But did you know there’s a more convenient, reusable option?

Say hello to reusable Lightning addresses—your new favorite way to simplify Lightning payments.

Let’s dive into what they are, why they matter, and how Unbank makes using them a breeze.

Reusable Lightning Addresses 101

Unlike traditional Lightning invoices (which expire after one use), reusable Lightning addresses let you send BTC to the same contact over and over again—no need to request a new invoice each time.

There are two main types of reusable Lightning addresses:

LNURL Addresses

(e.g., lnurl1dp68gurn8ghj7mnp...) Starts with: lnurl

How they work: The LNURL acts like a pointer to the recipient’s Lightning wallet. When you use the address, it fetches a fresh, valid BOLT11 invoice behind the scenes.

Reusable: You can use the same LNURL address again and again.

Unbank Integration: Store LNURL addresses in your Saved Crypto Addresses in the Unbank app, making repeat payments seamless.

Email-Format Lightning Addresses

(e.g., jane@lightningwallet.io) Look like an email address, but they’re not actual emails.

How they work: They function the same way as LNURL addresses—Unbank fetches an invoice from the associated domain and processes the payment.

Reusable: You can send BTC to these just like sending an email.

Great for humans: Easier to remember and share than random strings of characters.

How to Use Reusable Lightning Addresses in the Unbank App

Using reusable Lightning addresses with Unbank is intuitive and fast.

Here's how:

To Send to a Reusable Address:

• Open the Unbank App and tap on Send Bitcoin.

• Choose Lightning as your network.

• Paste a LNURL or email-style Lightning address.

• Unbank will fetch the corresponding BOLT11 invoice behind the scenes.

• You’ll see the payment request details — review and tap Confirm.

Pro Tip: Tap the star next to an address to save it to your Saved Crypto Addresses for future use.

To Receive with a Reusable Address:

At this time, Unbank generates expirable Lightning invoices for incoming payments. But you can give your friends or clients your own reusable LNURL or email-style Lightning address from a supporting wallet (like Muun, Strike, or Alby) and link it to your Unbank app for outbound payments.

Why Use Reusable Lightning Addresses?

Reusable Lightning addresses are a game-changer for everyday crypto transactions.

Here’s why:

Reusability: No need to request a new invoice every time.

Convenience: Easily saved in Unbank for quick repeat sends.

Human-Friendly: Email-style formats are easy to remember.

Secure: All invoices are still generated securely and dynamically.

Unbank Makes It Easy

Unbank is committed to giving you full control over your crypto—without complexity. That’s why we’ve built reusable Lightning support directly into the app.

With just a few taps, you can:

Send Bitcoin to friends using an easy-to-remember Lightning address.

Save your favorite contacts so you never need to copy and paste again.

Pay via Lightning in seconds—no retyping, no confusion.

Final Thoughts

Whether you're a power user or just getting started with Bitcoin, reusable Lightning addresses offer a more human, more efficient way to send BTC. And with Unbank, you can take full advantage of this innovation—faster, smarter, and safer.

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Happy zapping!