<p>I have been buying subscription based services using Bitcoin payments delivered by BitPay.</p>

<p>You get a monthly invoice in email which you need to pay or the service stops working. One could automatize the processing of this invoice quite easily - after all Bitcoin is money with API (just pick up address, sum, automatize the send from your wallet). In this case, it would be the end user still in control what Bitcoin emphasis a lot.</p>

<p>The alternative, a prefilled wallet where you share the private keys and you can transfer Bitcoins back to yourself on any moment does not sound bad either.</p>

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2014-04-07T17:16:53.240Z
_"The alternative, a prefilled wallet where you share the private keys and you can transfer Bitcoins back to yourself on any moment does not sound bad either."_. What do you mean? You cannot charge it back after the transaction has made it to the main chain.
Jori
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2014-04-06T18:19:44.090Z
2014-04-06T18:19:44.090Z
Mikko Ohtamaa
<p>Repeated transactions using Bitcoins is impossible, unless you have access to the private key. This requires a specific client. Such functionality is not yet available, as most people encrypt their wallets (the client can't decode it without the user. The second approach would be preferable.</p>

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2012-01-10T02:31:55.780Z
That second approach could also be an external service, does not need to be tied to your site. Bitcoin wallet services could offer subscriptions just like PayPal does.
Thilo
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2012-01-09T14:18:24.030Z
2012-01-09T14:18:24.030Z
ThePiachu
<p>I am contemplating designing some minor sites that uses bitcoins, but as far as I can see, a manual action is needed for every payment.</p>

<p>Is it possible to set up a "subscription" system or repeating transactions?</p>

<p>If not, I am planning to design a system where you can replenish your subscription, by simply "filling up" your account and then over time the allocated coins will be depleted.</p>

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Bitcoin as subscription method
Nils Munch
# Bitcoin as subscription method

(Asked by: username_0 on 2012-01-09)

I am contemplating designing some minor sites that uses bitcoins, but as far as I can see, a manual action is needed for every payment.

Is it possible to set up a "subscription" system or repeating transactions?

If not, I am planning to design a system where you can replenish your subscription, by simply "filling up" your account and then over time the allocated coins will be depleted.

**Tags:** payment, commerce, recurring-payments


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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_3 on 2012-01-09. Score: 5 | Accepted answer

Repeated transactions using Bitcoins is impossible, unless you have access to the private key. This requires a specific client. Such functionality is not yet available, as most people encrypt their wallets (the client can't decode it without the user. The second approach would be preferable.

> **Comments:**
> **username_4**: That second approach could also be an external service, does not need to be tied to your site. Bitcoin wallet services could offer subscriptions just like PayPal does.  

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### Answer by username_1 on 2014-04-06. Score: 0

I have been buying subscription based services using Bitcoin payments delivered by BitPay.

You get a monthly invoice in email which you need to pay or the service stops working. One could automatize the processing of this invoice quite easily - after all Bitcoin is money with API (just pick up address, sum, automatize the send from your wallet). In this case, it would be the end user still in control what Bitcoin emphasis a lot.

The alternative, a prefilled wallet where you share the private keys and you can transfer Bitcoins back to yourself on any moment does not sound bad either.

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: _"The alternative, a prefilled wallet where you share the private keys and you can transfer Bitcoins back to yourself on any moment does not sound bad either."_. What do you mean? You cannot charge it back after the transaction has made it to the main chain.  

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