BIP38 Wallet Redeem / Transfer Information
Image 1 – Back of BIP38 Wallet
If you purchased one of our Gold Plated, Stainless Steel, or other BIP 38 style wallet, the current design on the back should look like the one in image 1. With one of our default BIP 38 wallets, the Private Key is encrypted by the Passphrase. To transfer money from the wallet, you will need to decrypt the Private Key using the Passcode on the back of the wallet. The Passcode is hidden beneath a scratch off. Use your fingernail or a coin to scratch off the coating and reveal the passphrase.
To Redeem / Transfer from BIP 38 Wallet, follow the instructions below or on the back of the card. You can reveal your private key through the opensource https://bitaddress.org or through opensource https://www.balletcrypto.org/#/. Ballet crypto.org may be easier for some users as you can directly scan in your key via QR code.
To reveal private key using bitaddress.org
- Go to bitaddress.org
- Click on “Wallet Details”
- Enter the Private Key from your Wallet (You can scan the Private Key QR code, copy the text result, and paste the code into the text box or enter it manually)
- Check the BIP38 Encrypt Checkbox
- Enter the BIP38 Passphrase from the back of the wallet under the scratch-off.
- Click the View Details button.
This will reveal the unencrypted private key. Copy or save the private key and enter it into your favorite wallet app so you can transfer the bitcoin from the wallet. Once the Passphrase is revealed, it is recommended to transfer the crypto immediately.
To reveal private key using balletcrypto.org
- Go to https://www.balletcrypto.org/#/
- Click the link under the first text box that says “Switch to standard input box for entering generic BIP38 passphrases.”
- Enter the Passphrase from the back of the wallet card. It is under the scratch-off.
- Go to the instructions on the right in the next section
- Enter your BIP38 encrypted Private Key or click the “Scan” button to scan it in via the QR code on the back of the wallet.
This will reveal the unencrypted private key. Copy or save the private key and enter it into your favorite wallet app so you can transfer the bitcoin from the wallet. Once the Passphrase is revealed, it is recommended to transfer the crypto immediately.