Trust wallet: from frustration to favorite

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I'm pretty new around here, and buying in the grey markets with crypto was a first for me.

I bounced between several wallets, Trust wallet among them. These days, Trust wallet is my go-to.

Link a debit card, or take the newer cash app to trust wallet path. Pick your currency within the wallet, then send.

Simple!

Just make sure you select the right coin and network based on what the vendor tells you. USDT on Ethereum works for me.

Sharing this in case someone else has been stuck for about a week the way I was.
 
Just earlier today, with some assistance from 2 friends, I finally caved and got crypto set up. Looks like there's a temporary hold on my account right after registering. I'm on Exodus.
 
BNLFL said:

Just earlier today, with some assistance from 2 friends, I finally caved and got crypto set up. Looks like there's a temporary hold on my account right after registering. I'm on Exodus.
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I might be mistaken, but as far as I know, temporary holds apply to ACH transfers. When you use a debit card, it goes through right away. That's been my experience with the handful of wallets I've tried, anyway.
 
Trust Wallet has won me over completely. Buying USDT ETH through PayPal has worked well for me. The buying process itself has also gone off without a hitch.
 
I want to give this a look if it works for someone just starting out. Setting up crypto is something I keep working up the courage to do, but honestly, it's a maze. What I did first was purchase through PayPal, move it into a wallet, and then pay a vendor.
 
PeppamitCat said:

I want to give this a look if it works for someone just starting out. Setting up crypto is something I keep working up the courage to do, but honestly, it's a maze. What I did first was purchase through PayPal, move it into a wallet, and then pay a vendor.
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After trying out a bunch of options, my recommendation is to grab Trust Wallet. You load funds onto it using a debit card (just make sure the coin and network match what you plan to use), and from there you send it to the vendor. It basically boils down to 3 steps. Start with a tiny, inexpensive purchase to get the hang of it. BAC water was what I practiced with.
 
I'm a beginner at this, so I have to ask: what's the reason people tell you to purchase on Coinbase/Robin hood/etc and then send it over to trust wallet? I had no idea you could purchase straight into your trust wallet.
 
haydeecm said:

I'm a beginner at this, so I have to ask: what's the reason people tell you to purchase on Coinbase/Robin hood/etc and then send it over to trust wallet? I had no idea you could purchase straight into your trust wallet.
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Going this route keeps fees and spending down. Buying straight through Trust tends to run pricier. just so you know
 
Every time I tried to use my crypto apps, my bank blocked the transactions. A fellow peptider introduced me to RobinHood. It's the best option. You link the app to your bank, put funds into the app, then use that balance in RobinHood to purchase the crypto and forward it to the company. The bank deposit goes through right away, so you can buy right away. Robinhood lets you do it even before the bank has cleared the deposit. Super simple.
 
BKPATL said:

Every time I tried to use my crypto apps, my bank blocked the transactions. A fellow peptider introduced me to RobinHood. It's the best option. You link the app to your bank, put funds into the app, then use that balance in RobinHood to purchase the crypto and forward it to the company. The bank deposit goes through right away, so you can buy right away. Robinhood lets you do it even before the bank has cleared the deposit. Super simple.
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Oh really. I might try that instead.
 
Paypal has been giving me trouble while I attempt a crypto buy. It's proven really finicky. As a result, my cash is now locked up for a 5 business day hold. So annoying.
 
DS36 said:


Oh really. I might try that instead.

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BKPATL said:

Every time I tried to use my crypto apps, my bank blocked the transactions. A fellow peptider introduced me to RobinHood. It's the best option. You link the app to your bank, put funds into the app, then use that balance in RobinHood to purchase the crypto and forward it to the company. The bank deposit goes through right away, so you can buy right away. Robinhood lets you do it even before the bank has cleared the deposit. Super simple.
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Which cryptocurrency were you using?
 
mamapucci5221 said:


What crypto did you use?

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None of them worked out for me—the crypto apps simply wouldn't cooperate—so I ended up going with a service that accepts Wise, since I already had a Wise account and it functions fine. It wasn't until the following day that another peptider mentioned RobinHood to me. For the time being, I tossed in $10 just to have a little something there, and picked up $5 of USDC to test how smooth the process was.

There's more to it, though. You can check the peptide prices, message the person on whatsapp or whatever platform you use, get the cost, then head to RobinHood and instantly deposit that exact amount from your bank, buy the crypto right away, and immediately forward it to the seller. Now here's the kicker—and I hope this comes across clearly—it allowed me to purchase the $5 of crypto even though the $10 deposit I'd made hadn't cleared my bank yet. They treated the funds as valid and sent them to the company before my money had actually settled. In effect, they fronted me the $5 I used for the crypto. You don't need to hold any real balance there, just a few bucks. Simply get the price, then go to RobinHood, deposit from your bank, and complete the transaction.
 
Cash app is what I use and it's simple. Purchase Bitcoin, or any other crypto you like, and it happens almost right away. Then hit the tiny arrow button that points up and down, paste the vendor's extremely long address that they provide, and paste the crypto amount they're requesting, then send. Give it roughly 20 minutes to confirm, then open the transaction history, tap the one you just sent, and screenshot the transaction hash (or whatever it's named) in case the vendor asks for it. All done from your phone, no hassle. If I could figure it out, anyone can, since I'm hopeless with technology. Also, get about $10 extra in crypto to cover fees, which run a few dollars, not a big deal.
 
I move funds via PayPal into Coinbase as USDC...then send from Coinbase over to my non-custodial wallet...and finally from that wallet to the vendor...Ever since I adopted this method, it has gone off without a hitch...I have done plenty of transactions, and honestly that is the extent of the learning or information I ever want to deal with regarding this entire crypto business... 😳
 
I'm just getting started with crypto, and right now I'm on Exodus - though I'd be willing to try another wallet.

What really bugs me about Exodus is that there's a built-in option to move USDC over to SOL, or to do other swaps, but it's NEVER usable - so I end up going through simpleswap whenever I need to move funds for SOL gas, ETH gas, or to convert between USDC on SOL and USDC on ETH.

Can trustwallet do currency swaps - and does that feature actually function?
 
longdongsilver said:

Cash app is what I use and it's simple. Purchase Bitcoin, or any other crypto you like, and it happens almost right away. Then hit the tiny arrow button that points up and down, paste the vendor's extremely long address that they provide, and paste the crypto amount they're requesting, then send. Give it roughly 20 minutes to confirm, then open the transaction history, tap the one you just sent, and screenshot the transaction hash (or whatever it's named) in case the vendor asks for it. All done from your phone, no hassle. If I could figure it out, anyone can, since I'm hopeless with technology. Also, get about $10 extra in crypto to cover fees, which run a few dollars, not a big deal.
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Spent the whole morning searching, and it’s just not there.
 
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