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Selling crypto
Send cryptocurrency and receive fiat via Revolut, PayPal, or bank transfer.
Overview
Sell routes let you deposit crypto to a Faint Exchange address and receive fiat manually to your Revolut, PayPal, or bank account. The service fee is 4%. These are manual payout routes — a human confirms your deposit and sends fiat, so allow time for blockchain confirmations plus processing.
Payout methods
| Method | Fee | What you need | Typical speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revolut | 4% | Revolut tag, phone, or account details | Hours after deposit confirms |
| PayPal Friends & Family | 4% | PayPal email | Hours after deposit confirms |
| PayPal Goods & Services | 4% | PayPal email | Hours after deposit confirms |
| Bank transfer (SEPA/wire) | 4% | IBAN/account + reference | 1–3 business days |
Step-by-step guide
- Go to faintdev.co.uk/sell.
- Select crypto — choose the asset and network you will send from.
- Enter amount — how much crypto you are selling.
- Choose payout route — Revolut, PayPal F&F, PayPal G&S, or bank.
- Enter payout details — Revolut tag, PayPal email, or bank IBAN. Double-check everything.
- Confirm order — receive your
FX-XXXXXXID. - Send crypto — transfer the exact amount to the deposit address shown on your order page. Use the correct network.
- Wait for confirmations — staff monitor deposits and process payouts.
- Receive fiat — payout sent to your provided details. Order marks complete when done.
Deposit rules — read carefully
Critical
- Send only the asset and network shown on your order — wrong network = lost funds.
- Send the exact amount quoted (or contact support before sending a different amount).
- Do not send from an exchange that strips memo/tag if one is required.
- Deposits from mixers or sanctioned sources may be rejected per our Terms.
Internal conversion (0.5%)
If you sell an asset that must be converted through LTC or USDC on Base internally, an additional 0.5% conversion fee applies. This is shown in your quote before you confirm.
Entering payout details correctly
Revolut
- Provide your active Revolut @tag or linked phone/email as requested on the form.
- Ensure your Revolut account can receive the payout currency (GBP/EUR/USD).
PayPal
- Use the email registered to your PayPal account.
- F&F vs G&S affects how PayPal treats the payment — pick the option you agreed to on the form.
- PayPal may hold or review large payments — tell support if your account is new or limited.
Bank transfer
- IBAN must be valid for SEPA (EU) or provide wire details as shown.
- Include any reference staff request so they can match your payout.
- Bank holidays and intermediary banks can delay arrival.
How long does selling take?
| Stage | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Blockchain confirmations | 10 min – 2 hours (varies by coin) |
| Staff verification | Few hours during business periods |
| Fiat payout | Same day – 3 business days depending on method |
Common sell issues
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Sent wrong amount | Contact support with FX ID + tx hash immediately |
| Sent wrong network | May be unrecoverable — contact support urgently |
| Deposit not detected | Provide transaction hash (/verify or Discord support) |
| Payout delayed | Check order status; bank/PayPal may be slow — ask support with FX ID |
| Wrong PayPal email given | Contact before payout if still pending |