Check Bitcoin Address

Check a Bitcoin address: format and balance

Before sending Bitcoin, checking the destination address is essential — a confirmed transaction is irreversible. This tool identifies the address format and shows the public balance recorded on the blockchain. Everything happens in your browser: the address is validated locally and the balance is queried straight from a public source (blockstream.info), never touching our servers.

There are several Bitcoin address formats. Legacy starts with "1" (oldest, higher fees). P2SH/SegWit starts with "3". Native SegWit (bech32) starts with "bc1q" — cheaper fees. Taproot starts with "bc1p" — the most modern format, with more privacy and efficiency. Identifying the type helps you understand compatibility and cost.

Security tip

Always check the first and last characters of the address when pasting, and beware of malware that swaps clipboard addresses. To receive Bitcoin privately, generate a new address for each payment. At PixBitcoin you receive straight to the wallet you control.