Paying with iDEAL via Bitcoin using Trustwallet

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Paying with iDEAL using Bitcoin with Bitonic and Trustwallet

NOTE: If you have an iPhone then you can pay via Apple Pay. This procedure is a lot shorter because one step is dropped. Read here the explanation for paying with Bitcoin through Apple Pay

We're going to quickly help you pay with iDEAL or Bancontact via Bitcoin. At the end of each step are the images which are for clarification. Follow these steps:

  1. Bitonic verification (First time only)
  2. Create Trustwallet (First time only)
  3. Bitcoin purchases
  4. Place order and pay with Bitcoin

Have you already completed Bitonic verification? Go directly to step 2.

If you already have Bitcoin in a wallet, go straight to step 4.

Main step 1: Bitonic verification to purchase Bitcoin with iDEAL or Bancontact

We're going to help you step by step to create an account with Bitonic, so you can quickly start making your payments.

  • Step 1: Go to the App Store or Play Store on your mobile, search for the Bitonic-App and click on 'Download'. When the app is downloaded, open it and press 'Starting'.
  • Step 2: Click on 'Account create'.
  • Step 3: Choose the account type 'Personal' to create a personal account.
  • Step 4: Make sure you have the required verification information on hand and press 'Next'.
  • Step 5: Read the terms and conditions and press 'I go agreement'.
  • Step 6: Create your account and press 'Next'.
  • Step 7: Follow the verification steps.
    After approval, you are ready to buy Bitcoin and make your payments. It may take a while, but after that you'll be all set to go!
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Main step 2: Creating Trustwallet For Bitcoin storage

We're going to help you easily create a Trustwallet so you can quickly start managing your Bitcoin. Fortunately, you only have to do this once, and it only takes about 5 minutes!

  • Step 1: Go to the App Store or Play Store on your mobile, search for the Trustwallet app and click on 'Download'.
  • Step 2: Press 'Create New Wallet' to create a new digital wallet.
  • Step 3: You now see 'Create Passcode' appear. Choose a PIN and confirm it.
  • Step 4: In the screen 'Create New Wallet' press 'Create' at Secret Phrase.
  • Step 5: Choose 'Back up manually'. This gives you a recovery code in case you ever forget your PIN.
  • Step 6: Check all blue checkmarks and press 'Continuous'.
  • Step 7: Write the recovery code (the words with numbers) carefully on a piece of paper and keep it well. Then press 'Continuous'.
  • Step 8: In the next screen, confirm several words of the recovery code.

After these simple steps, you are ready to use your Trustwallet!