Bitcoin insights and practical guides
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Treat every scan as data to inspect. A familiar logo or square pattern does not verify the request.
| What to check | How to use it |
|---|---|
| An on-chain payment request | The wallet should show the Bitcoin destination and any requested BTC amount. Verify both before approving. |
| A web or sign-in link | Check the domain and purpose. Opening a page is not evidence that it belongs to the intended provider. |
| Retired cash-loading instructions | Keep them with the earlier receipt for support. CDReload and Bitcoin POP codes cannot start a new retail cash purchase. |
Scroll the table to see both columns.
Teaching example: “bitcoin:ADDRESS?amount=0.001” uses a placeholder destination and requests 0.001 BTC, or 100,000 sats. It is not a payable code. Check the decoded details on your wallet’s review screen, then verify the actual recipient independently.
Practical checks added November 2, 2026. Bitcoin payment and wallet guidance · Official Crypto Dispensers support.
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For examples of these workflows, see PayPal’s retail cash-loading instructions, Coinbase’s receiving-address guide and the FTC’s Bitcoin ATM scam guidance. Crypto Dispensers retail cash loading has ended.
| Code | Expected job | What a scan does not prove |
|---|---|---|
| Former account cash-loading barcode | Previously allowed a cashier to process an account load; Crypto Dispensers retail cash loading is discontinued | That Bitcoin was purchased or delivered |
| Bitcoin receiving QR code | Lets compatible wallet software read a destination or payment request | That the recipient is trustworthy |
| Website or sign-in QR code | Opens a link or starts another service-specific action | That the site is authentic or safe |
The visual pattern alone cannot establish the purpose. Start with the screen that created it and the action you intended to take. An unfamiliar QR code in a message is not a substitute for official account instructions.
Keep the receipt when a load succeeds. Your next check is whether the USD balance posts to the intended account. A retailer does not need your wallet recovery words to load cash.
A wallet may use a QR code to fill in an address and, depending on the request format, an amount or other information. Read the wallet's confirmation screen rather than approving because the scan succeeded.
Confirm the asset, supported network, amount and receiving destination. When using a hardware wallet, follow its instructions to verify the address on the trusted device display. A Bitcoin on-chain address and a Lightning payment request also require compatible sending and receiving routes.
Scanning is a convenience for entering information. It is not identity verification of the person requesting payment.
Can I use a screenshot? Do not use a Bitcoin POP or CDReload barcode, including a saved screenshot. Crypto Dispensers retail cash loading is discontinued. Keep the image and receipt only as records for official support about an earlier transaction.
Does a valid Bitcoin address guarantee the right recipient? No. A valid format can still identify the wrong destination.
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