Lightning Invoice Decoder
Paste a Lightning invoice before you pay — see the amount, destination, and expiry in plain English. See real use cases →
A Lightning invoice (BOLT11) encodes the amount, destination, expiry, and description of a payment — but it's not human-readable. Paste any invoice to instantly decode it in your browser: see the amount in sats, destination node, expiry status, and description. The basic decode is free and runs locally.
The basic decode stays in your browser. If you request an AI explanation, decoded invoice fields and your questions go through Sats4AI to the selected model provider.
The basic decode stays in your browser. An AI explanation sends decoded fields and questions to the selected model provider. Sats4AI retains payment and limited operational or abuse-prevention records.
Instant decode
Fields are decoded client-side immediately — before any payment.
Local basic decode
The raw invoice stays in your browser. The selected model provider receives decoded fields and questions only if you request AI help.
AI interpretation
Not just fields — understand what the invoice is for and what to watch out for.
Decode is free and instant. AI explanation costs 5 sats.