Earning and Spending#
Dash is designed from the ground up to function as digital cash. Thisdocumentation discusses how and where Dash users can manage all of theirpersonal finances using Dash.
Earning#
A range of services and businesses are available to convert your wage toand from Dash as you receive it. It is of course easiest to receivepayment from your employer in Dash directly, however this may not alwaysbe an option.Uphold allows you to instantly andautomatically convert any received deposits to and from Dash. Buildingon this functionality,Bitwage allows youto invoice and receive payment from any employer, practically anywherein the world, and have a percentage of your wage immediately convertedto Dash. You can then withdraw your wage to any Dash wallet for spendingor saving. For more information, see the following blog posts:
Spending#
Merchant Directory#
Dash can be spent in hundreds of stores and services both online and inphysical locations.
Discover Dash lists businesses around the world accepting Dash,sorted by category. It’s easy to add your business to the list, and alsofeatures a short introduction for new Dash users. The site is maintainedby Dash Force, and has beenfeatured on Dash Force News.
Debit Cards#
Debit cards work by prepaying in Dash to load the account, thenwithdrawing cash from an ATM or spending online or anywhere debit/creditcards are supported. The Dash is either exchanged at the time ofpurchase or in advance. For an overview and review of all available andupcoming cards, including cards funded by the Dash budget system, seethis article on Dash Force News.
The rapidly evolving approach to regulation of cryptocurrencies such asDash and instant exchange solutions such as ShapeShift means thatavailability of debit cards cannot be guaranteed in any or alljurisdictions. Check with the following providers for updates on theavailability of Dash debit cards.
Disclaimer: This list is provided for informational purposes only. DashCore is not liable for any funds transmitted in error to theseproviders, or for the accuracy of information on this page.
- Crypto.com
In the Crypto.com Wallet & Card App, users can purchase DASH at truecost with no fees - with credit card and bank transfer both supported.Holders of Crypto.com’s MCO Visa card can also use DASH, making iteasy to convert cryptocurrencies into fiat currencies and spend atover 40 million merchants globally.
- Change
The Change Wallet & Card App allows you to convert instantly betweenall of your currencies and spend with your card worldwide. Nocommission fees for buying and selling cryptocurrency. Lock your cardconveniently from the app in case it gets lost or stolen.
- Bitsa
The new Bitsa prepaid card allows you to buy online or at any store.You can withdraw cash from any ATM, make transfers between cards ortop it up with redeemable vouchers, bank card, transfer, cash orblockchain tokens. Bitsa is a prepaid card topped up using the app,and is not linked to any bank account.
- SpectroCoin
Spectrocoin offers an exchange, wallet and POS service, with aphysical card potentially available again soon. Dash, Bitcoin andEthereum are supported, as well as over 20 major fiat currencies.
- Bitwala
Bitwala is currently preparing legal documentation to re-launch it’scard service in Europe, and has supported Dash in the past.
Tax#
Taxation law is different depending on where you qualify as a residentfor tax purposes. The following services are available to help youcalculate your tax obligations.