Bridging the Gap: How to Power Your Sentz Wallet with US Bank Transfers
For freelancers, creators, and global citizens, getting paid in USD or moving money across borders often feels like navigating a maze of high fees and long wait times.
Sentz now partners with Bridge to offer seamless US Bank Transfers. Fund your self-custodial wallet directly from a US bank account, in just a few taps.
Here is everything you need to know about using Bridge and US Bank Transfers within the Sentz app.
What is Bridge?
Bridge is an independent third-party "Ramp Provider" owned by Stripe, integrated directly into the Sentz interface. To get started, you'll need to complete a quick identity verification through Bridge; once approved, you'll be assigned a dedicated virtual US bank account number. Share those details with whoever needs to pay you: clients, employers, or family abroad. When they send USD via ACH or wire transfer, the funds are automatically converted into eUSD and credited straight to your Sentz wallet.
How to Set Up Your US Bank Transfer
Ready to fund your wallet? Follow these steps to get started:
- Open the Sentz App: Tap the “US Bank transfer” button on your home screen (powered by Bridge)..
- Complete Identity Verification: Because you are interacting with the US banking system, you will need to complete a quick KYC (Know Your Customer) process through Bridge. You’ll typically need to provide your legal name, address, and a form of ID.
- Get Your Account Details: Once verified, Bridge will provide you with a Routing Number and Account Number within 24hours.
- Initiate the Transfer: Use these details to request payment from traditional US bank account holders, whether clients, employers, family or friends.
Key Benefits of Using Bridge with Sentz
- Speed: While traditional international wires can take a week, transfers through Bridge are optimized for the digital age, hitting your wallet as eUSD within 12 hours.
- Self-Custody: Sentz is a non-custodial wallet. This means that once Bridge completes the conversion, you are the only one with the keys to your funds. Neither Sentz nor Bridge holds your money for you long-term.
- Low Fees: Sentz transactions cost as little as $0.50.
- Stability: Your funds arrive as eUSD, which is backed 1:1 by a basket of top-rated stablecoins, protecting you from the volatility often seen in other digital assets.
- Earn with eUSD: By receiving funds with Sentz in Nigeria, you can enroll in the Sentz Earn reward program and start earning up to 8% per annum in rewards on your balance up to $10,000.
Things to Keep in Mind
- Third-Party Service: Bridge is an independent provider. Sentz provides the software interface to connect you to them, but Bridge manages the virtual account and the custody of funds during the transfer process.
- Limits: There is no direct limit. When funding your Sentz wallet via US Bank Transfers, deposits from other people are limited to a maximum of $4,000 per transaction, while deposits from yourself or a verified business have no limits.
- Security: Always remember to back up your 24-word secret phrase and Recovery PIN. Since Sentz is self-custodial, if you lose access to your phone and don't have your phrase, your funds cannot be recovered by the Sentz team.
Get Started Today
Whether you’re receiving a salary from a US company, receiving payments from clients, family, or friends in the US, or just want to save in a stable, dollar-pegged currency, US Bank Transfers via Bridge make it easier than ever.
Download Sentz on the App Store or Google Play and take control of your global payments today!