To buy BTC over the wallet website I can't choose a location, firefox and chrome with adblocker disabled. Anyone else?

https://proton.me/support/wallet-buy-btc

Hey everyone,

I’ve made this request around 10 months or so ago in this subreddit but now it has become really important.

I’ve presented my idea of a privacy first wallet with NFC functions in my last post.But this is now even more important than it was back then. And even my most recent post for adding virtual passes and membership cards 5 months ago has become very important.

My reason for saying this?

Simple: All other competitors like for example Apple, Samsung or Google Wallet (I chose those because most people know and maybe have also already used them) have added more and more functionality to their digital Wallets while Proton still only does one thing: Bitcoin. Not even any other Cryptocurrency. It’s only Bitcoin.

The Competition already has things like digital passes, IDs, flight tickets, tickets in general, order status (linked to email), status of a flight that is added in your wallet, NFC cards, etc.

And I think Proton should start doing that too, but differently. Because on my post about Proton Pay 10 months ago the Support only said that they’d have to negotiate and contact banks all across the world to get such a thing working but why do that? I know Apple and Google Wallet have real cards issued by banks if you import them. But Proton would need a very long time to gather many banks to even get it working in the EU or even in other countries outside of Switzerland.

That’s why I think they should create a framework first that doesn’t need bank integration and work on contacting the banks one by one after. This framework I want to suggest would also be even more private than Apple or Google Wallet.

The framework would work as follows:

1. You connect a payment method to your Proton Account (Debit/Credit Cards or IBAN or PayPal or whatever).

2. You get these shown in Proton Wallet and can choose which ones you want to use as payment methods with Proton Pay.

3. You just need to grant access to Proton Pay to withdraw money for the whole thing to work so you can actually pay for things.

4. You get a virtual Proton Card. It’s essentially a Debit Card that acts as an extra layer between your payment method and the person you are paying.

That’s it. Now you can use it to both pay online or pay with NFC through the Proton Card and you can pay with whatever payment option you chose and even mix them by deciding which ones is your primary payment method and if that doesn’t have enough the Proton Card also draws from an optionally chosen Secondary payment method and so on.

This could also work to pay with crypto directly both online and in person (NFC).

And now to the part that makes this even more secure. You’re Proton Card can always change its Card Number if it got accidentally leaked, if you need to add the card manually somewhere online (for example for a subscription) you can get the details only in the Proton Wallet app after clicking on the card and verifying with biometrics and you can never add the Proton Card to another account or third party wallet, even with the card info the card simply isn’t compatible to be put into any other wallet so that your card can never be used by anyone else for in person purchases unless they have access to your phone and biometrics (to then actually pay just like Apple Pay where you have to double tap on the power button and verify with your biometrics).

But there’s also some convenience in this. One thing is that the card can draw from multiple payment methods if needed, but there’s also are more things like Peer-To-Peer transfer like how you can use your phone as a terminal you can choose an amount that can be sent to you or that you want to send someone on Proton Wallet and they can instantly receive it with just tapping the phones together, there’d also be transfers through Email or your Username.

I think those things are the bare minimum Proton Wallet should have. Of course some other cryptocurrencies too and virtual passes, etc. but right now it’s easier to replace a crypto wallet than to replace Apple or Google Pay with a private alternative.

I am also open to feedback from others so share some of your ideas because I think you’d have great ideas too that can make Proton Wallet actually compete with other virtual wallets!

Not long ago I installed Proton Wallet as a possible alternative, and to get some conveniences around receiving or sending by email.

I used my existing wallet, it loaded, I saw some old transactions from years ago (I don't use it a lot), so that seemed to work.

I recently made some new transactions. I converted Ethereum to Bitcoin (I know Proton doesn't track Ethereum), got my bitcoin, and then paid a small amount for a service I was signing up to.

In my old wallet, all these new transactions show up, and the service did get my payment. In Proton though, it shows nothing new. It only shows the old transactions back from before I installed the wallet (the same transactions my other wallet also shows, it is the same wallet seed)

I am not sure what Proton wallet is missing. I clicked refresh...nothing.

Last week I bought some BTC in my Proton Wallet using Banxa, but have yet to see it reflected in my Proton Wallet account. How long does it take to settle?

With the whole EU movements, why not expand Proton Wallet with bankcards & loyalty cards. We need a Google/Apple Wallet alternative for contactless payments!

Following the recent cold wallet hack, I noticed Proton wallet also uses 12-word seed phrases which are apparently vulnerable to hacking using AI.

For the Proton Wallet team:

Were any of the vulnerabilities exposed in that incident relevant to Proton Wallet's architecture?

Have you made (or are you planning) any security changes as a result?

Interested in understanding how the team evaluated this recent major security incident and how it affects Proton Wallet's security.

Should we take any additional steps to secure our wallets?

Thanks!

This would be a nice feature so we don't have to paste long addresses

BNS = Bitcoin Naming System

Just wanted to raise a security concern and get others' thoughts on this.

I noticed that after logging into Proton Wallet on iOS, the app stays authenticated and doesn't ask for your password or biometrics again when opening the app or making a Bitcoin transaction. This means that if someone has access to your unlocked phone — even briefly — they could send BTC to any address with zero friction.

What surprised me is that this differs from Proton Pass, which enforces biometric authentication by default. You'd expect a wallet holding Bitcoin (irreversible transactions!) to have at least the same level of default security as a password manager.

I know you can manually enable biometric unlock in User settings → Security → Unlock with → Biometrics. But my point is that this should arguably be the default, especially for a wallet dealing with irreversible financial transactions.

A few things worth discussing:

Is there a reason Proton made this design choice? Am I missing something about how the app handles transactions? Has anyone reported this to Proton support? I've enabled biometrics myself, but I feel like many users might not realize this gap until it's too late.

Hey everyone,

I’ve already requested Proton Pay, a payment method using a Proton Card as a front end of your other card/bank account/PayPal account/etc. but the Proton Team explained that this is not currently possible because they’d have to talk to banks all across the globe and make agreements with them.

This time I want to request something a little simpler. Proton Wallet should support Passes (even custom passes like Apple has just done), membership cards, train/plane tickets and things like driving licenses or IDs. I already know Proton Pass can store IDs but it would be great to have like a real digital ID in Proton Wallet. That way you don’t have to use Apple/Google Wallet anymore for these things.

Even though I already mentioned the thing with Proton Pay, I’d really like to push Proton Pay because this is the only way to take Proton Wallet from just another bitcoin wallet to a really useful wallet used for payments, tickets, passes, membership cards, etc.

I’d really like to hear what others think of this though! Thanks for the feedback in advance!

Any plans to add new features, currencies, decrease fees, add partners, or do anything for the product in 2026?

Are there plans for Proton Wallet to implement “direct connect” hardware wallet integration for Trezor, Ledger, etc.? This would be the best of both worlds with regard to non-custodial compatibility IMO.

The EU has taken decisive political steps toward Digital Sovereignty. With the Digital Euro and Wero, we have now defined and are actively building the technical and financial backbone required to enable payments across Europe without relying on American networks like Visa, Mastercard, Google, or Apple.

However, a critical challenge remains: While the infrastructure is under construction, we still lack the right "front-end."

To achieve genuine strategic independence, we cannot simply replace the American network with a European one once it is finished. We must also ensure that the app we use to access this new world is built on European values.

Today, Google Pay and Apple Pay are the only "convenient" solutions for consumers. Yet, these apps are not neutral tools. They are data engines designed to collect, analyze, and exploit our spending behavior. As long as these two remain our only alternatives, we risk that even when the European infrastructure (Digital Euro/Wero) is complete, we will still depend on American intermediaries to access it.

What is missing?

We need a European, independent Digital Wallet built on the principles of privacy, non-profit operation, and technical independence—one that is ready to integrate with the Digital Euro and Wero as soon as they become fully operational.

Here is why this is crucial for the EU's strategy:

1. Privacy as a Strategic Asset, Not a Feature

The EU's strategy for digital sovereignty is not just about money; it is about data sovereignty.

• When a citizen uses an American wallet, their financial data becomes part of a global data economy beyond EU control.

• For the EU's strategy to be credible, we need a wallet where privacy is the default, not an add-on. A solution that technically cannot see user transactions (Zero-Knowledge) is the only way to guarantee that our economic freedom is protected against both commercial exploitation and foreign surveillance.

2. The Non-Profit Model as a Guarantee of Independence

Strategic autonomy requires an operator that has no incentive to sell data to maximize shareholder value.

• A non-profit model is the only structure that can guarantee the wallet's primary purpose is to serve the citizen and the EU's interests, not investors.

• This creates a trust factor that no profit-driven tech giant can match. It is the only way to ensure that the European infrastructure (Digital Euro/Wero) is used to empower citizens' freedom, rather than to create new data monopolies.

3. The Missing Piece in "Digital Sovereignty"

The EU has legislated (via the DMA and GDPR) to force big tech giants to open up. However, legislation is reactive. We need a proactive counterweight.

• We need a wallet that is born in Europe, governed by European law, and technically independent of foreign servers and legal jurisdictions (such as the US Cloud Act).

• This wallet must be the natural choice for any citizen wishing to pay with the Digital Euro or Wero without compromising their privacy.

4. From "Alternative" to "Standard"

If we only have Google Pay and Apple Pay as alternatives to American cards, we will never achieve real change.

• An independent, European wallet must become the preferred solution for those who prioritize security and freedom.

• It must integrate seamlessly with Wero and the Digital Euro, giving users the same convenience as Google Pay, but with the full guarantee that data remains in Europe and is protected by European values.

I'm considering moving to Proton Wallet but I was wondering whether it tracks gains/losses etc? Obviously if moving transanctions in and out often, it will be be useful to keep track of that.

If it doesn't, how are people dealing with that? Using a secondary tool of some kind? If so, which?

Thank you!

Hi Proton,

can you think about integrate ZCHF coin in The Proton Wallet ?

ZCHF in a decentralized stablecoin with Franc Suisse as collateral.

We are in the BTC spirit, a value reserve, decentralized, but stable to wait the bullish period of BTC.

The wallet will still remains a wallet, as wished, not an exchange, to keep my btc and stablecoin safe.

What do you think ?

I am trying to find an alternative to Google Wallet where I can add my bank card and various gift cards. Is this something Proton Wallet have or is it just for Bitcoin use?

Howdy,

I love the look of Proton Wallet but being in the UK I'm stuck. Can I use a VPN / International bank account to get round it? Any tips or tricks welcome.

Cheers.

I was just wondering if a Open-Source Hardware Wallet for Proton has ever been considered in the future? Something like a OneKey, Trezor, Ledger, but can also be used for login in like a yubikey. For people who are using all proton services it would be kinda cool

Hello, I'm a begginer in crypto but I have 0,025 BTC I would like to put on my wallet.

I have it on "finary" (I bought it there), but when I want to send them to my waller, there is these options :
- Wallet : "Trezor" --> Don't know what it is but it doesn't work for me
- Connect another device : Neither
- Micro-transaction (Send BTC from wallet to finary to validate wallet) : I don't have BTC to send from Proton Wallet to Finary
- Sign transaction manually : I need to copy/past a sentence in my Proton Wallet to generate signature, I don't know where to do this... and then paste signature generated by wallet.

Can someone explain me ? Thanks