First time buying crypto? This takes about 10–15 minutes. Here's exactly what to expect, step by step — no surprises.
Because Bitcoin is real money, U.S. law requires any app that sells it to confirm who you are: a photo of your ID and a quick selfie. It's the same step a bank takes when you open an account.
It takes about 5 minutes, it's a one-time thing — future purchases are instant — and it's completely normal. Not a red flag, and not a scam. It's usually approved right away, though occasionally it can take a little longer, which is also normal.
Cash App is the easiest place to start — most people already have it or have heard of it, so there's nothing unfamiliar to learn.
Prefer a Bitcoin-specific app? Strike works too, where it's available.
Buy an amount that covers your order total, plus about $2–3 extra to cover the small network fee for sending it. Anything left over just stays in your account.
Back on our checkout, you'll see a QR code. In your app, choose to send or withdraw Bitcoin, then scan that code with your phone's camera.
After you send it, the payment will show as confirming for a few minutes while the Bitcoin network verifies it. That wait is normal — you don't need to do anything.
Your payment page updates on its own, and your confirmation email arrives once it clears. You can keep the invoice open or close it; the payment still goes through either way, and we credit it for up to 24 hours.
Cash App and Strike are independent services, not affiliated with Lab Grade Vials. You buy Bitcoin directly from them; we only receive the payment you send.