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Get Cash in your Flash Wallet

How to receive Cash from anywhere in the world using Flash, and how to earn Cash by learning about Bitcoin.

Receiving Cash

Overview: Ways to Get Cash

Flash offers multiple ways to receive and earn Cash. Here’s a quick summary of your options:

  1. Bank Transfer - Add Cash directly from your bank account Coming Soon
  2. Receive from Another Wallet - Accept Cash from any Bitcoin or Lightning wallet
  3. Learn and Earn - Complete quizzes in the Flash app to earn Cash rewards Coming Soon
  4. Accept Payments - Receive Cash for goods or services you provide
  5. From Exchange Points - Visit local Flash exchange points to convert physical cash

Choose the method that works best for your situation, or use a combination of these approaches to build your Cash balance.

Detailed Methods

Bank Transfer Coming Soon

Add Cash directly to your Flash wallet from your Jamaican bank account with these steps:

Step 1: Log into your online banking account

  1. Access your bank’s website or mobile app
  2. Enter your credentials to log in to your online banking account
  3. Navigate to the “Transfer” or “Payments” section

Step 2: Set up Flash as a recipient (one-time setup)

  1. Select “Add New Recipient” or “Manage Payees” in your banking portal
  2. Enter Flash’s banking details:
    • Account Name: Flash Jamaica Ltd.
    • Bank: [Bank Name]
    • Branch: [Branch Code]
    • Account Number: [Account Number]
    • Type: Business Account

Step 3: Make your transfer

  1. Choose “Make a Transfer” or “New Payment” in your banking portal
  2. Select Flash from your list of recipients
  3. Enter the amount you wish to transfer
  4. Choose ACH (for smaller amounts) or RTGS (for larger transfers)
  5. In the reference field, enter your Flash ID followed by “LOAD” (e.g., “FL12345LOAD”)
    • This reference code is essential for Flash to credit your account

Step 4: Confirm and wait for funds

  1. Review the transfer details and confirm the transaction
  2. You’ll receive a confirmation notification from your bank
  3. The funds will appear in your Flash app typically within one hour of Flash receiving them
  4. Transfers are processed same-day if initiated during business hours on weekdays
  5. Weekend transfers will be processed on the next business day

Note: The reference code is crucial for ensuring your funds are credited correctly. Always include your Flash ID followed by “LOAD” in the reference field.

Receive Cash from Another Wallet

You can receive Cash from any Bitcoin or Lightning wallet worldwide:

  1. Open your Flash app and tap the “Receive” button
  2. Choose whether to use your Lightning address or Bitcoin address
  3. Tap “Copy” to copy your address to the clipboard
  4. Share your address with the sender via messaging app, email, etc.
  5. Wait for the Bitcoin to arrive in your wallet as Cash (typically within seconds to minutes)

For in-person transfers, have the sender scan your QR code directly from your screen for instant transfers.

Learn and Earn Cash via Flash App Coming Soon

Flash offers educational opportunities that reward you with Cash:

  1. Open your Flash app and tap the “Earn” tab
  2. Read through the available Bitcoin educational content
  3. Answer quiz questions correctly to earn Cash directly to your wallet
  4. Check back regularly for new earning opportunities and challenges

Accept Cash for Goods or Services

As a business owner or freelancer, you can easily accept Cash payments:

  1. Set up a Flash account with your business details
  2. Generate a payment request for the specific amount due
  3. Have customers scan your QR code or send to your Lightning address
  4. Receive instant confirmation when payment is complete

For regular payments, consider setting up dedicated QR codes for specific products or services.

Get Cash from Exchange Points

If you prefer starting with physical cash, you can use exchange points:

  1. Locate a Flash exchange point on the “Map” tab in your app
  2. Visit the location with your physical cash
  3. Follow the exchange point’s process to convert to digital Cash
  4. Confirm the Cash appears in your Flash wallet

Bitcoin and Lightning Wallets by Country

Flash interoperates with a wide range of Bitcoin wallets worldwide. Here’s a country-by-country breakdown of compatible wallets.

Global 🌍

These wallets are available worldwide and can send Bitcoin that arrives as Cash in your Flash wallet:

United States 🇺🇸

Canada 🇨🇦

  • Bull Bitcoin - A non-custodial Bitcoin-only exchange and payments service

Latin America 🇸🇻🇬🇹🇨🇷🇲🇽🇧🇷

  • Blink Wallet - A mobile wallet for iOS and Android, built by the team at Galoy
  • Bitcoin Jungle - A mobile wallet for iOS and Android, available for people in Costa Rica
  • Osmo Wallet - A mobile wallet for iOS and Android, available for people in Guatemala

UK & Europe 🇬🇧🇪🇺

  • CoinCorner - A mobile wallet for iOS and Android, available in the UK and Europe
  • Hodl Hodl - Non-custodial Bitcoin trading solution, available in the UK and Europe

Africa 🇿🇦🇳🇬🇬🇭🇹🇬🇨🇲🇰🇪🇨🇮🇪🇹🇲🇦🇿🇲🇲🇿🇿🇼🇹🇿

  • Bitnob - A mobile wallet for iOS and Android, available in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Benin, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Togo and expanding to several more countries
  • Machankura - A text-based wallet for feature phones, available in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and expanding to several more countries

Asia 🇵🇭🇻🇳🇹🇭🇯🇵

  • Pouch Wallet - A mobile wallet for iOS and Android, available in the Philippines
  • Neutronpay - A mobile wallet for iOS and Android, available in Vietnam

Next Steps

Now that you have Cash in your Flash wallet, explore what you can do with it:

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