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How to cash out DOT (Polkadot) on Cryptorefills

How to cash out DOT (Polkadot) on Cryptorefills
Polina Gankina
How-to
3 Min read
Polkadot just had its first-ever halving. If you hold DOT, here's how to withdraw from Binance, Coinbase, Kraken or OKX and spend it on gift cards, eSIMs and more.
How to cash out DOT (Polkadot) on Cryptorefills

Polkadot completed its first-ever halving on March 14, 2026. Annual DOT issuance dropped from 120 million to around 55 million tokens, and a hard supply cap of 2.1 billion DOT was added to the protocol. The unbonding period for staked DOT is also being cut from 28 days to 24 to 48 hours, so DOT that was locked up for nearly a month will soon be much easier to move.

This guide shows you how to withdraw DOT from your exchange and spend it on Cryptorefills without converting to fiat.

 

What is Polkadot?

Polkadot is a multi-chain blockchain protocol that lets different blockchains communicate and share security. DOT is its native token, used for governance, staking, and paying for network resources. It trades on Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, and OKX.

 

Step 1. Withdraw DOT from your exchange

The process is the same on Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, and OKX.

  1. Log in and go to your wallet.
  2. Find DOT and click Withdraw.
  3. Enter your destination wallet address. Fearless Wallet and Nova Wallet both support DOT on mobile.
  4. Select the Polkadot network.
  5. Enter the amount and confirm. Most exchanges process withdrawals within a few minutes.

 

Step 2. Swap DOT to USDC or USDT

Cryptorefills accepts USDC and USDT across multiple networks. Once your DOT arrives, swap it on Hydration (a DEX native to Polkadot) or send it back to an exchange and swap there.

If you want to save a step, swap DOT to USDC or USDT on your exchange before withdrawing.

 

Step 3. Spend on Cryptorefills

  1. Go to Cryptorefills.
  2. Pick what you want to buy: gift cards, eSIMs, mobile top-ups, flights, or hotel stays.
  3. Add it to your cart and go to checkout.
  4. Select USDC or USDT and the network your funds are on.
  5. Copy the payment address or scan the QR code, then send the exact amount from your wallet.
  6. Once the transaction confirms, your product is delivered to your email.

 

FAQ

Does Polkadot charge fees to withdraw? 

There is no application-level withdrawal fee, but you will pay a small network fee in DOT. Your exchange may also charge its own withdrawal fee, so check before you send.

What can I buy with DOT on Cryptorefills? 

Anything in the Cryptorefills catalogue. Amazon, Netflix, Steam, Google Play, thousands of other gift cards, eSIMs for travel, mobile top-ups in 150+ countries, flights, and hotel stays.

Do I need KYC to use Cryptorefills? 

No. Cryptorefills does not require identity verification for standard purchases.