> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/alby-account/features/convert-to-fiat.md). # Convert to fiat How to convert the bitcoin in your Alby account to fiat money. You can directly fund your wallet within the Alby dashboard. But converting your funds to fiat requires some hops. If you want to benefit from your precious bitcoin in your Alby account, you have the following options. ## Exchanging your bitcoin to fiat directly More and more exchanges allow depositing bitcoin over the lightning network. You will find an overview of traditional exchanges and peer-to-peer exchanges [here](https://cointastical.medium.com/exchanges-with-support-for-bitcoin-lightning-network-payments-739829bcb7bc). ## Alternatives to consider * Purchase virtual credit cards: E.g. [PaywithMoon](https://paywithmoon.com/) * Purchase gift cards: E.g. [Bitrefill](https://www.bitrefill.com/) * Saving them for your grandchildren 😉 ## Keeping the circular economy flowing * Donations towards good causes: E.g. [Geyser](https://geyser.fund/) * Re-distributing those sats across your audience or friends: E.g. [Lightsats](https://lightsats.com/) * Having fun on bitcoin lightning applications: [Discover the best apps](https://getalby.com/discover)! --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/alby-account/features/convert-to-fiat.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.