

How to receive Bitcoin in Braavos from Coinbase?

Follow these steps based on your device to transfer BTC from Coinbase into your Braavos wallet.

Mobile

  1. Open Braavos, tap Receive, then copy your Bitcoin address (Native SegWit).
  1. Open the Coinbase app, tap Send.
  1. In the To field, paste your Braavos BTC address.
  1. Coinbase will detect the address — tap Bitcoin (BTC) and make sure the Bitcoin network is selected.
  1. Enter the amount, tap Preview.
  1. Review everything, then tap Send now to confirm.

Once submitted, the BTC will be delivered to your Braavos wallet after network confirmation.

Desktop

  1. Open your Braavos wallet, tap Receive, and copy your Bitcoin address (Native SegWit format).
  1. Sign in at Coinbase and click Send Crypto
  1. Paste your Braavos BTC address into the search bar.
  1. Choose Bitcoin (BTC) as the asset and Bitcoin network
  1. Enter the amount you want to send and click Preview.
  1. Review details, then click Send now to complete the transfer.

Once sent, Bitcoin will be credited to your Braavos wallet after confirmations.

How to Get Your Braavos BTC Address for CEX Withdrawals?

When withdrawing to Braavos, always select the Bitcoin (BTC) network using a Native SegWit address (bech32 format starting with “bc1”).

Other options are not supported. Using an unsupported network can lead to permanent loss of funds.

To receive your address, tap the Receive button in Braavos and copy your Bitcoin Native SegWit address.

Have more questions about using your Bitcoin with Braavos?

Head to our FAQ for all the answers: https://braavos.app/faq/