# How to Withdraw (USDC)
## How to Withdraw USDC
### Step 5. Withdrawing USDC
To make a withdrawal, you will need **USDC on the Arbitrum network** and a small amount of **ETH on the Arbitrum network** to pay network fees.
Go to the **“Deposit / Withdraw”** section.
There are two withdrawal options, but first you need to withdraw USDC from the Terminal to your own wallet.
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## 1. Withdrawing USDC from the Terminal to Your Wallet
In the **“Deposit / Withdraw”** section, find **“Withdraw Funds”** and click **“Withdraw USDC to Wallet”**.
First, you need to withdraw USDC from the Terminal to your own wallet.
Enter the withdrawal amount and click **“Withdraw USDC”**.
A message will appear asking to open a link starting with:
```
metamask:wc?...
```
Click **“Yes”**.
MetaMask will open. If it does not open automatically, open MetaMask manually.
In MetaMask, you will see a **Signature Request**.
Click **“Confirm”**.
Return to the Terminal.
You will see a notification:
> Withdrawal request sent.
USDC usually arrives in your wallet within **5 minutes**.
That’s it. Your USDC is now in your wallet.
However, to send USDC further, you will need to complete a few more steps.
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## 2. Swapping USDC to ETH for Gas Fees
**Gas** is the unit used to measure the computational work required to process a transaction on Ethereum-based networks.
In simple terms, gas is the network fee you pay for sending a transaction.
On the Arbitrum network, gas fees are paid in **ETH**.
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### 2.1. Where to Make the Swap
Open [**Relay.link**](https://relay.link/bridge/arbitrum?fromChainId=42161\&fromCurrency=0xaf88d065e77c8cc2239327c5edb3a432268e5831\&toCurrency=0x0000000000000000000000000000000000000000)
> Use a VPN if the website does not open in your region.
Click **“Connect Wallet”** and select **“MetaMask”**.
A message will appear asking to open the page in the MetaMask app.
Click **“Open”**.
MetaMask will open and ask:
> Connect this site to MetaMask?
Click **“Connect”**, then return to the website.
You should now see that your wallet is connected.
Make sure that:
* your wallet is connected;
* you are in the **“Swap”** section;
* in the **“Sell”** section, you selected **USDC on Arbitrum**;
* in the **“Buy”** section, you selected **ETH on Arbitrum**.
In the **“Sell”** section, enter **$0.50**.
This amount is usually enough to pay gas fees for a long time.
Click **“Approve & Swap”**.
A message will appear asking to open MetaMask.
Click **“Open”**.
MetaMask will open. If it does not open automatically, open MetaMask manually.
You will see a **Transaction Request**.
Click **“Confirm”**.
That’s it. ETH for gas fees is now in your wallet.
Now you can proceed with the next step.
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## 3. Withdrawing USDC from Your Wallet to a Bank Card in RUB
Open Astra Terminal and go to the **“Deposit / Withdraw”** section.
Find **“Withdraw Funds”**.
Click **“Withdraw to Card (Russia)”**.
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### 3.1. How to Withdraw USDC to RUB
The third-party service **Pocket Exchange** will open.
In the **“You Send”** section:
1. Select **USD Coin (Arbitrum)**, if it was not selected automatically.
2. Enter the amount you want to sell.
> Please be careful and make sure all details are entered correctly.
In the **“You Receive”** section:
1. Select **SBP**.
2. Check or enter the amount for convenience.\
For example, you can enter **2000 RUB**, and the service will automatically calculate how much that is in USDC.
3. Click **“Next”**.
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### 3.2. Filling in Payment Details
You will need to enter the required information.
Please make sure that all details match correctly.
Required details:
* Email
* Full name of the recipient
* Phone number
* The bank where you want to receive RUB
After filling in the details, click **“Next”**.
A confirmation window will open where you can review all entered information.
Make sure everything is correct, then click **“Proceed to Payment”**.
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### 3.3. Paying for the Request
A payment window with a timer will open.
It will show the following details:
* the wallet address where you need to send USDC;
* the exact amount of USDC you need to send.
You must send the exact amount shown in the request.
For example, if you are asked to send **100.15 USDC**, you must send exactly **100.15 USDC**.
Follow the service instructions strictly.
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### 3.4. How to Send USDC Using the Payment Details
Copy the wallet address from the **“Payment Details”** section on Pocket Exchange.
For example:
```
0x47676F390512d3F55a77c9A8253F948FA640B308
```
This is only an example. Your payment address will be different.
Open MetaMask and go to the **“Home”** section.
Click **“Send”**.
Select **USD Coin (Native)**.
Enter the exact amount shown in your request.
For example, if your request says **100 USDC**, enter exactly **100 USDC**.
In the **“To”** or **“Recipient”** field, click **“Paste”**.
The **Send** confirmation screen will open.
Carefully check that all details are correct:
* recipient address;
* network;
* asset;
* amount;
* fee.
Click **“Confirm”**.
Return to the **Pocket Exchange** website and click **“I have paid”**.
In many cases, this may not be necessary because the service may detect your transfer automatically.
That’s it.
Funds usually arrive on the card within **15 minutes**.
Congratulations on your first USDC sale and withdrawal.
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## Important Notice
{% hint style="danger" %}
For a successful withdrawal, the amount, bank, and wallet address must strictly match the details in your request.
Make sure that:
* you selected **USDC**;
* you selected the **Arbitrum** network;
* the wallet address is correct;
* the bank details match your request;
* the amount is entered exactly as required.
Please strictly follow the instructions provided by the service.
Transfers with incorrect parameters may result in irreversible loss of funds.
Astra Terminal does not own or operate Pocket Exchange and does not process bank cards, fiat payments, or exchange operations. When using Pocket Exchange, you interact with an independent third-party service.
{% endhint %}
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