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Tips for Chivo USD withdrawals in El Salvador using Bitcoin:

1.) You need a cell to recieve SMS, either your home cell, or a local one

2.) If you don't have a cell #, you can ask family back home to text you your code - I had my dad assist when I was testing Chivo

3.) The wallet address that you send to does not appear to be a lightning wallet. BUT I used my Muun lightning wallet to scan the QR code for the wallet address on the Chivo ATM, & send funds from Muun.

4.) Chivo has a daily limit of *$1,000 per cell phone number* (wink)

It took about 2 min to input the cell phone number, input the verification code, pick the amount to withdraw, scan with muun, and accept & wait for tx. It should be faster if this isn't your first rodeo!

Ta da! I withdrew $40USD on the Bitcoin ⚡️ lightning network using a Muun wallet

waxwing 2y ago

Yes, on chain only at the moment, though I have heard rumours that might change soon(?).

Be careful about withdrawing large amounts, sadly there have been many stories of the machines not actually supplying the cash after taking BTC (it seems from reports, it's because the machine simply doesn't have the cash! yes, you read that right ...). You then have to go through a lengthy process to get a refund. In the city, look for the ones that have helpers stationed near them and ask if it has cash ("effectivo") before using it, if the amount is on the larger side.

A shame this warning has to be given, ATMs should never be unreliable in this particular way, being a bitcoin ATM is no excuse.

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Mags 2y ago

Thanks, that's helpful

I tested $40, there was no helper in this mall