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Yo! I’m excited to announce that the Australian dollar (AUD) is now available for our Australian customers on Strike!

Australian customers can now buy bitcoin with free and instant AUD deposits, withdraw AUD to Australian bank accounts, access the best of bitcoin and Lightning, and open bitcoin-backed business loans.

To get started, download the Strike app via the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.

Wen AUD? Now!

The Story

At Strike, our vision is simple: give everyone access to bitcoin.

Today, the Strike app reaches over 3 billion people across 100+ countries. Over the past few years, we’ve focused relentlessly on expanding Strike’s availability and the features we offer, offering a simple, secure, and reliable way to buy bitcoin. Our goal is to provide the best platform for bitcoin financial services, empowering people to take control of their financial future through bitcoin.

We’ve heard from Australian customers who value Strike’s simplicity and bitcoin-only focus, and they’re looking for better access to buy bitcoin in their local currency.

With the launch of AUD, we’re taking the next step in making bitcoin even more accessible.

Introducing AUD

We’re excited to offer Australian customers the ability to fund their account in AUD and seamlessly use it to buy bitcoin.

If you’re an Australian customer, here are a few things you can now do with Strike:

• Buy bitcoin directly with free, unlimited AUD deposits from your bank account
• Sell bitcoin and withdraw the funds directly to your bank account
• Withdraw bitcoin to self-custody or send it to any bitcoin or Lightning wallet instantly
• All of our market-leading bitcoin and Lightning wallet features, like free on-chain withdrawals, Lightning Address payments, and zero-value invoices
• Open a bitcoin-backed business loan

Deposit and withdraw AUD, for free

Buying bitcoin is easy with Strike. Now, you can deposit AUD into your Strike account with free, unlimited bank deposits, and withdraw AUD just as easily.

Deposit AUD into Strike using NPP or Direct Entry also known as “direct debit”, from your bank account. Funds are deposited within two business days with direct debit or as fast as a few seconds if your bank supports NPP. Deposits are free and unlimited. Learn more about deposits.

You can instantly buy bitcoin with ease, using your AUD balance. You can manually buy bitcoin and set up recurring bitcoin buys from your cash balance, or enable Auto-buy bitcoin. With Auto-buy, your incoming AUD is automatically converted into bitcoin as soon as it arrives, no extra steps needed. It's the most effortless way to buy bitcoin.

Withdraw AUD from your Strike Account to your own Australian bank account. Withdrawals arrive within two business days with direct debit or as fast as a few seconds if your bank supports NPP. Learn more about withdrawals.

Buy bitcoin instantly with no limits

We know that our customers want a trusted platform to buy and sell bitcoin with no limits, and Strike offers just that. We’re happy to accommodate a range of order sizes. For larger bitcoin purchases, contact private@strike.me to arrange a custom order.

No-fee recurring purchases

Buy bitcoin on your schedule with no-fee recurring purchases, also known as dollar-cost-averaging or DCA. Buy hourly, daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, with no fees after the first week for hourly and daily purchases, or after the second purchase for weekly and monthly purchases.

Learn more about recurring purchases.

Free on-chain withdrawals

Strike offers on-chain withdrawals with different delivery speeds. Choose from priority, standard, or flexible withdrawal options based on your needs. Flexible withdrawals are free of charge, so you can withdraw bitcoin to self-custody at no cost.

The Best of Bitcoin and Lightning

Strike offers all the best bitcoin and Lightning wallet features in one app:

• Send and receive bitcoin with your Lightning Address: Every Strike user has a unique Lightning Address that allows you to send or receive bitcoin, instantly, using the Lightning Network.
• Send and receive bitcoin using zero-value Lightning invoices: Send any bitcoin amount from your Strike account, instantly, using the Lightning Network.
• Protect your account with enhanced security: Strike offers enhanced security features to protect your account, including 2FA passkeys, security keys, and protected actions.
• Dedicated support from real people: Get quick, reliable assistance from our support team to resolve any issues or questions, ensuring a seamless experience with bitcoin and Strike.

Refer a friend, stack fee-free

We love the bitcoin community, and we’re excited to enable our referral program for Australian customers!

Refer a friend to Strike, and you can both stack up to A$500 fee-free when they join and make their first bitcoin purchase. Your fee-free benefit applies immediately to your next A$500 worth of bitcoin trades, whether buying or selling. And, there’s no limit to how many friends you can refer to Strike. Learn more about referrals.

Bitcoin-backed business loans

Borrow against your bitcoin at market-leading terms

Strike now offers bitcoin-backed business loans for companies registered in Australia. Get a bitcoin-backed business loan from $5,000 for up to 12 months. Rates start at 10.5% APR with no origination fees and no early repayment fees. Pay interest monthly or at maturity, and add collateral anytime to lower your LTV. Easily customize your loan inside the app. Your bitcoin, your terms. Learn more.

To access loans greater than $5 million, reach out to our white-glove team at private@strike.me.

Open a loan in minutes

Apply directly in the Strike app, select your terms, and get approved in minutes. Cash is credited instantly and available to withdraw within a few business days. No credit check required. Learn more.

Manage your loan with ease

Strike’s Loan Center puts you in control. Track your loan health, get real-time alerts, and access priority support, all from the app. Learn more.

Your bitcoin, securely held

When you open a loan, your bitcoin collateral is held by Strike or transferred to one of our trusted capital providers, where it is securely held and not re-hypothecated. Learn more.

Open multiple loans

Open up to five bitcoin-backed loans at a time. Multiple loans give you greater flexibility and control. Borrow for different goals, access more liquidity, and manage each loan independently. Learn more.

Getting started

To get started, download the Strike app via the iOS App Store or Google Play Store. Then, open the app, tap the “Sign Up” button, and follow the steps in our FAQ. Signing up only takes a few minutes!

Learn more about how to sign up for a Strike account.

Thanks

Today marks another milestone in our global journey, but there’s much more to come. We will continue to enter new markets, expand our services, and build new features that add utility to bitcoin.

Bitcoin is the greatest innovation of our lifetime, and our ambition is to be the best at giving you access to this transformative technology and a better bitcoin experience globally.

Thank you for your support, we wouldn’t be here without you. Please keep reaching out, we love hearing from you and learning how we can make Strike the best it can be.

Until then, much love.

Jack