Split dinner
Both use Blitz. One person pays the bill. The rest send their share by contact name. Free. Settled before you leave the table.
Send Bitcoin to friends with no address
Pick a name. Enter an amount. Done. No long codes. No copy paste mistakes. It lands in seconds.
Pick your way
Four ways to pay someone
Same wallet. Same money. Just choose what fits the moment.
| Method | Use it when | Cost | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Contact payment Pay by name |
Your friend uses Blitz. Best for repeats. | No Blitz fee | Seconds |
|
Gift link Shareable link |
Your friend has no wallet yet. Birthdays too. | No Blitz fee to create | Claims in seconds |
|
Pool link Group collection |
Many people chip in. Trips, gifts, causes. | No Blitz fee to create | Live as it arrives |
|
QR or address Any wallet |
Your friend uses another Bitcoin wallet. | Tiny network fee | Seconds on Lightning |
Step by step
Pay a friend in 4 steps
No technical skill needed. Just follow the taps.
Add your friend once
Go to Contacts in Blitz. Add your friend by Blitz username or Lightning Address. Done once, pay forever.
Pick a name and amount
Tap Send. Choose their name. Enter dollars or sats. Check the screen. Blitz to Blitz carries no Blitz fee.
Confirm and it lands in seconds
Swipe to confirm. Your friend gets a ping. Money arrives in seconds, across the street or across the world.
Real examples
When to use which
Birthday sats
Your cousin has no wallet. Send a gift link with 10 dollars in Bitcoin. They claim it in minutes. You reclaim it if they never do.
Family abroad
Send money home without wire fees or waiting days. Contact payments cross borders like a text. Your family keeps it as dollars or Bitcoin, their choice.
Friend on another wallet
They send you a QR or Lightning Address from Phoenix, Cash App, or any compatible wallet. You scan and pay. It still lands in seconds.
FAQ
Common questions
Can I send Bitcoin to a friend with no wallet?
Yes. Send a gift link. They tap it, make a free Blitz wallet, and claim the money. How gifts work.
Do I need my friend's Bitcoin address?
No. Save them as a contact and pay by name. For other wallets, use their Lightning Address or QR code instead.
What does it cost?
Blitz to Blitz contact payments carry no Blitz fee. Lightning cost a tiny network fee. On-chain costs a miner fee that moves with traffic. You see it before you confirm.
How fast is it?
Contact, Lightning, and Spark payments land in seconds. On-chain takes 30+ minutes to confirm.
What if I pay the wrong person?
Bitcoin payments cannot be undone. Check the name and amount first. Send a small test for new contacts.
Pay your first friend today
Create your wallet. Add one contact. Send one dollar. See how fast it lands.