No, but connecting your Bitpanda account unlocks extra features like sponsored gas fees, one-click onboarding, and Bitpanda Backup.
Bitpanda
DeFi Wallet
The Bitpanda DeFi Wallet puts you in control: secure, simple, and ready to earn.

Swap faster.
Trade smarter.
Swap thousands of assets in seconds – no manual address inputs, no copy-pasting, straight from the app.

Higher yields.
Less effort.
Grow your portfolio with only a few clicks – no complex setup, no claiming, just yield.

All the control,
none of the stress.
Web3 freedom meets the trust, security, and support of Bitpanda.
Built for users, powerful enough for pros.

Gas fees, handled.
Under Bitpanda’s Loyalty Programmes, we cover gas on eligible transactions. For other transactions, you choose the token.

No. You remain in full control of your keys and assets. It’s 100% self-custodial with an optional backup for peace of mind.
If you’ve enabled Bitpanda Backup, you can recover your wallet within seconds. If not, you’ll need your seed phrase.
Your seed is divided into two encrypted shards. One part is held by Bitpanda, the other is saved in your cloud (iCloud/GDrive). Both parts are needed to restore your wallet, so you remain the sole owner—no one else can move your assets.
Yes. It’s protected by Bitpanda’s high-security standards and built for onchain safety—including smart contract screening.
No. The wallet automatically handles multichain swaps—no manual switching or bridging required. Just select the network and let the wallet handle the rest!
We route trades through multiple liquidity sources to give you the most efficient swap possible at the time.