A Quick Guide to Valora

Setting up your Valora account 

Before you start using Valora, make sure your account set up is complete:

1. Write down your Recovery Phrase. Your Recovery Phrase is the only way to gain access to your account. It is crucial that you hand-write your Recovery Phrase and store it somewhere private, safe, and offline. 

2. Connect your phone number

3. Sync your contacts

4. Add funds to your Valora account.

Send money to anyone in the world in seconds 

Send money to anyone with a smartphone by tapping the Send button on the Valora Home screen. All you need to do is select a recipient from your contacts, enter the desired amount, and press send. It’s that easy! 

They will receive a text inviting them to download Valora to receive their money.

Check out our Best Practices.

Supercharge Your Crypto

You can now get 12% annual rewards on your stablecoins in Valora!

Here’s how to get started:

1. If you haven’t already, connect your phone number in Valora. Tap the green Rewards button in the menu, then Connect Number. Enter your phone number and tap Start.
2. Add a Celo stablecoin to your Valora account. In Valora, go to Menu > Add and Withdraw > Add Funds. Then select cUSD, cEUR, or cREAL as the currency you wish to buy. Then select your preferred payment method.
3. Rewards arrive weekly. Claim your rewards to add them to your total balance.

Spend cUSD

You can use funds in your Valora account to buy gift cards for major retailers around the world through Bidali. Bidali's offerings vary by location. 

Start by following these steps:

1. In the Add and Withdraw tab, tap Cash Out. Then select Celo Dollars (cUSD) + Gift Cards and mobile top-up. 

2. Choose a gift card and enter the email address you want your gift card to be sent to.

3. Complete the Bidali transaction prompted within Valora.

With Valora, sharing money with people you value is easier than ever before. Learn more about the worldwide network at Valoraapp.com.