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How do I recover Bitcoin Cash (BCH) sent to the wrong address?
How do I recover Bitcoin Cash (BCH) sent to the wrong address?

It's possible to send Bitcoin Cash to your Bitcoin or Bitcoin SV address by mistake. This guide will help you to recover those funds.

Updated over a week ago

How to recover Bitcoin Cash (BCH) sent to the wrong asset's address. Keep in mind that you can only recover BCH sent to an address in your own wallet.

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How is it possible to send Bitcoin Cash to the wrong address?

It's possible to send Bitcoin Cash (BCH) to your Bitcoin (BTC) or Bitcoin SV (BSV) address by mistake. This is because, despite being different cryptocurrencies, they use a similar address format (addresses that begin with 1).

If this happens to you, don't worry! It's possible to recover BCH sent to your BTC or BSV address. In this guide, we'll show you how.

This recovery method only works on Exodus Desktop. If you have Exodus Mobile or Exodus Web3 Wallet, you can download Exodus Desktop and sync your Mobile or Web3 Wallet to your Desktop wallet to recover your BCH.


How do I recover Bitcoin Cash (BCH) sent to my Bitcoin (BTC) address?

In Exodus Desktop, a) click the Wallet icon, then b) go to your Bitcoin wallet. Next, c) click the More menu in the upper right-hand corner of your wallet. Finally, d) select Sweep for Bitcoin Cash.

Sweeping your BTC wallet for BCH will incur a Bitcoin Cash network fee.

Your Bitcoin Cash (BCH) will be moved to your Exodus BCH address, and you will see it in your wallet's balance.


How do I recover Bitcoin Cash (BCH) sent to my Bitcoin SV (BSV) address?

In Exodus Desktop, a) click the Wallet icon, then b) go to your Bitcoin SV (BSV) wallet. Next, c) click the More menu in the upper right-hand corner of your wallet. Finally, d) select Sweep for Bitcoin Cash.

Sweeping your BSV wallet for BCH will incur a Bitcoin Cash network fee.

Your Bitcoin Cash (BCH) will be moved to your Exodus BCH address, and you will see it in your wallet's balance.

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