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# Withdrawals

> Send digital assets from your vaults to external addresses.

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Withdrawals transfer digital assets from your Porto vaults to external addresses. All withdrawals require approval based on your vault's policies and proceed through a multi-step authorization flow.

## Initiate a withdrawal

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the vault">
    From the home screen, select the vault you want to withdraw from.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the asset">
    Tap the asset type you want to send (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap send">
    Select the wallet you want to withdraw from, then tap **Send**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the destination">
    Provide the recipient's wallet address or select a [trusted destination](/knowledge-base/porto/assets/trusted-destinations) (faster and safer).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the amount">
    Type the amount you want to send. The app shows fees and confirms you have sufficient balance.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review details">
    Verify the destination address, amount, and fees. Double-check the address—withdrawals cannot be reversed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a comment (optional)">
    Add internal notes about the withdrawal for your records (e.g., "Q3 settlement with vendor XYZ").
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit for approval">
    Tap **Continue**. You'll be prompted to complete biometric authentication to initiate the withdrawal.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Biometric approval">
    Complete Face ID or Touch ID to confirm you're authorizing this withdrawal.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Approval process

After you initiate, the withdrawal moves through approvals:

1. **Your approval** — You've already provided biometric authentication
2. **Quorum approval** — Policy-designated approvers review and authorize (if required)
3. **Anchorage Digital review** — Compliance review of large or unusual withdrawals
4. **Broadcast to blockchain** — Once all approvals are complete, the transaction is sent
5. **On-chain confirmation** — The blockchain confirms the transaction

<Note>
  Withdrawal times depend on your vault's policies and the blockchain. Multi-signature requirements may add 10 minutes to several hours.
</Note>

## Using trusted destinations

Withdrawals to [trusted destinations](/knowledge-base/porto/assets/trusted-destinations) are faster and safer:

* **Pre-approved** — Addresses are pre-approved by your organization
* **Faster approval** — Reduced approval requirements for frequent recipients
* **Whitelisting** — Only pre-approved addresses can be used for automated or batch withdrawals

[Add a trusted destination](/knowledge-base/porto/assets/trusted-destinations) first, then use it when initiating withdrawals.

## Withdrawal failed or stuck

If your withdrawal hasn't completed:

1. **Check approval status** — View the withdrawal in [activity](/knowledge-base/porto/assets/activity-history) to see if it's pending approval
2. **Request approvals** — If stuck on quorum approval, contact designated approvers in your organization
3. **Check the blockchain** — If broadcasted, search the blockchain explorer for transaction status
4. **Contact support** — If the withdrawal was approved but never broadcast, reach out to your account team

## Withdrawal limits and fees

<Note>
  Withdrawal limits and fee structures are set by your organization's administrator. Check with your account manager for your organization's policies.
</Note>

## Network fees (gas fees)

When withdrawing, you pay the blockchain network fee for processing your transaction. Network fees vary based on:

* **Blockchain congestion** — During high demand, fees increase
* **Transaction size** — Larger transactions may cost more
* **Gas price** — Set by the blockchain, not by Porto

[Learn more about network fees](/knowledge-base/platform/developers/network-gas-fees).

## Batch withdrawals

If you need to withdraw to multiple destinations, you can:

1. **Submit individually** — Submit each withdrawal separately and manage approvals
2. **Use batch endorsement** — If your organization has batch operations enabled, group withdrawals for combined approval

See [batch endorsements](/knowledge-base/porto/policies/batch-endorsements) for details.


## Related topics

- [Transfers and withdrawals](/knowledge-base/platform/developers/move-money/transfers-vs-withdrawals.md)
- [Overview](/knowledge-base/porto/developers/webhooks/webhooks-overview.md)
- [Sending assets](/knowledge-base/platform/users/sending-assets.md)