When you create a sell order in Aureo, the exchange rate stays locked for a limited time. How long depends on how you send your bitcoin: 5 minutes with Lightning and 15 minutes with Bitcoin (on-chain). With Lightning, Aureo generates a Lightning invoice (BOLT11). With Bitcoin (on-chain), it shows you a Bitcoin address and the exact amount to send.
Why does the quote expire?
Bitcoin prices change constantly. To guarantee you receive the agreed peso amount, the exchange rate is temporarily locked. If the timer reaches zero before you pay the invoice, the quote is no longer valid.
The on-screen timer
With Lightning, the payment screen shows a countdown "Expires in MM:SS". When less than 30 seconds remain, the counter turns orange. When it reaches zero, it turns red and shows "Expired".
If you sell with Bitcoin (on-chain)
You have 15 minutes to send the transaction. On the Send payment screen, the Exchange rate expires in row shows the time left.
If the time runs out before you send, Aureo hides the address and shows Your exchange rate expired. Tap Refresh rate to get a new rate for the same pesos, on the same address. You don't need a new order. An order from a previous month can't be refreshed, so start a new one.
Already sent the bitcoin? Don't send it again. Aureo detects the transaction even when it arrives late and sets your rate at the first confirmation. The same happens if you send in time but with a fee below the Minimum fee rate.
To stay within the time, have your wallet open and funded before you tap Continue to payment, and use a fee at or above the minimum. See How to sell bitcoin with a Bitcoin (on-chain) transaction.
What happens when it expires?
With Lightning, the invoice can no longer be paid. A button appears saying "Refresh Swap Order". Tapping it, Aureo generates a new invoice at the current market price. Your sell order is reused — you do not need to start a new one from scratch.
With Bitcoin (on-chain), the invoice can be paid even after the quote expires. The rate is determined at the first confirmation.
How to avoid expiry
Have your Lightning wallet open and ready before creating the sell order
Scan the QR code or copy the invoice immediately
Confirm the payment within 5 minutes
Modern Lightning wallets (Wallet of Satoshi, Phoenix, Muun, Alby) process the payment in seconds once you confirm.
Is my money safe if it expires?
Yes. If the quote expires before you pay, no bitcoin is deducted from your wallet. The order remains open and you can refresh the quote at any time using the "Refresh Swap Order" button.