Ledger Live* Desktop

Ledger Live Desktop is a software application developed by Ledger, a company specializing in hardware wallets for storing cryptocurrencies.

How to Withdraw Money from Your Ledger

To withdraw money from your Ledger, please follow the steps below. Note that withdrawing money typically means moving funds from your hardware wallet to an exchange or wallet where you can convert them into fiat currency (e.g., USD, EUR) and then transfer them to your bank account.

Connect Your Ledger Device
Start by connecting your Ledger hardware wallet to your computer. Open the Ledger Live application and enter your device's PIN to unlock it.
Navigate to the Account for Withdrawal
In Ledger Live, locate the account from which you want to withdraw funds. This could be a Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other cryptocurrency accounts.
Send Your Funds to an Exchange
a. Click on the Send option within your chosen account.
b. Enter the recipient address. This address should be the deposit address from the exchange or wallet where you intend to sell or swap your cryptocurrency for fiat currency.
c. Input the amount of cryptocurrency you wish to send (withdraw).
d. Confirm the details and fees, then proceed to follow the prompts on your Ledger device to verify and complete the transaction.
Convert Cryptocurrency to Fiat on the Exchange
After the transaction to the exchange is confirmed, use the exchange's platform to sell your cryptocurrency for your preferred fiat currency (e.g., USD, EUR).
Withdraw to Your Bank Account
Once the cryptocurrency is sold and you have fiat currency in your exchange account:
a. Navigate to the withdrawal section of the exchange.
b. Link your bank account, if you haven’t done so already.
c. Initiate a withdrawal of the fiat currency to your bank account.
Wait for the Transfer
Withdrawals can take several days depending on the exchange and your bank's processing times. Check the exchange's estimated timeframes and monitor your bank account for the incoming funds

Last updated 8 months ago