Question 1

How does Sippy work?

Accepted Answer

Message Sippy on WhatsApp, verify your phone number, and start sending and receiving USDC digital dollars instantly. No app download or bank account required.

Question 2

Is Sippy free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sippy charges zero fees for sending and receiving USDC on Arbitrum.

Question 3

Is my money safe with Sippy?

Accepted Answer

Sippy uses non-custodial wallets, meaning only you control your funds. Your wallet is linked to your phone number and secured on the Arbitrum blockchain.

Question 4

What countries does Sippy support?

Accepted Answer

Sippy is built for Latin America. Anyone with a phone number and WhatsApp can create a wallet and send or receive USDC.

Question 5

Do I need a bank account to use Sippy?

Accepted Answer

No. Sippy works entirely through WhatsApp. You do not need a bank account, a crypto exchange, or any other app to send and receive digital dollars.

Question 6

What is USDC?

Accepted Answer

USDC is a digital dollar stablecoin issued by Circle. Each USDC is backed 1:1 by US dollars held in reserve. Sippy uses USDC on the Arbitrum network for fast, low-cost transfers.

Question 7

How do I send money with Sippy?

Accepted Answer

Just message Sippy on WhatsApp with something like "send 10 to +57..." or "manda 5 a Maria". Sippy understands natural language in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.