Cryptocurrency Gifts

Archdiocese of Baltimore Cryptocurrency Gift Information

The Archdiocese of Baltimore has made arrangements with BitPay, to accept cryptocurrency donations.

Once the transfer has been initiated, please send a copy of your completed transfer to the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Please make sure you identify the parish and/or purpose of the gift. The Archdiocese as well as the donor will receive direct confirmation of the gift when it is made. Our gift processing personnel will reach out to the donor if there is any question of donor intent on the use of the gift.

Cryptocurrency Gift Administration Manager
E-Mail: Tanika Harris
Department of Advancement
320 Cathedral Street, 4th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201

If you need assistance, or have any questions relative to this matter, please contact us at 443-263-1951 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Thank you so much for your interest in donating cryptocurrency. May your giving bring you great joy.

* All form fields are required

Donor Name:
Donor’s Address:
Donor’s Phone Number:
Email:
Please select the Mission area or Parish you want your gift to support:
Amount: (USD)

How to pay with BitPay:

Step 1: Shipping Address
Enter your contact information and shipping address.

Step 2: Deliver
Select your preferred delivery method.

Step 3: Payment
Select ‘BitPay’ and then click the ‘Pay with BitPay’ button to begin the payment process via
BitPay.

Select ‘Begin Payment’
Select your preferred crypto wallet or exchange
Choose a cryptocurrency
Scan QR code or manually enter payment details into your wallet
Successfully processed invoices will show “Paid” after funds are transferred,
and email confirmation will be sent.

Cryptocurrency FAQ

WHAT CRYPTOCURRENCIES CAN I USE?

BitPay supports 12 cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), XRP [outside United States], and 5 USD-pegged stable coins (GUSD, USDC, USDP, DAI, and BUSD).

WHAT WALLETS DO YOU SUPPORT?

Through our partner, BitPay, we support more than 90 different crypto wallets and exchanges including BitPay, Coinbase, Exodus Wallet, Ledger Wallet, Trust Wallet, Electrum Wallet, Blockchain Wallet, Metamask, Crypto.com, Gemini Wallet, Kraken, Binance, BRD Wallet and more.

WHO IS BITPAY?

BitPay is the world’s largest provider of bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services. Founded in 2011, while Bitcoin was still in its early stages, they set out to revolutionize the financial industry – making payments faster, more secure and less expensive globally. BitPay pioneered blockchain payment technology to transform how businesses and people send, receive and store money worldwide. A decade later, BitPay is still creating more tools and services for everyone to use in innovative ways.

WHAT IS BITCOIN?

Bitcoin is a secure, digital currency that can be used to exchange money over the Internet. There are no central banks or authorities. Bitcoin is truly open – compatible across platforms, technologies and even borders. It’s great for fraud protection, too! No credit card numbers for someone to steal it’s safe and secure.

WHAT ARE CRYPTOCURRENCIES?

A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that is secured by cryptography. Many cryptocurrencies are decentralized networks based on blockchain technology — a distributed ledger enforced by a disparate network of computers. The word cryptocurrency is derived from the encryption techniques which are used to secure the network. Examples of cryptocurrencies include those that ENTER BRAND NAME accepts, including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Dogecoin, Ethereum and Litecoin.