> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.snack.money/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# send Command

> Send USDC to a single user

The `send` command allows you to send USDC to a single user on X (Twitter), Farcaster, GitHub, Email, or Web.

## Syntax

```bash theme={null}
snackmoney send <platform/username> <amount> [options]
```

## Parameters

### platform/username

The recipient's platform and username in the format `platform/username`.

**Supported platforms:**

| Platform        | Formats                                                                                | Example                   |
| --------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| **X (Twitter)** | `x/username`<br />`x.com/username`<br />`twitter/username`<br />`twitter.com/username` | `x/aeyakovenko`           |
| **Farcaster**   | `farcaster/username`<br />`farcaster.xyz/username`                                     | `farcaster/toly`          |
| **GitHub**      | `github/username`<br />`github.com/username`                                           | `github/octocat`          |
| **Email**       | `email/address`                                                                        | `email/mesut@snack.money` |
| **Web**         | `web/domain`                                                                           | `web/snack.money`         |

<Note>
  Username should be provided without the `@` symbol.
</Note>

### amount

The amount of USDC to send. Supports multiple formats:

* **Cents notation**: `1¢`, `50¢`, `99¢`
* **Dollar notation**: `$0.01`, `$0.50`, `$1`
* **Decimal notation**: `0.01`, `0.50`, `1`

## Options

### --network

Specify which blockchain network to use:

* `base` - Use Base network (EVM)
* `solana` - Use Solana network (SVM)

If not specified, the CLI auto-detects based on which private key is configured.

```bash theme={null}
snackmoney send x/username 0.01 --network base
snackmoney send x/username 0.01 --network solana
```

## Examples

### Send to X (Twitter) Users

```bash theme={null}
# Using different platform formats
snackmoney send x/aeyakovenko 1¢
snackmoney send x.com/jessepollak $0.5
snackmoney send twitter.com/0xmesuthere 50¢

# Different amount formats
snackmoney send x/username 1¢        # Cents
snackmoney send x/username $0.01     # Dollars
snackmoney send x/username 0.01      # Decimal
```

### Send to Farcaster Users

```bash theme={null}
# Using different formats
snackmoney send farcaster/toly $1
snackmoney send farcaster.xyz/mesut 0.50
```

### Send to GitHub Users

```bash theme={null}
# Support open source developers
snackmoney send github/octocat 5¢
snackmoney send github.com/torvalds $1
```

### Send to Email

```bash theme={null}
# Send to email address
snackmoney send email/mesut@snack.money $0.25
```

### Send to Web Domain

```bash theme={null}
# Send to web domain
snackmoney send web/snack.money 0.5
```

### Specify Network

```bash theme={null}
# Force Base network
snackmoney send x/username 0.01 --network base

# Force Solana network
snackmoney send x/username 0.01 --network solana
```

## Output

After sending a payment, you'll see:

```
🚀 Sending payment...
✅ Payment successful!

📊 Transaction Details:
   Amount: 0.01 USDC
   Receiver: @username
   Platform: X (Twitter)
   Network: Base
   Transaction: 0xabc...def

🧾 Receipt: https://snack.money/x/username?txn=...
```

The output includes:

* **Amount**: USDC amount sent
* **Receiver**: Username and platform
* **Network**: Blockchain used (Base or Solana)
* **Transaction**: On-chain transaction hash
* **Receipt**: Link to view payment details

## Prerequisites

Before using the `send` command:

1. **Set your private key**:

   For Base:

   ```bash theme={null}
   export EVM_PRIVATE_KEY="0x..."
   ```

   For Solana:

   ```bash theme={null}
   export SVM_PRIVATE_KEY="your_base58_key"
   ```

2. **Ensure USDC balance**: Your wallet must have sufficient USDC on the network you're using.

## Use Cases

### Tipping Content Creators

```bash theme={null}
# Tip a great tweet
snackmoney send x/creator 10¢

# Support a Farcaster post
snackmoney send farcaster/artist $0.50
```

### Supporting Open Source

```bash theme={null}
# Thank a maintainer
snackmoney send github/maintainer $5

# Fund a contributor
snackmoney send github/contributor $2
```

### Quick Payments

```bash theme={null}
# Pay for a service
snackmoney send x/freelancer $10

# Send a quick refund
snackmoney send farcaster/customer $3.50
```

## Error Handling

### Common Errors

**"Insufficient USDC balance"**

```
Your wallet doesn't have enough USDC. Check your balance and add funds.
```

**"User not found"**

```
The username doesn't exist on the specified platform. Verify the username.
```

**"Invalid private key"**

```
Check that your private key is correctly set and formatted.
```

**"Network error"**

```
Check your internet connection and try again.
```

## Limits and Fees

* **Minimum amount**: 0.01 USDC (1¢)
* **Maximum amount**: No hard limit (subject to wallet balance)
* **Network fees**: Standard blockchain fees apply
  * Base: Low gas fees (\~$0.001-$0.01)
  * Solana: Very low fees (\~\$0.00025)

## Security

* Your private key never leaves your machine
* All transactions are signed locally
* Payments are non-reversible (blockchain transactions)
* Always verify the recipient before sending

## Related Commands

* [**batch-send**](/cli/batch-send) - Send to multiple users at once
* [**ai-agent**](/cli/ai-agent) - Use natural language for payments
* [**Quick Start**](/cli/quick-start) - Getting started guide

## Getting Help

View command-specific help:

```bash theme={null}
snackmoney send --help
```

## Additional Resources

* [CLI Overview](/cli/overview) - All CLI features
* [Installation](/cli/installation) - Install the CLI
* [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/snack-money/snackmoney-cli) - Source code and examples