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Aktionariat offers a set of tools for Swiss companies to create a market for their digital shares on their own website.

Selling cryptocurrencies via the Aktionariat Portfolio App and getting CHF/EUR in your bank account

This guide shows you how to exchange cryptocurrencies to CHF or EUR via the Aktionariat Portfolio App and get your funds into your bank account. 

Before getting started: 

1. Minimum app requirements

  • Iphone: App version 1.8.10 or later, supported on iOS 16 or later. 
  • Android: App version 1.8.11 or later

2. Supported cryptocurrencies

  • Ether (ETH) 
  • Dai Stablecoin (DAI)
  • Polygon (MATIC)
  • USD Coin (USDC) 
  • Tether USD Stablecoin (USDT)
  • Frankencoin (ZCHF)
  • Cryptofranc (XCHF) 

3. About the transaction fee

Each blockchain transfer requires a transaction fee, also known as a gas fee. This fee is paid in the blockchain network's native cryptocurrency. For example:

- Ethereum: The native token is Ether (ETH).

- Optimism: The native token is Optimistic Ether (oETH)

- Polygon: The native token is MATIC.

Key Points about Transaction Fees

- Variability: Transaction fees fluctuate frequently.

- Estimates: You will see an estimated fee before confirming a transfer in the app.

- Payment: Ensure you have the required cryptocurrency (ETH, oETH or MATIC) on the correct network  in your account. If you need to purchase ETH, oETH or MATIC, follow the instructions provided here.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1.

Open Aktionariat Portfolio App and go to the “Portfolio” tab

Step 2.

Choose the cryptocurrency you want to sell in the list of assets.

Step 3.

Tap on “Sell” and you will be redirected to the browser. In case you have more than one address linked to your wallet, make sure you select the right one.

Step 4.

If you are using DFX services for the first time, you should fill in your personal details. Otherwise, you can proceed with step 7. 

Fill in your email address and tap on “Next”

Step 5.

Choose your account type 

Step 6.

Fill in personal information and tap on “Next”

Step 7.

Enter the amount you want to sell and choose the network in the dropdown menu. You can check the network where your assets reside in the app -> “Portfolio” tab -> Cryptocurrency you want to sell -> Positions. The icon on the left side will indicate the network. Learn more about the network here

Disclaimer: Depending on the amount you would like to sell, you might have to go through a KYC process managed entirely by our provider (DFX). 

Step 8.

Add your IBAN. Once it is entered, you will see the estimated amount that will be transferred to your bank account

Step 9.

Copy the wallet address provided by DFX 

Step 10.

Go back to the Aktionariat Portfolio App, go to the “Portfolio” tab and choose the cryptocurrency you want to sell in the list of assets.

Step 11.

Choose your position

Step 12.

Tap on "Send"

Step 13.

Choose “External Address” and enter the copied wallet address in the field below

Step 14.

Enter the amount you are going to send

Step 15.

You will see the estimated gas fees below. If you don’t have ETH, oETH or MATIC (depending on the network) on your account, please follow instructions here to buy it.

Step 16.

Tap on “Send” and confirm the transaction

Step 17.

Go back to the browser and tap on the button “Click here once you have issued the transaction”. After clicking the button, you will receive updates about the transfer from the provider.