Bitcoin was designed to be peer-to-peer electronic cash — but limited throughput and long settlement times have made it difficult to use for real-time payments.

Today, that changes.

We’re proud to announce that Bitcoin Lightning payments are now fully supported via Januar.

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This means your business can now send and receive BTC instantly, at a fraction of the cost, under the same secure, licensed infrastructure you already trust.

Whether you're an exchange, fintech, OTC provider, wallet platform, or crypto merchant, Lightning support allows you to operate at new levels of efficiency and responsiveness.

What Is Lightning and Why It Matters

The Lightning Network is Bitcoin’s most important performance upgrade — a Layer 2 protocol that enables BTC transactions in milliseconds, at low cost, while maintaining the security of the main chain.

It transforms Bitcoin from a slow settlement layer into a real-time payment network — ideal for treasury operations, user deposits/withdrawals, partner transfers, and automated payouts.

Bitcoin Lightning via Januar Enables Your Business To:

Simplify BTC Operations and Eliminate Delays

No more waiting for 6 confirmations or managing complex reconciliation workflows. Send and receive BTC instantly via the same account infrastructure you already use.

Accelerate Payments, Payouts, and Liquidity Management

From user withdrawals to vendor settlements and platform transfers — Lightning drastically shortens your operational cycles.

Operate with Clarity, Trust, and Control

Every Lightning transaction is monitored and auditable through Januar’s compliance-first platform, licensed under the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA).

Build Lightning-Powered User Experiences

Offer instant BTC deposits and withdrawals — or enable microtransactions and automation with confidence.

Optimise Costs with Transparent, Predictable Pricing

Enjoy flat-rate Lightning transactions at 25 bps per payment — no hidden fees, no exchange transfer costs, and complete pricing clarity.

Built for Crypto-Native Businesses — Under Full EU Compliance

Januar’s Lightning integration is built from the ground up for regulated crypto operators. It combines the scalability of a modern Layer 2 payment protocol with the trust of a licensed EU payment institution.

From KYC to transaction monitoring and API integrations, every component is designed to help you build faster — without sacrificing security or regulatory readiness.

Ready to Activate Lightning?

Bitcoin Lightning support is now live and available to all eligible Januar Business Account clients.

To request access, explore use cases, or walk through the onboarding flow, reach out to sales@januar.com or book a meeting directly on our website.

Let’s build the future of money — fast, secure, and Bitcoin-native.

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