
{"id":2575,"date":"2017-12-27T22:15:58","date_gmt":"2017-12-28T06:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/159.203.12.89\/?page_id=2575"},"modified":"2026-09-10T10:15:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T17:15:17","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nonce.coincards.com\/ca\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1564161874509{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;}&#8221; mobile_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; tablet_bg_img_hidden=&#8221;no&#8221; woodmart_parallax=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_gradient_switch=&#8221;no&#8221; row_reverse_mobile=&#8221;0&#8243; row_reverse_tablet=&#8221;0&#8243; woodmart_disable_overflow=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;COINCARDS GENERAL INFORMATION&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;vc_custom_heading title&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;white&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What Cryptocurrencies does Coincards accept?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160879894-7117b40d-8797&#8243;][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>We currently accept Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dash and Dogecoin directly.<\/p>\n<p>We also have integrated third-party integrations such as Changelly and Coinswitch. These services are meant to help users, however, we cannot provide any end support for these services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Are there any fees to use your service?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160879895-1730042e-9e72&#8243;][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]Coincards fee structure has always been to charge a 5% convenience fee.<\/p>\n<p>Recently, some of Canada&#8217;s larger merchants have started partnering with us, which has reduced the fees on their individual gift cards.<\/p>\n<p>Gift cards with no fee can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/coincards.com\/ca\/no-fee-gift-cards\/\">No Fee Gift Cards<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We are working on expanding this section with as many vendors as possible, so stay tuned for more updates on this.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Can I send funds directly from an exchange?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160879896-6c2433a5-bf24&#8243;][vc_column_text]We do not recommend sending funds directly from an exchange.<\/p>\n<p>All payments must be made within 30 minutes of order creation. Many exchanges take hours if not days to send funds on withdrawal requests. This can cause funds to be frozen in our system.<\/p>\n<p>Exchanges also typically &#8220;skim&#8221; fees from the amount being sent. This can often cause issues with underpayments. Underpaid orders will typically show as cancelled in our system and will not be processed.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What does _______ order status mean?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160879897-e2229065-bb7e&#8221;][vc_column_text]Definitions of all our current order status&#8217; are outlined on our <a href=\"\/delivery-information\/\">Delivery Information page<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;I paid for the order but didn&#8217;t receive an email. What happened?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160879898-2156e7e2-eeaf&#8221;][vc_column_text]There are several reasons why a payment might not register as completed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Your wallet has underpaid the original amount<\/strong> &#8211; In this case, our checkout screen should inform you of any additional amounts which need to be paid as long as the initial payment is picked up. Please send remaining funds to the original BTC address.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your payment has a low transaction fee<\/strong> &#8211; If your payment does not have a sufficient fee attached, your payment might take longer than allowed to complete on the network and might even be considered invalid. If you send a low fee, and your transaction is not confirmed within 6 hours it will be refunded.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You are sending a payment from an exchange\/coinbase<\/strong> &#8211; Exchanges often delay payments in order to batch them, This causes issues with invoices becoming invalid.\u00a0If you send a transaction from an exchange, and your transaction is not confirmed within 6 hours it will be refunded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How do refunds work?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160879901-9c902c90-9aa8&#8243;][vc_column_text]Sometimes you realize you have made a mistake and purchased the wrong card, you no longer want the card purchased, or your transaction expired before getting a single confirmation. How do you get a refund?<\/p>\n<p><strong>*Important* &#8211; Refunds can only be issued if an order is either Awaiting Confirmations or is Confirmations completed. No refunds are issued on Processed Orders under ANY circumstances. This includes ALL orders processed fully or partially under our &#8220;Quick Delivery&#8221; fulfillment system.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you would like a refund, please reply to your order email stating your reason for a refund, eg: You have ordered an Apple.ca card instead of iTunes.<\/li>\n<li>Emailing us will open a ticket in our customer support backend. Our customer service agent will put your order on hold and possibly contact you asking for your refund wallet address.<\/li>\n<li>Your order will be refunded to your wallet address provided.<\/li>\n<li>At the time of Refund, Coincards will deduct any bitcoin transaction fees at the customer&#8217;s expense which Coincards incurs to refund the payment. Coincards will use the &#8220;Standard&#8221; fee unless otherwise specified by the client.\n<pre><em>Ex: If your payment was for 0.01 BTC, and the fee to send you 0.01 BTC is 0.001 BTC, you will only receive 0.009 BTC to your wallet.\u00a0<\/em><\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;I can&#8217;t login to my account!&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160879902-cc361957-ab1d&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>As of January 2018, Coincards.ca moved to a new platform and unfortunately accounts were not transferred.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>We are currently looking at allowing access to the old system for historical purposes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Please recreate your account with any details you wish to use, including your old details.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;white&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Do gift cards work internationally? Do you sell to USA based customers?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160879903-a0200b61-e2f5&#8243;][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Some vendors will allow gift cards to be used internationally, however, we cannot guarantee any results outside of the country your card was purchased for.<\/p>\n<p>Please ensure you are purchasing in your desired country before completing the purchase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Do you sell to non-canadian based customers?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160879904-32244c69-efa2&#8243;][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Please check <a href=\"http:\/\/www.coincards.com\">www.coincards.com<\/a> for a full list of regions Coincards currently sells to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>\u00a0[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;I love your service! How can I help promote it?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160879905-3edbf3ef-40bc&#8221;][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]We love hearing your feedback! We have multiple social media channels where you can let people know about us:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/coincards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a> &#8211; Make sure to follow us, but even better <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=I%20just%20used%20crypto%20to%20buy%20gift%20cards%20with%20%40coincards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tweeting about us<\/a> helps us get the word out so much better!<\/li>\n<li>Reddit &#8211; While we operate the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/coincards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\/r\/coincards<\/a> subreddit, it helps us out a lot when reviews are posted on either <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/BitcoinCA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\/r\/BitcoinCA<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Bitcoin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\/r\/Bitcoin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/coincards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a> &#8211; Like and share our page!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Do you offer an referral\/affiliate program?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160879906-bdef7aad-57c3&#8243;][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Coincards launched its referral program in March 2019. We offer a very competitive referral program in the gift card space and allow for our customers to earn BTC while referring friends and family back to Coincards.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, please visit: <a href=\"\/referral-information\/\">Coincards Referral Program<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>\u00a0[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Do you offer an Institutional \/ Exchange Partnership program?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160879907-03b01276-80e4&#8243;][vc_column_text]If you are an exchange, wallet software provider, or other institutional entity who is looking to purchase gift cards in bulk please contact us via our contact page:<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/coincards.com\/ca\/contact-us\/[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;I&#8217;m going to order $$$ of gift cards, but don&#8217;t want to pay 5%. Can I have a discount?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160879908-3f5c26cd-c5a1&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Unfortunately our business is based on a minimal viable\u00a0percentage. We are unable to operate at percentages lower than 5%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Are you a scam?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160879909-c4df4deb-9492&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>No.<\/p>\n<p>We have a lot of reviews available here from various sources here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/coincards.com\/ca\/reviews\">https:\/\/coincards.com\/ca\/reviews<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you are still unsure of our services, we invite you to try a smaller amount on your first order to test our services!<\/p>\n<p>PS. If you asked a website if they were a scam, would they say yes? \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;ELECTRONIC GIFT CARDS&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;vc_custom_heading title&#8221;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;white&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How long will it take to process my order?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160614200-27f9c56a-6d35&#8243;][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]Coincards has two types of Electronic Gift Cards available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Quick Delivery<\/strong> &#8211; These cards are delivered automatically to your inbox after 2 confirmations on the blockchain used for payment. Delivery is instant when using the lightning network for payment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Standard Delivery<\/strong> &#8211; These cards are manually processed by our staff according to the guidelines set out here:\u00a0<a href=\"\/delivery-information\/\">Delivery Information page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on order processing times, see the full outline on our <a href=\"\/delivery-information\/\">Delivery Information page<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;My order shows as complete but I haven&#8217;t received anything.&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160614202-fbf105ff-5aca&#8221;][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]Often our emails are marked as spam, please make sure to check your spam folder. Gmail users should also make sure to check your &#8220;Promotions&#8221; folder as well.<\/p>\n<p>In the event that you still do not have your gift code after checking your spam folders, please open a ticket using the same email address you used to order here: <a href=\"https:\/\/coincards.com\/ca\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/a><\/p>\n<pre>*Please note that we are unable to send codes via any method but email. Please do not connect with us on social media channels if your enquiry is code related*<\/pre>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;PHYSICAL GIFT CARDS&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;vc_custom_heading title&#8221;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;white&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How long does it take to have my physical gift card shipped via mail\/courier?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160614208-749a233e-35b1&#8243;][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Coincards ships gift cards from two seperate locations: Vancouver and Montreal.<\/p>\n<p>The gift cards that are shipped from each location depend on the vendor and our partnership with the vendor. Upon checkout, your order will show which cards are being shipped from which location.<\/p>\n<p>Shipments from our Montreal location are shipped within 5-10 business days. Shipments from our Vancouver location are shipped within 5-10 business days.<\/p>\n<p>We do not provide tracking, unless it was offered upon checkout.<\/p>\n<p>In most cases, Canada Post standard letter mail will be used to deliver physical gift cards. We can not, nor does the merchant offer any sort of insurance against lost or stolen gift cards. Alternative delivery methods are not available at this time.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on order processing times, see the full outline on our <a href=\"\/delivery-information\/\">Delivery Information page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Do orders have tracking information?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160614209-9714c6d8-542b&#8221;][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]Coincards default shipping method, does not have tracking information and does not include any insurance.<\/p>\n<p>When available, eligible orders will be presented with advanced shipping options at the customer&#8217;s cost. Shipments with Tracking numbers are always shipped with a signature required upon delivery for security reasons.<\/p>\n<pre>*Please note that due to the policies of the major couriers, insurance is not available for tracked shipments.*<\/pre>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;My order has shipped, how do I track it?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160614211-a9b13552-a6ec&#8221;][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>If you have paid for shipping during the checkout, Canada Post will send you an email with your tracking number. Please contact us if you have not received this.<\/p>\n<p>If you opted for, or were only presented the option for free shipping, there is no way for us to track your shipment.<\/p>\n<p>Some vendors will also provide tracking. We try to provide these details whenever possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;CRYPTOCURRENCIES&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;vc_custom_heading title&#8221;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;white&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Do you accept, plan to support Bitcoin Cash\/SV\/Gold?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160614214-b35aec19-d3ba&#8221;][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Coincards takes the stance that all altcoins which carry the term &#8220;Bitcoin&#8221; in their name do so in an attempt to defraud, confuse, misinform and persuade the public that there is a connection between the original bitcoin chain and the many forks which use the same name.<\/p>\n<p>As such, Coincards will not list ANY altcoin that uses the &#8220;Bitcoin&#8221; branding. This includes Bitcoin Cash\/Gold\/SV.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>\u00a0[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Do you accept *Insert Unknown Altcoin Here*?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160614216-b55efe3b-78e1&#8243;][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>We are looking to implement further coins, however, at this time we are limited to Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dash and Dogecoin.<\/p>\n<p>We are actively looking at expanding to include Ethereum and Monero but have no plans to include additional coins at this time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What is your current BTC\/LTC\/DOGE\/Dash to CAD (Canadian Dollar) exchange rate?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160614217-535f6d1a-96ba&#8221;][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Our current exchange rate takes into account an average price the current market, using multiple data sources at several exchanges and also considers current exchange rate volatility.<\/p>\n<p>Currency exchange rates are updated every 60 seconds and can be found on the top bar of any page within the Coincards system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;I sent Bitcoin to your Litecoin address, or Litecoin to your Bitcoin address. 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Furthermore, Interacting in Bitcoin Cash (BCH) with the same keys from our Bitcoin (BTC) wallets is considered a security risk.Therefore, any Bitcoin Cash (BCH) sent to a Bitcoin (BTC) wallet are irreversible and should be considered as lost funds.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;LIGHTNING NETWORK&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;vc_custom_heading title&#8221;][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;white&#8221; c_icon=&#8221;chevron&#8221; c_position=&#8221;right&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How do I connect to your lightning node?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564160614223-872ae67f-a53b&#8221;][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Lightning payments are still experimental and can be risky at times. Our lightning node status can be found on our <a href=\"\/lightning-node-status\/\">Lightning Node Status Page<\/a> and contains the details needed to connect to our node.<\/p>\n<p>Lightning node connection details can also be found on the Coincards invoice by clicking the &#8220;Node Info&#8221; button under the &#8220;Bitcoin Lightning&#8221; payment option, or by clicking the &#8220;Copy&#8221; tab and selecting the string format of the Coincards node.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Can I test the Lightning Network?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564162386781-bf337cae-df02&#8243;][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>We know that the Lightning Network can be new and sometimes confusing and even scary to use.<\/p>\n<p>To help our users test the network with real funds, we have lowered our minimum purchase amount on Amazon gift cards to just $1. This ensures that you are able to test the network in a real transaction while still only risking the lowest possible amount of funds until you are confident!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Are there any restrictions with the Lightning Network?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564162044222-e7d4f089-41cf&#8221;][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>Lightning works on a &#8220;Capacity&#8221; basis. In order to make a payment to us, you need to have enough capacity either in your own channel directly to Coincards, or along other channels that you have connected to.<\/p>\n<p>Your payment cannot exceed the inbound capacity of these channels. 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This ensures that Coincards is able to instantly verify your payment and in most cases we can instantly process your gift card as well!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What Lightning Network wallets are compatible with Coincards?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1564162742510-9457f97b-a157&#8243;][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<section class=\"article-info\">\n<div class=\"article-content\">\n<div class=\"article-body\">\n<p>All current Lightning Network enabled wallets should be compatible with Coincards.<\/p>\n<p>In the future, we will have specific tutorials for each wallet and link them here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How do I pay my Invoice with the Lightning Network?&#8221; 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