Dash InstantSend costs nothing extra: the Dash docs list one recommended fee of 0.00001 DASH per kB for every transaction, whether it locks or not.
This guide explains what the Dash InstantSend cost really is (also searched as Dash Instant Send cost), how the lock works, and what it costs to pay with Dash on Genghis. The Dash figures were read in the official Dash documentation on 8 October 2026. On Genghis, a Dash payment carries no network cost.
InstantSend matters when you spend Dash on something real. A normal transaction waits for blocks to be mined. A locked one is accepted by the network almost at once, so the shop or the checkout sees your payment without waiting for confirmations.
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What is Dash InstantSend
InstantSend is the Dash feature that locks the inputs of a transaction so they cannot be spent twice, before the transaction is mined into a block.
The Dash docs explain that masternodes regularly form voting quorums to check whether a submitted transaction is valid. If it is, they lock its inputs and broadcast that lock to the network. The docs say Dash InstantSend transactions are fully confirmed within two seconds, against anywhere from 15 minutes to one hour when you wait for six blocks.
Since Dash Core 0.13.0.0, locking is attempted on all transactions, so there is no separate InstantSend switch to pay for. That is why people who search for the Dash Instant Send cost usually find the answer is the ordinary network fee.
How much does Dash InstantSend cost
InstantSend has no extra charge: the docs say the additional fee was removed and locking is attempted on all transactions without any extra charge.
The only fee the docs list for ordinary transactions is a recommended 0.00001 DASH per kB of transaction data. A simple transaction is a few hundred bytes, so the fee is a fraction of that figure. Your wallet calculates it and shows it before you sign.
Where an older fee comes from
Before version 0.13.0.0, InstantSend carried its own fee. Guides written in that period still circulate, which is why you may read that Dash charges extra for instant transactions. The current docs say otherwise.
The CoinJoin line in the docs
The CoinJoin section of the same docs mentions a fee of 0.0001 DASH per input for InstantSend, which does not match the fees section. The docs do not reconcile the two, so treat your wallet as the final word: it shows the exact fee before you send.
InstantSend or a normal Dash transaction
For the same recommended fee, an InstantSend lock gives you a faster acceptance than waiting for blocks, so there is rarely a reason to avoid it.
| Transaction | Extra fee in the Dash docs | How the network accepts it | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Dash transaction waiting for blocks | None, the recommended fee is 0.00001 DASH per kB | Waits for mined blocks; the docs say six blocks can take 15 minutes to one hour | Moving funds between your own wallets |
| Dash transaction with an InstantSend lock | No extra charge, same recommended fee | Masternode quorum locks the inputs; the docs say fully confirmed within two seconds | Paying a shop or checkout |
| CoinJoin mixed Dash | The docs mention 0.0001 DASH per input for InstantSend in the CoinJoin section | Mixing rounds happen in your wallet before the payment | Spending coins you want to keep unlinked |
Why pay with Dash
Dash suits small purchases because the fee is low and the lock is fast, so a gift card or an eSIM does not wait on a long confirmation queue.
A low fee on small orders
The recommended fee of 0.00001 DASH per kB means a gift card of any size pays almost nothing to move. Compare that with the cost of moving a small amount on some other networks.
A lock built for checkout
InstantSend was designed so that a seller can accept a payment without waiting for blocks. That is the job a checkout page needs done.
Privacy you can choose
Dash includes CoinJoin mixing in some wallets. It is opt-in, and it is not as strong as the cryptography of Monero or Zcash, so decide how much privacy your purchase needs. Genghis never asks for your real name.
What you can buy with Dash on Genghis
You can buy gift cards, prepaid cards, game keys, top-ups and eSIMs with Dash, in 4,500+ products for 80+ countries.
- Gift cards for shopping, food and apps. Start from the retail gift card catalog.
- Game credit and keys for the stores you already use. See gaming with crypto and game keys.
- eSIM data for a trip, installed on your phone before you leave. See the eSIM catalog.
- Prepaid cards you can spend almost anywhere. See crypto prepaid cards.
Match the card to your country before you pay. A card is sold for one region, and the region is on the product page. The dedicated page for paying in Dash is buy gift cards with Dash.
How to pay with Dash on Genghis in 6 steps
You pay with Dash in six steps, from the catalog to your code, and you only need a Dash wallet and an email address.
- Choose a product. Open the Genghis catalog and pick a gift card, eSIM, prepaid card or game key for the right country.
- Pick the value. Choose the face value you plan to spend, so little is left over on the card.
- Select Dash at checkout. Choose Dash from the coin list. The amount in DASH is shown before you pay.
- Enter your email address. This is where the link to your code goes. No account is required to buy.
- Send the exact amount. Copy the one-time address or scan the QR code and send the DASH amount shown from your wallet. Leave InstantSend on if your wallet offers the choice. The quote holds for about 20 minutes; the rate is not locked.
- Copy your code. Once the payment confirms on the network, your code appears on screen and a link to it arrives by email, with the steps to redeem.
Check before you send
Send the exact amount to the one-time address for your order, and only from a wallet you control. The address is generated for that order alone. See the security page for what we collect and what we do not.
What it costs to pay with Dash on Genghis
A Dash payment on Genghis carries no network cost, and the amount in DASH shown at checkout is what you send, plus the chain fee your own wallet adds.
Three parts make up the total. The price of the card in your coin, which includes our exchange-rate margin. The network cost at checkout, which applies only to USDT on Tron and to Monero; for Dash it is zero. And the chain fee your wallet charges to broadcast the transaction, which you see before you send.
| Cost | Who charges it | Where you see it |
|---|---|---|
| Card price, including the exchange-rate margin | Genghis | Amount in DASH at checkout, before you pay |
| Network cost for Dash | No one: it applies only to USDT on Tron and Monero | Checkout shows it as part of the amount |
| Chain fee, recommended 0.00001 DASH per kB in the Dash docs | The Dash network, set by your wallet | Your wallet, before you sign |
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Which wallets lock with InstantSend
Most Dash wallets can send an InstantSend payment, but support for CoinJoin mixing differs by wallet.
Dash Core and Dash Electrum support InstantSend. For CoinJoin mixing, use a wallet that offers it, because some multi-coin wallets send standard transactions only. Before you pay, open your wallet settings and check that InstantSend is on, then compare the fee it shows with the figure in this guide.
Dash or another coin
Pay with Dash when you hold it already and want a low fee; pay with another coin when that is what you hold.
Dash or Monero
Monero hides amounts and addresses by default, but it carries a network cost at checkout. Dash carries none, and its privacy is opt-in. Read buy gift cards with Monero and the guide to how to spend Monero to compare.
Dash or Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the coin most people hold. Both work at checkout, so the better choice is the one already in your wallet. See buy gift cards with Bitcoin.
Dash or USDT
USDT keeps the price steady while you pay, but USDT on Tron carries a network cost at checkout, and Dash does not. See buy gift cards with USDT. For the full list of coins, see supported cryptocurrencies.
Limits that still apply
No KYC at checkout does not mean no limits. Without an account you can spend up to 500 USD in any 24 hours and 2,000 USD in any 30 days.
A free account raises that to 5,000 USD in 24 hours and 10,000 USD in 30 days, and up to 15 cards in 24 hours either way. The AML and purchase limits policy has every rule. For a wider look at privacy when you shop with any coin, read crypto privacy shopping.
Is it safe to pay with Dash this way
Yes, when the card is for you or a gift, and never a payment someone demands. A gift card code is cash in another form, so keep it private.
Anyone who asks you to pay a tax, a fine or a support fee in gift cards is running a scam, whatever coin you paid with. Buy only from the real checkout page, check the country before you pay, and redeem the code on the brand’s own site or app. Genghis never holds, custodies or commingles your crypto: the payment goes to a one-time address for your order. If a code fails at first redemption, arrives incomplete or never arrives, it is replaced, or refunded if no replacement comes within 5 business days; report it within 30 days. A wrong region on our page is refunded.
Earn Genghis Points when you spend
Yes, a free Genghis account starts with 100 Points, and 1 Point is worth 0.01 USD of discount at checkout.
Points become spendable once your account has 25 USD in completed orders, and your balance never expires. At checkout you drag the slider and the Points turn into a discount before you pay. Guest checkouts do not earn Points. The Genghis rewards page has the full rules.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dash InstantSend cost extra?
No. The Dash docs say locking is attempted on all transactions without any extra charge, and list a recommended fee of 0.00001 DASH per kB. Your wallet shows the exact fee before you send.
What is the Dash Instant Send cost compared with a normal transaction?
The same recommended fee applies to both. The difference is how fast the network accepts the payment, not what you pay for it.
Can I buy gift cards with Dash?
Yes. Genghis takes Dash for gift cards, prepaid cards, game keys, top-ups and eSIMs. Choose a product, select Dash at checkout and send the amount shown.
Can I pay with Bitcoin instead of Dash?
Yes. Bitcoin, USDT, Monero and 300+ other cryptocurrencies work at the same checkout. See the list of supported coins.
Do I need to verify my identity?
No. There is no KYC at checkout: an email address is all we ask for. Purchase limits apply: without an account, up to 500 USD in 24 hours and 2,000 USD in 30 days.
How fast does the code arrive?
Your code appears on screen as soon as the payment confirms on the network. We also email you a link to it. The wait depends on the Dash network.
Are there fees when I pay with Dash?
The amount in DASH shown at checkout includes our exchange-rate margin. A network cost applies only to USDT on Tron and to Monero, so Dash has none. Your wallet adds its own chain fee.
Can I pay with Monero for more privacy?
Yes, Monero is accepted too, with a network cost shown at checkout. Read how to spend Monero for the trade-offs.
What if my code does not work?
Write to [email protected] within 30 days with your order number and a screenshot. A code that fails at first redemption, arrives incomplete or never arrives is replaced, or refunded if no replacement comes within 5 business days.
Bottom line
Dash InstantSend costs no more than a normal Dash transaction, and paying with Dash on Genghis adds no network cost.
Send the amount shown from your own wallet, keep InstantSend on, and your code appears on screen once the payment confirms on the network. No KYC at checkout.
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