> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.kash.bot/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Depositing

> How to fund your wallet and start predicting

<Note>
  Fund your Kash balance with a card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a direct USDC transfer. Deposits typically arrive within minutes.
</Note>

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# How deposits work

Everything on Kash runs on **USDC** (a US dollar stablecoin) on the **Base** network. When you deposit, USDC is delivered directly to your own Kash smart wallet — Kash never takes custody of your funds.

* **USDC only** — Kash does not accept or auto-convert other tokens (no ETH, WETH, or DAI)
* **Delivered to Base** — fiat purchases arrive on Base directly; crypto sent on other networks is automatically bridged to Base for you
* **No deposit fee from Kash** — payment providers charge their own processing fees (listed below)

# Deposit methods

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Card, Apple Pay & Google Pay">
    **Buy USDC directly with a card or mobile wallet**

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open the deposit flow">
        On [app.kash.bot](https://app.kash.bot), open your wallet and choose **Deposit** (or **Add funds**).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Choose an amount and payment method">
        Select how much USDC you want and pay with card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Complete the purchase">
        Fees and the amount you'll receive are shown before you confirm. USDC is sent straight to your Kash wallet, usually within a few minutes.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    **Payment provider**

    All fiat processing is handled by third-party payment providers — Kash never sees or stores your card or bank details.

    | Provider     | Methods                     | Fee           | KYC                   |
    | ------------ | --------------------------- | ------------- | --------------------- |
    | **Halliday** | Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay | 2.9% + \$0.30 | Basic (government ID) |

    <Note>
      Additional payment options may appear in the deposit flow. Provider fees are current as of publication — the app always shows live fees and limits before you confirm.
    </Note>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Crypto transfer">
    **Send USDC from an exchange or external wallet**

    <Steps>
      <Step title="Get your deposit address">
        In the deposit flow on app.kash.bot, choose **Crypto** and select the network you're sending from. Kash shows you the exact address (and QR code) to send to.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Send USDC">
        Transfer USDC from any wallet or exchange. Supported networks:

        * **Base** (fastest — arrives in minutes)
        * **Ethereum**
        * **Polygon**
        * **Arbitrum**
        * **Optimism**
        * **Avalanche**
        * **BNB Chain**
        * **Linea**, **Scroll**, **Mantle**, **Mode**, and **Blast**

        The full list is always shown in the deposit flow.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Automatic bridging to Base">
        USDC sent on any network other than Base is automatically bridged to Base and credited to your Kash wallet. Cross-chain deposits typically take around 10–15 minutes; Base deposits arrive in a couple of minutes.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    * **Limits:** $1 – $100,000 per transaction (limits subject to change)
    * **Fees:** Kash charges nothing — you only pay the sending network's gas (and bridge costs on cross-chain transfers)
    * Crypto deposits don't currently require identity verification; Kash applies compliance screening, and verification requirements may change

    <Warning>
      Send **USDC only**, on one of the supported networks, to the exact address shown in the deposit flow. Other tokens are not supported and may be unrecoverable.
    </Warning>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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# After your deposit

* **Balance updates automatically** once the deposit is confirmed
* **Ready to predict immediately** — no waiting periods
* **Transaction history** is available in your portfolio
* **Withdraw anytime** — no lock-ups; see the withdrawing guide for limits

<Tip>
  Start with a small first deposit to get comfortable with the flow, and save your deposit address for future crypto transfers.
</Tip>

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