How to Get Started with Bitcoin

Download a Bitcoin Wallet

A Bitcoin wallet is an app or program that allows you send and receive BTC (Bitcoin)

Add Bitcoin to Your Wallet

Buy Bitcoin with Interac E-Transfer

Use a Bitcoin Wallet to Send and Receive Bitcoin

Easily send and receive bitcoin all in 1 place.

Download Bitcoin Wallet

We recommend using Shakepay to buy and use bitcoin. Get Shakepay in your app store and create your account.

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Add Bitcoin to Your Wallet

Now that you have a wallet, you probably want to add some bitcoin to your balance. 

1. Simply click “Add funds”
2. Choose “Interac E-Transfer” to fund your wallet.
3. Use the information provided to send your payment and add funds to your wallet.

Exchange CAD for BTC (Very Easy)

Now that you’ve deposited some money into your wallet the next thing to do is exchange that into bitcoin. 

1. Click the “Left/Right Arrow Button” to exchange your Dollars to Bitcoin.
2. Enter the dollar amount you wish to exchange then click exchange.
3. Click confirm to submit your transaction.

Checkout With Bitcoin

You now have bitcoin in your wallet. Let’s go use it to make a purchase.

1. Add To Cart the items you wish you purchase.
2. Proceed to checkout where you’ll find an option to pay with bitcoin.
3. Click “Place Order”
4. Copy Address and go back to your Shakepay account. Click Send and paste in the Copied Address.
5. Enter the Total amount, Ex:0.00942526 then click “Continue”

Congratulations! You have completed your order using Bitcoin. Your order should automatically change to processing once payment is submitted.