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Buying bitcoins

2013-04-02T23:11:23Z

Hacktolive: removing "giftcoin.net" - offline

There are various methods available for buying bitcoins. See [[Buying Bitcoins (the noob version)|here for a Newb-friendly version]] of this page.

Warning: Please be careful with your money. When sending money to an exchange or seller you are trusting that the operator will not abscond with your funds and that the operator maintains secure systems that protect against theft -- internal or external. It is recommended that you obtain the real-world identity of the operator and ensure that sufficient recourse is available. Exchanging or storing significant amounts of funds with exchanges is not recommended.

==Major Exchanges==

The least expensive methods for buying bitcoins involve transferring funds using a bank wire, ACH, bank transfer (ACH, EUR / SEPA).

Exchanges are listed in alphabetical order.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Exchange || Adding Funds || Withdrawing Funds || [[eWallet]] || Notes
|-
| [[File:BIPS.gif|20px|link=https://bips.me]] [https://bips.me BIPS] ([[BIPS|info]]) || BTC CAD (Cash deposits in Canada) Any Currency (Wire Transfer - Any Country) USD (Liberty Reserve) || Danish Domestic Transfer Any Currency (ACH / Direct Deposit) Any Currency (Wire Transfer - Any Country) USD (Mt.Gox) || {{ Table Value Yes }} || <ul><li>DK-based</li><li>[https://github.com/BitcoinInternetPaymentSystem BIPS GitHub]</li><li>[https://bips.me/connect/BitcoinInternetPaymentSystemAPI.pdf REST API]</li></ul>
|-
| [[Bitcoin-24]] || BTC USD ([[MtGox]] redeemable code) USD (VouchX redeemable code) USD (Credit card through LiqPay) USD (International bank wire) EUR ([[MtGox]] redeemable code) EUR (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (SEPA wire) EUR (Sofort banking/Sofortuberweisung) EUR (GIROPay) GBP (International bank wire, converted to EUR) PLN (International bank wire, converted to EUR) || BTC USD (Bank wire transfer) USD ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) USD (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (SEPA wire) EUR (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (Cash, via DHL) || {{Table Value Yes}} || <ul><li>Second biggest Euro exchange</li><li>Instant registration and trading</li><li>Instant credit card deposits</li><li>Instant bank transfers from the EU</li><li>No trading fees for bitcoins</li><li>No restrictions and limits on withdrawals and deposits</li><li>Support chat</li><li>SMS notifications</li></ul>
|-
| [[Bitcoin-Central]] || BTC GBP (Bank transfer) EUR (SEPA) Liberty Reserve USD Liberty Reserve EUR International wire (any currency) || BTC GBP (Bank transfer) EUR (SEPA) Liberty Reserve USD Liberty Reserve EUR || {{Table Value Yes}} || [https://github.com/davout/bitcoin-central Open-source], community reviewed platform Available in French and English languages
|-
| [[Bitfloor]] || BTC USD (bank wire transfer) USD (Cash deposit at Bank of America) USD (CapitalOne 360 P2P) || BTC USD (ACH, direct deposit) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[bitNZ]] || BTC NZD (Cash depost as Westbank) || BTC NZD (Domestic bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[Bitstamp]] || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) EUR (SEPA transfer) USD (Intl wire) USD (Redeemable code) CHF || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) EUR (SEPA transfer) USD (Intl wire) USD (Redeemable code) CHF || {{Table Value Yes}} || EUR and CHF deposits converted to/from USD for trading
|-
| [[BTC-E]] || BTC BTC (BTC-e redeemable code) USD (Cash deposit at Post of Russia) USD (Cash deposit at banks including Privatbank, Savings Bank of Russia (Sberbank), RU/UA Terminals, & more) USD ([[Liberty Reserve]]) USD (Interkassa) USD (WebMoney - WMZ) USD (Yandex) USD (LiqPay) USD (Perfect Money) USD (QIWI) USD (OKPay) USD (RBK Money) USD (Ditial currencies including НСМЭП (NSMEP), Единый Кошелек (Unified Purse), TeleMoney, & more) USD (BTC-e Redeemable Code, available via BitInstant and AurumXChange) USD (International bank wire) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) RUB (QIWI) RUB (LiqPay) RUB (WebMoney-WMR) RUB (BTC-e Redeemable code) RUB (Bank transfer) || BTC BTC (BTC-e redeemble code) USD (Liberty Reserve) USD (Webmoney - WMZ) USD (Perfect Money) USD (LiqPay) USD (QIWI) USD (PayPal) USD (OKPay) USD (Payza/AlertPay) USD (Privat, Privat UAH) USD (Cash deposit into Savings Bank/Sberbank, Telebank, Alfa Bank) USD (BTC-e Redeemable Code) USD (International Wire Transfer) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) RUB (Cash delivery, possible in Moscow) RUB (QIWI) RUB (LiqPay) RUB (WebMoney WMR) RUB (Яндекс.Деньги Yandex) RUB (RBK Money) Cash deposit (into account at Сбербанка России!/Savings Bank/Sberbank, Телебанк (Telebank), and АльфаБанк (Alfa Bank) RUB (Transfer to credit card VISA & MasterCard) RUB (BTC-e Redeemable code) RUB (Bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Language: English, Russian. Interkassa can be funded from Webmoney and many other methods. BitInstant Can be funding option includes QIWI, Cyberplat.
|-
| [[Camp BX]] (CBX) || BTC USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (P2P bank transfer at Chase, B of A, Wells Fargo and ING. Credited after three business days). USD (Personal Check) USD (USPS Postal money order, Canada Post money order) || BTC USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (ACH Direct Deposit) USD (USPS Postal Money Order) USD (Domestic bank wire) USD (International bank wire) || {{Table Value Yes}} || <ul> <li> Security certification from McAfee</li><li> Advanced trading options with AON/FOK/Market</li> <li>STOPLOSS and Short-Selling in Pipeline</li><li> Trading API available</li><li> Wallet API available </li><li> CBX Instant Bitcoin Transfers Feature </li><li> Stoploss / Custom Order Expiry Date/Time </li><li> SMS (Text Message) Notifications </li> <li> Two-Factor Authentication </li> <li> Based in USA - Atlanta </li> </ul>
|-
| [[FYB-SG]] || BTC SGD(Internet Bank Transfer) SGD (Annonymous Cash Deposit at any UOB Cash Deposit Machine in Singapore). || BTC SGD(Internet Bank Transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || <ul><li> Based in Singapore </li> </ul>
|-
| [[Intersango]] || BTC EUR (SEPA bank wire) PLN (Bank Wire) || BTC EUR (SEPA bank wire) PLN (Bank Wire) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Operated by the [https://bitcoinconsultancy.com/ BitcoinConsultancy] [https://intersango.com Intersango] is a completely custom trading platform built from the ground up with security, scalability and extensibility in mind. [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=43745.0 More Information] Boasts an [https://bitcoinconsultancy.com/wiki/index.php/Intersango/API ever expanding API]. Started out as [[Britcoin]].
|-
| [[Kapiton.se]] || BTC SEK (Bankgiro Bank Transfer) || BTC SEK (Bankgiro Bank Transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[Mercado Bitcoin]] || BTC BRL (Bank transfer) BRL (Bank transfer - MoIP) Liberty Reserve USD || BTC BRL (Bank transfer - MoIP) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Language: Portugese
|-
| [[MtGox]] || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (International bank wire) USD (Wire to [[AurumXChange Company|AurumXChange]]) USD ([[OKPay]]) AUD (Bank wire) GBP (Bank wire) GBP (Cash deposit, Barclays) USD (Redeemable code) Liberty Reserve USD (via AurumXChange) || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (Wire via [[AurumXChange Company|AurumXChange]]) AUD (Bank wire) USD (Redeemable code) Liberty Reserve USD (via AurumXChange) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Oldest running exchange. Higest daily volume. Respecting AML laws, Restrictions and limits on withdrawals.
|-
| [[Rock Currency Exchange]] || BTC EUR (SEPA transfer) SLL (Second Life) USD (Dwolla) || BTC EUR (SEPA transfer) SLL (Second Life) USD (Dwolla) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[VirtEx]] || BTC CAD (cash deposit at Royal Bank, Bank of Montreal or ScotiaBank) CAD (Online bill payment) CAD (Wire transfer) || BTC CAD (direct deposit) CAD (Canada Xpress Post Bank Draft send by mail) CAD Payza (formerly AlertPay) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[VirWoX]] || BTC SLL (Second Life) ACD (Avination) OMC (OpenSim) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[PayPal]]) USD,EUR,GBP (Credit & Debit cards via [[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) USD,EUR,GBP ([[NETELLER]]) EUR (DIRECTebanking / Sofortuberweisung) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[paysafecard]]) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) USD ([[UKash]] vouchers) || BTC SLL (Second Life) ACD (Avination) OMC (OpenSim) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[PayPal]]) USD,EUR,GBP ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) USD,EUR,GBP ([[NETELLER]]) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Trading through Second Life Linden Dollars. Variable limits on PayPal and Credit Card deposits.
|}

==Fixed Rate Exchanges & Others==
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For smaller amounts, the options are limited due to bank transfer fees, conversion fees and transaction size restrictions. Options include:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment Method || Notes
|-
| [https://www.aurumxchange.com AurumXchange] ([[AurumXchange|info]]) || Market || USD,EUR,GBP || Exchange Bitcoins '''instantly''' to and from Liberty Reserve, Perfect Money, Pecunix, C-Gold, VouchX, CosmicPay and more. Sell and buy your Bitcoins through USD or GBP Wire, or SEPA EUR transfer.
|-
| [https://bitbargain.co.uk BitBargain] ([[BitBargain|info]]) || Market || GBP || Quick transactions via Bank Transfer (fast payments support only), Pingit and Ukash. Deals happen between buyer and seller.
|-
| [https://www.bitcopia.com Bitcopia] ([[Bitcopia.com|info]]) || Fixed Rate || USD (Cash deposit) || Buy bitcoins via cash deposit at Wells Fargo, or send money via online banking with Wells Fargo. Instant quotes based on live Mt Gox prices.
|-
| [http://btc.pt BTC.pt] || Market Rate || EUR (Multibanco) || Anonymous transactions. Pay the amount on any Portuguese ATM(MB) or homebanking service, we'll deduce our fee and buy the coins for you at market rate and send them very fast to your wallet. Only available in Portugal.
|-
| [http://www.coinmarket.co.nz Coin Market] || Fixed Rate || NZD (NZ Bank deposit/Cash) || Cash deposit or bank transfer to domestic New Zealand bank. Cash payment to brokerage. Guest checkout available.
|-
| [[Bit Innovate]] || Fixed Rate || AUD, NZD (Cash deposit) || Australian Dollar cash deposit at any Commonwealth or Westpac Bank. New Zealand Dollar cash deposits at any ASB.
|-
| [https://blockchain.info/wallet/deposit-methods Blockchain] ([[BlockChain.info|info]]) || Fixed Rate || USD, GBP, EUR, BRL, AUD, CAD, JPY, EUR, CHF, PLN, CZK, RON, RUB, SEK, NOK, DKK || Purchased through [[BitInstant]] (U.S., Brazil, and Russia), Barclay's Pingit or Bank Transfer (GBP), Instant Bank Transfer (EUR) or SMS or premium phone call from a mobile.
|-
| [[BitInstant]] || Market Rate || USD (Cash deposit at banks, 7-11, Walmart, CVS, Moneygram locations) USD (Dwolla) BRL (Cash deposit at Banco Rendimento or through Boleto) RUB (Cash deposit through Qiwi or Cyberplat) || Deposit cash at 700,000 locations around the world and have your Bitcoins within 30 minutes. Absolute fastest and easiest way to buy Bitcoins.
|-
| [[Coinapult]] || Fixed rate || Use [[BitInstant]] to use cash to purchase bitcoins sent to e-mail or SMS. Choose "Bitcoin to e-mail" service and enter either e-mail or SMS. ||
|-
| [[Coinbase]] || Fixed rate || Buy bitcoins using a bank transfer (U.S.). || Instant verification available for new accounts.
|-
| [http://BitcoinIsrael.co.il BitcoinIsrael.co.il] || Fixed Rate || ILS (NIS - New Israeli Shekel)
* via bank transfer
* via Bank HaDoar /Post Office Bank (instant transfer)
* via In Person
|| Buy and sell your Bitcoins within minutes in person. Get "same day" service using Bank HaDoar /Post Office Bank. Get "next day" service using Bank Transfer.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Nordic]] || Fixed Rate
|
*EUR/DKK (SEPA and wire transfer)
*USD, EUR, GBP, DKK, SEK, NOK (Cash or check in the mail)
*AED, DZD, EGP, IQD, ILS, JOD, KWD, LGP, LYD, MRO, MYR, NGN, OMR, PKR, QAR, SAR, TRL, TZS, TND, YER ([[CashU]] card)
*MXN, EYU, BOB, BRL, COP, SYP, MAD, GHC, ZAR, CNY, CAD, and more ([[UKash]] voucher)
| For UKash, redeemed through CashU account.
|-
| [[Omnicoins]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Cash deposit) || Deposit cash at any Commonwealth, NAB, or Westpac branch.
|-
| [[Spend Bitcoins]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Cash deposit) || AUD cash deposit at NAB, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac and ANZ.
|-
| [https://bitcoinmylife.com/jml/buy-bitcoins BitcoinMyLife] ([[BitcoinMyLife|info]]) || Fixed Rate || EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || Simple and Safe. Pay first transaction fee with Twitter or Facebook post.
|-
| [[bitcoin.de]] || Market || EUR (bank wire) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) EUR (Liberty Reserve) EUR ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) || Varies (person to person) 0.01 free Bitcoins for every new user eWallet Affiliate program Language: German, Englisch News
|-
| [[Bitcoiny.cz]] || Market || CZK || Varies (person to person)
|-
| [https://www.BitcoinZAP.com BitcoinZAP] || Market rate || SEPA bank transfer - EUR International bank transfer - EUR, USD Western Union MoneyGram Cash (in the mail) - EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, HKD, JPY, PLN, AUD, CHF, CZK, DKK, HUF, MOP, SEK, NOK || Bitcoins usually delivered in less than 24 hours after payment is received
|-
| [[BTCX.se]] || Fixed Rate || SEK || Transfer to and banks in Sweden.
|-
| [[BTC China]] || Fixed Rate || USD (Liberty Reserve) || Converted to CNY for trading.
|-
| [[BitMarket.co]] || Market || COP (Colombian Peso) || Varies (person to person)
|-
| [[bitcoin-otc|#bitcoin-otc]] || [http://bitcoin-otc.com/vieworderbook.php Order Book] || Varies (person to person) || IRC trading marketplace will usually have people willing to deal for small and larger amounts using various payment methods, including [[PayPal]], [[Dwolla]], [[Linden Dollars]], etc.
|-
| [[Canadian Bitcoins]] || Fixed Rate || CAD (Cash - XpressPost or Dropoff) USD (Cash - Courier: UPS, FedEx, etc.) || For dropoff, office in Ottawa.
|-
| [https://dgtmkt.com Dgtmkt] ([[Dgtmkt|info]]) || Fixed Rate || Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) Online bank transfers (Maybank2U, CIMB, MEPS, etc) E-vouchers (Web Cash, Mobile Money) || Bitcoin merchant for Malaysians,. dealing in Malaysian Ringgit. Fully automated immediate transfers. https://dgtmkt.com
|-
| [[Lilion Transfer]] || Fixed Rate || Bank Transfer: USD, AUD, CAD, JPY, EUR, CHF, GBP, PLN, CZK, RON, BGN, HRK, RUB, SEK, NOK, DKK, LTL, LVL Liberty Reserve Perfect Money Monetto OK Pay Cosmic Pay Pecunix C-Gold E-Pay Payments PayPal|| 122 accounts worldwide. Support in 30 languages
|-
| [[Nanaimo Gold]] || Fixed Rate || USD (Liberty Reserve) Western Union money transfer Moneygram money transfer Cash in the mail || LR <--> Bitcoin exchange is automated For cash in the mail send USD, EUR, CAD, or GBP. Canada mailing address.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Argentina]] || Fixed Rate || Cash: ARS, BRL, USD Bank transfer: ARS || No exchange fees!
|-
| [[Bitcoin.com.es]] || Fixed Rate || EUR (bank deposit) || Bank transfer or cash deposits at OpenBank in Spain.
|-
| [[Bahtcoin]] || Fixed Rate || Cash, Webmoney Liberty Reserve USD || Will cash out to Thai mobile and gaming prepaid cards as well.
|-
| [http://bitcoin.in.th Bitcoin Thailand] || Fixed Rate || THB: Cash/Bank Deposit || Same day service.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Brasil]] || Fixed Rate || BRL (Brazilian Real) USD || Cash exchange
|-
| [[BitPiggy]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Australian Dollar)|| Payment via bank transfer.
|-
| [[bitcoin.local]] || Directory || Varies (person to person) ||
|-
| [[bcchanger.com]] || Directory || Enables person to person purchases and sales via PayPal, [[Skrill]]/Moneybookers and other e-currency platforms ||
|-
| [[Bitcoil]] || Fixed Rate || ILS (bank transfer) ||
|-
|[[btcnow]] || Market || USD (OKPay, Dwolla) || bitcoins transferred instantly
|-
| [http://localbitcoins.com LocalBitcoins.com] || Directory || Varies (person to person) Physical cash locally || Find your local bitcoin dealer! With dynamic pricing with equations.
|-
| [http://www.happycoins.nl HappyCoins] || Fixed Rate || EUR (iDEAL and SEPA bank transfer) || Buy and sell Bitcoins. Dutch bank account holders receive Bitcoins within minutes and bank payments same day. Other European IBAN bank account transactions take one or two working days. Prices based on near real-time MtGox exchange price.
|-
| [[WM-Center]] || Fixed rate || BTC USD (International bank wire, Western Unon, Moneygram, Xoom etc, cash) EUR (IBAN bank wire) RUB (bank wire, WU, Anelik and etc, cash) AUD (Bank wire) Liberty Reserve USD/EUR, Perfect Money USD/EUR, Pecunix, Paxum, c-gold, Hoopay, GDP || 24/7/365 support in English, Spanish and Russian.
|-
| [[ECurrencyZone]] || Fixed Rate || BTC INR (Cash deposit of Indian rupee) BDT (Cash deposit of Bangladeshi taka) NPR (Cash deposit of Nepalese rupee) MYR (Cash deposit of Malaysian ringitt) SGD (Cash deposit of Singaporean dollar) SGD (Net/Bank transfer) USD (Western Union, Moneygram, Citibank global funds transfer, OKPay) USD (Liberty Reserve, Mt. Gox redeemable code) || Bank transfer considered at all locations with prior approval.
|-
| [[BitCoinVend]] || Market || BTC USD (PayPal) || bitcoinvend@gmail.com, market variable with commission, quote based, verified paypal account with anti scammer verification
|-
| [[Bitcoins In Berlin]] || Fixed Rate || EUR (Cash in-the mail) EUR (Cash in-person trade) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) EUR (Mt. Gox [[redeemable code]]) EUR (Western Union) || Cash in-the-mail is to a Berlin P.O. box. In-person trade is in Berlin.
|-
| [https://www.lojabitcoin.pt Loja Bitcoin] || Market Rate|| EUR (ATM/Multibanco) EUR (bank transfer) EUR (money order) EUR (cash) || Several payment methods like the Portuguese "Multibanco" (ATM), "Vale postal CTT" (money order by mail), bank transfer and cash (in some locations) - Portugal only at the moment
|-
|-
| [[Mang Sweeney]] || Fixed Rate || PHP (Cash) PHP (Cash deposit at bank) || Languages: English, Pinoy. PHP [https://localbitcoins.com/accounts/profile/mangsweeney cash trade method] in metro Manilla, Philappines.
|-
| [[mercaBit.eu]] || Fixed Rate|| EUR (Ukash) EUR (Hal-Cash) EUR (Neteller) || Buy bitcoins with ukash and more
|-
| [http://buyBTC.cz buyBTC.cz] ([[buyBTC.cz|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| CZK (Domestic bank transfer) EUR (Bank transfer) || Buy bitcoins from the Czech Republic.
|-
| [http://InstaWire.com InstaWire.com] ([[InstaWire|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || No sign-up, just enter the amount and a Bitcoin address.
|-
| [http://ZIGGAP.com ZIGGAP] ([[ZIGGAP|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| USD (Cash deposit at Chase, PNC bank) AUD (Cash deposit at National Australia Bank/NAB AUD (Online bill payment/POLI payments) USD (Moneygram, Western Union) || Buy from any Moneygram and Western Union location worldwide.
|-
| [http://bitonic.nl Bitonic.nl] || Fixed Rate|| EUR (iDeal) || Buy bitcoins instantly from the Netherlands.
|-
| [http://swissbitcoins.ch swissbitcoins.ch] ([[Swissbitcoins|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| CHF (Swiss Bank Transfer) || Buy Bitcoins in Switzerland. No registration required. Enter Bitcoin address, wire money and get your bitcoins within 24 hours.
|-
| [http://www.dragons.tl Dragon's Tale] ([[Dragon's Tale|info]]) || Other || Credit card (except in the U.S.) || Purchase bitcoins through this MMO casino with credit card, withdraw bitcoins (though a fee applies if withdrawn and no casino play.)
|-
| [https://buybitcoinbycreditcard.com buybitcoinbycreditcard.com] || Fixed Rate || JPY (Credit Card) || Buy bitcoins instantly with your credit card. No registration required. This site accept from the world.
|-
| [[OKPAY]] || Fixed Rate || BTC USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, CHF etc (Bank Wire Transfer) EUR (SofortBanking) USD, EUR (Liqpay) USD (CashU) USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, CHF etc (UWCFS) USD, RUB, UAH (Wallet1) RUB (Yandex Money) RUB (EasyPay) USD, EUR (CONTACT) USD, EUR (Migom) USD, EUR, CZK (Money Polo) USD, EUR (Intel Express) USD, EUR (Western Union via Exchange Partners) USD, EUR (Moneygram via Exchange Partners) USD, EUR, (Liberty Reserve via Exchange Partners) || Support of 19 world currencies, 15 languages.
|-
|}

==Direct / Bulk Buying==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment Method || Notes
|-
| [http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=87094.0 Bitcoins Direct] || Direct purchases, $1,000 and higher. || USD (Cash deposit at B of A, Wells Fargo or PNC Bank, max $3,000) USD (Bank wire, domestic or international), max $6,000 unless prior authorization USD (Liberty Reserve) || BTC || Inventory varies based on market conditions.
|-
| [http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=89757.msg996082#msg996082 BitPay] ([[BitPay|info]]) || Direct purchases, $10,000 USD and higher || USD (Bank wire, domestic or international) || BTC || Contact for other payment methods.
|}

==Other Financial Services==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment || Settled || Notes
|-
| [[MPEx]] || Buy / Sell / Exercise CALLs / PUTs, American style. 52 strikes offered (by .5), current month + 2. No shorting available yet.|| BTC || BTC || Transactions encoded via amt. Must use non-rounding client (0.3.24 or later)
|-
| [https://vircurex.com Vircurex] || Buy / Sell Options Loan / Borrow || BTC, NMC, LTC, DVC, GG, I0C, IXC, SC || BTC, NMC, LTC, DVC, GG, I0C, IXC, SC ||
|}

==Physical Bitcoins==

Physical Bitcoins are bearer tokens that have an embedded redeemable digital bitcoin value if torn open. While they are somewhat expensive if bought purely for the digital bitcoins, they are relatively easy to get, because they can be purchased with PayPal or credit card - payment methods typically not accepted for pure digital bitcoin purchases.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment || Notes
|-
| [http://www.memorydealers.com Memory Dealers] || Casascius Physical Bitcoins || USD (PayPal/Credit Card) ||
|-
| [https://www.casascius.com Casascius.com] || Casascius Physical Bitcoins || BTC ||
|-
| [http://www.bitbills.com Bitbills] || Bitbills cards || BTC || Not taking orders as of Nov 2011.
|}

==Exchange Directories==
* [http://howtobuybitcoins.com/ HowToBuyBitcoins.com]
* [http://howtobuybitcoins.info/ HowToBuyBitcoins.info]

==See Also==

* [[:Category:Digital_currencies|Digital Currencies]]
* [[Selling bitcoins]]
* [[Secure Trading]]
* [[Bitcoin Ladder]]
* [[:Category:Local|Local]] exchanges

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Buying bitcoins

2013-04-02T23:10:52Z

Hacktolive: fixing sentence

There are various methods available for buying bitcoins. See [[Buying Bitcoins (the noob version)|here for a Newb-friendly version]] of this page.

Warning: Please be careful with your money. When sending money to an exchange or seller you are trusting that the operator will not abscond with your funds and that the operator maintains secure systems that protect against theft -- internal or external. It is recommended that you obtain the real-world identity of the operator and ensure that sufficient recourse is available. Exchanging or storing significant amounts of funds with exchanges is not recommended.

==Major Exchanges==

The least expensive methods for buying bitcoins involve transferring funds using a bank wire, ACH, bank transfer (ACH, EUR / SEPA).

Exchanges are listed in alphabetical order.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Exchange || Adding Funds || Withdrawing Funds || [[eWallet]] || Notes
|-
| [[File:BIPS.gif|20px|link=https://bips.me]] [https://bips.me BIPS] ([[BIPS|info]]) || BTC CAD (Cash deposits in Canada) Any Currency (Wire Transfer - Any Country) USD (Liberty Reserve) || Danish Domestic Transfer Any Currency (ACH / Direct Deposit) Any Currency (Wire Transfer - Any Country) USD (Mt.Gox) || {{ Table Value Yes }} || <ul><li>DK-based</li><li>[https://github.com/BitcoinInternetPaymentSystem BIPS GitHub]</li><li>[https://bips.me/connect/BitcoinInternetPaymentSystemAPI.pdf REST API]</li></ul>
|-
| [[Bitcoin-24]] || BTC USD ([[MtGox]] redeemable code) USD (VouchX redeemable code) USD (Credit card through LiqPay) USD (International bank wire) EUR ([[MtGox]] redeemable code) EUR (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (SEPA wire) EUR (Sofort banking/Sofortuberweisung) EUR (GIROPay) GBP (International bank wire, converted to EUR) PLN (International bank wire, converted to EUR) || BTC USD (Bank wire transfer) USD ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) USD (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (SEPA wire) EUR (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (Cash, via DHL) || {{Table Value Yes}} || <ul><li>Second biggest Euro exchange</li><li>Instant registration and trading</li><li>Instant credit card deposits</li><li>Instant bank transfers from the EU</li><li>No trading fees for bitcoins</li><li>No restrictions and limits on withdrawals and deposits</li><li>Support chat</li><li>SMS notifications</li></ul>
|-
| [[Bitcoin-Central]] || BTC GBP (Bank transfer) EUR (SEPA) Liberty Reserve USD Liberty Reserve EUR International wire (any currency) || BTC GBP (Bank transfer) EUR (SEPA) Liberty Reserve USD Liberty Reserve EUR || {{Table Value Yes}} || [https://github.com/davout/bitcoin-central Open-source], community reviewed platform Available in French and English languages
|-
| [[Bitfloor]] || BTC USD (bank wire transfer) USD (Cash deposit at Bank of America) USD (CapitalOne 360 P2P) || BTC USD (ACH, direct deposit) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[bitNZ]] || BTC NZD (Cash depost as Westbank) || BTC NZD (Domestic bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[Bitstamp]] || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) EUR (SEPA transfer) USD (Intl wire) USD (Redeemable code) CHF || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) EUR (SEPA transfer) USD (Intl wire) USD (Redeemable code) CHF || {{Table Value Yes}} || EUR and CHF deposits converted to/from USD for trading
|-
| [[BTC-E]] || BTC BTC (BTC-e redeemable code) USD (Cash deposit at Post of Russia) USD (Cash deposit at banks including Privatbank, Savings Bank of Russia (Sberbank), RU/UA Terminals, & more) USD ([[Liberty Reserve]]) USD (Interkassa) USD (WebMoney - WMZ) USD (Yandex) USD (LiqPay) USD (Perfect Money) USD (QIWI) USD (OKPay) USD (RBK Money) USD (Ditial currencies including НСМЭП (NSMEP), Единый Кошелек (Unified Purse), TeleMoney, & more) USD (BTC-e Redeemable Code, available via BitInstant and AurumXChange) USD (International bank wire) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) RUB (QIWI) RUB (LiqPay) RUB (WebMoney-WMR) RUB (BTC-e Redeemable code) RUB (Bank transfer) || BTC BTC (BTC-e redeemble code) USD (Liberty Reserve) USD (Webmoney - WMZ) USD (Perfect Money) USD (LiqPay) USD (QIWI) USD (PayPal) USD (OKPay) USD (Payza/AlertPay) USD (Privat, Privat UAH) USD (Cash deposit into Savings Bank/Sberbank, Telebank, Alfa Bank) USD (BTC-e Redeemable Code) USD (International Wire Transfer) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) RUB (Cash delivery, possible in Moscow) RUB (QIWI) RUB (LiqPay) RUB (WebMoney WMR) RUB (Яндекс.Деньги Yandex) RUB (RBK Money) Cash deposit (into account at Сбербанка России!/Savings Bank/Sberbank, Телебанк (Telebank), and АльфаБанк (Alfa Bank) RUB (Transfer to credit card VISA & MasterCard) RUB (BTC-e Redeemable code) RUB (Bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Language: English, Russian. Interkassa can be funded from Webmoney and many other methods. BitInstant Can be funding option includes QIWI, Cyberplat.
|-
| [[Camp BX]] (CBX) || BTC USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (P2P bank transfer at Chase, B of A, Wells Fargo and ING. Credited after three business days). USD (Personal Check) USD (USPS Postal money order, Canada Post money order) || BTC USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (ACH Direct Deposit) USD (USPS Postal Money Order) USD (Domestic bank wire) USD (International bank wire) || {{Table Value Yes}} || <ul> <li> Security certification from McAfee</li><li> Advanced trading options with AON/FOK/Market</li> <li>STOPLOSS and Short-Selling in Pipeline</li><li> Trading API available</li><li> Wallet API available </li><li> CBX Instant Bitcoin Transfers Feature </li><li> Stoploss / Custom Order Expiry Date/Time </li><li> SMS (Text Message) Notifications </li> <li> Two-Factor Authentication </li> <li> Based in USA - Atlanta </li> </ul>
|-
| [[FYB-SG]] || BTC SGD(Internet Bank Transfer) SGD (Annonymous Cash Deposit at any UOB Cash Deposit Machine in Singapore). || BTC SGD(Internet Bank Transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || <ul><li> Based in Singapore </li> </ul>
|-
| [[Intersango]] || BTC EUR (SEPA bank wire) PLN (Bank Wire) || BTC EUR (SEPA bank wire) PLN (Bank Wire) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Operated by the [https://bitcoinconsultancy.com/ BitcoinConsultancy] [https://intersango.com Intersango] is a completely custom trading platform built from the ground up with security, scalability and extensibility in mind. [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=43745.0 More Information] Boasts an [https://bitcoinconsultancy.com/wiki/index.php/Intersango/API ever expanding API]. Started out as [[Britcoin]].
|-
| [[Kapiton.se]] || BTC SEK (Bankgiro Bank Transfer) || BTC SEK (Bankgiro Bank Transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[Mercado Bitcoin]] || BTC BRL (Bank transfer) BRL (Bank transfer - MoIP) Liberty Reserve USD || BTC BRL (Bank transfer - MoIP) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Language: Portugese
|-
| [[MtGox]] || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (International bank wire) USD (Wire to [[AurumXChange Company|AurumXChange]]) USD ([[OKPay]]) AUD (Bank wire) GBP (Bank wire) GBP (Cash deposit, Barclays) USD (Redeemable code) Liberty Reserve USD (via AurumXChange) || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (Wire via [[AurumXChange Company|AurumXChange]]) AUD (Bank wire) USD (Redeemable code) Liberty Reserve USD (via AurumXChange) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Oldest running exchange. Higest daily volume. Respecting AML laws, Restrictions and limits on withdrawals.
|-
| [[Rock Currency Exchange]] || BTC EUR (SEPA transfer) SLL (Second Life) USD (Dwolla) || BTC EUR (SEPA transfer) SLL (Second Life) USD (Dwolla) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[VirtEx]] || BTC CAD (cash deposit at Royal Bank, Bank of Montreal or ScotiaBank) CAD (Online bill payment) CAD (Wire transfer) || BTC CAD (direct deposit) CAD (Canada Xpress Post Bank Draft send by mail) CAD Payza (formerly AlertPay) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[VirWoX]] || BTC SLL (Second Life) ACD (Avination) OMC (OpenSim) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[PayPal]]) USD,EUR,GBP (Credit & Debit cards via [[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) USD,EUR,GBP ([[NETELLER]]) EUR (DIRECTebanking / Sofortuberweisung) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[paysafecard]]) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) USD ([[UKash]] vouchers) || BTC SLL (Second Life) ACD (Avination) OMC (OpenSim) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[PayPal]]) USD,EUR,GBP ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) USD,EUR,GBP ([[NETELLER]]) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Trading through Second Life Linden Dollars. Variable limits on PayPal and Credit Card deposits.
|}

==Fixed Rate Exchanges & Others==
bi
For smaller amounts, the options are limited due to bank transfer fees, conversion fees and transaction size restrictions. Options include:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment Method || Notes
|-
| [https://www.aurumxchange.com AurumXchange] ([[AurumXchange|info]]) || Market || USD,EUR,GBP || Exchange Bitcoins '''instantly''' to and from Liberty Reserve, Perfect Money, Pecunix, C-Gold, VouchX, CosmicPay and more. Sell and buy your Bitcoins through USD or GBP Wire, or SEPA EUR transfer.
|-
| [https://bitbargain.co.uk BitBargain] ([[BitBargain|info]]) || Market || GBP || Quick transactions via Bank Transfer (fast payments support only), Pingit and Ukash. Deals happen between buyer and seller.
|-
| [https://www.bitcopia.com Bitcopia] ([[Bitcopia.com|info]]) || Fixed Rate || USD (Cash deposit) || Buy bitcoins via cash deposit at Wells Fargo, or send money via online banking with Wells Fargo. Instant quotes based on live Mt Gox prices.
|-
| [http://btc.pt BTC.pt] || Market Rate || EUR (Multibanco) || Anonymous transactions. Pay the amount on any Portuguese ATM(MB) or homebanking service, we'll deduce our fee and buy the coins for you at market rate and send them very fast to your wallet. Only available in Portugal.
|-
| [http://www.coinmarket.co.nz Coin Market] || Fixed Rate || NZD (NZ Bank deposit/Cash) || Cash deposit or bank transfer to domestic New Zealand bank. Cash payment to brokerage. Guest checkout available.
|-
| [[Bit Innovate]] || Fixed Rate || AUD, NZD (Cash deposit) || Australian Dollar cash deposit at any Commonwealth or Westpac Bank. New Zealand Dollar cash deposits at any ASB.
|-
| [https://blockchain.info/wallet/deposit-methods Blockchain] ([[BlockChain.info|info]]) || Fixed Rate || USD, GBP, EUR, BRL, AUD, CAD, JPY, EUR, CHF, PLN, CZK, RON, RUB, SEK, NOK, DKK || Purchased through [[BitInstant]] (U.S., Brazil, and Russia), Barclay's Pingit or Bank Transfer (GBP), Instant Bank Transfer (EUR) or SMS or premium phone call from a mobile.
|-
| [[BitInstant]] || Market Rate || USD (Cash deposit at banks, 7-11, Walmart, CVS, Moneygram locations) USD (Dwolla) BRL (Cash deposit at Banco Rendimento or through Boleto) RUB (Cash deposit through Qiwi or Cyberplat) || Deposit cash at 700,000 locations around the world and have your Bitcoins within 30 minutes. Absolute fastest and easiest way to buy Bitcoins.
|-
| [[Coinapult]] || Fixed rate || Use [[BitInstant]] to use cash to purchase bitcoins sent to e-mail or SMS. Choose "Bitcoin to e-mail" service and enter either e-mail or SMS. ||
|-
| [[Coinbase]] || Fixed rate || Buy bitcoins using a bank transfer (U.S.). || Instant verification available for new accounts.
|-
| [http://BitcoinIsrael.co.il BitcoinIsrael.co.il] || Fixed Rate || ILS (NIS - New Israeli Shekel)
* via bank transfer
* via Bank HaDoar /Post Office Bank (instant transfer)
* via In Person
|| Buy and sell your Bitcoins within minutes in person. Get "same day" service using Bank HaDoar /Post Office Bank. Get "next day" service using Bank Transfer.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Nordic]] || Fixed Rate
|
*EUR/DKK (SEPA and wire transfer)
*USD, EUR, GBP, DKK, SEK, NOK (Cash or check in the mail)
*AED, DZD, EGP, IQD, ILS, JOD, KWD, LGP, LYD, MRO, MYR, NGN, OMR, PKR, QAR, SAR, TRL, TZS, TND, YER ([[CashU]] card)
*MXN, EYU, BOB, BRL, COP, SYP, MAD, GHC, ZAR, CNY, CAD, and more ([[UKash]] voucher)
| For UKash, redeemed through CashU account.
|-
| [[Omnicoins]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Cash deposit) || Deposit cash at any Commonwealth, NAB, or Westpac branch.
|-
| [[Spend Bitcoins]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Cash deposit) || AUD cash deposit at NAB, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac and ANZ.
|-
| [https://bitcoinmylife.com/jml/buy-bitcoins BitcoinMyLife] ([[BitcoinMyLife|info]]) || Fixed Rate || EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || Simple and Safe. Pay first transaction fee with Twitter or Facebook post.
|-
| [[bitcoin.de]] || Market || EUR (bank wire) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) EUR (Liberty Reserve) EUR ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) || Varies (person to person) 0.01 free Bitcoins for every new user eWallet Affiliate program Language: German, Englisch News
|-
| [[Bitcoiny.cz]] || Market || CZK || Varies (person to person)
|-
| [https://www.BitcoinZAP.com BitcoinZAP] || Market rate || SEPA bank transfer - EUR International bank transfer - EUR, USD Western Union MoneyGram Cash (in the mail) - EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, HKD, JPY, PLN, AUD, CHF, CZK, DKK, HUF, MOP, SEK, NOK || Bitcoins usually delivered in less than 24 hours after payment is received
|-
| [[BTCX.se]] || Fixed Rate || SEK || Transfer to and banks in Sweden.
|-
| [[BTC China]] || Fixed Rate || USD (Liberty Reserve) || Converted to CNY for trading.
|-
| [[BitMarket.co]] || Market || COP (Colombian Peso) || Varies (person to person)
|-
| [[bitcoin-otc|#bitcoin-otc]] || [http://bitcoin-otc.com/vieworderbook.php Order Book] || Varies (person to person) || IRC trading marketplace will usually have people willing to deal for small and larger amounts using various payment methods, including [[PayPal]], [[Dwolla]], [[Linden Dollars]], etc.
|-
| [[Canadian Bitcoins]] || Fixed Rate || CAD (Cash - XpressPost or Dropoff) USD (Cash - Courier: UPS, FedEx, etc.) || For dropoff, office in Ottawa.
|-
| [https://dgtmkt.com Dgtmkt] ([[Dgtmkt|info]]) || Fixed Rate || Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) Online bank transfers (Maybank2U, CIMB, MEPS, etc) E-vouchers (Web Cash, Mobile Money) || Bitcoin merchant for Malaysians,. dealing in Malaysian Ringgit. Fully automated immediate transfers. https://dgtmkt.com
|-
| [[Lilion Transfer]] || Fixed Rate || Bank Transfer: USD, AUD, CAD, JPY, EUR, CHF, GBP, PLN, CZK, RON, BGN, HRK, RUB, SEK, NOK, DKK, LTL, LVL Liberty Reserve Perfect Money Monetto OK Pay Cosmic Pay Pecunix C-Gold E-Pay Payments PayPal|| 122 accounts worldwide. Support in 30 languages
|-
| [[Nanaimo Gold]] || Fixed Rate || USD (Liberty Reserve) Western Union money transfer Moneygram money transfer Cash in the mail || LR <--> Bitcoin exchange is automated For cash in the mail send USD, EUR, CAD, or GBP. Canada mailing address.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Argentina]] || Fixed Rate || Cash: ARS, BRL, USD Bank transfer: ARS || No exchange fees!
|-
| [[Bitcoin.com.es]] || Fixed Rate || EUR (bank deposit) || Bank transfer or cash deposits at OpenBank in Spain.
|-
| [[Bahtcoin]] || Fixed Rate || Cash, Webmoney Liberty Reserve USD || Will cash out to Thai mobile and gaming prepaid cards as well.
|-
| [http://bitcoin.in.th Bitcoin Thailand] || Fixed Rate || THB: Cash/Bank Deposit || Same day service.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Brasil]] || Fixed Rate || BRL (Brazilian Real) USD || Cash exchange
|-
| [[BitPiggy]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Australian Dollar)|| Payment via bank transfer.
|-
| [[bitcoin.local]] || Directory || Varies (person to person) ||
|-
| [[bcchanger.com]] || Directory || Enables person to person purchases and sales via PayPal, [[Skrill]]/Moneybookers and other e-currency platforms ||
|-
| [[Bitcoil]] || Fixed Rate || ILS (bank transfer) ||
|-
|[[btcnow]] || Market || USD (OKPay, Dwolla) || bitcoins transferred instantly
|-
| [http://localbitcoins.com LocalBitcoins.com] || Directory || Varies (person to person) Physical cash locally || Find your local bitcoin dealer! With dynamic pricing with equations.
|-
| [http://www.happycoins.nl HappyCoins] || Fixed Rate || EUR (iDEAL and SEPA bank transfer) || Buy and sell Bitcoins. Dutch bank account holders receive Bitcoins within minutes and bank payments same day. Other European IBAN bank account transactions take one or two working days. Prices based on near real-time MtGox exchange price.
|-
| [[WM-Center]] || Fixed rate || BTC USD (International bank wire, Western Unon, Moneygram, Xoom etc, cash) EUR (IBAN bank wire) RUB (bank wire, WU, Anelik and etc, cash) AUD (Bank wire) Liberty Reserve USD/EUR, Perfect Money USD/EUR, Pecunix, Paxum, c-gold, Hoopay, GDP || 24/7/365 support in English, Spanish and Russian.
|-
| [[ECurrencyZone]] || Fixed Rate || BTC INR (Cash deposit of Indian rupee) BDT (Cash deposit of Bangladeshi taka) NPR (Cash deposit of Nepalese rupee) MYR (Cash deposit of Malaysian ringitt) SGD (Cash deposit of Singaporean dollar) SGD (Net/Bank transfer) USD (Western Union, Moneygram, Citibank global funds transfer, OKPay) USD (Liberty Reserve, Mt. Gox redeemable code) || Bank transfer considered at all locations with prior approval.
|-
| [[BitCoinVend]] || Market || BTC USD (PayPal) || bitcoinvend@gmail.com, market variable with commission, quote based, verified paypal account with anti scammer verification
|-
| [[Bitcoins In Berlin]] || Fixed Rate || EUR (Cash in-the mail) EUR (Cash in-person trade) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) EUR (Mt. Gox [[redeemable code]]) EUR (Western Union) || Cash in-the-mail is to a Berlin P.O. box. In-person trade is in Berlin.
|-
| [https://www.lojabitcoin.pt Loja Bitcoin] || Market Rate|| EUR (ATM/Multibanco) EUR (bank transfer) EUR (money order) EUR (cash) || Several payment methods like the Portuguese "Multibanco" (ATM), "Vale postal CTT" (money order by mail), bank transfer and cash (in some locations) - Portugal only at the moment
|-
|-
| [[Mang Sweeney]] || Fixed Rate || PHP (Cash) PHP (Cash deposit at bank) || Languages: English, Pinoy. PHP [https://localbitcoins.com/accounts/profile/mangsweeney cash trade method] in metro Manilla, Philappines.
|-
| [[mercaBit.eu]] || Fixed Rate|| EUR (Ukash) EUR (Hal-Cash) EUR (Neteller) || Buy bitcoins with ukash and more
|-
| [http://buyBTC.cz buyBTC.cz] ([[buyBTC.cz|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| CZK (Domestic bank transfer) EUR (Bank transfer) || Buy bitcoins from the Czech Republic.
|-
| [http://InstaWire.com InstaWire.com] ([[InstaWire|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || No sign-up, just enter the amount and a Bitcoin address.
|-
| [http://ZIGGAP.com ZIGGAP] ([[ZIGGAP|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| USD (Cash deposit at Chase, PNC bank) AUD (Cash deposit at National Australia Bank/NAB AUD (Online bill payment/POLI payments) USD (Moneygram, Western Union) || Buy from any Moneygram and Western Union location worldwide.
|-
| [http://bitonic.nl Bitonic.nl] || Fixed Rate|| EUR (iDeal) || Buy bitcoins instantly from the Netherlands.
|-
| [http://swissbitcoins.ch swissbitcoins.ch] ([[Swissbitcoins|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| CHF (Swiss Bank Transfer) || Buy Bitcoins in Switzerland. No registration required. Enter Bitcoin address, wire money and get your bitcoins within 24 hours.
|-
| [http://www.dragons.tl Dragon's Tale] ([[Dragon's Tale|info]]) || Other || Credit card (except in the U.S.) || Purchase bitcoins through this MMO casino with credit card, withdraw bitcoins (though a fee applies if withdrawn and no casino play.)
|-
| [https://buybitcoinbycreditcard.com buybitcoinbycreditcard.com] || Fixed Rate || JPY (Credit Card) || Buy bitcoins instantly with your credit card. No registration required. This site accept from the world.
|-
| [[OKPAY]] || Fixed Rate || BTC USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, CHF etc (Bank Wire Transfer) EUR (SofortBanking) USD, EUR (Liqpay) USD (CashU) USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, CHF etc (UWCFS) USD, RUB, UAH (Wallet1) RUB (Yandex Money) RUB (EasyPay) USD, EUR (CONTACT) USD, EUR (Migom) USD, EUR, CZK (Money Polo) USD, EUR (Intel Express) USD, EUR (Western Union via Exchange Partners) USD, EUR (Moneygram via Exchange Partners) USD, EUR, (Liberty Reserve via Exchange Partners) || Support of 19 world currencies, 15 languages.
|-
|}

==Direct / Bulk Buying==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment Method || Notes
|-
| [http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=87094.0 Bitcoins Direct] || Direct purchases, $1,000 and higher. || USD (Cash deposit at B of A, Wells Fargo or PNC Bank, max $3,000) USD (Bank wire, domestic or international), max $6,000 unless prior authorization USD (Liberty Reserve) || BTC || Inventory varies based on market conditions.
|-
| [http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=89757.msg996082#msg996082 BitPay] ([[BitPay|info]]) || Direct purchases, $10,000 USD and higher || USD (Bank wire, domestic or international) || BTC || Contact for other payment methods.
|}

==Other Financial Services==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment || Settled || Notes
|-
| [[MPEx]] || Buy / Sell / Exercise CALLs / PUTs, American style. 52 strikes offered (by .5), current month + 2. No shorting available yet.|| BTC || BTC || Transactions encoded via amt. Must use non-rounding client (0.3.24 or later)
|-
| [https://vircurex.com Vircurex] || Buy / Sell Options Loan / Borrow || BTC, NMC, LTC, DVC, GG, I0C, IXC, SC || BTC, NMC, LTC, DVC, GG, I0C, IXC, SC ||
|}

==Physical Bitcoins==

Physical Bitcoins are bearer tokens that have an embedded redeemable digital bitcoin value if torn open. While they are somewhat expensive if bought purely for the digital bitcoins, they are relatively easy to get, because they can be purchased with PayPal or credit card - payment methods typically not accepted for pure digital bitcoin purchases.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment || Notes
|-
| [http://www.memorydealers.com Memory Dealers] || Casascius Physical Bitcoins || USD (PayPal/Credit Card) ||
|-
| [https://www.casascius.com Casascius.com] || Casascius Physical Bitcoins || BTC ||
|-
| [https://www.giftcoin.net/card Bitcoin Gift Card] || Bitcioin Gift Card Physical Bitcoin Issued By GiftCoin || BTC ||
|-
| [http://www.bitbills.com Bitbills] || Bitbills cards || BTC || Not taking orders as of Nov 2011.
|}

==Exchange Directories==
* [http://howtobuybitcoins.com/ HowToBuyBitcoins.com]
* [http://howtobuybitcoins.info/ HowToBuyBitcoins.info]

==See Also==

* [[:Category:Digital_currencies|Digital Currencies]]
* [[Selling bitcoins]]
* [[Secure Trading]]
* [[Bitcoin Ladder]]
* [[:Category:Local|Local]] exchanges

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[[Category:Introduction]]
[[zh-cn:购买bitcoins]]
[[ru:Приобретение биткойнов]]

Buying bitcoins

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There are various methods available for buying bitcoins. See [[Buying Bitcoins (the noob version)|here for a Newb-friendly version]] of this page.

Warning: Please be careful with your money. When sending money to an exchange or seller you are trusting that the operator will not abscond with your funds and that the operator maintains secure systems that protect against theft -- internal or external. It is recommended that you obtain the real-world identity of the operator and ensure that sufficient recourse is available. Exchanging or storing significant amounts of funds with exchanges is not recommended.

==Major Exchanges==

The least expensive methods for buying bitcoins involve transferring funds using a bank wire, ACH, bank transfer (ACH, EUR / SEPA).

Exchanges are listed in alphabetical order.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Exchange || Adding Funds || Withdrawing Funds || [[eWallet]] || Notes
|-
| [[File:BIPS.gif|20px|link=https://bips.me]] [https://bips.me BIPS] ([[BIPS|info]]) || BTC CAD (Cash deposits in Canada) Any Currency (Wire Transfer - Any Country) USD (Liberty Reserve) || Danish Domestic Transfer Any Currency (ACH / Direct Deposit) Any Currency (Wire Transfer - Any Country) USD (Mt.Gox) || {{ Table Value Yes }} || <ul><li>DK-based</li><li>[https://github.com/BitcoinInternetPaymentSystem BIPS GitHub]</li><li>[https://bips.me/connect/BitcoinInternetPaymentSystemAPI.pdf REST API]</li></ul>
|-
| [[Bitcoin-24]] || BTC USD ([[MtGox]] redeemable code) USD (VouchX redeemable code) USD (Credit card through LiqPay) USD (International bank wire) EUR ([[MtGox]] redeemable code) EUR (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (SEPA wire) EUR (Sofort banking/Sofortuberweisung) EUR (GIROPay) GBP (International bank wire, converted to EUR) PLN (International bank wire, converted to EUR) || BTC USD (Bank wire transfer) USD ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) USD (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (SEPA wire) EUR (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (Cash, via DHL) || {{Table Value Yes}} || <ul><li>Second biggest Euro exchange</li><li>Instant registration and trading</li><li>Instant credit card deposits</li><li>Instant bank transfers from the EU</li><li>No trading fees for bitcoins</li><li>No restrictions and limits on withdrawals and deposits</li><li>Support chat</li><li>SMS notifications</li></ul>
|-
| [[Bitcoin-Central]] || BTC GBP (Bank transfer) EUR (SEPA) Liberty Reserve USD Liberty Reserve EUR International wire (any currency) || BTC GBP (Bank transfer) EUR (SEPA) Liberty Reserve USD Liberty Reserve EUR || {{Table Value Yes}} || [https://github.com/davout/bitcoin-central Open-source], community reviewed platform Available in French and English languages
|-
| [[Bitfloor]] || BTC USD (bank wire transfer) USD (Cash deposit at Bank of America) USD (CapitalOne 360 P2P) || BTC USD (ACH, direct deposit) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[bitNZ]] || BTC NZD (Cash depost as Westbank) || BTC NZD (Domestic bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[Bitstamp]] || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) EUR (SEPA transfer) USD (Intl wire) USD (Redeemable code) CHF || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) EUR (SEPA transfer) USD (Intl wire) USD (Redeemable code) CHF || {{Table Value Yes}} || EUR and CHF deposits converted to/from USD for trading
|-
| [[BTC-E]] || BTC BTC (BTC-e redeemable code) USD (Cash deposit at Post of Russia) USD (Cash deposit at banks including Privatbank, Savings Bank of Russia (Sberbank), RU/UA Terminals, & more) USD ([[Liberty Reserve]]) USD (Interkassa) USD (WebMoney - WMZ) USD (Yandex) USD (LiqPay) USD (Perfect Money) USD (QIWI) USD (OKPay) USD (RBK Money) USD (Ditial currencies including НСМЭП (NSMEP), Единый Кошелек (Unified Purse), TeleMoney, & more) USD (BTC-e Redeemable Code, available via BitInstant and AurumXChange) USD (International bank wire) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) RUB (QIWI) RUB (LiqPay) RUB (WebMoney-WMR) RUB (BTC-e Redeemable code) RUB (Bank transfer) || BTC BTC (BTC-e redeemble code) USD (Liberty Reserve) USD (Webmoney - WMZ) USD (Perfect Money) USD (LiqPay) USD (QIWI) USD (PayPal) USD (OKPay) USD (Payza/AlertPay) USD (Privat, Privat UAH) USD (Cash deposit into Savings Bank/Sberbank, Telebank, Alfa Bank) USD (BTC-e Redeemable Code) USD (International Wire Transfer) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) RUB (Cash delivery, possible in Moscow) RUB (QIWI) RUB (LiqPay) RUB (WebMoney WMR) RUB (Яндекс.Деньги Yandex) RUB (RBK Money) Cash deposit (into account at Сбербанка России!/Savings Bank/Sberbank, Телебанк (Telebank), and АльфаБанк (Alfa Bank) RUB (Transfer to credit card VISA & MasterCard) RUB (BTC-e Redeemable code) RUB (Bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Language: English, Russian. Interkassa can be funded from Webmoney and many other methods. BitInstant Can be funding option includes QIWI, Cyberplat.
|-
| [[Camp BX]] (CBX) || BTC USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (P2P bank transfer at Chase, B of A, Wells Fargo and ING. Credited after three business days). USD (Personal Check) USD (USPS Postal money order, Canada Post money order) || BTC USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (ACH Direct Deposit) USD (USPS Postal Money Order) USD (Domestic bank wire) USD (International bank wire) || {{Table Value Yes}} || <ul> <li> Security certification from McAfee</li><li> Advanced trading options with AON/FOK/Market</li> <li>STOPLOSS and Short-Selling in Pipeline</li><li> Trading API available</li><li> Wallet API available </li><li> CBX Instant Bitcoin Transfers Feature </li><li> Stoploss / Custom Order Expiry Date/Time </li><li> SMS (Text Message) Notifications </li> <li> Two-Factor Authentication </li> <li> Based in USA - Atlanta </li> </ul>
|-
| [[FYB-SG]] || BTC SGD(Internet Bank Transfer) SGD (Annonymous Cash Deposit at any UOB Cash Deposit Machine in Singapore). || BTC SGD(Internet Bank Transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || <ul><li> Based in Singapore </li> </ul>
|-
| [[Intersango]] || BTC EUR (SEPA bank wire) PLN (Bank Wire) || BTC EUR (SEPA bank wire) PLN (Bank Wire) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Operated by the [https://bitcoinconsultancy.com/ BitcoinConsultancy] [https://intersango.com Intersango] is a completely custom trading platform built from the ground up with security, scalability and extensibility in mind. [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=43745.0 More Information] Boasts an [https://bitcoinconsultancy.com/wiki/index.php/Intersango/API ever expanding API]. Started out as [[Britcoin]].
|-
| [[Kapiton.se]] || BTC SEK (Bankgiro Bank Transfer) || BTC SEK (Bankgiro Bank Transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[Mercado Bitcoin]] || BTC BRL (Bank transfer) BRL (Bank transfer - MoIP) Liberty Reserve USD || BTC BRL (Bank transfer - MoIP) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Language: Portugese
|-
| [[MtGox]] || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (International bank wire) USD (Wire to [[AurumXChange Company|AurumXChange]]) USD ([[OKPay]]) AUD (Bank wire) GBP (Bank wire) GBP (Cash deposit, Barclays) USD (Redeemable code) Liberty Reserve USD (via AurumXChange) || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (Wire via [[AurumXChange Company|AurumXChange]]) AUD (Bank wire) USD (Redeemable code) Liberty Reserve USD (via AurumXChange) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Oldest running exchange. Higest daily volume. Respecting AML laws, Restrictions and limits on withdrawals.
|-
| [[Rock Currency Exchange]] || BTC EUR (SEPA transfer) SLL (Second Life) USD (Dwolla) || BTC EUR (SEPA transfer) SLL (Second Life) USD (Dwolla) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[VirtEx]] || BTC CAD (cash deposit at Royal Bank, Bank of Montreal or ScotiaBank) CAD (Online bill payment) CAD (Wire transfer) || BTC CAD (direct deposit) CAD (Canada Xpress Post Bank Draft send by mail) CAD Payza (formerly AlertPay) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[VirWoX]] || BTC SLL (Second Life) ACD (Avination) OMC (OpenSim) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[PayPal]]) USD,EUR,GBP (Credit & Debit cards via [[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) USD,EUR,GBP ([[NETELLER]]) EUR (DIRECTebanking / Sofortuberweisung) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[paysafecard]]) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) USD ([[UKash]] vouchers) || BTC SLL (Second Life) ACD (Avination) OMC (OpenSim) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[PayPal]]) USD,EUR,GBP ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) USD,EUR,GBP ([[NETELLER]]) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Trading through Second Life Linden Dollars. Variable limits on PayPal and Credit Card deposits.
|}

==Fixed Rate Exchanges & Others==
bi
For smaller amounts, the options are limited due to bank transfer fees, conversion fees and transaction size restrictions. Options include:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment Method || Notes
|-
| [https://www.aurumxchange.com AurumXchange] ([[AurumXchange|info]]) || Market || USD,EUR,GBP || Exchange Bitcoins '''instantly''' to and from Liberty Reserve, Perfect Money, Pecunix, C-Gold, VouchX, CosmicPay and more. Sell and buy your Bitcoins through USD or GBP Wire, or SEPA EUR transfer.
|-
| [https://bitbargain.co.uk BitBargain] ([[BitBargain|info]]) || Market || GBP || Quick transactions via Bank Transfer (fast payments support only), Pingit and Ukash. Deals happen between buyer and seller.
|-
| [https://www.bitcopia.com Bitcopia] ([[Bitcopia.com|info]]) || Fixed Rate || USD (Cash deposit) || Buy bitcoins via cash deposit at Wells Fargo, or send money via online banking with Wells Fargo. Instant quotes based on live Mt Gox prices.
|-
| [http://btc.pt BTC.pt] || Market Rate || EUR (Multibanco) || Anonymous transactions. Pay the amount on any Portuguese ATM(MB) or homebanking service, we'll deduce our fee and buy the coins for you at market rate and send them very fast to your wallet. Only available in Portugal.
|-
| [http://www.coinmarket.co.nz Coin Market] || Fixed Rate || NZD (NZ Bank deposit/Cash) || Cash deposit or bank transfer to domestic New Zealand bank. Cash payment to brokerage. Guest checkout available.
|-
| [[Bit Innovate]] || Fixed Rate || AUD, NZD (Cash deposit) || Australian Dollar cash deposit at any Commonwealth or Westpac Bank. New Zealand Dollar cash deposits at any ASB.
|-
| [https://blockchain.info/wallet/deposit-methods Blockchain] ([[BlockChain.info|info]]) || Fixed Rate || USD, GBP, EUR, BRL, AUD, CAD, JPY, EUR, CHF, PLN, CZK, RON, RUB, SEK, NOK, DKK || Purchased through [[BitInstant]] (U.S., Brazil, and Russia), Barclay's Pingit or Bank Transfer (GBP), Instant Bank Transfer (EUR) or SMS or premium phone call from a mobile.
|-
| [[BitInstant]] || Market Rate || USD (Cash deposit at banks, 7-11, Walmart, CVS, Moneygram locations) USD (Dwolla) BRL (Cash deposit at Banco Rendimento or through Boleto) RUB (Cash deposit through Qiwi or Cyberplat) || Deposit cash at 700,000 locations around the world and have your Bitcoins within 30 minutes. Absolute fastest and easiest way to buy Bitcoins.
|-
| [[Coinapult]] || Fixed rate || Use [[BitInstant]] to use cash to purchase bitcoins sent to e-mail or SMS. Choose "Bitcoin to e-mail" service and enter either e-mail or SMS. ||
|-
| [[Coinbase]] || Fixed rate || Buy bitcoins using a bank transfer (U.S.). || Instant verification available for new accounts.
|-
| [http://BitcoinIsrael.co.il BitcoinIsrael.co.il] || Fixed Rate || ILS (NIS - New Israeli Shekel)
* via bank transfer
* via Bank HaDoar /Post Office Bank (instant transfer)
* via In Person
|| Buy and sell your Bitcoins within minutes in person. Get "same day" service using Bank HaDoar /Post Office Bank. Get "next day" service using Bank Transfer.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Nordic]] || Fixed Rate
|
*EUR/DKK (SEPA and wire transfer)
*USD, EUR, GBP, DKK, SEK, NOK (Cash or check in the mail)
*AED, DZD, EGP, IQD, ILS, JOD, KWD, LGP, LYD, MRO, MYR, NGN, OMR, PKR, QAR, SAR, TRL, TZS, TND, YER ([[CashU]] card)
*MXN, EYU, BOB, BRL, COP, SYP, MAD, GHC, ZAR, CNY, CAD, and more ([[UKash]] voucher)
| For UKash, redeemed through CashU account.
|-
| [[Omnicoins]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Cash deposit) || Deposit cash at any Commonwealth, NAB, or Westpac branch.
|-
| [[Spend Bitcoins]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Cash deposit) || AUD cash deposit at NAB, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac and ANZ.
|-
| [https://bitcoinmylife.com/jml/buy-bitcoins BitcoinMyLife] ([[BitcoinMyLife|info]]) || Fixed Rate || EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || Simple and Safe. Pay first transaction fee with Twitter or Facebook post.
|-
| [[bitcoin.de]] || Market || EUR (bank wire) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) EUR (Liberty Reserve) EUR ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) || Varies (person to person) 0.01 free Bitcoins for every new user eWallet Affiliate program Language: German, Englisch News
|-
| [[Bitcoiny.cz]] || Market || CZK || Varies (person to person)
|-
| [https://www.BitcoinZAP.com BitcoinZAP] || Market rate || SEPA bank transfer - EUR International bank transfer - EUR, USD Western Union MoneyGram Cash (in the mail) - EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, HKD, JPY, PLN, AUD, CHF, CZK, DKK, HUF, MOP, SEK, NOK || Bitcoins usually delivered in less than 24 hours after payment is received
|-
| [[BTCX.se]] || Fixed Rate || SEK || Transfer to and banks in Sweden.
|-
| [[BTC China]] || Fixed Rate || USD (Liberty Reserve) || Converted to CNY for trading.
|-
| [[BitMarket.co]] || Market || COP (Colombian Peso) || Varies (person to person)
|-
| [[bitcoin-otc|#bitcoin-otc]] || [http://bitcoin-otc.com/vieworderbook.php Order Book] || Varies (person to person) || IRC trading marketplace will usually have people willing to deal for small and larger amounts using various payment methods, including [[PayPal]], [[Dwolla]], [[Linden Dollars]], etc.
|-
| [[Canadian Bitcoins]] || Fixed Rate || CAD (Cash - XpressPost or Dropoff) USD (Cash - Courier: UPS, FedEx, etc.) || For dropoff, office in Ottawa.
|-
| [https://dgtmkt.com Dgtmkt] ([[Dgtmkt|info]]) || Fixed Rate || Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) Online bank transfers (Maybank2U, CIMB, MEPS, etc) E-vouchers (Web Cash, Mobile Money) || Bitcoin merchant for Malaysians,. dealing in Malaysian Ringgit. Fully automated immediate transfers. https://dgtmkt.com
|-
| [[Lilion Transfer]] || Fixed Rate || Bank Transfer: USD, AUD, CAD, JPY, EUR, CHF, GBP, PLN, CZK, RON, BGN, HRK, RUB, SEK, NOK, DKK, LTL, LVL Liberty Reserve Perfect Money Monetto OK Pay Cosmic Pay Pecunix C-Gold E-Pay Payments PayPal|| 122 accounts worldwide. Support in 30 languages
|-
| [[Nanaimo Gold]] || Fixed Rate || USD (Liberty Reserve) Western Union money transfer Moneygram money transfer Cash in the mail || LR <--> Bitcoin exchange is automated For cash in the mail send USD, EUR, CAD, or GBP. Canada mailing address.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Argentina]] || Fixed Rate || Cash: ARS, BRL, USD Bank transfer: ARS || No exchange fees!
|-
| [[Bitcoin.com.es]] || Fixed Rate || EUR (bank deposit) || Bank transfer or cash deposits at OpenBank in Spain.
|-
| [[Bahtcoin]] || Fixed Rate || Cash, Webmoney Liberty Reserve USD || Will cash out to Thai mobile and gaming prepaid cards as well.
|-
| [http://bitcoin.in.th Bitcoin Thailand] || Fixed Rate || THB: Cash/Bank Deposit || Same day service.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Brasil]] || Fixed Rate || BRL (Brazilian Real) USD || Cash exchange
|-
| [[BitPiggy]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Australian Dollar)|| Payment via bank transfer.
|-
| [[bitcoin.local]] || Directory || Varies (person to person) ||
|-
| [[bcchanger.com]] || Directory || Enables person to person purchases and sales via PayPal, [[Skrill]]/Moneybookers and other e-currency platforms ||
|-
| [[Bitcoil]] || Fixed Rate || ILS (bank transfer) ||
|-
|[[btcnow]] || Market || USD (OKPay, Dwolla) || bitcoins transferred instantly
|-
| [http://localbitcoins.com LocalBitcoins.com] || Directory || Varies (person to person) Physical cash locally || Find your local bitcoin dealer! With dynamic pricing with equations.
|-
| [http://www.happycoins.nl HappyCoins] || Fixed Rate || EUR (iDEAL and SEPA bank transfer) || Buy and sell Bitcoins. Dutch bank account holders receive Bitcoins within minutes and bank payments same day. Other European IBAN bank account transactions take one or two working days. Prices based on near real-time MtGox exchange price.
|-
| [[WM-Center]] || Fixed rate || BTC USD (International bank wire, Western Unon, Moneygram, Xoom etc, cash) EUR (IBAN bank wire) RUB (bank wire, WU, Anelik and etc, cash) AUD (Bank wire) Liberty Reserve USD/EUR, Perfect Money USD/EUR, Pecunix, Paxum, c-gold, Hoopay, GDP || 24/7/365 support in English, Spanish and Russian.
|-
| [[ECurrencyZone]] || Fixed Rate || BTC INR (Cash deposit of Indian rupee) BDT (Cash deposit of Bangladeshi taka) NPR (Cash deposit of Nepalese rupee) MYR (Cash deposit of Malaysian ringitt) SGD (Cash deposit of Singaporean dollar) SGD (Net/Bank transfer) USD (Western Union, Moneygram, Citibank global funds transfer, OKPay) USD (Liberty Reserve, Mt. Gox redeemable code) || Bank transfer considered at all locations with prior approval.
|-
| [[BitCoinVend]] || Market || BTC USD (PayPal) || bitcoinvend@gmail.com, market variable with commission, quote based, verified paypal account with anti scammer verification
|-
| [[Bitcoins In Berlin]] || Fixed Rate || EUR (Cash in-the mail) EUR (Cash in-person trade) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) EUR (Mt. Gox [[redeemable code]]) EUR (Western Union) || Cash in-the-mail is to a Berlin P.O. box. In-person trade is in Berlin.
|-
| [https://www.lojabitcoin.pt Loja Bitcoin] || Market Rate|| EUR (ATM/Multibanco) EUR (bank transfer) EUR (money order) EUR (cash) || Several payment methods like the Portuguese "Multibanco" (ATM), "Vale postal CTT" (money order by mail), bank transfer and cash (in some locations) - Portugal only at the moment
|-
|-
| [[Mang Sweeney]] || Fixed Rate || PHP (Cash) PHP (Cash deposit at bank) || Languages: English, Pinoy. PHP [https://localbitcoins.com/accounts/profile/mangsweeney cash trade method] in metro Manilla, Philappines.
|-
| [[mercaBit.eu]] || Fixed Rate|| EUR (Ukash) EUR (Hal-Cash) EUR (Neteller) || Buy bitcoins with ukash and more
|-
| [http://buyBTC.cz buyBTC.cz] ([[buyBTC.cz|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| CZK (Domestic bank transfer) EUR (Bank transfer) || Buy bitcoins from the Czech Republic.
|-
| [http://InstaWire.com InstaWire.com] ([[InstaWire|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || No sign-up, just enter the amount and a Bitcoin address.
|-
| [http://ZIGGAP.com ZIGGAP] ([[ZIGGAP|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| USD (Cash deposit at Chase, PNC bank) AUD (Cash deposit at National Australia Bank/NAB AUD (Online bill payment/POLI payments) USD (Moneygram, Western Union) || Buy from any Moneygram and Western Union location worldwide.
|-
| [http://bitonic.nl Bitonic.nl] || Fixed Rate|| EUR (iDeal) || Buy bitcoins instantly from the Netherlands.
|-
| [http://swissbitcoins.ch swissbitcoins.ch] ([[Swissbitcoins|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| CHF (Swiss Bank Transfer) || Buy Bitcoins in Switzerland. No registration required. Enter Bitcoin address, wire money and get your bitcoins within 24 hours.
|-
| [http://www.dragons.tl Dragon's Tale] ([[Dragon's Tale|info]]) || Other || Credit card (except in the U.S.) || Purchase bitcoins through this MMO casino with credit card, withdraw bitcoins (though a fee applies if withdrawn and no casino play.)
|-
| [https://buybitcoinbycreditcard.com buybitcoinbycreditcard.com] || Fixed Rate || JPY (Credit Card) || Buy bitcoins instantly with your credit card. No registration required. This site accept from the world.
|-
| [[OKPAY]] || Fixed Rate || BTC USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, CHF etc (Bank Wire Transfer) EUR (SofortBanking) USD, EUR (Liqpay) USD (CashU) USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, CHF etc (UWCFS) USD, RUB, UAH (Wallet1) RUB (Yandex Money) RUB (EasyPay) USD, EUR (CONTACT) USD, EUR (Migom) USD, EUR, CZK (Money Polo) USD, EUR (Intel Express) USD, EUR (Western Union via Exchange Partners) USD, EUR (Moneygram via Exchange Partners) USD, EUR, (Liberty Reserve via Exchange Partners) || Support of 19 world currencies, 15 languages.
|-
|}

==Direct / Bulk Buying==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment Method || Notes
|-
| [http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=87094.0 Bitcoins Direct] || Direct purchases, $1,000 and higher. || USD (Cash deposit at B of A, Wells Fargo or PNC Bank, max $3,000) USD (Bank wire, domestic or international), max $6,000 unless prior authorization USD (Liberty Reserve) || BTC || Inventory varies based on market conditions.
|-
| [http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=89757.msg996082#msg996082 BitPay] ([[BitPay|info]]) || Direct purchases, $10,000 USD and higher || USD (Bank wire, domestic or international) || BTC || Contact for other payment methods.
|}

==Other Financial Services==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment || Settled || Notes
|-
| [[MPEx]] || Buy / Sell / Exercise CALLs / PUTs, American style. 52 strikes offered (by .5), current month + 2. No shorting available yet.|| BTC || BTC || Transactions encoded via amt. Must use non-rounding client (0.3.24 or later)
|-
| [https://vircurex.com Vircurex] || Buy / Sell Options Loan / Borrow || BTC, NMC, LTC, DVC, GG, I0C, IXC, SC || BTC, NMC, LTC, DVC, GG, I0C, IXC, SC ||
|}

==Physical Bitcoins==

Physical Bitcoins are bearer tokens that have an embedded redeemable digital bitcoin value if torn open. While they are somewhat expensive if bought purely for the digital bitcoins, they are relatively easy to get, because they can be purchased with PayPal or credit card - payment methods not typically not accepted for pure digital bitcoin purchases.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment || Notes
|-
| [http://www.memorydealers.com Memory Dealers] || Casascius Physical Bitcoins || USD (PayPal/Credit Card) ||
|-
| [https://www.casascius.com Casascius.com] || Casascius Physical Bitcoins || BTC ||
|-
| [https://www.giftcoin.net/card Bitcoin Gift Card] || Bitcioin Gift Card Physical Bitcoin Issued By GiftCoin || BTC ||
|-
| [http://www.bitbills.com Bitbills] || Bitbills cards || BTC || Not taking orders as of Nov 2011.
|}

==Exchange Directories==
* [http://howtobuybitcoins.com/ HowToBuyBitcoins.com]
* [http://howtobuybitcoins.info/ HowToBuyBitcoins.info]

==See Also==

* [[:Category:Digital_currencies|Digital Currencies]]
* [[Selling bitcoins]]
* [[Secure Trading]]
* [[Bitcoin Ladder]]
* [[:Category:Local|Local]] exchanges

[[Category:Exchanges]]
[[Category:Introduction]]
[[zh-cn:购买bitcoins]]
[[ru:Приобретение биткойнов]]

Buying bitcoins

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There are various methods available for buying bitcoins. See [[Buying Bitcoins (the noob version)|here for a Newb-friendly version]] of this page.

Warning: Please be careful with your money. When sending money to an exchange or seller you are trusting that the operator will not abscond with your funds and that the operator maintains secure systems that protect against theft -- internal or external. It is recommended that you obtain the real-world identity of the operator and ensure that sufficient recourse is available. Exchanging or storing significant amounts of funds with exchanges is not recommended.

==Major Exchanges==

The least expensive methods for buying bitcoins involve transferring funds using a bank wire, ACH, bank transfer (ACH, EUR / SEPA).

Exchanges are listed in alphabetical order.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Exchange || Adding Funds || Withdrawing Funds || [[eWallet]] || Notes
|-
| [[File:BIPS.gif|20px|link=https://bips.me]] [https://bips.me BIPS] ([[BIPS|info]]) || BTC CAD (Cash deposits in Canada) Any Currency (Wire Transfer - Any Country) USD (Liberty Reserve) || Danish Domestic Transfer Any Currency (ACH / Direct Deposit) Any Currency (Wire Transfer - Any Country) USD (Mt.Gox) || {{ Table Value Yes }} || <ul><li>DK-based</li><li>[https://github.com/BitcoinInternetPaymentSystem BIPS GitHub]</li><li>[https://bips.me/connect/BitcoinInternetPaymentSystemAPI.pdf REST API]</li></ul>
|-
| [[Bitcoin-24]] || BTC USD ([[MtGox]] redeemable code) USD (VouchX redeemable code) USD (Credit card through LiqPay) USD (International bank wire) EUR ([[MtGox]] redeemable code) EUR (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (SEPA wire) EUR (Sofort banking/Sofortuberweisung) EUR (GIROPay) GBP (International bank wire, converted to EUR) PLN (International bank wire, converted to EUR) || BTC USD (Bank wire transfer) USD ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) USD (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (SEPA wire) EUR (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (Cash, via DHL) || {{Table Value Yes}} || <ul><li>Second biggest Euro exchange</li><li>Instant registration and trading</li><li>Instant credit card deposits</li><li>Instant bank transfers from the EU</li><li>No trading fees for bitcoins</li><li>No restrictions and limits on withdrawals and deposits</li><li>Support chat</li><li>SMS notifications</li></ul>
|-
| [[Bitcoin-Central]] || BTC GBP (Bank transfer) EUR (SEPA) Liberty Reserve USD Liberty Reserve EUR International wire (any currency) || BTC GBP (Bank transfer) EUR (SEPA) Liberty Reserve USD Liberty Reserve EUR || {{Table Value Yes}} || [https://github.com/davout/bitcoin-central Open-source], community reviewed platform Available in French and English languages
|-
| [[Bitfloor]] || BTC USD (bank wire transfer) USD (Cash deposit at Bank of America) USD (CapitalOne 360 P2P) || BTC USD (ACH, direct deposit) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[bitNZ]] || BTC NZD (Cash depost as Westbank) || BTC NZD (Domestic bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[Bitstamp]] || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) EUR (SEPA transfer) USD (Intl wire) USD (Redeemable code) CHF || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) EUR (SEPA transfer) USD (Intl wire) USD (Redeemable code) CHF || {{Table Value Yes}} || EUR and CHF deposits converted to/from USD for trading
|-
| [[BTC-E]] || BTC BTC (BTC-e redeemable code) USD (Cash deposit at Post of Russia) USD (Cash deposit at banks including Privatbank, Savings Bank of Russia (Sberbank), RU/UA Terminals, & more) USD ([[Liberty Reserve]]) USD (Interkassa) USD (WebMoney - WMZ) USD (Yandex) USD (LiqPay) USD (Perfect Money) USD (QIWI) USD (OKPay) USD (RBK Money) USD (Ditial currencies including НСМЭП (NSMEP), Единый Кошелек (Unified Purse), TeleMoney, & more) USD (BTC-e Redeemable Code, available via BitInstant and AurumXChange) USD (International bank wire) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) RUB (QIWI) RUB (LiqPay) RUB (WebMoney-WMR) RUB (BTC-e Redeemable code) RUB (Bank transfer) || BTC BTC (BTC-e redeemble code) USD (Liberty Reserve) USD (Webmoney - WMZ) USD (Perfect Money) USD (LiqPay) USD (QIWI) USD (PayPal) USD (OKPay) USD (Payza/AlertPay) USD (Privat, Privat UAH) USD (Cash deposit into Savings Bank/Sberbank, Telebank, Alfa Bank) USD (BTC-e Redeemable Code) USD (International Wire Transfer) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) RUB (Cash delivery, possible in Moscow) RUB (QIWI) RUB (LiqPay) RUB (WebMoney WMR) RUB (Яндекс.Деньги Yandex) RUB (RBK Money) Cash deposit (into account at Сбербанка России!/Savings Bank/Sberbank, Телебанк (Telebank), and АльфаБанк (Alfa Bank) RUB (Transfer to credit card VISA & MasterCard) RUB (BTC-e Redeemable code) RUB (Bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Language: English, Russian. Interkassa can be funded from Webmoney and many other methods. BitInstant Can be funding option includes QIWI, Cyberplat.
|-
| [[Camp BX]] (CBX) || BTC USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (P2P bank transfer at Chase, B of A, Wells Fargo and ING. Credited after three business days). USD (Personal Check) USD (USPS Postal money order, Canada Post money order) || BTC USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (ACH Direct Deposit) USD (USPS Postal Money Order) USD (Domestic bank wire) USD (International bank wire) || {{Table Value Yes}} || <ul> <li> Security certification from McAfee</li><li> Advanced trading options with AON/FOK/Market</li> <li>STOPLOSS and Short-Selling in Pipeline</li><li> Trading API available</li><li> Wallet API available </li><li> CBX Instant Bitcoin Transfers Feature </li><li> Stoploss / Custom Order Expiry Date/Time </li><li> SMS (Text Message) Notifications </li> <li> Two-Factor Authentication </li> <li> Based in USA - Atlanta </li> </ul>
|-
| [[FYB-SG]] || BTC SGD(Internet Bank Transfer) SGD (Annonymous Cash Deposit at any UOB Cash Deposit Machine in Singapore). || BTC SGD(Internet Bank Transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || <ul><li> Based in Singapore </li> </ul>
|-
| [[Intersango]] || BTC EUR (SEPA bank wire) PLN (Bank Wire) || BTC EUR (SEPA bank wire) PLN (Bank Wire) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Operated by the [https://bitcoinconsultancy.com/ BitcoinConsultancy] [https://intersango.com Intersango] is a completely custom trading platform built from the ground up with security, scalability and extensibility in mind. [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=43745.0 More Information] Boasts an [https://bitcoinconsultancy.com/wiki/index.php/Intersango/API ever expanding API]. Started out as [[Britcoin]].
|-
| [[Kapiton.se]] || BTC SEK (Bankgiro Bank Transfer) || BTC SEK (Bankgiro Bank Transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[Mercado Bitcoin]] || BTC BRL (Bank transfer) BRL (Bank transfer - MoIP) Liberty Reserve USD || BTC BRL (Bank transfer - MoIP) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Language: Portugese
|-
| [[MtGox]] || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (International bank wire) USD (Wire to [[AurumXChange Company|AurumXChange]]) USD ([[OKPay]]) AUD (Bank wire) GBP (Bank wire) GBP (Cash deposit, Barclays) USD (Redeemable code) Liberty Reserve USD (via AurumXChange) || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (Wire via [[AurumXChange Company|AurumXChange]]) AUD (Bank wire) USD (Redeemable code) Liberty Reserve USD (via AurumXChange) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Oldest running exchange. Higest daily volume. Respecting AML laws, Restrictions and limits on withdrawals.
|-
| [[Rock Currency Exchange]] || BTC EUR (SEPA transfer) SLL (Second Life) USD (Dwolla) || BTC EUR (SEPA transfer) SLL (Second Life) USD (Dwolla) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[VirtEx]] || BTC CAD (cash deposit at Royal Bank, Bank of Montreal or ScotiaBank) CAD (Online bill payment) CAD (Wire transfer) || BTC CAD (direct deposit) CAD (Canada Xpress Post Bank Draft send by mail) CAD Payza (formerly AlertPay) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[VirWoX]] || BTC SLL (Second Life) ACD (Avination) OMC (OpenSim) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[PayPal]]) USD,EUR,GBP (Credit & Debit cards via [[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) USD,EUR,GBP ([[NETELLER]]) EUR (DIRECTebanking / Sofortuberweisung) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[paysafecard]]) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) USD ([[UKash]] vouchers) || BTC SLL (Second Life) ACD (Avination) OMC (OpenSim) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[PayPal]]) USD,EUR,GBP ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) USD,EUR,GBP ([[NETELLER]]) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Trading through Second Life Linden Dollars. Variable limits on PayPal and Credit Card deposits.
|}

==Fixed Rate Exchanges & Others==
bi
For smaller amounts, the options are limited due to bank transfer fees, conversion fees and transaction size restrictions. Options include:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment Method || Notes
|-
| [https://www.aurumxchange.com AurumXchange] ([[AurumXchange|info]]) || Market || USD,EUR,GBP || Exchange Bitcoins '''instantly''' to and from Liberty Reserve, Perfect Money, Pecunix, C-Gold, VouchX, CosmicPay and more. Sell and buy your Bitcoins through USD or GBP Wire, or SEPA EUR transfer.
|-
| [https://bitbargain.co.uk BitBargain] ([[BitBargain|info]]) || Market || GBP || Quick transactions via Bank Transfer (fast payments support only), Pingit and Ukash. Deals happen between buyer and seller.
|-
| [https://www.bitcopia.com Bitcopia] ([[Bitcopia.com|info]]) || Fixed Rate || USD (Cash deposit) || Buy bitcoins via cash deposit at Wells Fargo, or send money via online banking with Wells Fargo. Instant quotes based on live Mt Gox prices.
|-
| [http://btc.pt BTC.pt] || Market Rate || EUR (Multibanco) || Anonymous transactions. Pay the amount on any Portuguese ATM(MB) or homebanking service, we'll deduce our fee and buy the coins for you at market rate and send them very fast to your wallet. Only available in Portugal.
|-
| [http://www.coinmarket.co.nz Coin Market] || Fixed Rate || NZD (NZ Bank deposit/Cash) || Cash deposit or bank transfer to domestic New Zealand bank. Cash payment to brokerage. Guest checkout available.
|-
| [[Bit Innovate]] || Fixed Rate || AUD, NZD (Cash deposit) || Australian Dollar cash deposit at any Commonwealth or Westpac Bank. New Zealand Dollar cash deposits at any ASB.
|-
| [https://blockchain.info/wallet/deposit-methods Blockchain] ([[BlockChain.info|info]]) || Fixed Rate || USD, GBP, EUR, BRL, AUD, CAD, JPY, EUR, CHF, PLN, CZK, RON, RUB, SEK, NOK, DKK || Purchased through [[BitInstant]] (U.S., Brazil, and Russia), Barclay's Pingit or Bank Transfer (GBP), Instant Bank Transfer (EUR) or SMS or premium phone call from a mobile.
|-
| [[BitInstant]] || Market Rate || USD (Cash deposit at banks, 7-11, Walmart, CVS, Moneygram locations) USD (Dwolla) BRL (Cash deposit at Banco Rendimento or through Boleto) RUB (Cash deposit through Qiwi or Cyberplat) || Deposit cash at 700,000 locations around the world and have your Bitcoins within 30 minutes. Absolute fastest and easiest way to buy Bitcoins.
|-
| [[Coinapult]] || Fixed rate || Use [[BitInstant]] to use cash to purchase bitcoins sent to e-mail or SMS. Choose "Bitcoin to e-mail" service and enter either e-mail or SMS. ||
|-
| [[Coinbase]] || Fixed rate || Buy bitcoins using a bank transfer (U.S.). || Instant verification available for new accounts.
|-
| [http://BitcoinIsrael.co.il BitcoinIsrael.co.il] || Fixed Rate || ILS (NIS - New Israeli Shekel)
* via bank transfer
* via Bank HaDoar /Post Office Bank (instant transfer)
* via In Person
|| Buy and sell your Bitcoins within minutes in person. Get "same day" service using Bank HaDoar /Post Office Bank. Get "next day" service using Bank Transfer.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Nordic]] || Fixed Rate
|
*EUR/DKK (SEPA and wire transfer)
*USD, EUR, GBP, DKK, SEK, NOK (Cash or check in the mail)
*AED, DZD, EGP, IQD, ILS, JOD, KWD, LGP, LYD, MRO, MYR, NGN, OMR, PKR, QAR, SAR, TRL, TZS, TND, YER ([[CashU]] card)
*MXN, EYU, BOB, BRL, COP, SYP, MAD, GHC, ZAR, CNY, CAD, and more ([[UKash]] voucher)
| For UKash, redeemed through CashU account.
|-
| [[Omnicoins]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Cash deposit) || Deposit cash at any Commonwealth, NAB, or Westpac branch.
|-
| [[Spend Bitcoins]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Cash deposit) || AUD cash deposit at NAB, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac and ANZ.
|-
| [https://bitcoinmylife.com/jml/buy-bitcoins BitcoinMyLife] ([[BitcoinMyLife|info]]) || Fixed Rate || EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || Simple and Safe. Pay first transaction fee with Twitter or Facebook post.
|-
| [[bitcoin.de]] || Market || EUR (bank wire) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) EUR (Liberty Reserve) EUR ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) || Varies (person to person) 0.01 free Bitcoins for every new user eWallet Affiliate program Language: German, Englisch News
|-
| [[Bitcoiny.cz]] || Market || CZK || Varies (person to person)
|-
| [https://www.BitcoinZAP.com BitcoinZAP] || Market rate || SEPA bank transfer - EUR International bank transfer - EUR, USD Western Union MoneyGram Cash (in the mail) - EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, HKD, JPY, PLN, AUD, CHF, CZK, DKK, HUF, MOP, SEK, NOK || Bitcoins usually delivered in less than 24 hours after payment is received
|-
| [[BTCX.se]] || Fixed Rate || SEK || Transfer to and banks in Sweden.
|-
| [[BTC China]] || Fixed Rate || USD (Liberty Reserve) || Converted to CNY for trading.
|-
| [[BitMarket.co]] || Market || COP (Colombian Peso) || Varies (person to person)
|-
| [[bitcoin-otc|#bitcoin-otc]] || [http://bitcoin-otc.com/vieworderbook.php Order Book] || Varies (person to person) || IRC trading marketplace will usually have people willing to deal for small and larger amounts using various payment methods, including [[PayPal]], [[Dwolla]], [[Linden Dollars]], etc.
|-
| [[Canadian Bitcoins]] || Fixed Rate || CAD (Cash - XpressPost or Dropoff) USD (Cash - Courier: UPS, FedEx, etc.) || For dropoff, office in Ottawa.
|-
| [https://dgtmkt.com Dgtmkt] ([[Dgtmkt|info]]) || Fixed Rate || Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) Online bank transfers (Maybank2U, CIMB, MEPS, etc) E-vouchers (Web Cash, Mobile Money) || Bitcoin merchant for Malaysians,. dealing in Malaysian Ringgit. Fully automated immediate transfers. https://dgtmkt.com
|-
| [[Lilion Transfer]] || Fixed Rate || Bank Transfer: USD, AUD, CAD, JPY, EUR, CHF, GBP, PLN, CZK, RON, BGN, HRK, RUB, SEK, NOK, DKK, LTL, LVL Liberty Reserve Perfect Money Monetto OK Pay Cosmic Pay Pecunix C-Gold E-Pay Payments PayPal|| 122 accounts worldwide. Support in 30 languages
|-
| [[Nanaimo Gold]] || Fixed Rate || USD (Liberty Reserve) Western Union money transfer Moneygram money transfer Cash in the mail || LR <--> Bitcoin exchange is automated For cash in the mail send USD, EUR, CAD, or GBP. Canada mailing address.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Argentina]] || Fixed Rate || Cash: ARS, BRL, USD Bank transfer: ARS || No exchange fees!
|-
| [[Bitcoin.com.es]] || Fixed Rate || EUR (bank deposit) || Bank transfer or cash deposits at OpenBank in Spain.
|-
| [[Bahtcoin]] || Fixed Rate || Cash, Webmoney Liberty Reserve USD || Will cash out to Thai mobile and gaming prepaid cards as well.
|-
| [http://bitcoin.in.th Bitcoin Thailand] || Fixed Rate || THB: Cash/Bank Deposit || Same day service.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Brasil]] || Fixed Rate || BRL (Brazilian Real) USD || Cash exchange
|-
| [[BitPiggy]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Australian Dollar)|| Payment via bank transfer.
|-
| [[bitcoin.local]] || Directory || Varies (person to person) ||
|-
| [[bcchanger.com]] || Directory || Enables person to person purchases and sales via PayPal, [[Skrill]]/Moneybookers and other e-currency platforms ||
|-
| [[Bitcoil]] || Fixed Rate || ILS (bank transfer) ||
|-
|[[btcnow]] || Market || USD (OKPay, Dwolla) || bitcoins transferred instantly
|-
| [http://localbitcoins.com LocalBitcoins.com] || Directory || Varies (person to person) Physical cash locally || Find your local bitcoin dealer! With dynamic pricing with equations.
|-
| [http://www.happycoins.nl HappyCoins] || Fixed Rate || EUR (iDEAL and SEPA bank transfer) || Buy and sell Bitcoins. Dutch bank account holders receive Bitcoins within minutes and bank payments same day. Other European IBAN bank account transactions take one or two working days. Prices based on near real-time MtGox exchange price.
|-
| [[WM-Center]] || Fixed rate || BTC USD (International bank wire, Western Unon, Moneygram, Xoom etc, cash) EUR (IBAN bank wire) RUB (bank wire, WU, Anelik and etc, cash) AUD (Bank wire) Liberty Reserve USD/EUR, Perfect Money USD/EUR, Pecunix, Paxum, c-gold, Hoopay, GDP || 24/7/365 support in English, Spanish and Russian.
|-
| [[ECurrencyZone]] || Fixed Rate || BTC INR (Cash deposit of Indian rupee) BDT (Cash deposit of Bangladeshi taka) NPR (Cash deposit of Nepalese rupee) MYR (Cash deposit of Malaysian ringitt) SGD (Cash deposit of Singaporean dollar) SGD (Net/Bank transfer) USD (Western Union, Moneygram, Citibank global funds transfer, OKPay) USD (Liberty Reserve, Mt. Gox redeemable code) || Bank transfer considered at all locations with prior approval.
|-
| [[BitCoinVend]] || Market || BTC USD (PayPal) || bitcoinvend@gmail.com, market variable with commission, quote based, verified paypal account with anti scammer verification
|-
| [[Bitcoins In Berlin]] || Fixed Rate || EUR (Cash in-the mail) EUR (Cash in-person trade) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) EUR (Mt. Gox [[redeemable code]]) EUR (Western Union) || Cash in-the-mail is to a Berlin P.O. box. In-person trade is in Berlin.
|-
| [https://www.lojabitcoin.pt Loja Bitcoin] || Market Rate|| EUR (ATM/Multibanco, bank transfer, money order, cash) || Several payment methods like the Portuguese "Multibanco" (ATM), "Vale postal CTT" (money order by mail), bank transfer and cash (in some locations) - Portugal only at the moment
|-
|-
| [[Mang Sweeney]] || Fixed Rate || PHP (Cash) PHP (Cash deposit at bank) || Languages: English, Pinoy. PHP [https://localbitcoins.com/accounts/profile/mangsweeney cash trade method] in metro Manilla, Philappines.
|-
| [[mercaBit.eu]] || Fixed Rate|| EUR (Ukash) EUR (Hal-Cash) EUR (Neteller) || Buy bitcoins with ukash and more
|-
| [http://buyBTC.cz buyBTC.cz] ([[buyBTC.cz|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| CZK (Domestic bank transfer) EUR (Bank transfer) || Buy bitcoins from the Czech Republic.
|-
| [http://InstaWire.com InstaWire.com] ([[InstaWire|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || No sign-up, just enter the amount and a Bitcoin address.
|-
| [http://ZIGGAP.com ZIGGAP] ([[ZIGGAP|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| USD (Cash deposit at Chase, PNC bank) AUD (Cash deposit at National Australia Bank/NAB AUD (Online bill payment/POLI payments) USD (Moneygram, Western Union) || Buy from any Moneygram and Western Union location worldwide.
|-
| [http://bitonic.nl Bitonic.nl] || Fixed Rate|| EUR (iDeal) || Buy bitcoins instantly from the Netherlands.
|-
| [http://swissbitcoins.ch swissbitcoins.ch] ([[Swissbitcoins|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| CHF (Swiss Bank Transfer) || Buy Bitcoins in Switzerland. No registration required. Enter Bitcoin address, wire money and get your bitcoins within 24 hours.
|-
| [http://www.dragons.tl Dragon's Tale] ([[Dragon's Tale|info]]) || Other || Credit card (except in the U.S.) || Purchase bitcoins through this MMO casino with credit card, withdraw bitcoins (though a fee applies if withdrawn and no casino play.)
|-
| [https://buybitcoinbycreditcard.com buybitcoinbycreditcard.com] || Fixed Rate || JPY (Credit Card) || Buy bitcoins instantly with your credit card. No registration required. This site accept from the world.
|-
| [[OKPAY]] || Fixed Rate || BTC USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, CHF etc (Bank Wire Transfer) EUR (SofortBanking) USD, EUR (Liqpay) USD (CashU) USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, CHF etc (UWCFS) USD, RUB, UAH (Wallet1) RUB (Yandex Money) RUB (EasyPay) USD, EUR (CONTACT) USD, EUR (Migom) USD, EUR, CZK (Money Polo) USD, EUR (Intel Express) USD, EUR (Western Union via Exchange Partners) USD, EUR (Moneygram via Exchange Partners) USD, EUR, (Liberty Reserve via Exchange Partners) || Support of 19 world currencies, 15 languages.
|-
|}

==Direct / Bulk Buying==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment Method || Notes
|-
| [http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=87094.0 Bitcoins Direct] || Direct purchases, $1,000 and higher. || USD (Cash deposit at B of A, Wells Fargo or PNC Bank, max $3,000) USD (Bank wire, domestic or international), max $6,000 unless prior authorization USD (Liberty Reserve) || BTC || Inventory varies based on market conditions.
|-
| [http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=89757.msg996082#msg996082 BitPay] ([[BitPay|info]]) || Direct purchases, $10,000 USD and higher || USD (Bank wire, domestic or international) || BTC || Contact for other payment methods.
|}

==Other Financial Services==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment || Settled || Notes
|-
| [[MPEx]] || Buy / Sell / Exercise CALLs / PUTs, American style. 52 strikes offered (by .5), current month + 2. No shorting available yet.|| BTC || BTC || Transactions encoded via amt. Must use non-rounding client (0.3.24 or later)
|-
| [https://vircurex.com Vircurex] || Buy / Sell Options Loan / Borrow || BTC, NMC, LTC, DVC, GG, I0C, IXC, SC || BTC, NMC, LTC, DVC, GG, I0C, IXC, SC ||
|}

==Physical Bitcoins==

Physical Bitcoins are bearer tokens that have an embedded redeemable digital bitcoin value if torn open. While they are somewhat expensive if bought purely for the digital bitcoins, they are relatively easy to get, because they can be purchased with PayPal or credit card - payment methods not typically not accepted for pure digital bitcoin purchases.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment || Notes
|-
| [http://www.memorydealers.com Memory Dealers] || Casascius Physical Bitcoins || USD (PayPal/Credit Card) ||
|-
| [https://www.casascius.com Casascius.com] || Casascius Physical Bitcoins || BTC ||
|-
| [https://www.giftcoin.net/card Bitcoin Gift Card] || Bitcioin Gift Card Physical Bitcoin Issued By GiftCoin || BTC ||
|-
| [http://www.bitbills.com Bitbills] || Bitbills cards || BTC || Not taking orders as of Nov 2011.
|}

==Exchange Directories==
* [http://howtobuybitcoins.com/ HowToBuyBitcoins.com]
* [http://howtobuybitcoins.info/ HowToBuyBitcoins.info]

==See Also==

* [[:Category:Digital_currencies|Digital Currencies]]
* [[Selling bitcoins]]
* [[Secure Trading]]
* [[Bitcoin Ladder]]
* [[:Category:Local|Local]] exchanges

[[Category:Exchanges]]
[[Category:Introduction]]
[[zh-cn:购买bitcoins]]
[[ru:Приобретение биткойнов]]

Buying bitcoins

2013-04-02T20:31:32Z

Hacktolive: correcting info based on: https://www.lojabitcoin.pt/loja/formas-de-pagamento-e-taxas/

There are various methods available for buying bitcoins. See [[Buying Bitcoins (the noob version)|here for a Newb-friendly version]] of this page.

Warning: Please be careful with your money. When sending money to an exchange or seller you are trusting that the operator will not abscond with your funds and that the operator maintains secure systems that protect against theft -- internal or external. It is recommended that you obtain the real-world identity of the operator and ensure that sufficient recourse is available. Exchanging or storing significant amounts of funds with exchanges is not recommended.

==Major Exchanges==

The least expensive methods for buying bitcoins involve transferring funds using a bank wire, ACH, bank transfer (ACH, EUR / SEPA).

Exchanges are listed in alphabetical order.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Exchange || Adding Funds || Withdrawing Funds || [[eWallet]] || Notes
|-
| [[File:BIPS.gif|20px|link=https://bips.me]] [https://bips.me BIPS] ([[BIPS|info]]) || BTC CAD (Cash deposits in Canada) Any Currency (Wire Transfer - Any Country) USD (Liberty Reserve) || Danish Domestic Transfer Any Currency (ACH / Direct Deposit) Any Currency (Wire Transfer - Any Country) USD (Mt.Gox) || {{ Table Value Yes }} || <ul><li>DK-based</li><li>[https://github.com/BitcoinInternetPaymentSystem BIPS GitHub]</li><li>[https://bips.me/connect/BitcoinInternetPaymentSystemAPI.pdf REST API]</li></ul>
|-
| [[Bitcoin-24]] || BTC USD ([[MtGox]] redeemable code) USD (VouchX redeemable code) USD (Credit card through LiqPay) USD (International bank wire) EUR ([[MtGox]] redeemable code) EUR (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (SEPA wire) EUR (Sofort banking/Sofortuberweisung) EUR (GIROPay) GBP (International bank wire, converted to EUR) PLN (International bank wire, converted to EUR) || BTC USD (Bank wire transfer) USD ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) USD (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (SEPA wire) EUR (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (Cash, via DHL) || {{Table Value Yes}} || <ul><li>Second biggest Euro exchange</li><li>Instant registration and trading</li><li>Instant credit card deposits</li><li>Instant bank transfers from the EU</li><li>No trading fees for bitcoins</li><li>No restrictions and limits on withdrawals and deposits</li><li>Support chat</li><li>SMS notifications</li></ul>
|-
| [[Bitcoin-Central]] || BTC GBP (Bank transfer) EUR (SEPA) Liberty Reserve USD Liberty Reserve EUR International wire (any currency) || BTC GBP (Bank transfer) EUR (SEPA) Liberty Reserve USD Liberty Reserve EUR || {{Table Value Yes}} || [https://github.com/davout/bitcoin-central Open-source], community reviewed platform Available in French and English languages
|-
| [[Bitfloor]] || BTC USD (bank wire transfer) USD (Cash deposit at Bank of America) USD (CapitalOne 360 P2P) || BTC USD (ACH, direct deposit) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[bitNZ]] || BTC NZD (Cash depost as Westbank) || BTC NZD (Domestic bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[Bitstamp]] || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) EUR (SEPA transfer) USD (Intl wire) USD (Redeemable code) CHF || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) EUR (SEPA transfer) USD (Intl wire) USD (Redeemable code) CHF || {{Table Value Yes}} || EUR and CHF deposits converted to/from USD for trading
|-
| [[BTC-E]] || BTC BTC (BTC-e redeemable code) USD (Cash deposit at Post of Russia) USD (Cash deposit at banks including Privatbank, Savings Bank of Russia (Sberbank), RU/UA Terminals, & more) USD ([[Liberty Reserve]]) USD (Interkassa) USD (WebMoney - WMZ) USD (Yandex) USD (LiqPay) USD (Perfect Money) USD (QIWI) USD (OKPay) USD (RBK Money) USD (Ditial currencies including НСМЭП (NSMEP), Единый Кошелек (Unified Purse), TeleMoney, & more) USD (BTC-e Redeemable Code, available via BitInstant and AurumXChange) USD (International bank wire) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) RUB (QIWI) RUB (LiqPay) RUB (WebMoney-WMR) RUB (BTC-e Redeemable code) RUB (Bank transfer) || BTC BTC (BTC-e redeemble code) USD (Liberty Reserve) USD (Webmoney - WMZ) USD (Perfect Money) USD (LiqPay) USD (QIWI) USD (PayPal) USD (OKPay) USD (Payza/AlertPay) USD (Privat, Privat UAH) USD (Cash deposit into Savings Bank/Sberbank, Telebank, Alfa Bank) USD (BTC-e Redeemable Code) USD (International Wire Transfer) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) RUB (Cash delivery, possible in Moscow) RUB (QIWI) RUB (LiqPay) RUB (WebMoney WMR) RUB (Яндекс.Деньги Yandex) RUB (RBK Money) Cash deposit (into account at Сбербанка России!/Savings Bank/Sberbank, Телебанк (Telebank), and АльфаБанк (Alfa Bank) RUB (Transfer to credit card VISA & MasterCard) RUB (BTC-e Redeemable code) RUB (Bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Language: English, Russian. Interkassa can be funded from Webmoney and many other methods. BitInstant Can be funding option includes QIWI, Cyberplat.
|-
| [[Camp BX]] (CBX) || BTC USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (P2P bank transfer at Chase, B of A, Wells Fargo and ING. Credited after three business days). USD (Personal Check) USD (USPS Postal money order, Canada Post money order) || BTC USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (ACH Direct Deposit) USD (USPS Postal Money Order) USD (Domestic bank wire) USD (International bank wire) || {{Table Value Yes}} || <ul> <li> Security certification from McAfee</li><li> Advanced trading options with AON/FOK/Market</li> <li>STOPLOSS and Short-Selling in Pipeline</li><li> Trading API available</li><li> Wallet API available </li><li> CBX Instant Bitcoin Transfers Feature </li><li> Stoploss / Custom Order Expiry Date/Time </li><li> SMS (Text Message) Notifications </li> <li> Two-Factor Authentication </li> <li> Based in USA - Atlanta </li> </ul>
|-
| [[FYB-SG]] || BTC SGD(Internet Bank Transfer) SGD (Annonymous Cash Deposit at any UOB Cash Deposit Machine in Singapore). || BTC SGD(Internet Bank Transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || <ul><li> Based in Singapore </li> </ul>
|-
| [[Intersango]] || BTC EUR (SEPA bank wire) PLN (Bank Wire) || BTC EUR (SEPA bank wire) PLN (Bank Wire) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Operated by the [https://bitcoinconsultancy.com/ BitcoinConsultancy] [https://intersango.com Intersango] is a completely custom trading platform built from the ground up with security, scalability and extensibility in mind. [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=43745.0 More Information] Boasts an [https://bitcoinconsultancy.com/wiki/index.php/Intersango/API ever expanding API]. Started out as [[Britcoin]].
|-
| [[Kapiton.se]] || BTC SEK (Bankgiro Bank Transfer) || BTC SEK (Bankgiro Bank Transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[Mercado Bitcoin]] || BTC BRL (Bank transfer) BRL (Bank transfer - MoIP) Liberty Reserve USD || BTC BRL (Bank transfer - MoIP) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Language: Portugese
|-
| [[MtGox]] || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (International bank wire) USD (Wire to [[AurumXChange Company|AurumXChange]]) USD ([[OKPay]]) AUD (Bank wire) GBP (Bank wire) GBP (Cash deposit, Barclays) USD (Redeemable code) Liberty Reserve USD (via AurumXChange) || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (Wire via [[AurumXChange Company|AurumXChange]]) AUD (Bank wire) USD (Redeemable code) Liberty Reserve USD (via AurumXChange) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Oldest running exchange. Higest daily volume. Respecting AML laws, Restrictions and limits on withdrawals.
|-
| [[Rock Currency Exchange]] || BTC EUR (SEPA transfer) SLL (Second Life) USD (Dwolla) || BTC EUR (SEPA transfer) SLL (Second Life) USD (Dwolla) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[VirtEx]] || BTC CAD (cash deposit at Royal Bank, Bank of Montreal or ScotiaBank) CAD (Online bill payment) CAD (Wire transfer) || BTC CAD (direct deposit) CAD (Canada Xpress Post Bank Draft send by mail) CAD Payza (formerly AlertPay) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[VirWoX]] || BTC SLL (Second Life) ACD (Avination) OMC (OpenSim) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[PayPal]]) USD,EUR,GBP (Credit & Debit cards via [[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) USD,EUR,GBP ([[NETELLER]]) EUR (DIRECTebanking / Sofortuberweisung) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[paysafecard]]) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) USD ([[UKash]] vouchers) || BTC SLL (Second Life) ACD (Avination) OMC (OpenSim) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[PayPal]]) USD,EUR,GBP ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) USD,EUR,GBP ([[NETELLER]]) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Trading through Second Life Linden Dollars. Variable limits on PayPal and Credit Card deposits.
|}

==Fixed Rate Exchanges & Others==
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For smaller amounts, the options are limited due to bank transfer fees, conversion fees and transaction size restrictions. Options include:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment Method || Notes
|-
| [https://www.aurumxchange.com AurumXchange] ([[AurumXchange|info]]) || Market || USD,EUR,GBP || Exchange Bitcoins '''instantly''' to and from Liberty Reserve, Perfect Money, Pecunix, C-Gold, VouchX, CosmicPay and more. Sell and buy your Bitcoins through USD or GBP Wire, or SEPA EUR transfer.
|-
| [https://bitbargain.co.uk BitBargain] ([[BitBargain|info]]) || Market || GBP || Quick transactions via Bank Transfer (fast payments support only), Pingit and Ukash. Deals happen between buyer and seller.
|-
| [https://www.bitcopia.com Bitcopia] ([[Bitcopia.com|info]]) || Fixed Rate || USD (Cash deposit) || Buy bitcoins via cash deposit at Wells Fargo, or send money via online banking with Wells Fargo. Instant quotes based on live Mt Gox prices.
|-
| [http://btc.pt BTC.pt] || Market Rate || EUR (Multibanco) || Anonymous transactions. Pay the amount on any Portuguese ATM(MB) or homebanking service, we'll deduce our fee and buy the coins for you at market rate and send them very fast to your wallet. Only available in Portugal.
|-
| [http://www.coinmarket.co.nz Coin Market] || Fixed Rate || NZD (NZ Bank deposit/Cash) || Cash deposit or bank transfer to domestic New Zealand bank. Cash payment to brokerage. Guest checkout available.
|-
| [[Bit Innovate]] || Fixed Rate || AUD, NZD (Cash deposit) || Australian Dollar cash deposit at any Commonwealth or Westpac Bank. New Zealand Dollar cash deposits at any ASB.
|-
| [https://blockchain.info/wallet/deposit-methods Blockchain] ([[BlockChain.info|info]]) || Fixed Rate || USD, GBP, EUR, BRL, AUD, CAD, JPY, EUR, CHF, PLN, CZK, RON, RUB, SEK, NOK, DKK || Purchased through [[BitInstant]] (U.S., Brazil, and Russia), Barclay's Pingit or Bank Transfer (GBP), Instant Bank Transfer (EUR) or SMS or premium phone call from a mobile.
|-
| [[BitInstant]] || Market Rate || USD (Cash deposit at banks, 7-11, Walmart, CVS, Moneygram locations) USD (Dwolla) BRL (Cash deposit at Banco Rendimento or through Boleto) RUB (Cash deposit through Qiwi or Cyberplat) || Deposit cash at 700,000 locations around the world and have your Bitcoins within 30 minutes. Absolute fastest and easiest way to buy Bitcoins.
|-
| [[Coinapult]] || Fixed rate || Use [[BitInstant]] to use cash to purchase bitcoins sent to e-mail or SMS. Choose "Bitcoin to e-mail" service and enter either e-mail or SMS. ||
|-
| [[Coinbase]] || Fixed rate || Buy bitcoins using a bank transfer (U.S.). || Instant verification available for new accounts.
|-
| [http://BitcoinIsrael.co.il BitcoinIsrael.co.il] || Fixed Rate || ILS (NIS - New Israeli Shekel)
* via bank transfer
* via Bank HaDoar /Post Office Bank (instant transfer)
* via In Person
|| Buy and sell your Bitcoins within minutes in person. Get "same day" service using Bank HaDoar /Post Office Bank. Get "next day" service using Bank Transfer.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Nordic]] || Fixed Rate
|
*EUR/DKK (SEPA and wire transfer)
*USD, EUR, GBP, DKK, SEK, NOK (Cash or check in the mail)
*AED, DZD, EGP, IQD, ILS, JOD, KWD, LGP, LYD, MRO, MYR, NGN, OMR, PKR, QAR, SAR, TRL, TZS, TND, YER ([[CashU]] card)
*MXN, EYU, BOB, BRL, COP, SYP, MAD, GHC, ZAR, CNY, CAD, and more ([[UKash]] voucher)
| For UKash, redeemed through CashU account.
|-
| [[Omnicoins]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Cash deposit) || Deposit cash at any Commonwealth, NAB, or Westpac branch.
|-
| [[Spend Bitcoins]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Cash deposit) || AUD cash deposit at NAB, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac and ANZ.
|-
| [https://bitcoinmylife.com/jml/buy-bitcoins BitcoinMyLife] ([[BitcoinMyLife|info]]) || Fixed Rate || EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || Simple and Safe. Pay first transaction fee with Twitter or Facebook post.
|-
| [[bitcoin.de]] || Market || EUR (bank wire) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) EUR (Liberty Reserve) EUR ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) || Varies (person to person) 0.01 free Bitcoins for every new user eWallet Affiliate program Language: German, Englisch News
|-
| [[Bitcoiny.cz]] || Market || CZK || Varies (person to person)
|-
| [https://www.BitcoinZAP.com BitcoinZAP] || Market rate || SEPA bank transfer - EUR International bank transfer - EUR, USD Western Union MoneyGram Cash - EUR, USD||
|-
| [[BTCX.se]] || Fixed Rate || SEK || Transfer to and banks in Sweden.
|-
| [[BTC China]] || Fixed Rate || USD (Liberty Reserve) || Converted to CNY for trading.
|-
| [[BitMarket.co]] || Market || COP (Colombian Peso) || Varies (person to person)
|-
| [[bitcoin-otc|#bitcoin-otc]] || [http://bitcoin-otc.com/vieworderbook.php Order Book] || Varies (person to person) || IRC trading marketplace will usually have people willing to deal for small and larger amounts using various payment methods, including [[PayPal]], [[Dwolla]], [[Linden Dollars]], etc.
|-
| [[Canadian Bitcoins]] || Fixed Rate || CAD (Cash - XpressPost or Dropoff) USD (Cash - Courier: UPS, FedEx, etc.) || For dropoff, office in Ottawa.
|-
| [https://dgtmkt.com Dgtmkt] ([[Dgtmkt|info]]) || Fixed Rate || Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) Online bank transfers (Maybank2U, CIMB, MEPS, etc) E-vouchers (Web Cash, Mobile Money) || Bitcoin merchant for Malaysians,. dealing in Malaysian Ringgit. Fully automated immediate transfers. https://dgtmkt.com
|-
| [[Lilion Transfer]] || Fixed Rate || Bank Transfer: USD, AUD, CAD, JPY, EUR, CHF, GBP, PLN, CZK, RON, BGN, HRK, RUB, SEK, NOK, DKK, LTL, LVL Liberty Reserve Perfect Money Monetto OK Pay Cosmic Pay Pecunix C-Gold E-Pay Payments PayPal|| 122 accounts worldwide. Support in 30 languages
|-
| [[Nanaimo Gold]] || Fixed Rate || USD (Liberty Reserve) Western Union money transfer Moneygram money transfer Cash in the mail || LR <--> Bitcoin exchange is automated For cash in the mail send USD, EUR, CAD, or GBP. Canada mailing address.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Argentina]] || Fixed Rate || Cash: ARS, BRL, USD Bank transfer: ARS || No exchange fees!
|-
| [[Bitcoin.com.es]] || Fixed Rate || EUR (bank deposit) || Bank transfer or cash deposits at OpenBank in Spain.
|-
| [[Bahtcoin]] || Fixed Rate || Cash, Webmoney Liberty Reserve USD || Will cash out to Thai mobile and gaming prepaid cards as well.
|-
| [http://bitcoin.in.th Bitcoin Thailand] || Fixed Rate || THB: Cash/Bank Deposit || Same day service.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Brasil]] || Fixed Rate || BRL (Brazilian Real) USD || Cash exchange
|-
| [[BitPiggy]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Australian Dollar)|| Payment via bank transfer.
|-
| [[bitcoin.local]] || Directory || Varies (person to person) ||
|-
| [[bcchanger.com]] || Directory || Enables person to person purchases and sales via PayPal, [[Skrill]]/Moneybookers and other e-currency platforms ||
|-
| [[Bitcoil]] || Fixed Rate || ILS (bank transfer) ||
|-
|[[btcnow]] || Market || USD (OKPay, Dwolla) || bitcoins transferred instantly
|-
| [http://localbitcoins.com LocalBitcoins.com] || Directory || Varies (person to person) Physical cash locally || Find your local bitcoin dealer! With dynamic pricing with equations.
|-
| [http://www.happycoins.nl HappyCoins] || Fixed Rate || EUR (iDEAL and SEPA bank transfer) || Buy and sell Bitcoins. Dutch bank account holders receive Bitcoins within minutes and bank payments same day. Other European IBAN bank account transactions take one or two working days. Prices based on near real-time MtGox exchange price.
|-
| [[WM-Center]] || Fixed rate || BTC USD (International bank wire, Western Unon, Moneygram, Xoom etc, cash) EUR (IBAN bank wire) RUB (bank wire, WU, Anelik and etc, cash) AUD (Bank wire) Liberty Reserve USD/EUR, Perfect Money USD/EUR, Pecunix, Paxum, c-gold, Hoopay, GDP || 24/7/365 support in English, Spanish and Russian.
|-
| [[ECurrencyZone]] || Fixed Rate || BTC INR (Cash deposit of Indian rupee) BDT (Cash deposit of Bangladeshi taka) NPR (Cash deposit of Nepalese rupee) MYR (Cash deposit of Malaysian ringitt) SGD (Cash deposit of Singaporean dollar) SGD (Net/Bank transfer) USD (Western Union, Moneygram, Citibank global funds transfer, OKPay) USD (Liberty Reserve, Mt. Gox redeemable code) || Bank transfer considered at all locations with prior approval.
|-
| [[BitCoinVend]] || Market || BTC USD (PayPal) || bitcoinvend@gmail.com, market variable with commission, quote based, verified paypal account with anti scammer verification
|-
| [[Bitcoins In Berlin]] || Fixed Rate || EUR (Cash in-the mail) EUR (Cash in-person trade) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) EUR (Mt. Gox [[redeemable code]]) EUR (Western Union) || Cash in-the-mail is to a Berlin P.O. box. In-person trade is in Berlin.
|-
| [https://www.lojabitcoin.pt Loja Bitcoin] || Market Rate|| EUR (ATM/Multibanco, bank transfer, money order, cash) || Several payment methods like the Portuguese "Multibanco" (ATM), "Vale postal CTT" (money order by mail), bank transfer and cash (in some locations) - Portugal only at the moment
|-
|-
| [[Mang Sweeney]] || Fixed Rate || PHP (Cash) PHP (Cash deposit at bank) || Languages: English, Pinoy. PHP [https://localbitcoins.com/accounts/profile/mangsweeney cash trade method] in metro Manilla, Philappines.
|-
| [[mercaBit.eu]] || Fixed Rate|| EUR (Ukash) EUR (Hal-Cash) EUR (Neteller) || Buy bitcoins with ukash and more
|-
| [http://buyBTC.cz buyBTC.cz] ([[buyBTC.cz|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| CZK (Domestic bank transfer) EUR (Bank transfer) || Buy bitcoins from the Czech Republic.
|-
| [http://InstaWire.com InstaWire.com] ([[InstaWire|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || No sign-up, just enter the amount and a Bitcoin address.
|-
| [http://ZIGGAP.com ZIGGAP] ([[ZIGGAP|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| USD (Cash deposit at Chase, PNC bank) AUD (Cash deposit at National Australia Bank/NAB AUD (Online bill payment/POLI payments) USD (Moneygram, Western Union) || Buy from any Moneygram and Western Union location worldwide.
|-
| [http://bitonic.nl Bitonic.nl] || Fixed Rate|| EUR (iDeal) || Buy bitcoins instantly from the Netherlands.
|-
| [http://swissbitcoins.ch swissbitcoins.ch] ([[Swissbitcoins|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| CHF (Swiss Bank Transfer) || Buy Bitcoins in Switzerland. No registration required. Enter Bitcoin address, wire money and get your bitcoins within 24 hours.
|-
| [http://www.dragons.tl Dragon's Tale] ([[Dragon's Tale|info]]) || Other || Credit card (except in the U.S.) || Purchase bitcoins through this MMO casino with credit card, withdraw bitcoins (though a fee applies if withdrawn and no casino play.)
|-
| [https://buybitcoinbycreditcard.com buybitcoinbycreditcard.com] || Fixed Rate || JPY (Credit Card) || Buy bitcoins instantly with your credit card. No registration required. This site accept from the world.
|-
| [[OKPAY]] || Fixed Rate || BTC USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, CHF etc (Bank Wire Transfer) EUR (SofortBanking) USD, EUR (Liqpay) USD (CashU) USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, CHF etc (UWCFS) USD, RUB, UAH (Wallet1) RUB (Yandex Money) RUB (EasyPay) USD, EUR (CONTACT) USD, EUR (Migom) USD, EUR, CZK (Money Polo) USD, EUR (Intel Express) USD, EUR (Western Union via Exchange Partners) USD, EUR (Moneygram via Exchange Partners) USD, EUR, (Liberty Reserve via Exchange Partners) || Support of 19 world currencies, 15 languages.
|-
|}

==Direct / Bulk Buying==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment Method || Notes
|-
| [http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=87094.0 Bitcoins Direct] || Direct purchases, $1,000 and higher. || USD (Cash deposit at B of A, Wells Fargo or PNC Bank, max $3,000) USD (Bank wire, domestic or international), max $6,000 unless prior authorization USD (Liberty Reserve) || BTC || Inventory varies based on market conditions.
|-
| [http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=89757.msg996082#msg996082 BitPay] ([[BitPay|info]]) || Direct purchases, $10,000 USD and higher || USD (Bank wire, domestic or international) || BTC || Contact for other payment methods.
|}

==Other Financial Services==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment || Settled || Notes
|-
| [[MPEx]] || Buy / Sell / Exercise CALLs / PUTs, American style. 52 strikes offered (by .5), current month + 2. No shorting available yet.|| BTC || BTC || Transactions encoded via amt. Must use non-rounding client (0.3.24 or later)
|-
| [https://vircurex.com Vircurex] || Buy / Sell Options Loan / Borrow || BTC, NMC, LTC, DVC, GG, I0C, IXC, SC || BTC, NMC, LTC, DVC, GG, I0C, IXC, SC ||
|}

==Physical Bitcoins==

Physical Bitcoins are bearer tokens that have an embedded redeemable digital bitcoin value if torn open. While they are somewhat expensive if bought purely for the digital bitcoins, they are relatively easy to get, because they can be purchased with PayPal or credit card - payment methods not typically not accepted for pure digital bitcoin purchases.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment || Notes
|-
| [http://www.memorydealers.com Memory Dealers] || Casascius Physical Bitcoins || USD (PayPal/Credit Card) ||
|-
| [https://www.casascius.com Casascius.com] || Casascius Physical Bitcoins || BTC ||
|-
| [https://www.giftcoin.net/card Bitcoin Gift Card] || Bitcioin Gift Card Physical Bitcoin Issued By GiftCoin || BTC ||
|-
| [http://www.bitbills.com Bitbills] || Bitbills cards || BTC || Not taking orders as of Nov 2011.
|}

==Exchange Directories==
* [http://howtobuybitcoins.com/ HowToBuyBitcoins.com]
* [http://howtobuybitcoins.info/ HowToBuyBitcoins.info]

==See Also==

* [[:Category:Digital_currencies|Digital Currencies]]
* [[Selling bitcoins]]
* [[Secure Trading]]
* [[Bitcoin Ladder]]
* [[:Category:Local|Local]] exchanges

[[Category:Exchanges]]
[[Category:Introduction]]
[[zh-cn:购买bitcoins]]
[[ru:Приобретение биткойнов]]

Buying bitcoins

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There are various methods available for buying bitcoins. See [[Buying Bitcoins (the noob version)|here for a Newb-friendly version]] of this page.

Warning: Please be careful with your money. When sending money to an exchange or seller you are trusting that the operator will not abscond with your funds and that the operator maintains secure systems that protect against theft -- internal or external. It is recommended that you obtain the real-world identity of the operator and ensure that sufficient recourse is available. Exchanging or storing significant amounts of funds with exchanges is not recommended.

==Major Exchanges==

The least expensive methods for buying bitcoins involve transferring funds using a bank wire, ACH, bank transfer (ACH, EUR / SEPA).

Exchanges are listed in alphabetical order.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Exchange || Adding Funds || Withdrawing Funds || [[eWallet]] || Notes
|-
| [[File:BIPS.gif|20px|link=https://bips.me]] [https://bips.me BIPS] ([[BIPS|info]]) || BTC CAD (Cash deposits in Canada) Any Currency (Wire Transfer - Any Country) USD (Liberty Reserve) || Danish Domestic Transfer Any Currency (ACH / Direct Deposit) Any Currency (Wire Transfer - Any Country) USD (Mt.Gox) || {{ Table Value Yes }} || <ul><li>DK-based</li><li>[https://github.com/BitcoinInternetPaymentSystem BIPS GitHub]</li><li>[https://bips.me/connect/BitcoinInternetPaymentSystemAPI.pdf REST API]</li></ul>
|-
| [[Bitcoin-24]] || BTC USD ([[MtGox]] redeemable code) USD (VouchX redeemable code) USD (Credit card through LiqPay) USD (International bank wire) EUR ([[MtGox]] redeemable code) EUR (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (SEPA wire) EUR (Sofort banking/Sofortuberweisung) EUR (GIROPay) GBP (International bank wire, converted to EUR) PLN (International bank wire, converted to EUR) || BTC USD (Bank wire transfer) USD ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) USD (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (SEPA wire) EUR (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (Cash, via DHL) || {{Table Value Yes}} || <ul><li>Second biggest Euro exchange</li><li>Instant registration and trading</li><li>Instant credit card deposits</li><li>Instant bank transfers from the EU</li><li>No trading fees for bitcoins</li><li>No restrictions and limits on withdrawals and deposits</li><li>Support chat</li><li>SMS notifications</li></ul>
|-
| [[Bitcoin-Central]] || BTC GBP (Bank transfer) EUR (SEPA) Liberty Reserve USD Liberty Reserve EUR International wire (any currency) || BTC GBP (Bank transfer) EUR (SEPA) Liberty Reserve USD Liberty Reserve EUR || {{Table Value Yes}} || [https://github.com/davout/bitcoin-central Open-source], community reviewed platform Available in French and English languages
|-
| [[Bitfloor]] || BTC USD (bank wire transfer) USD (Cash deposit at Bank of America) USD (CapitalOne 360 P2P) || BTC USD (ACH, direct deposit) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[bitNZ]] || BTC NZD (Cash depost as Westbank) || BTC NZD (Domestic bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[Bitstamp]] || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) EUR (SEPA transfer) USD (Intl wire) USD (Redeemable code) CHF || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) EUR (SEPA transfer) USD (Intl wire) USD (Redeemable code) CHF || {{Table Value Yes}} || EUR and CHF deposits converted to/from USD for trading
|-
| [[BTC-E]] || BTC BTC (BTC-e redeemable code) USD (Cash deposit at Post of Russia) USD (Cash deposit at banks including Privatbank, Savings Bank of Russia (Sberbank), RU/UA Terminals, & more) USD ([[Liberty Reserve]]) USD (Interkassa) USD (WebMoney - WMZ) USD (Yandex) USD (LiqPay) USD (Perfect Money) USD (QIWI) USD (OKPay) USD (RBK Money) USD (Ditial currencies including НСМЭП (NSMEP), Единый Кошелек (Unified Purse), TeleMoney, & more) USD (BTC-e Redeemable Code, available via BitInstant and AurumXChange) USD (International bank wire) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) RUB (QIWI) RUB (LiqPay) RUB (WebMoney-WMR) RUB (BTC-e Redeemable code) RUB (Bank transfer) || BTC BTC (BTC-e redeemble code) USD (Liberty Reserve) USD (Webmoney - WMZ) USD (Perfect Money) USD (LiqPay) USD (QIWI) USD (PayPal) USD (OKPay) USD (Payza/AlertPay) USD (Privat, Privat UAH) USD (Cash deposit into Savings Bank/Sberbank, Telebank, Alfa Bank) USD (BTC-e Redeemable Code) USD (International Wire Transfer) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) RUB (Cash delivery, possible in Moscow) RUB (QIWI) RUB (LiqPay) RUB (WebMoney WMR) RUB (Яндекс.Деньги Yandex) RUB (RBK Money) Cash deposit (into account at Сбербанка России!/Savings Bank/Sberbank, Телебанк (Telebank), and АльфаБанк (Alfa Bank) RUB (Transfer to credit card VISA & MasterCard) RUB (BTC-e Redeemable code) RUB (Bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Language: English, Russian. Interkassa can be funded from Webmoney and many other methods. BitInstant Can be funding option includes QIWI, Cyberplat.
|-
| [[Camp BX]] (CBX) || BTC USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (P2P bank transfer at Chase, B of A, Wells Fargo and ING. Credited after three business days). USD (Personal Check) USD (USPS Postal money order, Canada Post money order) || BTC USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (ACH Direct Deposit) USD (USPS Postal Money Order) USD (Domestic bank wire) USD (International bank wire) || {{Table Value Yes}} || <ul> <li> Security certification from McAfee</li><li> Advanced trading options with AON/FOK/Market</li> <li>STOPLOSS and Short-Selling in Pipeline</li><li> Trading API available</li><li> Wallet API available </li><li> CBX Instant Bitcoin Transfers Feature </li><li> Stoploss / Custom Order Expiry Date/Time </li><li> SMS (Text Message) Notifications </li> <li> Two-Factor Authentication </li> <li> Based in USA - Atlanta </li> </ul>
|-
| [[FYB-SG]] || BTC SGD(Internet Bank Transfer) SGD (Annonymous Cash Deposit at any UOB Cash Deposit Machine in Singapore). || BTC SGD(Internet Bank Transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || <ul><li> Based in Singapore </li> </ul>
|-
| [[Intersango]] || BTC EUR (SEPA bank wire) PLN (Bank Wire) || BTC EUR (SEPA bank wire) PLN (Bank Wire) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Operated by the [https://bitcoinconsultancy.com/ BitcoinConsultancy] [https://intersango.com Intersango] is a completely custom trading platform built from the ground up with security, scalability and extensibility in mind. [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=43745.0 More Information] Boasts an [https://bitcoinconsultancy.com/wiki/index.php/Intersango/API ever expanding API]. Started out as [[Britcoin]].
|-
| [[Kapiton.se]] || BTC SEK (Bankgiro Bank Transfer) || BTC SEK (Bankgiro Bank Transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[Mercado Bitcoin]] || BTC BRL (Bank transfer) BRL (Bank transfer - MoIP) Liberty Reserve USD || BTC BRL (Bank transfer - MoIP) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Language: Portugese
|-
| [[MtGox]] || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (International bank wire) USD (Wire to [[AurumXChange Company|AurumXChange]]) USD ([[OKPay]]) AUD (Bank wire) GBP (Bank wire) GBP (Cash deposit, Barclays) USD (Redeemable code) Liberty Reserve USD (via AurumXChange) || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (Wire via [[AurumXChange Company|AurumXChange]]) AUD (Bank wire) USD (Redeemable code) Liberty Reserve USD (via AurumXChange) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Oldest running exchange. Higest daily volume. Respecting AML laws, Restrictions and limits on withdrawals.
|-
| [[Rock Currency Exchange]] || BTC EUR (SEPA transfer) SLL (Second Life) USD (Dwolla) || BTC EUR (SEPA transfer) SLL (Second Life) USD (Dwolla) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[VirtEx]] || BTC CAD (cash deposit at Royal Bank, Bank of Montreal or ScotiaBank) CAD (Online bill payment) CAD (Wire transfer) || BTC CAD (direct deposit) CAD (Canada Xpress Post Bank Draft send by mail) CAD Payza (formerly AlertPay) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[VirWoX]] || BTC SLL (Second Life) ACD (Avination) OMC (OpenSim) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[PayPal]]) USD,EUR,GBP (Credit & Debit cards via [[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) USD,EUR,GBP ([[NETELLER]]) EUR (DIRECTebanking / Sofortuberweisung) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[paysafecard]]) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) USD ([[UKash]] vouchers) || BTC SLL (Second Life) ACD (Avination) OMC (OpenSim) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[PayPal]]) USD,EUR,GBP ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) USD,EUR,GBP ([[NETELLER]]) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Trading through Second Life Linden Dollars. Variable limits on PayPal and Credit Card deposits.
|}

==Fixed Rate Exchanges & Others==
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For smaller amounts, the options are limited due to bank transfer fees, conversion fees and transaction size restrictions. Options include:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment Method || Notes
|-
| [https://www.aurumxchange.com AurumXchange] ([[AurumXchange|info]]) || Market || USD,EUR,GBP || Exchange Bitcoins '''instantly''' to and from Liberty Reserve, Perfect Money, Pecunix, C-Gold, VouchX, CosmicPay and more. Sell and buy your Bitcoins through USD or GBP Wire, or SEPA EUR transfer.
|-
| [https://bitbargain.co.uk BitBargain] ([[BitBargain|info]]) || Market || GBP || Quick transactions via Bank Transfer (fast payments support only), Pingit and Ukash. Deals happen between buyer and seller.
|-
| [https://www.bitcopia.com Bitcopia] ([[Bitcopia.com|info]]) || Fixed Rate || USD (Cash deposit) || Buy bitcoins via cash deposit at Wells Fargo, or send money via online banking with Wells Fargo. Instant quotes based on live Mt Gox prices.
|-
| [http://btc.pt BTC.pt] || Market Rate || EUR (Multibanco) || Anonymous transactions. Pay the amount on any Portuguese ATM(MB) or homebanking service, we'll deduce our fee and buy the coins for you at market rate and send them very fast to your wallet. Only available in Portugal.
|-
| [http://www.coinmarket.co.nz Coin Market] || Fixed Rate || NZD (NZ Bank deposit/Cash) || Cash deposit or bank transfer to domestic New Zealand bank. Cash payment to brokerage. Guest checkout available.
|-
| [[Bit Innovate]] || Fixed Rate || AUD, NZD (Cash deposit) || Australian Dollar cash deposit at any Commonwealth or Westpac Bank. New Zealand Dollar cash deposits at any ASB.
|-
| [https://blockchain.info/wallet/deposit-methods Blockchain] ([[BlockChain.info|info]]) || Fixed Rate || USD, GBP, EUR, BRL, AUD, CAD, JPY, EUR, CHF, PLN, CZK, RON, RUB, SEK, NOK, DKK || Purchased through [[BitInstant]] (U.S., Brazil, and Russia), Barclay's Pingit or Bank Transfer (GBP), Instant Bank Transfer (EUR) or SMS or premium phone call from a mobile.
|-
| [[BitInstant]] || Market Rate || USD (Cash deposit at banks, 7-11, Walmart, CVS, Moneygram locations) USD (Dwolla) BRL (Cash deposit at Banco Rendimento or through Boleto) RUB (Cash deposit through Qiwi or Cyberplat) || Deposit cash at 700,000 locations around the world and have your Bitcoins within 30 minutes. Absolute fastest and easiest way to buy Bitcoins.
|-
| [[Coinapult]] || Fixed rate || Use [[BitInstant]] to use cash to purchase bitcoins sent to e-mail or SMS. Choose "Bitcoin to e-mail" service and enter either e-mail or SMS. ||
|-
| [[Coinbase]] || Fixed rate || Buy bitcoins using a bank transfer (U.S.). || Instant verification available for new accounts.
|-
| [http://BitcoinIsrael.co.il BitcoinIsrael.co.il] || Fixed Rate || ILS (NIS - New Israeli Shekel)
* via bank transfer
* via Bank HaDoar /Post Office Bank (instant transfer)
* via In Person
|| Buy and sell your Bitcoins within minutes in person. Get "same day" service using Bank HaDoar /Post Office Bank. Get "next day" service using Bank Transfer.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Nordic]] || Fixed Rate
|
*EUR/DKK (SEPA and wire transfer)
*USD, EUR, GBP, DKK, SEK, NOK (Cash or check in the mail)
*AED, DZD, EGP, IQD, ILS, JOD, KWD, LGP, LYD, MRO, MYR, NGN, OMR, PKR, QAR, SAR, TRL, TZS, TND, YER ([[CashU]] card)
*MXN, EYU, BOB, BRL, COP, SYP, MAD, GHC, ZAR, CNY, CAD, and more ([[UKash]] voucher)
| For UKash, redeemed through CashU account.
|-
| [[Omnicoins]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Cash deposit) || Deposit cash at any Commonwealth, NAB, or Westpac branch.
|-
| [[Spend Bitcoins]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Cash deposit) || AUD cash deposit at NAB, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac and ANZ.
|-
| [https://bitcoinmylife.com/jml/buy-bitcoins BitcoinMyLife] ([[BitcoinMyLife|info]]) || Fixed Rate || EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || Simple and Safe. Pay first transaction fee with Twitter or Facebook post.
|-
| [[bitcoin.de]] || Market || EUR (bank wire) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) EUR (Liberty Reserve) EUR ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) || Varies (person to person) 0.01 free Bitcoins for every new user eWallet Affiliate program Language: German, Englisch News
|-
| [[Bitcoiny.cz]] || Market || CZK || Varies (person to person)
|-
| [https://www.BitcoinZAP.com BitcoinZAP] || Market rate || SEPA bank transfer - EUR International bank transfer - EUR, USD Western Union MoneyGram Cash - EUR, USD||
|-
| [[BTCX.se]] || Fixed Rate || SEK || Transfer to and banks in Sweden.
|-
| [[BTC China]] || Fixed Rate || USD (Liberty Reserve) || Converted to CNY for trading.
|-
| [[BitMarket.co]] || Market || COP (Colombian Peso) || Varies (person to person)
|-
| [[bitcoin-otc|#bitcoin-otc]] || [http://bitcoin-otc.com/vieworderbook.php Order Book] || Varies (person to person) || IRC trading marketplace will usually have people willing to deal for small and larger amounts using various payment methods, including [[PayPal]], [[Dwolla]], [[Linden Dollars]], etc.
|-
| [[Canadian Bitcoins]] || Fixed Rate || CAD (Cash - XpressPost or Dropoff) USD (Cash - Courier: UPS, FedEx, etc.) || For dropoff, office in Ottawa.
|-
| [https://dgtmkt.com Dgtmkt] ([[Dgtmkt|info]]) || Fixed Rate || Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) Online bank transfers (Maybank2U, CIMB, MEPS, etc) E-vouchers (Web Cash, Mobile Money) || Bitcoin merchant for Malaysians,. dealing in Malaysian Ringgit. Fully automated immediate transfers. https://dgtmkt.com
|-
| [[Lilion Transfer]] || Fixed Rate || Bank Transfer: USD, AUD, CAD, JPY, EUR, CHF, GBP, PLN, CZK, RON, BGN, HRK, RUB, SEK, NOK, DKK, LTL, LVL Liberty Reserve Perfect Money Monetto OK Pay Cosmic Pay Pecunix C-Gold E-Pay Payments PayPal|| 122 accounts worldwide. Support in 30 languages
|-
| [[Nanaimo Gold]] || Fixed Rate || USD (Liberty Reserve) Western Union money transfer Moneygram money transfer Cash in the mail || LR <--> Bitcoin exchange is automated For cash in the mail send USD, EUR, CAD, or GBP. Canada mailing address.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Argentina]] || Fixed Rate || Cash: ARS, BRL, USD Bank transfer: ARS || No exchange fees!
|-
| [[Bitcoin.com.es]] || Fixed Rate || EUR (bank deposit) || Bank transfer or cash deposits at OpenBank in Spain.
|-
| [[Bahtcoin]] || Fixed Rate || Cash, Webmoney Liberty Reserve USD || Will cash out to Thai mobile and gaming prepaid cards as well.
|-
| [http://bitcoin.in.th Bitcoin Thailand] || Fixed Rate || THB: Cash/Bank Deposit || Same day service.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Brasil]] || Fixed Rate || BRL (Brazilian Real) USD || Cash exchange
|-
| [[BitPiggy]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Australian Dollar)|| Payment via bank transfer.
|-
| [[bitcoin.local]] || Directory || Varies (person to person) ||
|-
| [[bcchanger.com]] || Directory || Enables person to person purchases and sales via PayPal, [[Skrill]]/Moneybookers and other e-currency platforms ||
|-
| [[Bitcoil]] || Fixed Rate || ILS (bank transfer) ||
|-
|[[btcnow]] || Market || USD (OKPay, Dwolla) || bitcoins transferred instantly
|-
| [http://localbitcoins.com LocalBitcoins.com] || Directory || Varies (person to person) Physical cash locally || Find your local bitcoin dealer! With dynamic pricing with equations.
|-
| [http://www.happycoins.nl HappyCoins] || Fixed Rate || EUR (iDEAL and SEPA bank transfer) || Buy and sell Bitcoins. Dutch bank account holders receive Bitcoins within minutes and bank payments same day. Other European IBAN bank account transactions take one or two working days. Prices based on near real-time MtGox exchange price.
|-
| [[WM-Center]] || Fixed rate || BTC USD (International bank wire, Western Unon, Moneygram, Xoom etc, cash) EUR (IBAN bank wire) RUB (bank wire, WU, Anelik and etc, cash) AUD (Bank wire) Liberty Reserve USD/EUR, Perfect Money USD/EUR, Pecunix, Paxum, c-gold, Hoopay, GDP || 24/7/365 support in English, Spanish and Russian.
|-
| [[ECurrencyZone]] || Fixed Rate || BTC INR (Cash deposit of Indian rupee) BDT (Cash deposit of Bangladeshi taka) NPR (Cash deposit of Nepalese rupee) MYR (Cash deposit of Malaysian ringitt) SGD (Cash deposit of Singaporean dollar) SGD (Net/Bank transfer) USD (Western Union, Moneygram, Citibank global funds transfer, OKPay) USD (Liberty Reserve, Mt. Gox redeemable code) || Bank transfer considered at all locations with prior approval.
|-
| [[BitCoinVend]] || Market || BTC USD (PayPal) || bitcoinvend@gmail.com, market variable with commission, quote based, verified paypal account with anti scammer verification
|-
| [[Bitcoins In Berlin]] || Fixed Rate || EUR (Cash in-the mail) EUR (Cash in-person trade) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) EUR (Mt. Gox [[redeemable code]]) EUR (Western Union) || Cash in-the-mail is to a Berlin P.O. box. In-person trade is in Berlin.
|-
| [https://www.lojabitcoin.pt Loja Bitcoin] || Fixed Rate|| EUR (ATM/Multibanco, bank transfer, money order, cash) || Several payment methods like the Portuguese "Multibanco" (ATM), "Vale postal CTT" (money order by mail), bank transfer and cash (in some locations) - Portugal only at the moment
|-
|-
| [[Mang Sweeney]] || Fixed Rate || PHP (Cash) PHP (Cash deposit at bank) || Languages: English, Pinoy. PHP [https://localbitcoins.com/accounts/profile/mangsweeney cash trade method] in metro Manilla, Philappines.
|-
| [[mercaBit.eu]] || Fixed Rate|| EUR (Ukash) EUR (Hal-Cash) EUR (Neteller) || Buy bitcoins with ukash and more
|-
| [http://buyBTC.cz buyBTC.cz] ([[buyBTC.cz|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| CZK (Domestic bank transfer) EUR (Bank transfer) || Buy bitcoins from the Czech Republic.
|-
| [http://InstaWire.com InstaWire.com] ([[InstaWire|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || No sign-up, just enter the amount and a Bitcoin address.
|-
| [http://ZIGGAP.com ZIGGAP] ([[ZIGGAP|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| USD (Cash deposit at Chase, PNC bank) AUD (Cash deposit at National Australia Bank/NAB AUD (Online bill payment/POLI payments) USD (Moneygram, Western Union) || Buy from any Moneygram and Western Union location worldwide.
|-
| [http://bitonic.nl Bitonic.nl] || Fixed Rate|| EUR (iDeal) || Buy bitcoins instantly from the Netherlands.
|-
| [http://swissbitcoins.ch swissbitcoins.ch] ([[Swissbitcoins|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| CHF (Swiss Bank Transfer) || Buy Bitcoins in Switzerland. No registration required. Enter Bitcoin address, wire money and get your bitcoins within 24 hours.
|-
| [http://www.dragons.tl Dragon's Tale] ([[Dragon's Tale|info]]) || Other || Credit card (except in the U.S.) || Purchase bitcoins through this MMO casino with credit card, withdraw bitcoins (though a fee applies if withdrawn and no casino play.)
|-
| [https://buybitcoinbycreditcard.com buybitcoinbycreditcard.com] || Fixed Rate || JPY (Credit Card) || Buy bitcoins instantly with your credit card. No registration required. This site accept from the world.
|-
| [[OKPAY]] || Fixed Rate || BTC USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, CHF etc (Bank Wire Transfer) EUR (SofortBanking) USD, EUR (Liqpay) USD (CashU) USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, CHF etc (UWCFS) USD, RUB, UAH (Wallet1) RUB (Yandex Money) RUB (EasyPay) USD, EUR (CONTACT) USD, EUR (Migom) USD, EUR, CZK (Money Polo) USD, EUR (Intel Express) USD, EUR (Western Union via Exchange Partners) USD, EUR (Moneygram via Exchange Partners) USD, EUR, (Liberty Reserve via Exchange Partners) || Support of 19 world currencies, 15 languages.
|-
|}

==Direct / Bulk Buying==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment Method || Notes
|-
| [http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=87094.0 Bitcoins Direct] || Direct purchases, $1,000 and higher. || USD (Cash deposit at B of A, Wells Fargo or PNC Bank, max $3,000) USD (Bank wire, domestic or international), max $6,000 unless prior authorization USD (Liberty Reserve) || BTC || Inventory varies based on market conditions.
|-
| [http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=89757.msg996082#msg996082 BitPay] ([[BitPay|info]]) || Direct purchases, $10,000 USD and higher || USD (Bank wire, domestic or international) || BTC || Contact for other payment methods.
|}

==Other Financial Services==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment || Settled || Notes
|-
| [[MPEx]] || Buy / Sell / Exercise CALLs / PUTs, American style. 52 strikes offered (by .5), current month + 2. No shorting available yet.|| BTC || BTC || Transactions encoded via amt. Must use non-rounding client (0.3.24 or later)
|-
| [https://vircurex.com Vircurex] || Buy / Sell Options Loan / Borrow || BTC, NMC, LTC, DVC, GG, I0C, IXC, SC || BTC, NMC, LTC, DVC, GG, I0C, IXC, SC ||
|}

==Physical Bitcoins==

Physical Bitcoins are bearer tokens that have an embedded redeemable digital bitcoin value if torn open. While they are somewhat expensive if bought purely for the digital bitcoins, they are relatively easy to get, because they can be purchased with PayPal or credit card - payment methods not typically not accepted for pure digital bitcoin purchases.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment || Notes
|-
| [http://www.memorydealers.com Memory Dealers] || Casascius Physical Bitcoins || USD (PayPal/Credit Card) ||
|-
| [https://www.casascius.com Casascius.com] || Casascius Physical Bitcoins || BTC ||
|-
| [https://www.giftcoin.net/card Bitcoin Gift Card] || Bitcioin Gift Card Physical Bitcoin Issued By GiftCoin || BTC ||
|-
| [http://www.bitbills.com Bitbills] || Bitbills cards || BTC || Not taking orders as of Nov 2011.
|}

==Exchange Directories==
* [http://howtobuybitcoins.com/ HowToBuyBitcoins.com]
* [http://howtobuybitcoins.info/ HowToBuyBitcoins.info]

==See Also==

* [[:Category:Digital_currencies|Digital Currencies]]
* [[Selling bitcoins]]
* [[Secure Trading]]
* [[Bitcoin Ladder]]
* [[:Category:Local|Local]] exchanges

[[Category:Exchanges]]
[[Category:Introduction]]
[[zh-cn:购买bitcoins]]
[[ru:Приобретение биткойнов]]

Buying bitcoins

2013-02-01T22:41:28Z

Hacktolive: adding "Loja Bitcoin"

There are various methods available for buying bitcoins. See [[Buying Bitcoins (the noob version)|here for a Newb-friendly version]] of this page.

Warning: Please be careful with your money. When sending money to an exchange or seller you are trusting that the operator will not abscond with your funds and that the operator maintains secure systems that protect against theft -- internal or external. It is recommended that you obtain the real-world identity of the operator and ensure that sufficient recourse is available. Exchanging or storing significant amounts of funds with exchanges is not recommended.

==Major Exchanges==

The least expensive methods for buying bitcoins involve transferring funds using a bank wire, ACH, bank transfer (ACH, EUR / SEPA).

Exchanges are listed in alphabetical order.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Exchange || Adding Funds || Withdrawing Funds || [[eWallet]] || Notes
|-
| [[Bitcoin-24]] || BTC USD ([[MtGox]] redeemable code) EUR ([[MtGox]] redeemable code) USD (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (BTC24 redeemable code) USD (Credit card through LiqPay) EUR (Sofortuberweisung) || BTC EUR (SEPA bank transfer) EUR (VouchX redeemable code) USD (VouchX redeemable code) EUR (BTC24 redeemable code) USD (BTC24 redeemable code USD ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[Bitcoin-Central]] || BTC GBP (Bank transfer) EUR (SEPA) Liberty Reserve USD Liberty Reserve EUR International wire (any currency) || BTC GBP (Bank transfer) EUR (SEPA) Liberty Reserve USD Liberty Reserve EUR || {{Table Value Yes}} || [https://github.com/davout/bitcoin-central Open-source], community reviewed platform Available in French and English languages
|-
| [[Bitfloor]] || BTC USD (bank wire transfer) USD (ING Person2Person) || BTC USD (ACH, direct deposit) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[BitMe]] || BTC USD (Cash deposits at Chase) USD (Wire Transfer - US Only) USD (AurumXchange VouchX) || BTC USD (AurumXchange VouchX) USD (ACH / Direct Deposit) USD (Wire Transfer - US Only) || {{ Table Value Yes }} || <ul><li>US-based</li><li>Liquidity provider discounts</li><li>[https://github.com/bitme BitMe's GitHub]</li><li>[http://bitme.github.com/rest/ REST API]</li></ul>
|-
| [[bitNZ]] || BTC NZD (Cash depost as Westbank) || BTC NZD (Domestic bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[Bitstamp]] || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) EUR (SEPA transfer) USD (Intl wire) USD (Redeemable code) CHF || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) EUR (SEPA transfer) USD (Intl wire) USD (Redeemable code) CHF || {{Table Value Yes}} || EUR and CHF deposits converted to/from USD for trading
|-
| [[BTC-E]] || BTC BTC (BTC-e redeemable code) USD (Cash deposit at Post of Russia) USD (Cash deposit at banks including Privatbank, Savings Bank of Russia (Sberbank), RU/UA Terminals, & more) USD ([[Liberty Reserve]]) USD (Interkassa) USD (WebMoney - WMZ) USD (Yandex) USD (LiqPay) USD (Perfect Money) USD (QIWI) USD (OKPay) USD (RBK Money) USD (Ditial currencies including НСМЭП (NSMEP), Единый Кошелек (Unified Purse), TeleMoney, & more) USD (BTC-e Redeemable Code, available via BitInstant and AurumXChange) USD (International bank wire) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) RUB (QIWI) RUB (LiqPay) RUB (WebMoney-WMR) RUB (BTC-e Redeemable code) RUB (Bank transfer) || BTC BTC (BTC-e redeemble code) USD (Liberty Reserve) USD (Webmoney - WMZ) USD (Perfect Money) USD (LiqPay) USD (QIWI) USD (PayPal) USD (OKPay) USD (Payza/AlertPay) USD (Privat, Privat UAH) USD (Cash deposit into Savings Bank/Sberbank, Telebank, Alfa Bank) USD (BTC-e Redeemable Code) USD (International Wire Transfer) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) RUB (Cash delivery, possible in Moscow) RUB (QIWI) RUB (LiqPay) RUB (WebMoney WMR) RUB (Яндекс.Деньги Yandex) RUB (RBK Money) Cash deposit (into account at Сбербанка России!/Savings Bank/Sberbank, Телебанк (Telebank), and АльфаБанк (Alfa Bank) RUB (Transfer to credit card VISA & MasterCard) RUB (BTC-e Redeemable code) RUB (Bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Language: English, Russian. Interkassa can be funded from Webmoney and many other methods. BitInstant Can be funding option includes QIWI, Cyberplat.
|-
| [[Camp BX]] (CBX) || BTC USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (P2P bank transfer at Chase, B of A, Wells Fargo and ING. Credited after three business days). USD (Personal Check) USD (USPS Postal money order, Canada Post money order) || BTC USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (ACH Direct Deposit) USD (USPS Postal Money Order) USD (Domestic bank wire) USD (International bank wire) || {{Table Value Yes}} || <ul> <li> Security certification from McAfee</li><li> Advanced trading options with AON/FOK/Market</li> <li>STOPLOSS and Short-Selling in Pipeline</li><li> Trading API available</li><li> Wallet API available </li><li> CBX Instant Bitcoin Transfers Feature </li><li> Stoploss / Custom Order Expiry Date/Time </li><li> SMS (Text Message) Notifications </li> <li> Two-Factor Authentication </li> <li> Based in USA - Atlanta </li> </ul>
|-
| [[FYB-SG]] || BTC SGD(Internet Bank Transfer) SGD (Annonymous Cash Deposit at any UOB Cash Deposit Machine in Singapore). || BTC SGD(Internet Bank Transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || <ul><li> Based in Singapore </li> </ul>
|-
| [[Intersango]] || BTC EUR (SEPA bank wire) PLN (Bank Wire) || BTC EUR (SEPA bank wire) PLN (Bank Wire) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Operated by the [https://bitcoinconsultancy.com/ BitcoinConsultancy] [https://intersango.com Intersango] is a completely custom trading platform built from the ground up with security, scalability and extensibility in mind. [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=43745.0 More Information] Boasts an [https://bitcoinconsultancy.com/wiki/index.php/Intersango/API ever expanding API]. Started out as [[Britcoin]].
|-
| [[Kapiton.se]] || BTC SEK (Bankgiro Bank Transfer) || BTC SEK (Bankgiro Bank Transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[Mercado Bitcoin]] || BTC BRL (Bank transfer) BRL (Bank transfer - MoIP) Liberty Reserve USD || BTC BRL (Bank transfer - MoIP) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Language: Portugese
|-
| [[MtGox]] || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (International bank wire) USD (Wire to [[AurumXChange Company|AurumXChange]]) USD ([[OKPay]]) AUD (Bank wire) GBP (Bank wire) GBP (Cash deposit, Barclays) USD (Redeemable code) Liberty Reserve USD (via AurumXChange) || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (Wire via [[AurumXChange Company|AurumXChange]]) AUD (Bank wire) USD (Redeemable code) Liberty Reserve USD (via AurumXChange) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Oldest running exchange. Higest daily volume. Respecting AML laws, Restrictions and limits on withdrawals.
|-
| [[Rock Currency Exchange]] || BTC EUR (SEPA transfer) SLL (Second Life) USD (Dwolla) || BTC EUR (SEPA transfer) SLL (Second Life) USD (Dwolla) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[VirtEx]] || BTC CAD (cash deposit at Royal Bank, Bank of Montreal or ScotiaBank) CAD (Online bill payment) CAD (Wire transfer) || BTC CAD (direct deposit) CAD (Canada Xpress Post Bank Draft send by mail) CAD Payza (formerly AlertPay) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
|-
| [[VirWoX]] || BTC SLL (Second Life) ACD (Avination) OMC (OpenSim) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[PayPal]]) USD,EUR,GBP (Credit & Debit cards via [[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) USD,EUR,GBP ([[NETELLER]]) EUR (DIRECTebanking / Sofortuberweisung) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[paysafecard]]) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) USD ([[UKash]] vouchers) || BTC SLL (Second Life) ACD (Avination) OMC (OpenSim) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[PayPal]]) USD,EUR,GBP ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) USD,EUR,GBP ([[NETELLER]]) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Trading through Second Life Linden Dollars. Variable limits on PayPal and Credit Card deposits.
|}

==Fixed Rate Exchanges & Others==

For smaller amounts, the options are limited due to bank transfer fees, conversion fees and transaction size restrictions. Options include:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment Method || Notes
|-
| [https://www.aurumxchange.com AurumXchange] ([[AurumXchange|info]]) || Market || USD,EUR,GBP || Exchange Bitcoins '''instantly''' to and from Liberty Reserve, Perfect Money, Pecunix, C-Gold, VouchX, CosmicPay and more. Sell and buy your Bitcoins through USD or GBP Wire, or SEPA EUR transfer.
|-
|-
| [https://www.bitcoincanada.tk Bitcoincanada] ([[bitcoin canada|info]]) || Market || CAD || Exchange Bitcoins '''instantly''' to and from Interac email transfer. Sell and buy your Bitcoins through Interac email transfer instantly.
|-
|-
| [https://bitbargain.co.uk BitBargain] ([[BitBargain|info]]) || Market || GBP || Quick transactions via Bank Transfer (fast payments support only), Pingit and Ukash. Deals happen between buyer and seller.
|-
| [https://www.bitcopia.com Bitcopia] ([[Bitcopia.com|info]]) || Fixed Rate || USD (Cash deposit) || Buy bitcoins via cash deposit at Wells Fargo, or send money via online banking with Wells Fargo. Instant quotes based on live Mt Gox prices.
|-
| [http://btc.pt BTC.pt] || Market Rate || EUR (Multibanco) || Anonymous transactions. Pay the amount on any Portuguese ATM(MB) or homebanking service, we'll deduce our fee and buy the coins for you at market rate and send them very fast to your wallet. Only available in Portugal.
|-
| [http://www.coinmarket.co.nz Coin Market] || Fixed Rate || NZD (NZ Bank deposit/Cash) || Cash deposit or bank transfer to domestic New Zealand bank. Cash payment to brokerage. Guest checkout available.
|-
| [[Bit Innovate]] || Fixed Rate || AUD, NZD (Cash deposit) || Australian Dollar cash deposit at any Commonwealth or Westpac Bank. New Zealand Dollar cash deposits at any ASB.
|-
| [https://blockchain.info/wallet/ Blockchain] ([[BlockChain.info|info]]) || Fixed Rate || USD, BRL, AUD, CAD, JPY, EUR, CHF, GBP, PLN, CZK, RON, RUB, SEK, NOK, DKK || Purchased through [[BitInstant]] (U.S., Brazil, and Russia), Barclay's Pingit (GBP), or SMS or premium phone call from a mobile. Or Bank Deposit for UK Users.
|-
| [[BitInstant]] || Market Rate || USD (Cash deposit at banks, 7-11, Walmart, CVS, Moneygram locations) USD (Dwolla) BRL (Cash deposit at Banco Rendimento or through Boleto) RUB (Cash deposit through Qiwi or Cyberplat) || Deposit cash at 700,000 locations around the world and have your Bitcoins within 30 minutes. Absolute fastest and easiest way to buy Bitcoins.
|-
| [[Coinapult]] || Fixed rate || Use [[BitInstant]] to use cash to purchase bitcoins sent to e-mail or SMS. Choose "Bitcoin to e-mail" service and enter either e-mail or SMS. ||
|-
| [[Coinbase]] || Fixed rate || Buy bitcoins using a bank transfer (U.S.). || Instant verification available for new accounts.
|-
| [http://BitcoinIsrael.co.il BitcoinIsrael.co.il] || Fixed Rate || ILS (NIS - New Israeli Shekel)
* via bank transfer
* via Bank HaDoar /Post Office Bank (instant transfer)
* via In Person
|| Buy and sell your Bitcoins within minutes in person. Get "same day" service using Bank HaDoar /Post Office Bank. Get "next day" service using Bank Transfer.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Nordic]] || Fixed Rate
|
*EUR/DKK (SEPA and wire transfer)
*USD, EUR, GBP, DKK, SEK, NOK (Cash or check in the mail)
*AED, DZD, EGP, IQD, ILS, JOD, KWD, LGP, LYD, MRO, MYR, NGN, OMR, PKR, QAR, SAR, TRL, TZS, TND, YER ([[CashU]] card)
*MXN, EYU, BOB, BRL, COP, SYP, MAD, GHC, ZAR, CNY, CAD, and more ([[UKash]] voucher)
| For UKash, redeemed through CashU account.
|-
| [[Omnicoins]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Cash deposit) || Deposit cash at any Commonwealth, NAB, or Westpac branch.
|-
| [[Spend Bitcoins]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Cash deposit) || AUD cash deposit at NAB, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac and ANZ.
|-
| [https://bitcoinmylife.com/jml/buy-bitcoins BitcoinMyLife] ([[BitcoinMyLife|info]]) || Fixed Rate || EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || Simple and Safe. Pay first transaction fee with Twitter or Facebook post.
|-
| [[bitcoin.de]] || Market || EUR (bank wire) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) EUR (Liberty Reserve) EUR ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) || Varies (person to person) 0.01 free Bitcoins for every new user eWallet Affiliate program Language: German, Englisch News
|-
| [[Bitcoiny.cz]] || Market || CZK || Varies (person to person)
|-
| [[BTCX.se]] || Fixed Rate || SEK || Transfer to and banks in Sweden.
|-
| [[BTC China]] || Fixed Rate || USD (Liberty Reserve) || Converted to CNY for trading.
|-
| [[BitMarket.co]] || Market || COP (Colombian Peso) || Varies (person to person)
|-
| [[bitcoin-otc|#bitcoin-otc]] || [http://bitcoin-otc.com/vieworderbook.php Order Book] || Varies (person to person) || IRC trading marketplace will usually have people willing to deal for small and larger amounts using various payment methods, including [[PayPal]], [[Dwolla]], [[Linden Dollars]], etc.
|-
| [[Canadian Bitcoins]] || Fixed Rate || CAD (Cash - XpressPost or Dropoff) USD (Cash - Courier: UPS, FedEx, etc.) || For dropoff, office in Ottawa.
|-
| [https://dgtmkt.com Dgtmkt] ([[Dgtmkt|info]]) || Fixed Rate || Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) Online bank transfers (Maybank2U, CIMB, MEPS, etc) E-vouchers (Web Cash, Mobile Money) || Bitcoin merchant for Malaysians,. dealing in Malaysian Ringgit. Fully automated immediate transfers. https://dgtmkt.com
|-
| [[Lilion Transfer]] || Fixed Rate || Bank Transfer: USD, AUD, CAD, JPY, EUR, CHF, GBP, PLN, CZK, RON, BGN, HRK, RUB, SEK, NOK, DKK, LTL, LVL Liberty Reserve Perfect Money Monetto OK Pay Cosmic Pay Pecunix C-Gold E-Pay Payments PayPal|| 122 accounts worldwide. Support in 30 languages
|-
| [[Nanaimo Gold]] || Fixed Rate || USD (Liberty Reserve) Western Union money transfer Moneygram money transfer Cash in the mail || LR <--> Bitcoin exchange is automated For cash in the mail send USD, EUR, CAD, or GBP. Canada mailing address.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Argentina]] || Fixed Rate || Cash: ARS, BRL, USD Bank transfer: ARS || No exchange fees!
|-
| [[Bitcoin.com.es]] || Fixed Rate || EUR (bank deposit) || Bank transfer or cash deposits at OpenBank in Spain.
|-
| [[Bahtcoin]] || Fixed Rate || Cash, Webmoney Liberty Reserve USD || Will cash out to Thai mobile and gaming prepaid cards as well.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Brasil]] || Fixed Rate || BRL (Brazilian Real) USD || Cash exchange
|-
| [[BitPiggy]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Australian Dollar)|| Payment via bank transfer.
|-
| [[bitcoin.local]] || Directory || Varies (person to person) ||
|-
| [[bcchanger.com]] || Directory || Enables person to person purchases and sales via PayPal, [[Skrill]]/Moneybookers and other e-currency platforms ||
|-
| [[Bitcoil]] || Fixed Rate || ILS (bank transfer) ||
|-
|[[btcnow]] || Market || USD (OKPay, Dwolla) || bitcoins transferred instantly
|-
| [http://localbitcoins.com LocalBitcoins.com] || Directory || Varies (person to person) Physical cash locally || Find your local bitcoin dealer! With dynamic pricing with equations.
|-
| [http://www.happycoins.nl HappyCoins] || Fixed Rate || EUR (iDEAL and SEPA bank transfer) || Buy and sell Bitcoins. Dutch bank account holders receive Bitcoins within minutes and bank payments same day. Other European IBAN bank account transactions take one or two working days. Prices based on near real-time MtGox exchange price.
|-
| [[WM-Center]] || Fixed rate || BTC USD (International bank wire, Western Unon, Moneygram, Xoom etc, cash) EUR (IBAN bank wire) RUB (bank wire, WU, Anelik and etc, cash) AUD (Bank wire) Liberty Reserve USD/EUR, Perfect Money USD/EUR, Pecunix, Paxum, c-gold, Hoopay, GDP || 24/7/365 support in English, Spanish and Russian.
|-
| [[ECurrencyZone]] || Fixed Rate || BTC INR (Cash deposit of Indian rupee) BDT (Cash deposit of Bangladeshi taka) NPR (Cash deposit of Nepalese rupee) MYR (Cash deposit of Malaysian ringitt) SGD (Cash deposit of Singaporean dollar) SGD (Net/Bank transfer) USD (Western Union, Moneygram, Citibank global funds transfer, OKPay) USD (Liberty Reserve, Mt. Gox redeemable code) || Bank transfer considered at all locations with prior approval.
|-
| [[BitCoinVend]] || Market || BTC USD (PayPal) || bitcoinvend@gmail.com, market variable with commission, quote based, verified paypal account with anti scammer verification
|-
| [[Bitcoins In Berlin]] || Fixed Rate || EUR (Cash in-the mail) EUR (Cash in-person trade) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) EUR (Mt. Gox [[redeemable code]]) EUR (Western Union) || Cash in-the-mail is to a Berlin P.O. box. In-person trade is in Berlin.
|-
| [https://www.lojabitcoin.pt Loja Bitcoin] || Fixed Rate|| EUR (ATM/Multibanco, bank transfer, money order, cash) || Several payment methods like the Portuguese "Multibanco" (ATM), "Vale postal CTT" (money order by mail), bank transfer and cash (in some locations) - Portugal only at the moment
|-
|-
| [[Mang Sweeney]] || Fixed Rate || PHP (Cash) PHP (Cash deposit at bank) || Languages: English, Pinoy. PHP [https://localbitcoins.com/accounts/profile/mangsweeney cash trade method] in metro Manilla, Philappines.
|-
| [http://bitcoinvender.yolasite.com/ Bitcoin Vender] || Fixed Rate|| USD (Credit Card) USD (Debit Card) || Buy bitcoins with your credit or debit card
|-
| [[mercaBit.eu]] || Fixed Rate|| EUR (Ukash) EUR (Hal-Cash) EUR (Neteller) || Buy bitcoins with ukash and more
|-
| [http://buyBTC.cz buyBTC.cz] ([[buyBTC.cz|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| CZK (Domestic bank transfer) EUR (Bank transfer) || Buy bitcoins from the Czech Republic.
|-
| [http://InstaWire.com InstaWire.com] ([[InstaWire|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || No sign-up, just enter the amount and a Bitcoin address.
|-
| [http://ZIGGAP.com ZIGGAP] ([[ZIGGAP|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| USD (Cash deposit at Chase, PNC bank) AUD (Cash deposit at National Australia Bank/NAB AUD (Online bill payment/POLI payments) USD (Moneygram, Western Union) || Buy from any Moneygram and Western Union location worldwide.
|-
| [http://bitonic.nl Bitonic.nl] || Fixed Rate|| EUR (iDeal) || Buy bitcoins instantly from the Netherlands.
|-
| [http://swissbitcoins.ch swissbitcoins.ch] ([[Swissbitcoins|info]]) || Fixed Rate|| CHF (Swiss Bank Transfer) || Buy Bitcoins in Switzerland. No registration required. Enter Bitcoin address, wire money and get your bitcoins within 24 hours.
|-
| [http://www.dragons.tl Dragon's Tale] ([[Dragon's Tale|info]]) || Other || Credit card (except in the U.S.) || Purchase bitcoins through this MMO casino with credit card, withdraw bitcoins (though a fee applies if withdrawn and no casino play.)
|-
| [https://buybitcoinbycreditcard.com buybitcoinbycreditcard.com] || Fixed Rate || JPY (Credit Card) || Buy bitcoins instantly with your credit card. No registration required. This site accept from the world.
|-
| [[OKPAY]] || Fixed Rate || BTC USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, CHF etc (Bank Wire Transfer) EUR (SofortBanking) USD, EUR (Liqpay) USD (CashU) USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, CHF etc (UWCFS) USD, RUB, UAH (Wallet1) RUB (Yandex Money) RUB (EasyPay) USD, EUR (CONTACT) USD, EUR (Migom) USD, EUR, CZK (Money Polo) USD, EUR (Intel Express) USD, EUR (Western Union via Exchange Partners) USD, EUR (Moneygram via Exchange Partners) USD, EUR, (Liberty Reserve via Exchange Partners) || Support of 19 world currencies, 15 languages.
|-
|}

==Direct / Bulk Buying==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment Method || Notes
|-
| [http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=87094.0 Bitcoins Direct] || Direct purchases, $1,000 and higher. || USD (Cash deposit at B of A, Wells Fargo or PNC Bank, max $3,000) USD (Bank wire, domestic or international), max $6,000 unless prior authorization USD (Liberty Reserve) || BTC || Inventory varies based on market conditions.
|-
| [http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=89757.msg996082#msg996082 BitPay] ([[BitPay|info]]) || Direct purchases, $10,000 USD and higher || USD (Bank wire, domestic or international) || BTC || Contact for other payment methods.
|}

==Other Financial Services==

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment || Settled || Notes
|-
| [[MPEx]] || Buy / Sell / Exercise CALLs / PUTs, American style. 52 strikes offered (by .5), current month + 2. No shorting available yet.|| BTC || BTC || Transactions encoded via amt. Must use non-rounding client (0.3.24 or later)
|-
| [https://vircurex.com Vircurex] || Buy / Sell Options Loan / Borrow || BTC, NMC, LTC, DVC, GG, I0C, IXC, SC || BTC, NMC, LTC, DVC, GG, I0C, IXC, SC ||
|}

==Physical Bitcoins==

Physical Bitcoins are bearer tokens that have an embedded redeemable digital bitcoin value if torn open. While they are somewhat expensive if bought purely for the digital bitcoins, they are relatively easy to get, because they can be purchased with PayPal or credit card - payment methods not typically not accepted for pure digital bitcoin purchases.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment || Notes
|-
| [http://www.memorydealers.com Memory Dealers] || Casascius Physical Bitcoins || USD (PayPal/Credit Card) ||
|-
| [https://www.casascius.com Casascius.com] || Casascius Physical Bitcoins || BTC ||
|-
| [https://www.giftcoin.net/card Bitcoin Gift Card] || Bitcioin Gift Card Physical Bitcoin Issued By GiftCoin || BTC ||
|-
| [http://www.bitbills.com Bitbills] || Bitbills cards || BTC || Not taking orders as of Nov 2011.
|}

==See Also==

* [[:Category:Digital_currencies|Digital Currencies]]
* [[Selling bitcoins]]
* [[Secure Trading]]
* [[Bitcoin Ladder]]
* [[:Category:Local|Local]] exchanges

[[Category:Exchanges]]
[[Category:Introduction]]
[[zh-cn:购买bitcoins]]
[[ru:Приобретение биткойнов]]

Donation-accepting organizations and projects

2012-09-14T02:21:01Z

Hacktolive:

Here is a list of organizations that accept bitcoin donations.
Only notable donation-accepting sites should be added here.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Organization
! Purpose
! Donation Page
|-
|-
|[http://www.osiris-sps.org Osiris-sps.org]
|Software for decentralized portal, managed and shared via P2P between members.
|[http://www.osiris-sps.org/donations/]
|-
|[http://www.bitcoinfunding.com BitcoinFunding.com]
|[Raise money with bitcoins] Kickstarter style website to raise funds for projects.
|[http://bitcoinfunding.com/]
|-
|[http://ahmia.fi/ Ahmia.fi]
|AHMIA is working with Tor related projects including running Tor Nodes and the only public Tor Hidden Service search.
|[http://ahmia.fi/]
|-
|[http://www.AncientBeast.com AncientBeast.com]
|[Free Open Source] Turn Based Strategy Game Played Online Against Other People. Master your beasts!
|[http://http://ancientbeast.com/bitcoin]
|-
|[http://www.anonyops.com/index.php Anonyops.com]
|News about Anonymous actions and operations
|[http://anonyops.com/bitcoindonate.php]
|-
|'''[http://www.archive.org/ Archive.org]'''
|Digital archive of public domain media, original open/free media and historical website backups
|[http://www.archive.org/about/faqs.php#311]
|-
|[http://www.anonnews.org/ Anonnews.org]
|Open news platform for Anonymous
|[http://anonnews.org/bitcoin.html]
|-
|[http://awesome.naquadah.org/ awesome]
|Window manager for X11
|[http://awesome.naquadah.org/community/]
|-
|[https://iplayernotifier.appspot.com/ BBC iPlayer Notifier]
|Email and Google Talk notification of new content available on BBC iPlayer
|[https://iplayernotifier.appspot.com/]
|-
|[http://www.beatingdebt.org BeatingDebt.org]
|Teaching debt prevention by placing educational ads, supporting debt prevention groups, and providing online resources
|[http://www.beatingdebt.org/donate.php#BitCoinDonation]
|-
|[http://www.backbox.org/ Backbox]
|Ubuntu-based GNU/Linux distribution for perform penetration tests and security assessments for ethical hacking
|[http://www.backbox.org/services]
|-
|[http://www.kk-velikelasce.si/ Basketball club KK Velike Lašče]
|Basketball club KK Velike Lašče from Slovenia playing in the lower national league
|[http://www.kk-velikelasce.si/pokrovitelji/]
|-
|[http://www.bitcharity.org/ BitCharity]
|Hub for donating to charities using Bitcoin
|[http://www.bitcharity.org]
|-
|[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=52543.0 Bitcoin 100]
|Bitcoin 100: A Kickstarter for Charities (1BTC1oo)
|[https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=52543.0]
|-
|[http://www.bitcoinspot.nl/ Bitcoinspot]
|Dutch website and forum about Bitcoins, how to acquire and how to use them.
|[http://www.bitcoinspot.nl/nieuws-algemeen/bitcoin-browser-integratie.html]
|-
|[http://www.bluetile.org Bluetile]
|Tiling window manager for GNOME
|[http://www.bluetile.org/#development]
|-
|[http://brmlab.cz/ Brmlab, hackerspace]
|The first hackerspace in the Czech Republic
|[http://brmlab.cz/project/bitcoin]
|-
|[http://c4ss.org/ Center for a Stateless Society]
|Builds public awareness of, and support for, market anarchism
|[http://c4ss.org/support-the-center]
|-
|[http://www.cheat-sheets.org/ Cheat-Sheets.org]
|Cheat/round-up/reference cards/guides/sheets for programming languages and software
|[http://www.cheat-sheets.org/]
|-
|[http://www.chambaproject.in/ Chamba Project]
|An effort to create a Swathanthra (Free/Libre/Open/Mukt) Animation Movie by pooling in contributions from people around the world and funding artists directly.
|[http://www.chambaproject.in/contribute/]
|-
|[http://www.bitcoinsreview.com Consumer - Merchant Trust Project]
|An initiative to increase trust between Consumer and Bitcoin Merchants. Proceedspay for hosting, ads, etc.
|[http://www.bitcoinsreview.com/donate/]
|-
|[http://convergence.io Convergence]
|Agile, distributed, and secure strategy for replacing certificate authorities.
|[http://convergence.io/involved.html]
|-
|[http://ccbib.org Creative Commons Bibliothek]
|Creative Commons and Public Domain library. Includes book source code for easy reprinting with custom layout. Local groups produce paper versions for lending.
|[http://ccbib.org/donate/]
|-
|[http://www.cryto.net/ Cryto Coding Collective]
|Host for IRC and web for free/libre software and cultural projects
|[http://www.cryto.net/donate/]
|-
|[http://www.DecryptedMatrix.com/ Decrypted Matrix ]
|Blog on science, society, nature, politics etc.
|[http://www.DecryptedMatrix.com]
|-
|[http://www.degenernet.com/ Degenernet Radio]
|Online radio station dedicated independent music from all genres
|[http://www.degenernet.com/donate.php]
|-
|[http://dia-installer.de/ dia-installer.de]
|Dia, popular open source diagramming software for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux
|[http://dia-installer.de/support/donations.html]
|-
|[https://www.diasporafoundation.org/ Diaspora Foundation]
|Developers and hosts of a distributed "social network"
|[https://www.diasporafoundation.org/donate#bitcoin]
|-
|[http://www.digitalprecursor.org/ Digital Precursor]
|Website and Forum dedicated to scientific learning (particularly energetics)
|[http://www.digitalprecursor.org/content.php/93-Anonymous-Donations-Now-Available]
|-
|[http://www.dosbox.com/ DOSBox]
|An x86 emulator with DOS
|[http://www.dosbox.com/crew.php]
|-
|[http://www.downsizedc.org/link?uri=/&src=btc-wiki DownsizeDC.org]
|USA federal government downsizing movement
|[https://secure.downsizedc.org/contribute/]
|-
|[http://www.duplicati.com/ Duplicati]
|Free, open source backup client that securely stores encrypted, incremental, compressed backups on cloud storage services and remote file servers. It works with Amazon S3, Windows Live SkyDrive, Google Drive (Google Docs), Rackspace Cloud Files or WebDAV, SSH, FTP (and many more).
|[http://www.duplicati.com/]
|-
|[http://www.dyne.org Dyne.org]
|Since the year 2000 producing free and open source software for media activism: makers of the 100% Free Dyne:bolic GNU/Linux distribution and more software to record, edit and stream audio and video materials on-line, encrypt private communications and recycle existing hardware.
|[http://www.dyne.org]
|-
|[http://spices.org.my/ Early Intervention Program at SPICES]
|Non-profit organization providing services to children with learning disabilities since 1997
|[http://spices.org.my/be-involved/donations/]
|-
|[http://encyclopediadramatica.ch/Main_Page Encyclopedia Dramatica]
|4chan's Wikipedia
|[http://encyclopediadramatica.ch/donate.php]
|-
|[https://www.erowid.org/ Erowid]
|Portal on psychoactive plants and chemicals, meditation, lucid etc.
|[https://www.erowid.org/donations/donations_bitcoin.php]
|-
|[http://eudemocracia.org/english.html Eudemocracia] NGO
|Dedicated to the creation of a modern form of government that combines direct democracy and internet.
|[http://wiki.eudemocracia.org/en/donaciones]
|-
|[http://www.expanton.com Expanton]
|Occupy Wall Street Support
|[http://www.expanton.com/]
|-
|[http://www.ezyorg.com/ Ezyorg.com]
|Organizing & Planning Tool
|[http://ezyorg.com/]
|-
|[http://www.foo.be/forban/ Forban]
|Filesharing protocol for local area networks
|[http://www.foo.be/forban/]
|-
|[http://freedomboxfoundation.org FreedomBox Foundation]
|Non-profit turning small plug computers into personal servers that guard your privacy, anonymity and security.
|[https://freedomboxfoundation.org/donate]
|-
|[https://freenetproject.org/ Freenet Project]
|The Free Network
|[https://freenetproject.org/donate.html]
|-
|[http://www.fsf.org Free Software Foundation]
|Worldwide advocate for software freedom and host organization for the GNU Project.
|[https://my.fsf.org/donate/other]
|-
|[http://www.freetalklive.com/ Free Talk Live]
|Help spread the message of liberty by donating to a liberty leaning nationally syndicated radio show!
|[http://www.freetalklive.com/bitcoin]
|-
|[http://freedomainradio.com/ Freedomain Radio]
|Online philosophical conversation about freedom, religion, the state, and the family
|[http://board.freedomainradio.com/forums/t/30241.aspx]
|-
|[http://www.freehal.org/ FreeHAL]
|a self-learning artificial intelligence available as free software
|[http://www.freehal.net/funds/?p=do&l=en]
|-
|[http://www.FreezingMoon.org FreezingMoon.org]
|Free Open Source Game Development Organization
|[http://http://FreezingMoon.org/bitcoin]
|-
|[http://www.gentlelan.de/ GentleLAN]
|Since many years free private LANs in Bremen / Germany
|[http://www.gentlelan.de/?page_id=193]
|-
|[http://www.girlsgonebitcoin.info GirlsGoneBitcoin]
|Girls gone wild with bitcoin accepting donations!
|[http://www.girlsgonebitcoin.info/]
|-
|[http://http://www.groupbstrepinternational.org/ Group B Strep International]
|Promoting GBS Awareness Worldwide
|[http://www.groupbstrepinternational.org/donate.html]
|-
|[http://gzzt.org/ GZZT.org]
|Popular Useful Links Reference Site
|[http://gzzt.org]
|-
|[http://www.reddit.com/r/hackbloc HackBloc on Reddit]
|Hacktivism, Crypto-anarchy, Darknets.
|[http://www.reddit.com/r/hackbloc]
|-
|[http://hacktolive.org hacktolive]
|Development of Linux-based distro "Super OS" and other open-source software
|[http://hacktolive.org]
|-
|[http://www.heavensentgaming.com Heaven Sent Gaming]
|Heaven Sent Gaming is a new media entertainment group founded by Mario Lucero and Isabel Ruiz, in 2006, as a game development team.
|[http://heavensentgaming.com/support-and-donations/]
|-
|[http://www.helplinux.ru Help Linux]
|Russian language Linux support
|[http://helplinux.ourproject.org/wiki/about:start]
|-
|[http://thejuicemedia.com Juice Rap News]
|Juice Rap News - the news show for the Internet nation, delivering a bulletin to restore your faith in the fourth estate, make you nod your head to the beat even as you shake it in disbelief.
|[http://thejuicemedia.com/donate/]
|-
|[http://i2p2.de/ I2P Anonymous Network]
|Anonymising network similar to tor
|[http://www.i2p2.de/donate.html]
|-
|[http://www.intercom.gs/ Intercom - Emergency Communications Division]
|We Build Censorship Resistant Phone and Communications Networks
|[http://www.intercom.gs/support.html]
|-
|[http://www.partito-pirata.it/ Italian Pirate Party]
|Italian Pirate Party - Associazione Partito Pirata Italia
|[http://www.partito-pirata.it/magazzino/payBTC.html]
|-
|[http://lifeboat.com Lifeboat Foundation]
|Organization for scientific advancements and against harm from technological progress
|[https://lifeboat.com/ex/summer.growth]
|-
|[http://www.lojban.org/tiki/Lojban Logical Language Group]
|The Logical Language Group, Inc. is a non-profit organization meant to serve the needs of the '''Lojban''' community.
|[http://www.lojban.org/tiki/Donations]
|-
|[http://lorea.org/ Lorea]
|A distributed and federated organization working on pushing open source for social networking, social economy and autonomy of the people.
|[https://n-1.cc/pg/pages/view/14888/]
|-
|[http://biohackers.la/ Los Angeles Biohackers]
|Grass-roots biotechnology lab in downtown Los Angeles
|[http://www.socal-diybio.org/Main_Page#Donate]
|-
|[http://la.indymedia.org/ Los Angeles Indymedia]
|User-generated left-wing news.
|[http://la.indymedia.org/]
|-
|[http://love2d.org/ LÖVE]
|An open source 2D game engine that uses the Lua programming language.
|[http://love2d.org/]
|-
|[http://mars.radiome.me M.A.R.S. Radio]
|Commercial-free alternative rock online radio station
|[http://radiome.me/]
|-
|[http://joyridelabs.de/game Nikki and the Robots]
|Cute cross-platform open source platformer game by Joyride Labs
|[http://joyridelabs.de/blog]
|-
|[https://github.com/FellowTraveler/Open-Transactions/ Open Transactions]
|Easy-to-use, Financial Crypto and Digital Cash Library.
|[https://github.com/FellowTraveler/Moneychanger]
|-
|[http://opengameart.org/ OpenGameArt.org]
|Produces and hosts freely licensed art for use in open source games
|[http://opengameart.org/content/donate-bitcoins]
|-
|[http://www.openwall.com Openwall Project]
|Development of information security related free software, information security research, publications, and community activities aimed at making existing free software safer to use.
|[http://www.openwall.com/donations/]
|-
|[https://www.operationanonymous.org/ Operation Anonymous]
|Anonymous Political Group
|[http://www.operationanonymous.org/]
|-
|[http://www.organicdesign.co.nz OrganicDesign]
|A group developing methods and tools to support open-source bottom-up peer-to-peer governance for the people
|[http://www.organicdesign.co.nz]
|-
|[http://www.paniq.cc paniq.cc]
|Music from the other side of the universe
|[http://www.paniq.cc]
|-
|[http://www.liberallibertario.org Partido Liberal Libertario]
|Libertarian Party of Argentina
|[http://www.liberallibertario.org/aportes]
|-
|[http://http://www.p2pfoundation.net P2P Foundation]
|Researching, documenting and promoting peer to peer practices
|[http://blog.p2pfoundation.net/why-the-p2p-foundation-is-paying-its-salaries-in-bitcoin/2012/03/28]
|-
|[http://patch-tag.com/ Patch-Tag.com]
|Darcs and gitit wiki hosting for open source projects
|[http://patch-tag.com/h/pricing]
|-
|[http://pioneerone.tv/ Pioneer One]
|TV series funded purely through donations
|[https://twitter.com/pioneeronetv/status/36119594439544832]
|-
|[http://pirax.de/ PiraX]
|Hacker collective and web-tool pioneers.
|[http://pirax.de/donate/]
|-
|[http://plankhead.com/ Plankhead]
|Free/open source media and arts organization
|[http://plankhead.com/donate]
|-
|[http://plaztika.com/?lang=en Plaztika]
|Virtual art space. Non-profit/runs on donations. New artists are welcome to join.
|[http://plaztika.com/Who-are-we]
|-
|[https://privacybox.de/index.en.html PrivacyBox]
|System for anonymous and non-trackable contact forms
|[https://privacybox.de/donations.en.html]
|-
|[http://bitcoinintro.com/project-hidden-treasure/ Project Hidden Treasure]
|Promotes Bitcoin to new users by 'hiding' them in Geocaches. Also explains Bitcoin use and security.
|[http://bitcoinintro.com/project-hidden-treasure/]
|-
|[http://prometheusfusionperfection.com/ Prometheus Fusion Perfection]
|Open source nuclear fusion research
|[http://prometheusfusionperfection.com/2011/02/04/bitcoin-fundraiser/]
|-
|[http://protestbarrick.net/ Protest Barrick]
|A global campaign against the world's largest gold miner
|[http://protestbarrick.net/article.php?id=764]
|-
|[http://queeky.com/ Queeky]
|an online drawing community with special drawing tools and creative users from all around the world
|[http://www.queeky.com/content/support-queeky-and-donate]
|-
|[http://www.reactos.org/ ReactOS]
|Free open source Windows-compatible operating system
|[http://www.reactos.org/en/foundation_donate.html]
|-
|[http://www.recycles.org/ Recycles.Org]
|Nonprofit Recycling and ReUse Network - Nationwide (USA) technology exchange clearinghouse for nonprofits
|[http://www.recycles.org/computer/donation/support/]
|-
|[https://ripplepay.com/ Ripple]
|Payment system based on trust networks
|[https://ripplepay.com/donate/]
|-
| [https://riseup.net/ Riseup]
| Anti-capitalist collective
|[https://help.riseup.net/en/donate#bitcoin]
|-
|[http://rusinfo.cc/ RusInfo]
|Russian info agency
|[http://rusinfo.cc/help]
|-
|[http://seasteading.org The Seasteading Institute]
|To further the establishment and growth of permanent, autonomous ocean communities, enabling innovation with new political and social systems.
|[http://twitter.com/#!/patrissimo/status/76392851558244353]
|-
|[http://singinst.org Singularity Institute]
|Artificial Intelligence
|[http://singinst.org/donate]
|-
|[http://somefunnypranks.com/ SomeFunnyPranks.com]
|Audio recordings of phone pranks under Creative Commons
|[http://somefunnypranks.com/]
|-
|[http://sosmazunte.weeno.net/ ¡SOS Mazunte!]
|Support campaign after the Carlotta hurricane that hit the coast of Oaxaca (Mexico), particularly the community of Mazunte, on June 15th.
|[http://sosmazunte.weeno.net/]
|-
|[http://www.demokracjabezposrednia.pl Stowarzyszenie Więcej Demokracji]
|Association for direct democracy in Poland
|[http://www.demokracjabezposrednia.pl/donate]
|-
|[http://wiki.sugarlabs.org Sugar Labs]
|Free/open sourcee education/learning software
|[http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Donate]
|-
|[http://gorod-solnca.org/ Sun City]
|Ukrainian centre for children in difficult circumstances
|[http://sms.gorod-solnca.org/]
|-
|[http://www.symphonyofscience.com/ Symphony of Science]
|A musical project headed by John Boswell, to deliver scientific knowledge in musical form.
|[http://www.symphonyofscience.com/]
|-
|[http://tahoe-lafs.org/ Tahoe-LAFS]
|A distributed filesystem with funky redundancy properties
|[http://tahoe-lafs.org/trac/tahoe-lafs/wiki/BitCoinPage]
|-
|[http://tangorin.com Tangorin Japanese Dictionary]
|Free online Japanese dictionary in development since October 2007 by a former Japanology student.
|[http://tangorin.com/bitcoin]
|-
|[http://tmac.technitium.com/ Technitium]
|Freeware MAC Address Changer
|[http://blog.technitium.com/2011/08/accepting-donations-again.html]
|-
|[http://the-alternative.co.uk/support-us/ The-alternative.co.uk]
|Alternative news and articles
|[http://the-alternative.co.uk/support-us/]
|-
|[http://theexperiments.com The Experiments]
|A rock / punk band who's music is free to download and licensed under the Creative Commons
|[http://theexperiments.com]
|-
|[http://theicarusproject.net The Icarus Project]
|A mutual aid/peer support organization dedicated to radical mental health
|[http://theicarusproject.net/about-us/donate-to-the-icarus-project]
|-
| [http://ThePythonGameBook.com ThePythonGameBook]
| Free CC/GPL licensed wikibook to learn open source game programming in Python
| [http://thepythongamebook.com/en:help?&#donating_money]
|-
|[http://Tn3t.com/ TN3T LLC TOR Project]
|TN3T LLC operates 2 TOR exit nodes.
| [http://tn3t.com/donate.txt]
|-
|[http://torchat.googlecode.com/ TorChat]
|A serverless encrypted anonymous instant messenger running on top of the Tor network
|[http://torchat.googlecode.com/]
|-
|[https://www.torservers.net/ Torservers.net]
|Runs [http://www.torproject.org/ Tor] relays and bridges
|[https://www.torservers.net/donate.html#anonymous]
|-
|[https://vaizard.org/ Vaizard institute]
| Backing people who want to make the world a better place by making their ideas real.
|[https://vaizard.org/en/about/contacts/]
|-
|[http://wikileaks.org Wikileaks]
|Whistleblower website
|[http://wikileaks.org/support.html]
|-
|[http://wlcentral.org/ WL Central]
|News, analysis and actions related to Wikileaks
|[http://wlcentral.org/q-a]
|-
|[http://www.wakingupmovie.com Waking Up Movie Project]
|Humanist collaborative film project
|[http://www.wakingupmovie.com/2011/12/bitcoin-donations/]
|-
|[https://wikispooks.com/wiki/Main_Page Wikispooks]
|An encyclopedia of deep political structures and events
|[https://wikispooks.com/wiki/WikiSpooks:Donate]
|-
|[http://yorba.org Yorba]
|Software group developing free desktop applications for GNOME
|[http://yorba.org/donate]
|-
|[http://420chan.org/ 420chan]
|Imageboard community
|[http://420chan.org/donate/]
|-
|[http://zerostate.net Zero State]
|Grassroots technoprogressive community implementing practical solutions to advance the human condition.
|[http://zerostate.net/membership.html Category 2 membership] (Category 1 is free, category 3 is achievement based.)
|-
|[http://f-droid.org/ F–Droid]
|Android App market (like google play market) for open source apps
|[http://f-droid.org/]
|}

User:Hacktolive

2012-09-14T02:11:15Z

Hacktolive:

Hello, I am a software developer, focused on open-source, creator or the Linux-based [http://hacktolive.org/os Super OS].

I maintain a non-official mirror of Bitcoin [http://hacktolive.org/wiki/Bitcoin here].

I accept donations in bitcoins [http://hacktolive.org on my website]

Donation-accepting organizations and projects

2011-06-15T13:32:31Z

Hacktolive: + wikileaks

Here is a list of organizations that accept bitcoin donations.
Only notable donation-accepting sites should be added here.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Organization
! Purpose
! Donation Page
|-
|[http://www.indiegogo.com/commonsense A Liberty Upgrade for America (IndieGoGo)]
|Join us as we reach 1.6 million Americans with a message of liberty!
|http://www.indiegogo.com/commonsense
|-
|[http://anapnea.org Anapnea]
|An open ethical shell network aiming to create a community with a spirit of productivity, learning and freedom, to give you a breath of fresh air. Operates an open Gentoo Linux shell network that is accessed daily by hundreds of ethical hackers, developers, designers and geeks around the world.
|[https://twitter.com/anapnea/status/78118988848185345 Bitcoin Donation Address]
|-
|[http://www.anonnews.org/ Anonnews.org]
|Open news platform for Anonymous
|http://anonnews.org/bitcoin.html
|-
|[http://awesome.naquadah.org/ awesome]
|Window manager for X11
|http://awesome.naquadah.org/community/
|-
|[https://iplayernotifier.appspot.com/ BBC iPlayer Notifier]
|Email and Google Talk notification of new content available on BBC iPlayer
|https://iplayernotifier.appspot.com/
|-
|[http://www.beatingdebt.org/ BeatingDebt.org]
|Teaching debt prevention by placing educational ads, supporting debt prevention groups, and providing online resources.
|http://www.beatingdebt.org/donate.php#BitCoinDonation
|-
|[http://www.bitcharity.org/ BitCharity]
|Use Bitcoins to donate to your favorite charity
|http://www.bitcharity.org
|-
|[http://www.bluetile.org Bluetile]
|Tiling window manager for GNOME
|http://www.bluetile.org/#development
|-
|[http://brmlab.cz/ Brmlab, hackerspace]
|The first hackerspace in the Czech Republic
|http://brmlab.cz/project/bitcoin
|-
|[http://c4ss.org/ Center for a Stateless Society]
|Builds public awareness of, and support for, market anarchism
|http://c4ss.org/support-the-center
|-
|[http://www.bitcoinsreview.com Consumer - Merchant Trust Project]
|An initiative to increase trust between Consumer and Bitcoin Merchants. All proceeds go to the websites fund, which pays for various things such as web-hosting and advertisement.
|http://www.bitcoinsreview.com/donate/
|-
|[http://www.degenernet.com/ Degenernet Radio]
|Online radio station founded in 2002 dedicated to promoting independent music from all genres. Music available from [http://www.degenernet.com www.degenernet.com]and on the [http://apps.facebook.com/degenernet Degenernet Radio Facebook App].
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|[http://www.dosbox.com/ DOSBox]
|An x86 emulator with DOS
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|[http://encyclopediadramatica.ch/Main_Page Encyclopedia Dramatica]
|4chan's Wikipedia
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|[https://www.erowid.org/ Erowid]
|Online library of information about psychoactive plants and chemicals and other topics on altered states of consciousness such as meditation and lucid dreaming.
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|[http://eudemocracia.org/english.html Eudemocracia] NGO
|Dedicated to the creation of a modern form of government that combines these two concepts: direct democracy and internet.
|http://wiki.eudemocracia.org/en/donaciones
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|[http://www.hayekinstitute.ca/ F.A. Hayek Institute of Canada]
|Study and promote Austrian Economics
|http://www.hayekinstitute.ca/home/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=60
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|[http://www.foo.be/forban/ Forban]
|Filesharing protocol for local area networks
|http://www.foo.be/forban/
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|[http://freedomboxfoundation.org FreedomBox Foundation]
|Non-profit turning small plug computers into personal servers that guard your privacy, anonymity and security.
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|[http://www.fsf.org Free Software Foundation]
|Worldwide advocate for software freedom and host organization for the GNU Project.
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|[http://www.freetalklive.com/ Free Talk Live]
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|[http://freedomainradio.com/ Freedomain Radio]
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|[http://www.freehal.org/ FreeHAL]
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|http://www.freehal.net/funds/?p=do&l=en
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|[http://privacyfoundation.de German Privacy Foundation]
|protecting privacy, manufacture and sell the CryptoStick (a smartcard on a usb stick)
|http://www.privacyfoundation.de/verein/spenden/
|-
|[http://www.reddit.com/r/hackbloc HackBloc on Reddit]
|Hacktivism, Crypto-anarchy, Darknets.
|http://www.reddit.com/r/hackbloc
|-
|[http://www.helplinux.ru Help Linux]
|Help Linux is the Russian volunteer project aimed to help people with linux. This projects helps anyone to find a skilled in some questions person and ask for help directly.
|http://helplinux.ourproject.org/wiki/about:start
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|[http://i2p2.de/ I2P Anonymous Network]
|Anonymising network similar to tor
|http://www.i2p2.de/donate.html
|-
|[http://www.infinitypfm.org/ Infinity PFM]
|Free/open source personal finance application with Bitcoin support.
|http://www.infinitypfm.org/#donate
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|[http://www.intercom.gs/ Intercom - Emergency Communications Division]
|We Build Censorship Resistant Phone and Communications Networks
|http://www.intercom.gs/support.html
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|[http://www.partito-pirata.it/ Italian Pirate Party]
|Italian Pirate Party - Associazione Partito Pirata Italia
|http://www.partito-pirata.it/magazzino/payBTC.html
|-
|[http://lifeboat.com Lifeboat Foundation]
|The Lifeboat Foundation is a nonprofit nongovernmental organization dedicated to encouraging scientific advancements while helping humanity survive existential risks and possible misuse of increasingly powerful technologies, including genetic engineering, nanotechnology, and robotics/AI, as we move towards the Singularity. (Currently offering to double all Bitcoin donations.)
|https://lifeboat.com/ex/summer.growth
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|[http://linuxoutlaws.com/ Linux Outlaws - we aim to misbehave]
|two pragmatic linux users talk about the latest developments in free and open software and culture
|http://linuxoutlaws.com/
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|[http://lorea.org/ Lorea]
|A distributed and federated nodal organization of entities working on integrating and pushing available free and open source technologies and networks, for social networking, social economy and autonomy of the people.
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|[http://biohackers.la/ Los Angeles Biohackers]
|Grass-roots biotechnology lab in downtown Los Angeles
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|[http://la.indymedia.org/ Los Angeles Indymedia]
|User-generated left-wing news.
|http://la.indymedia.org/
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|[http://love2d.org/ LÖVE]
|An open source 2D game engine.
|http://love2d.org/
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|[http://mars.radiome.me M.A.R.S. Radio Modern Alternative Rock Splendor ]
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|http://radiome.me/
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|[https://github.com/FellowTraveler/Open-Transactions/ Open Transactions]
|Easy-to-use, Financial Crypto and Digital Cash Library.
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|[https://www.operationanonymous.org/ Operation Anonymous]
|Anonymous Political Group
|http://www.operationanonymous.org/
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|[http://pioneerone.tv/ Pioneer One]
|TV series funded purely through donations
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|Free/open source media and arts organization
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|Open source nuclear fusion research
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|http://www.queeky.com/content/support-queeky-and-donate
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|http://www.recycles.org/computer/donation/support/
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|[https://ripplepay.com/ Ripple]
|Payment system based on trust networks
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| [https://riseup.net/ Riseup]
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| https://help.riseup.net/en/donate#bitcoin
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|[http://rusinfo.cc/ RusInfo]
|Russian info agency
|http://rusinfo.cc/help
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|[http://singinst.org Singularity Institute]
|Artificial Intelligence
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| [http://www.sparkleshare.org/ SparkleShare]
| A Free and Open Source host it yourself replacement for file syncing services like Dropbox. It uses the distributed version control system Git as a backend.
| [http://www.sparkleshare.org/support-us/ Bitcoin Donation Address]
|-
|[http://wiki.sugarlabs.org Sugar Labs]
|[http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/What_is_Sugar%3F Sugar] is a learning environment that reinvents how computers are used for education.
|http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Donate
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|[http://gorod-solnca.org/ Sun City]
|Ukrainian centre for children in difficult circumstances
|http://sms.gorod-solnca.org/
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|[http://www.symphonyofscience.com/ Symphony of Science]
|A musical project headed by John Boswell, to deliver scientific knowledge in musical form.
|http://www.symphonyofscience.com/
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|[http://tahoe-lafs.org/ Tahoe-LAFS]
|A distributed filesystem with funky redundancy properties
|http://tahoe-lafs.org/trac/tahoe-lafs/wiki/BitCoinPage
|-
|[http://tangorin.com Tangorin Japanese Dictionary]
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|http://tangorin.com/bitcoin
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|[http://telecomix.org/ Telecomix]
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|-
|[http://theexperiments.com The Experiments]
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|-
|[https://freenetproject.org/ The Freenet Project]
|The Free Network
|https://freenetproject.org/donate.html
|-
| [http://ThePythonGameBook.com ThePythonGameBook]
| An free creative-commons / GPL - licensed wikibook to learn open source game programming using the programming language Python.
| [http://thepythongamebook.com/en:help?&#donating_money Bitcoin Donation Address]
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|[https://www.torservers.net/ Torservers.net]
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|https://www.torservers.net/donate.html#anonymous
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|[https://vaizard.org/ Vaizard institute]
| Backing people who want to make the world a better place by making their ideas real.
|https://vaizard.org/en/about/contacts/
|-
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|[http://wikileaks.org wikileaks]
| Whistleblower website
|http://wikileaks.org/support.html
|-
|[http://wlcentral.org/ Wikileaks Central]
|Wikileaks news, analysis and action. Media and human rights organization covering Wikileaks news, corruption and human rights.
|http://wlcentral.org/q-a
|}

==See Also==

* [http://witcoin.com/charities Charitable organizations] list on [[witcoin]]

Myths

2011-06-15T12:06:41Z

Hacktolive: + link to Satoshi Nakamoto

Let's clear up some common Bitcoin misconceptions.

== Bitcoin is just like all other digital currencies; nothing new ==

Nearly all other digital currencies are centrally controlled. This means that:
* they can be printed at the subjective whims of the controllers
* they can be destroyed by attacking the central point of control
* arbitrary rules can be imposed upon their users by the controllers

Being decentralized, Bitcoin solves all of these problems.

== Bitcoins don't solve any problems that fiat currency and/or gold doesn't solve ==

Unlike gold, bitcoins are:
* easy to transfer
* easy to secure
* easy to verify
* easy to granulate

Unlike fiat currencies, bitcoins are:
* predictable and limited in [[Controlled_Currency_Supply|supply]]
* not controlled by a central authority(Ex. Fed)

Unlike electronic fiat currency systems, bitcoins are:
* potentially anonymous
* freeze proof
* fee free

== Bitcoin is backed by processing power ==

It is not correct to say that Bitcoin is backed by processing power. A currency being "backed" by something means that it is pegged to something else via a central party at a certain exchange rate. You cannot exchange bitcoins for the computing power that was used to create them. Bitcoin is in this sense not backed by anything. It is a currency in its own right. Similar to gold - is gold backed by anything? No! It's just gold. The same applies with Bitcoin.

The Bitcoin currency is ''created'' via processing power, and the integrity of the block chain is ''protected'' by the existence of a large network of computing nodes from certain possible [[Weaknesses#Attacker_has_a_lot_of_computing_power|attacks]]. And that is all.

== Bitcoins are worthless because they aren't backed by anything ==

Gold isn't backed by anything either, except its intrinsic, physical value. Bitcoins have properties inherent to its design that are subjectively valued by individuals. This valuation is demonstrated when individuals freely exchange for or with bitcoins. Please refer to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective_theory_of_value Subjective Theory of Value]. See also myth [https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Myths#Bitcoin_is_backed_by_processing_power Bitcoin is backed by processing power].

== Bitcoins value is based on how much electricity and computing power it takes to mine them ==

This statement is an attempt to apply to Bitcoin the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labor_theory_of_value labor theory of value], which is generally accepted as false. Just because something takes X resources to create does not mean that the resulting product will be worth X. It can be worth more, or less, depending on the utility thereof to its users.

In fact the causality is the reverse of that (this applies to the labor theory of value in general). The cost to mine Bitcoins is based on how much they are worth. If Bitcoins go up in value, more people will mine (because mining is profitable), thus [difficulty] will go up, thus the cost of mining will go up. The inverse happens if bitcoins go down in value. These effects balance out to cause mining to always cost the amount of bitcoins it produces.

== Bitcoins have no intrinsic value (unlike some other things) ==

It is true that bitcoins have no intrinsic value, in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intrinsic_value_%28numismatics%29 numismatic sense], in other words, value in any realm outside of being used as a medium of exchange.

However, while some tangible commodities do have intrinsic value, that value is generally much less than its trading price. Consider for example that gold, if it were not used as an inflation-proof store of value, but rather only for its industrial uses, would certainly not be worth what it is today, since the industrial requirements for gold are far smaller than the available supply thereof.

While historically intrinsic value, as well as other attributes like divisibility, fungibility, scarcity, durability, helped establish certain commodities as mediums of exchange, it is certainly not a prerequisite. While bitcoins lack 'intrinsic value' in this sense, they make up for it in spades by possessing the other qualities necessary to make it a good medium of exchange, equal to or better than [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodity_money commodity money].

Value is ultimately determined by what people are willing to trade for - by supply and demand.

== Bitcoins are illegal because they're not legal tender ==

Short answer: chickens aren't legal tender either, but bartering with chickens is not illegal.

There are a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_currency number of currencies] in existence that are not official government-backed currencies. A currency is, after all, nothing more than a convenient unit of account. While national laws may vary from country to country, and you should certainly check the laws of your jurisdiction, in general trading in any commodity, including digital currency like Bitcoin, game currencies like WoW gold or Linden dollars, is not illegal.

== Bitcoin is a form of domestic terrorism because it only harms the economic stability of the USA and its currency ==

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Definitions_of_terrorism#United_States according to this, you need to do violent activities to be considered a terrorist for legal purposes. This has no bearing on politicians and idiotic US attorney's public remarks.

Also, Bitcoin isn't domestic. It's a worldwide community. See this map of Bitcoin nodes
http://forum.bitcoin.org/?topic=2346.0

== Bitcoin will only enable tax evaders which will lead to the eventual downfall of civilization ==

Cash transactions hold the same level of anonymity but are still taxed successfully. It is up to you to follow the applicable state laws in your home country, or face the consequences.

== Bitcoins can be printed/minted by anyone and are therefore worthless ==

Bitcoins are not printed/minted. Instead, [[Blocks]] are computed by miners and for their efforts they are awarded a specific amount of bitcoins + transaction fees. See [[Blocks]] for more information on how this process works.

== Bitcoins are worthless because they're based on unproven cryptography ==

SHA256 and ECDSA which are used in Bitcoin are well-known industry standard algorithms. If you believe that these algorithms are untrustworthy then you should not trust Bitcoin, credit card transactions or any type of electronic bank transfer.

== Early adopters are unfairly rewarded ==

Early adopters are rewarded for taking the higher risk with their time and money.

In more pragmatic terms, "fairness" is an arbitrary concept that is improbable to be agreed upon by a large population. Establishing "fairness" is no goal of Bitcoin, as this would be impossible.

The vast majority of the 21 million Bitcoins still have not been distributed. By starting to mine or acquire bitcoins today, you too can become an early adopter.

== 21 million coins isn't enough; doesn't scale ==

One Bitcoin is divisible down to eight decimal places. There are really 2,099,999,997,690,000 (just over 2 quadrillion) maximum possible atomic units in the bitcoin design.

The value of "1 BTC" represents 100,000,000 of these. In other words, each is divisible by up to 10^8.

As the value of the unit of 1 BTC grows too large to be useful for day to day transactions, people can start dealing in smaller [[Units|units]], such as milli-bitcoins (mBTC) or micro-bitcoins (μBTC).

== Bitcoins are stored in wallet files, just copy the wallet file to get more coins! ==

No, your wallet contains your secret keys, giving you the rights to spend your bitcoins. Think of it like having bank details stored in a file. If you give your bank details (or bitcoin wallet) to someone else, that doesn't double the amount of money in your account. You can spend your money or they can spend your money, but not both.

== Lost coins can't be replaced and this is bad ==

Bitcoins are divisible to 0.00000001, so this is not a problem. If you lose your coins, all other coins will go up in value a little. Consider it a donation to all other bitcoin users.

A related question is: Why don't we have a mechanism to replace lost coins? The answer is that it is impossible to distinguish between a 'lost' coin and one that is simply sitting unused in someone's safe.

== It's a giant ponzi scheme ==
In a Ponzi Scheme, the founders persuade investors that they’ll profit. Bitcoin does not make such a guarantee. There is no central entity, just individuals building an economy.

A ponzi scheme is a zero sum game. Early adopters can only profit at the expense of late adopters. Bitcoin has possible win-win outcomes. Early adopters profit from the rise in value. Late adopters profit from the usefulness of a stable and widely accepted p2p currency.

Not to be confused with the [[Bitcoin randomizer|Bitcoin Randomizer]] which is a game that really is self-described as a Ponzi scheme.

== Finite coins plus lost coins means deflationary spiral ==
As deflationary forces may apply, economic factors such as hoarding are offset by human factors that may lessen the chances that a [[Deflationary spiral]] will occur.

== Bitcoin can't work because there is no way to control inflation ==

Inflation is simply a rise of prices over time, which is generally the result of the devaluing of a currency. This is a function of supply and demand. Given the fact that the supply of bitcoins is fixed at a certain amount, unlike fiat money, the only way for inflation to get out of control is for demand to disappear. Temporary inflation is possible with a rapid adoption of Fractional Reserve Banking but will stabilize once a substantial number of the 21 million "hard" bitcoins are stored as reserves by banks.

Given the fact that Bitcoin is a distributed system of currency, if demand were to decrease to almost nothing, the currency would be doomed anyway.

The key point here is that Bitcoin as a currency can't be inflated by any single person or entity, like a government, as there's no way to increase supply past a certain amount.

Indeed, the most likely scenario, as Bitcoin becomes more popular and demand increases, is for the currency to increase in value, or deflate, until demand stabilizes.

== The Bitcoin community consists of anarchist/conspiracy theorist/gold standard 'weenies' ==

The members of the community vary in their ideological stances.

== Anyone with enough computing power can take over the network ==

CONFIRMED, see [[Weaknesses]].

That said, as the network grows, it becomes harder and harder for a single entity to do so. Already the Bitcoin network's computing power is quite ahead of the world's fastest supercomputers, together.

What an attacker can do once the network is taken over is quite limited. Under no circumstances could an attacker take anybody else's money. An attacker's capabilities are limited to taking back their own money that they very recently spent, and preventing other people's transactions from receiving confirmations. Such an attack would be very costly in resources, and for such meager benefits there is little rational economic incentive to do such a thing.

Furthermore, this attack scenario would only be feasible for as long as it was actively underway. As soon as the attack stopped, the network would resume normal operation.

== Bitcoin violates governmental regulations ==

Name them if you can.

See also the [[Myths#Bitcoins_are_illegal_because_it_s_not_legal_tender|legal tender]] question.

== Fractional reserve banking is not possible ==

It is possible. There is no fundamental difference between classical currencies and Bitcoin as it applies to banking. Banks will still be free to take in bitcoins and present them to customers as "available for withdrawal" while still lending most of those bitcoins to a different customer for a profit. Some of those bitcoins will be held in reserves in case of a bank run. It will be up to the bank to hold a sufficient supply of reserves in order to prevent insolvency in the event of a bank run. Central banks were established to enforce reserve requirements and so, with Bitcoin lacking a central bank, some banks will almost surely collapse, taking their customers' deposits with them.

See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fractional-reserve_banking Fractional reserve banking].

Conventional banks in the United States guarantee that account holders can withdraw 100% of their dollars based on their "word" and the fact that they are backed up by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Deposit_Insurance_Corporation FDIC]. This program insures depositors up to a certain amount (currently $250K USD per depositor). The FDIC is widely known to have reserves sufficient to cover only a very small fraction of the total deposits it insures though the FDIC itself can be considered to be backed up by the US Congress in the event of its insolvency. After politically desired, the FDIC's role could be extended to insure Bitcoin banks and establish a minimum reserve requirement. Such a change would only happen after public outrage occurs after the inevitable collapse of major Bitcoin banks.

Because Fractional Reserve Banking is possible with bitcoins, the money supply of bitcoins (which includes demand deposits) can greatly exceed 21 million.

== Point of sale with bitcoins isn't possible because of the 10 minute wait for confirmation ==

Transactions '''can''' take tens of minutes to become ''confirmed'', and this won't change for the foreseeable future. Even after the computing power of the network is orders of magnitude larger than today, the difficulty of generating a block will self-adjust to maintain a target of 6 blocks per hour. Three potential solutions to allow POS transactions are:

1) For small transactions, simply assume the customer isn't ripping you off. Give the customer his latte immediately after the transaction posts to the network. The transaction should propagate through the network almost instantly, allowing the seller to see the transaction within seconds (albeit with zero confirmations.) The cost of a double-spend attack should make small-scale fraud not worthwhile.

2) Utilize a [http://www.bitcoin.org/smf/index.php?topic=423.msg3819#msg3819 'listening' period] prior to rendering the service or good. This has yet to be formally implemented in the standard Bitcoin client, but would allow a vendor to receive the transaction and then monitor the Bitcoin network for a certain period of time (maybe 10 seconds) for possible double spends. Vendors might utilize specialized payment processors with multiple well-connected nodes for this purpose. As explained by Satoshi, the network nodes only accept the first version of a transaction they receive to incorporate into the block they're trying to generate. When you broadcast a transaction, if someone else broadcasts a double-spend at the same time, it's a race to propagate to the most nodes first. If one has a slight head start, it'll geometrically spread through the network faster and get most of the nodes. Therefore, the longer the listening period goes without a double spend attempt, the far less likely a double-spend attempt will actually succeed. If a double-spend is detected, the vendor is notified: no latte.

3) Create a network of transaction hubs. These entities would communicate using a common API. They would float short-term loans between each other to facilitate instant transactions.

Imagine that Alice uses Carol's Clearinghouse as her hub, and Bob uses Dave's Anonymous Exchange. Both Alice and Bob have accounts with their respective hubs, and have already deposited some bitcoins in their accounts. When Alice wants to buy a latte from Bob at a point of sale, Alice tells Carol "I want to send Bob ''x'' bitcoins. He uses Dave's Anonymous Exchange." After checking that Alice's account does contain at least ''x'' bitcoins, Carol sends a message to Dave, saying "Credit Bob's account with ''x'' bitcoins immediately; I'll send you the real bitcoins in the next block." Bob instantly sees his balance increase, and gives Alice her latte.

As always, trust is required - Alice has to trust Carol, and the hubs have to trust each other. Due to competition, various hubs could develop with vastly different fee structures, membership requirements, trustability, etc.

(But the point of Bitcoin is you don't need trust to execute the transaction, in the above description of option 3 you replaced the bitcoins with a trust-based centralized authority.)

== After 21 million coins are mined, no one will generate new blocks ==

When operating costs can't be covered by the block creation bounty, which will happen some time before the total amount of BTC is reached, miners are expected to earn profit from [[transaction fees]].

== Bitcoin has no built-in chargeback mechanism, and this isn't good ==

'''Why some people think this is bad''': Chargebacks are useful for limiting fraud. The person handling your money has a responsibility to prevent fraud. If you buy something on eBay and the seller never ships it, PayPal takes funds from the seller's account and gives you back the money. This strengthens the eBay economy, because people recognize that their risk is limited and are more willing to purchase items from risky sellers.

'''Why it's actually a good thing''': Bitcoin is designed such that your money is yours and yours alone. Allowing chargebacks implies that it is possible for another entity to take your money from you. You can have either total ownership rights of your money, or fraud protection, but not both. That said, nothing prevents the creation of services overlayed on top of Bitcoin that provide fraud protection services.

The statement "The person handling your money has a responsibility to prevent fraud" is still true; the power has been shifted into your own hands. Fraud will always exist. It's up to you to only send bitcoins to trusted entities. It is possible to trust an online identity without ever knowing their physical identity; see the [http://wiki.bitcoin-otc.com/wiki/OTC_Rating_System OTC Web of Trust].

== Quantum computers would break Bitcoin's security ==

Yes, but quantum computers don't yet exist and probably won't for a while. Bitcoin's security can be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-quantum_cryptography upgraded] if this were considered an imminent threat.

See the implications of quantum computers on public key cryptography here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_computer#Potential

The ''risk'' of quantum computers is also there for financial institutions, like banks, because they heavily rely on cryptography when doing transactions.

== Bitcoin mining is a waste of energy and harmful for ecology ==

No more so than the the wastefulness of mining gold out of the ground, melting it down and shaping it into bars, and then putting it back underground again. Not to mention the building of big fancy buildings, the waste of energy printing and minting all the various fiat currencies, the transportation thereof in armored cars by no less than two security guards for each who could probably be doing something more productive, etc.

As far as mediums of exchange go, Bitcoin is actually quite economical of resources, compared to others.

== Shopkeepers can't seriously set prices in bitcoins because of the volatile exchange rate ==

Your assumption is that bitcoins must be sold immediately to cover operating expenses. If the shopkeeper's back-end expenses were transacted in bitcoins as well, then the exchange rate would be irrelevant. Larger adoption of bitcoins would make prices [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sticky_%28economics%29 sticky]. Future volatility is expected to decrease, as the size and depth of the market grows.

In the meantime, many merchants simply regularly pull the latest market rates from the exchanges and automatically update the prices on their websites. Also you might be able to buy a put option in order to sell at a fixed rate for a given amount of time. This would protect you from drops in price and simplify your operations for that time period.

== Like Flooz and e-gold, bitcoins serve as opportunities for criminals and will be shut down ==

* Hopefully Bitcoin will grow to the point where no single organization can disrupt the network, or would be better served by helping it.
* Terrorists fly aircraft into buildings, but the governments have not yet abolished consumer air travel. Obviously the public good outweighs the possible bad in their opinion.
* Criminal law differs between jurisdictions.

== Bitcoins will be shut down by the government just like Liberty Dollars were ==

Liberty Dollars started as a commercial venture to establish alternative US currency, including physical banknotes and coins, backed by precious metals. This, in and of itself, is not illegal. They were later shut down for counterfeiting and intent to fraud after the coins, which contained less than $1 worth of silver, were put into circulation with the general money supply, supposedly having a value of 1 USD. These actions were encouraged by the makers of Liberty Dollars.

Bitcoins are not necessarily equal in value to dollars or any other currency and no one is saying they are. No member of the public will be tricked into accepting a bitcoin instead of a dollar.

Of course, actually 'shutting down' the decentralized Bitcoin network is rife with its own set of difficult considerations.

== Bitcoin is not decentralized because the developers can dictate the software's behaviour ==

The Bitcoin protocol was originally defined by Bitcoin's inventor, [[Satoshi Nakamoto]], and this protocol has now been widely accepted as the standard by the community of miners and users.

Though the developers of the official Bitcoin client still exert influence over the Bitcoin community, their power to arbitrarily modify the protocol is very limited. Since the release of Bitcoin v0.3, changes to the protocol have been minor and always in agreement with community consensus.

Protocol modifications, such as increasing the block award from 50 to 100 BTC, are not compatible with clients already running in the network. If the developers were to release a new client that the majority of miners perceives as corrupt, or in violation of the project’s aims, that client would simply not catch on, and the few users who do try to use it would find that their transactions get rejected by the network.

Apart from the “official” Bitcoin client, other clients are available (and currently in development) from other groups of developers. As long as these clients adhere to the Bitcoin protocol, it is impossible for the developers of the official client to stop them from competing for blocks, because the network cannot tell them apart from official clients.

[[de:Mythen]]

User:Hacktolive

2011-06-14T09:46:13Z

Hacktolive: Created page with "Hello, I am an amateur software developer, focused on open-source. My website is [http://hacktolive.org here], and I maintain a non-official mirror of Bitcoin [http://hacktolive..."

Hello, I am an amateur software developer, focused on open-source.

My website is [http://hacktolive.org here], and I maintain a non-official mirror of Bitcoin [http://hacktolive.org/wiki/Bitcoin here].

I do my best to fix errors on this wiki and add information, if I did something you disagree with, please let me know in the [https://en.bitcoin.it/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Hacktolive&action=edit&redlink=1 my contact page on this wiki].

Development process

2011-06-14T09:41:32Z

Hacktolive: link is offline

== Bitcoin Open Source Development Process ==

The [[Original_Bitcoin_client|Bitcoin client]] project is transitioning from what was essentially a one-person software endeavor, with Satoshi functioning as the primary developer and gatekeeper for all changes, to a more distributed, free software model of development. The Linux Kernel development process is being used as the model for how changes flow into the official Bitcoin application:
# Developers work in their own source code trees, sharing and testing patches with each other. git using github is the preferred source control system for development.
# When a developer thinks a patch is ready, they submit a pull request for the [https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin bitcoin github repository] and post a message on the [http://www.bitcoin.org/smf/index.php?board=6.0 Development and Technical Forum].
# Pull requests are discussed on the forums and if there is consensus they're safe, tested, useful, well written, match coding style, etc. then they're merged into the 'master' branch.
# The master github branch is regularly built and tested, and periodically pushed to the [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bitcoin/develop subversion repository] to become a "release candidate" and then the official, stable, released bitcoin.

Please read and follow [https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/blob/master/coding.txt coding.txt] (link offline) for a description of the bitcoin coding style.

==See Also==

* [[Original Bitcoin client]]
* [[:Category:Open_Source|Open source]]

[[Category:Developer]]

Template:MainPage Intro

2011-06-14T09:24:32Z

Hacktolive: moved source link under the text, I think this is better, feel free to revert if you disagree

[[Image:Bitcoin world map.png|left|200px|Bitcoin usage worldwide.]]

'''Bitcoin''' is a [[digital currency]] created in 2009 by [[Satoshi Nakamoto]]. It is also the name of the open source software designed in order to use this currency.

Bitcoin is one of the first implementations of a concept called ''crypto-currency'', which was first described in 1998 by Wei Dai on the cypherpunks mailing list. Building upon the notion that money is any object, or any sort of record, accepted as payment for goods and services and repayment of debts in a given country or socio-economic context, Bitcoin is designed around the idea of using cryptography to control the creation and transfer of money, rather than relying on central authorities.
:''Sourced from [[wikipedia:Bitcoin|Wikipedia]].''

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* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bitcoin/files/Bitcoin/bitcoin-0.3.23/bitcoin-0.3.23-win32-setup.exe/download '''Windows (exe)'''] 5.2 MB
* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bitcoin/files/Bitcoin/bitcoin-0.3.23/bitcoin-0.3.23-linux.tar.gz/download '''Linux'''] 9.6 MB
* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/bitcoin/files/Bitcoin/bitcoin-0.3.22/bitcoin-0.3.22-macosx.zip/download '''Mac OS X'''] 7.6 MB
|}

Press

2011-06-13T14:14:21Z

Hacktolive: fixed month of Ars Technica article

What's being said about Bitcoin by news sites and other media.

__TOC__

==Press and notable mentions==
==Articles / Blog Posts==
=== 2011 ===
==== May ====
* [http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/37619 What Bitcoin Is, and Why It Matters] 2011-05-24 Technology Review by MIT
* [http://www.thedaily.com/page/2011/05/23/052311-apps-technews-bitcoins-1-2/ Bit Players, An open source digital currency seeks to gain wider acceptance] 2011-05-23 iPad news app The Daily
* [http://www.slate.com/id/2294980 My Money Is Cooler Than Yours] 2011-05-18 Slate
* [http://launch.is/blog/l019-bitcoin-p2p-currency-the-most-dangerous-project-weve-ev.html L019: Bitcoin P2P Currency: The Most Dangerous Project We've Ever Seen] 2011-05-15 Launch
* [http://gizmodo.com/5803518/what-is-bitcoin What Is BitCoin?] 2011-05-19 Gizmodo.com
* [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2011/06/bitcoin-inside-the-encrypted-peer-to-peer-currency.ars Bitcoin: inside the encrypted, peer-to-peer digital currency] 2011-06-08 Ars Technica

==== April ====
* [http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2011/0509/technology-psilocybin-bitcoins-gavin-andresen-crypto-currency.html Crypto Currency] 2011-04-20 Forbes Magazine
* [http://techland.time.com/2011/04/16/online-cash-bitcoin-could-challenge-governments Online Cash Bitcoin Could Challenge Governments, Banks] 2011-04-16 TIME TechLand
==== March ====
* [http://ironwolf.dangerousgames.com/blog/archives/1063 Bitcoin: It's Not Too Late To Send Me Money] 2011-03-27 Ironwolf Blog
* [http://www.cio.com.au/article/380394/open_source_identity_bitcoin_technical_lead_gavin_andresen Open source identity: Bitcoin technical lead Gavin Andresen] 2011-03-21 CIO Australia
* [http://civicactions.com/blog/2011/mar/14/what_the_frack_is_bitcoin_and_can_i_use_it_with_drupal What the Frack is Bitcoin and Can I Use it with Drupal?] 2011-03-14 CivicActions
* [http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/44718/htg-explains-what-is-bitcoin HTG Explains: What Is Bitcoin, the Virtual Digital Currency?] 2011-03-01 HowToGeek.com
==== Feb ====
* [http://news.slashdot.org/story/11/02/10/189246/Online-Only-Currency-BitCoin-Reaches-Dollar-Parity Online-Only Currency BitCoin Reaches Dollar Parity] 2011-02-10 news.Slashdot.org
==== Jan ====
* [http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/01/bitcoin-step-toward-censorship-resistant Bitcoin - a Step Toward Censorship-Resistant Digital Currency] 2011-01-20 EFF.org

=== 2010 ===
* [http://www.readwriteweb.com/hack/2010/12/interview-bitcoin.php Interview: How Bitcoin Created a Decentralized Crypto-Currency] 2010-12-29 ReadWriteWeb
* [http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/213230/could_the_wikileaks_scandal_lead_to_new_virtual_currency.html Could the Wikileaks Scandal Lead to New Virtual Currency?] 2010-12-10 PC World
* [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2010/1126/1224284180416.html Imagine your computer as a wallet full of Bitcoins] 2010-11-26 Irish Times
* [http://lwn.net/Articles/414452 Bitcoin: Virtual money created by CPU cycles] 2010-11 LWN
* [http://www.bitcoinblogger.com/2010/09/bitcoin-electronic-currency-future-of.html Bitcoin Electronic Currency: The Future of Money] 2010-09-30 Elliot Wave
* [http://news.slashdot.org/story/10/07/11/1747245/Bitcoin-Releases-Version-03 Bitcoin Releases Version 0.3] 2010-07-11 news.Slashdot.org

===Podcasts / Video===
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYiWHNkZIes CBS / What’s Trending - Bitcoin: The Future Of Money] 2011-06-08 Shira Lazar interviews Bitcoin [[Developers|developer]] Jeff Garzik.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcn8cNCk9hM The World's First Bitcoin Road Trip] 2011-05-30 An interview with The Real Plato on the Corbett Report.
* [http://www.npr.org/2011/05/24/136620231/what-are-bitcoins What Are Bitcoins?] 2011-05-24 NPR All Things Considered ([http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2011/05/20110524_atc_08.mp3?dl=1 mp3])
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=TwNfBgwbqng TWIST #140] 2011-05-10 This Week In Startups interviews Gavin Andresen and Britcoin's Amir Taaki
* [http://agoristradio.com/?p=112 Cypherpunkd Episode 005: "Bitcoin Mania" Part 1 - mids] 2011-04-06 Podcast interview of mids, from AgoristRadio.com ([http://library.agoristradio.com/library/cypherpunkd/cypherpunkd-EP005.mp3 mp3])
* [http://vimeo.com/22072121 Bitcoin at EPCA] 2011-04-04 Video of Genjix's presentation on Bitcoin at EPCA conference. ([http://www.dyndy.net/2011/04/bitcoin-presented-to-the-old-world followup])
* [http://www.econtalk.org/archives/2011/04/andresen_on_bit.html Andresen on BitCoin and Virtual Currency] 2011-04-04 EconTalk's Russell Roberts interview Bitcoin lead Gavin Andresen ([http://files.libertyfund.org/econtalk/y2011/Andresenbitcoin.mp3 mp3], [http://www.econtalk.org/archives/2011/04/andresen_on_bit.html#highlights transcript])
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um63OQz3bjo What is Bitcoin?] video introduction ([http://c2995102.r2.cf0.rackcdn.com/What_is_Bitcoin_hd.mp4 mp4])
* [http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/03/59-bitcoin-a-digital-decentralized-currency Bitcoin – a Digital, Decentralized Currency] 2011-03-18 omega tau interviews Bitcoin technical lead [[User:gavinandresen|Gavin Andresen]] ([http://traffic.libsyn.com/omegataupodcast/omegatau-59-bitcoin.mp3 podcast])
* [http://www.cbc.ca/spark/2011/02/spark-139-february-27-march-2-2011 Spark 139] 2011-02-27 CBC Radio covers Bitcoin. A nice non-technical overview ([http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/spark_20110227_45926.mp3 podcast])
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCzsCmhkjMM Security Now 288: Q&A] 2011-02-16 Bitcoin coverage is from 0:44:00 to about 1:13 of the podcast ([http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/aolradio.podcast.aol.com/sn/sn0288.mp3 podcast]),([http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp4/twit.cachefly.net/video/sn/sn0288/sn0288_h264b_864x480_500.mp4 video])
* [http://blip.tv/file/4771178 Ignite Amherst] 2011-02-15 Presentation by Bitcoin Principal [[User:Gavinandresen|Gavin Andresen]] ([http://www.skypaint.com/bitcoin/GavinIgniteTalk.pdf Slides])
* [http://ignite-dc.blip.tv/file/4801077 Ignite D.C. 6] 2011-02-03 Presentation by [[User:Dduane|Darrell Duane]] ([http://bitcoinbasics.com/ignitedc Slides]) About Bitcoin and Potomac local currency
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQPSwA2Itbs Security Now 287: BitCoin CryptoCurrency] 2011-02-09 Bitcoin coverage is from 0:41:25 to the end of the netcast ([http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp4/twit.cachefly.net/video/sn/sn0288/sn0288_h264b_864x480_500.mp4 video]), ([http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/aolradio.podcast.aol.com/sn/sn0287.mp3 podcast])

===Presentations===
* [http://btcbids.com/bitcoin.pdf Bitcoin - P2P Virtual Currency] 2011-06-05 Jake Hansen Presentation submission for Defcon 19<ref>[https://forum.bitcoin.org/index.php?topic=12416.0 Forum I Need help]</ref>
* [http://www.slideshare.net/jonmatonis/monetising-game-play-on-social-network-sites Monetising Game Play on Social Network Sites] 2011-03-31 Jon Matonis at KPMG eGaming Summit
* [http://prezi.com/tbpky5fm7qbl/bitcoin-new-p2p-currency Bitcoin - new P2P currency] 2011-02-19 Juraj Bednar

==See Also==

* [[:Category:Blogs|Blogs]]
* [[Bitcoin News]] daily posts
* [[Research]]

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Marketing]]
[[Category:Introduction]]
[[de:Presse]]

Press

2011-06-13T14:05:51Z

Hacktolive: added Ars Technica link

What's being said about Bitcoin by news sites and other media.

__TOC__

==Press and notable mentions==
==Articles / Blog Posts==
=== 2011 ===
==== May ====
* [http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/37619 What Bitcoin Is, and Why It Matters] 2011-05-24 Technology Review by MIT
* [http://www.thedaily.com/page/2011/05/23/052311-apps-technews-bitcoins-1-2/ Bit Players, An open source digital currency seeks to gain wider acceptance] 2011-05-23 iPad news app The Daily
* [http://www.slate.com/id/2294980 My Money Is Cooler Than Yours] 2011-05-18 Slate
* [http://launch.is/blog/l019-bitcoin-p2p-currency-the-most-dangerous-project-weve-ev.html L019: Bitcoin P2P Currency: The Most Dangerous Project We've Ever Seen] 2011-05-15 Launch
* [http://gizmodo.com/5803518/what-is-bitcoin What Is BitCoin?] 2011-05-19 Gizmodo.com
* [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2011/06/bitcoin-inside-the-encrypted-peer-to-peer-currency.ars Bitcoin: inside the encrypted, peer-to-peer digital currency] 2011-05-08 Ars Technica
==== April ====
* [http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2011/0509/technology-psilocybin-bitcoins-gavin-andresen-crypto-currency.html Crypto Currency] 2011-04-20 Forbes Magazine
* [http://techland.time.com/2011/04/16/online-cash-bitcoin-could-challenge-governments Online Cash Bitcoin Could Challenge Governments, Banks] 2011-04-16 TIME TechLand
==== March ====
* [http://ironwolf.dangerousgames.com/blog/archives/1063 Bitcoin: It's Not Too Late To Send Me Money] 2011-03-27 Ironwolf Blog
* [http://www.cio.com.au/article/380394/open_source_identity_bitcoin_technical_lead_gavin_andresen Open source identity: Bitcoin technical lead Gavin Andresen] 2011-03-21 CIO Australia
* [http://civicactions.com/blog/2011/mar/14/what_the_frack_is_bitcoin_and_can_i_use_it_with_drupal What the Frack is Bitcoin and Can I Use it with Drupal?] 2011-03-14 CivicActions
* [http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/44718/htg-explains-what-is-bitcoin HTG Explains: What Is Bitcoin, the Virtual Digital Currency?] 2011-03-01 HowToGeek.com
==== Feb ====
* [http://news.slashdot.org/story/11/02/10/189246/Online-Only-Currency-BitCoin-Reaches-Dollar-Parity Online-Only Currency BitCoin Reaches Dollar Parity] 2011-02-10 news.Slashdot.org
==== Jan ====
* [http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/01/bitcoin-step-toward-censorship-resistant Bitcoin - a Step Toward Censorship-Resistant Digital Currency] 2011-01-20 EFF.org

=== 2010 ===
* [http://www.readwriteweb.com/hack/2010/12/interview-bitcoin.php Interview: How Bitcoin Created a Decentralized Crypto-Currency] 2010-12-29 ReadWriteWeb
* [http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/213230/could_the_wikileaks_scandal_lead_to_new_virtual_currency.html Could the Wikileaks Scandal Lead to New Virtual Currency?] 2010-12-10 PC World
* [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2010/1126/1224284180416.html Imagine your computer as a wallet full of Bitcoins] 2010-11-26 Irish Times
* [http://lwn.net/Articles/414452 Bitcoin: Virtual money created by CPU cycles] 2010-11 LWN
* [http://www.bitcoinblogger.com/2010/09/bitcoin-electronic-currency-future-of.html Bitcoin Electronic Currency: The Future of Money] 2010-09-30 Elliot Wave
* [http://news.slashdot.org/story/10/07/11/1747245/Bitcoin-Releases-Version-03 Bitcoin Releases Version 0.3] 2010-07-11 news.Slashdot.org

===Podcasts / Video===
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYiWHNkZIes CBS / What’s Trending - Bitcoin: The Future Of Money] 2011-06-08 Shira Lazar interviews Bitcoin [[Developers|developer]] Jeff Garzik.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcn8cNCk9hM The World's First Bitcoin Road Trip] 2011-05-30 An interview with The Real Plato on the Corbett Report.
* [http://www.npr.org/2011/05/24/136620231/what-are-bitcoins What Are Bitcoins?] 2011-05-24 NPR All Things Considered ([http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2011/05/20110524_atc_08.mp3?dl=1 mp3])
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=TwNfBgwbqng TWIST #140] 2011-05-10 This Week In Startups interviews Gavin Andresen and Britcoin's Amir Taaki
* [http://agoristradio.com/?p=112 Cypherpunkd Episode 005: "Bitcoin Mania" Part 1 - mids] 2011-04-06 Podcast interview of mids, from AgoristRadio.com ([http://library.agoristradio.com/library/cypherpunkd/cypherpunkd-EP005.mp3 mp3])
* [http://vimeo.com/22072121 Bitcoin at EPCA] 2011-04-04 Video of Genjix's presentation on Bitcoin at EPCA conference. ([http://www.dyndy.net/2011/04/bitcoin-presented-to-the-old-world followup])
* [http://www.econtalk.org/archives/2011/04/andresen_on_bit.html Andresen on BitCoin and Virtual Currency] 2011-04-04 EconTalk's Russell Roberts interview Bitcoin lead Gavin Andresen ([http://files.libertyfund.org/econtalk/y2011/Andresenbitcoin.mp3 mp3], [http://www.econtalk.org/archives/2011/04/andresen_on_bit.html#highlights transcript])
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um63OQz3bjo What is Bitcoin?] video introduction ([http://c2995102.r2.cf0.rackcdn.com/What_is_Bitcoin_hd.mp4 mp4])
* [http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/03/59-bitcoin-a-digital-decentralized-currency Bitcoin – a Digital, Decentralized Currency] 2011-03-18 omega tau interviews Bitcoin technical lead [[User:gavinandresen|Gavin Andresen]] ([http://traffic.libsyn.com/omegataupodcast/omegatau-59-bitcoin.mp3 podcast])
* [http://www.cbc.ca/spark/2011/02/spark-139-february-27-march-2-2011 Spark 139] 2011-02-27 CBC Radio covers Bitcoin. A nice non-technical overview ([http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/spark_20110227_45926.mp3 podcast])
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCzsCmhkjMM Security Now 288: Q&A] 2011-02-16 Bitcoin coverage is from 0:44:00 to about 1:13 of the podcast ([http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/aolradio.podcast.aol.com/sn/sn0288.mp3 podcast]),([http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp4/twit.cachefly.net/video/sn/sn0288/sn0288_h264b_864x480_500.mp4 video])
* [http://blip.tv/file/4771178 Ignite Amherst] 2011-02-15 Presentation by Bitcoin Principal [[User:Gavinandresen|Gavin Andresen]] ([http://www.skypaint.com/bitcoin/GavinIgniteTalk.pdf Slides])
* [http://ignite-dc.blip.tv/file/4801077 Ignite D.C. 6] 2011-02-03 Presentation by [[User:Dduane|Darrell Duane]] ([http://bitcoinbasics.com/ignitedc Slides]) About Bitcoin and Potomac local currency
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQPSwA2Itbs Security Now 287: BitCoin CryptoCurrency] 2011-02-09 Bitcoin coverage is from 0:41:25 to the end of the netcast ([http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp4/twit.cachefly.net/video/sn/sn0288/sn0288_h264b_864x480_500.mp4 video]), ([http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/aolradio.podcast.aol.com/sn/sn0287.mp3 podcast])

===Presentations===
* [http://btcbids.com/bitcoin.pdf Bitcoin - P2P Virtual Currency] 2011-06-05 Jake Hansen Presentation submission for Defcon 19<ref>[https://forum.bitcoin.org/index.php?topic=12416.0 Forum I Need help]</ref>
* [http://www.slideshare.net/jonmatonis/monetising-game-play-on-social-network-sites Monetising Game Play on Social Network Sites] 2011-03-31 Jon Matonis at KPMG eGaming Summit
* [http://prezi.com/tbpky5fm7qbl/bitcoin-new-p2p-currency Bitcoin - new P2P currency] 2011-02-19 Juraj Bednar

==See Also==

* [[:Category:Blogs|Blogs]]
* [[Bitcoin News]] daily posts
* [[Research]]

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Marketing]]
[[Category:Introduction]]
[[de:Presse]]

Press

2011-06-13T13:07:32Z

Hacktolive: added gizmodo coverage

What's being said about Bitcoin by news sites and other media.

__TOC__

==Press and notable mentions==
==Articles / Blog Posts==
=== 2011 ===
==== May ====
* [http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/37619 What Bitcoin Is, and Why It Matters] 2011-05-24 Technology Review by MIT
* [http://www.thedaily.com/page/2011/05/23/052311-apps-technews-bitcoins-1-2/ Bit Players, An open source digital currency seeks to gain wider acceptance] 2011-05-23 iPad news app The Daily
* [http://www.slate.com/id/2294980 My Money Is Cooler Than Yours] 2011-05-18 Slate
* [http://launch.is/blog/l019-bitcoin-p2p-currency-the-most-dangerous-project-weve-ev.html L019: Bitcoin P2P Currency: The Most Dangerous Project We've Ever Seen] 2011-05-15 Launch
* [http://gizmodo.com/5803518/what-is-bitcoin What Is BitCoin?] 2011-05-19 Gizmodo.com
==== April ====
* [http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2011/0509/technology-psilocybin-bitcoins-gavin-andresen-crypto-currency.html Crypto Currency] 2011-04-20 Forbes Magazine
* [http://techland.time.com/2011/04/16/online-cash-bitcoin-could-challenge-governments Online Cash Bitcoin Could Challenge Governments, Banks] 2011-04-16 TIME TechLand
==== March ====
* [http://ironwolf.dangerousgames.com/blog/archives/1063 Bitcoin: It's Not Too Late To Send Me Money] 2011-03-27 Ironwolf Blog
* [http://www.cio.com.au/article/380394/open_source_identity_bitcoin_technical_lead_gavin_andresen Open source identity: Bitcoin technical lead Gavin Andresen] 2011-03-21 CIO Australia
* [http://civicactions.com/blog/2011/mar/14/what_the_frack_is_bitcoin_and_can_i_use_it_with_drupal What the Frack is Bitcoin and Can I Use it with Drupal?] 2011-03-14 CivicActions
* [http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/44718/htg-explains-what-is-bitcoin HTG Explains: What Is Bitcoin, the Virtual Digital Currency?] 2011-03-01 HowToGeek.com
==== Feb ====
* [http://news.slashdot.org/story/11/02/10/189246/Online-Only-Currency-BitCoin-Reaches-Dollar-Parity Online-Only Currency BitCoin Reaches Dollar Parity] 2011-02-10 news.Slashdot.org
==== Jan ====
* [http://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2011/01/bitcoin-step-toward-censorship-resistant Bitcoin - a Step Toward Censorship-Resistant Digital Currency] 2011-01-20 EFF.org

=== 2010 ===
* [http://www.readwriteweb.com/hack/2010/12/interview-bitcoin.php Interview: How Bitcoin Created a Decentralized Crypto-Currency] 2010-12-29 ReadWriteWeb
* [http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/213230/could_the_wikileaks_scandal_lead_to_new_virtual_currency.html Could the Wikileaks Scandal Lead to New Virtual Currency?] 2010-12-10 PC World
* [http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2010/1126/1224284180416.html Imagine your computer as a wallet full of Bitcoins] 2010-11-26 Irish Times
* [http://lwn.net/Articles/414452 Bitcoin: Virtual money created by CPU cycles] 2010-11 LWN
* [http://www.bitcoinblogger.com/2010/09/bitcoin-electronic-currency-future-of.html Bitcoin Electronic Currency: The Future of Money] 2010-09-30 Elliot Wave
* [http://news.slashdot.org/story/10/07/11/1747245/Bitcoin-Releases-Version-03 Bitcoin Releases Version 0.3] 2010-07-11 news.Slashdot.org

===Podcasts / Video===
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYiWHNkZIes CBS / What’s Trending - Bitcoin: The Future Of Money] 2011-06-08 Shira Lazar interviews Bitcoin [[Developers|developer]] Jeff Garzik.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcn8cNCk9hM The World's First Bitcoin Road Trip] 2011-05-30 An interview with The Real Plato on the Corbett Report.
* [http://www.npr.org/2011/05/24/136620231/what-are-bitcoins What Are Bitcoins?] 2011-05-24 NPR All Things Considered ([http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2011/05/20110524_atc_08.mp3?dl=1 mp3])
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=TwNfBgwbqng TWIST #140] 2011-05-10 This Week In Startups interviews Gavin Andresen and Britcoin's Amir Taaki
* [http://agoristradio.com/?p=112 Cypherpunkd Episode 005: "Bitcoin Mania" Part 1 - mids] 2011-04-06 Podcast interview of mids, from AgoristRadio.com ([http://library.agoristradio.com/library/cypherpunkd/cypherpunkd-EP005.mp3 mp3])
* [http://vimeo.com/22072121 Bitcoin at EPCA] 2011-04-04 Video of Genjix's presentation on Bitcoin at EPCA conference. ([http://www.dyndy.net/2011/04/bitcoin-presented-to-the-old-world followup])
* [http://www.econtalk.org/archives/2011/04/andresen_on_bit.html Andresen on BitCoin and Virtual Currency] 2011-04-04 EconTalk's Russell Roberts interview Bitcoin lead Gavin Andresen ([http://files.libertyfund.org/econtalk/y2011/Andresenbitcoin.mp3 mp3], [http://www.econtalk.org/archives/2011/04/andresen_on_bit.html#highlights transcript])
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um63OQz3bjo What is Bitcoin?] video introduction ([http://c2995102.r2.cf0.rackcdn.com/What_is_Bitcoin_hd.mp4 mp4])
* [http://omegataupodcast.net/2011/03/59-bitcoin-a-digital-decentralized-currency Bitcoin – a Digital, Decentralized Currency] 2011-03-18 omega tau interviews Bitcoin technical lead [[User:gavinandresen|Gavin Andresen]] ([http://traffic.libsyn.com/omegataupodcast/omegatau-59-bitcoin.mp3 podcast])
* [http://www.cbc.ca/spark/2011/02/spark-139-february-27-march-2-2011 Spark 139] 2011-02-27 CBC Radio covers Bitcoin. A nice non-technical overview ([http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/spark_20110227_45926.mp3 podcast])
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCzsCmhkjMM Security Now 288: Q&A] 2011-02-16 Bitcoin coverage is from 0:44:00 to about 1:13 of the podcast ([http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/aolradio.podcast.aol.com/sn/sn0288.mp3 podcast]),([http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp4/twit.cachefly.net/video/sn/sn0288/sn0288_h264b_864x480_500.mp4 video])
* [http://blip.tv/file/4771178 Ignite Amherst] 2011-02-15 Presentation by Bitcoin Principal [[User:Gavinandresen|Gavin Andresen]] ([http://www.skypaint.com/bitcoin/GavinIgniteTalk.pdf Slides])
* [http://ignite-dc.blip.tv/file/4801077 Ignite D.C. 6] 2011-02-03 Presentation by [[User:Dduane|Darrell Duane]] ([http://bitcoinbasics.com/ignitedc Slides]) About Bitcoin and Potomac local currency
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQPSwA2Itbs Security Now 287: BitCoin CryptoCurrency] 2011-02-09 Bitcoin coverage is from 0:41:25 to the end of the netcast ([http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp4/twit.cachefly.net/video/sn/sn0288/sn0288_h264b_864x480_500.mp4 video]), ([http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/aolradio.podcast.aol.com/sn/sn0287.mp3 podcast])

===Presentations===
* [http://btcbids.com/bitcoin.pdf Bitcoin - P2P Virtual Currency] 2011-06-05 Jake Hansen Presentation submission for Defcon 19<ref>[https://forum.bitcoin.org/index.php?topic=12416.0 Forum I Need help]</ref>
* [http://www.slideshare.net/jonmatonis/monetising-game-play-on-social-network-sites Monetising Game Play on Social Network Sites] 2011-03-31 Jon Matonis at KPMG eGaming Summit
* [http://prezi.com/tbpky5fm7qbl/bitcoin-new-p2p-currency Bitcoin - new P2P currency] 2011-02-19 Juraj Bednar

==See Also==

* [[:Category:Blogs|Blogs]]
* [[Bitcoin News]] daily posts
* [[Research]]

==References==
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[[Image:Bitcoin world map.png|left|200px|Bitcoin usage worldwide.]]

:''Sourced from [[wikipedia:Bitcoin|Wikipedia]].''

'''Bitcoin''' is a [[digital currency]] created in 2009 by [[Satoshi Nakamoto]]. It is also the name of the open source software designed in order to use this currency.

Bitcoin is one of the first implementations of a concept called ''crypto-currency'', which was first described in 1998 by Wei Dai on the cypherpunks mailing list. Building upon the notion that money is any object, or any sort of record, accepted as payment for goods and services and repayment of debts in a given country or socio-economic context, Bitcoin is designed around the idea of using cryptography to control the creation and transfer of money, rather than relying on central authorities.

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Digital currency

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A '''digital currency''', (also known as crypto-currency, cyber currency, digital cash, digital currency, digital money, e-currency, e-money, electronic cash, electronic currency, electronic money) refers to money or scrip which is only exchanged electronically.

When money transfers occur as a bank wire transfer or ACH payment, or even transfers of money using services such as [[PayPal]], the funds are sent electronically but the currency transmitted is representative money and what transfers is an underlying fiat currency.

==See Also==
* List of [[:Category:Digital currencies|Digital currencies]]
* [[:Category:Money transmitters|Money transmitters]]
* [[BTConvert]]

==External Links==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_money Electronic Money] article on Wikipedia

Myths

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Let's clear up some common Bitcoin misconceptions.

== Bitcoin is just like all other digital currencies; nothing new ==

Nearly all other digital currencies are centrally controlled. This means that:
* they can be printed at the subjective whims of the controllers
* they can be destroyed by attacking the central point of control
* arbitrary rules can be imposed upon their users by the controllers

Being decentralized, Bitcoin solves all of these problems.

== Bitcoins don't solve any problems that fiat currency and/or gold doesn't solve ==

Unlike gold, bitcoins are:
* easy to transfer
* easy to secure
* easy to verify
* easy to granulate

Unlike fiat currencies, bitcoins are:
* predictable and limited in [[Controlled_Currency_Supply|supply]]
* not controlled by a central authority(Ex. Fed)

Unlike electronic fiat currency systems, bitcoins are:
* potentially anonymous
* freeze proof
* fee free

== Bitcoin is backed by processing power ==

It is not correct to say that Bitcoin is backed by processing power. A currency being "backed" by something means that it is pegged to something else via a central party at a certain exchange rate. You cannot exchange bitcoins for the computing power that was used to create them. Bitcoin is in this sense not backed by anything. It is a currency in its own right. Similar to gold - is gold backed by anything? No! It's just gold. The same applies with Bitcoin.

The Bitcoin currency is ''created'' via processing power, and the integrity of the block chain is ''protected'' by the existence of a large network of computing nodes from certain possible [[Weaknesses#Attacker_has_a_lot_of_computing_power|attacks]]. And that is all.

== Bitcoins are worthless because they aren't backed by anything ==

Gold isn't backed by anything either, except its intrinsic, physical value. Bitcoins have properties inherent to its design that are subjectively valued by individuals. This valuation is demonstrated when individuals freely exchange for or with bitcoins. Please refer to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subjective_theory_of_value Subjective Theory of Value]. See also myth [https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Myths#Bitcoin_is_backed_by_processing_power Bitcoin is backed by processing power].

== Bitcoins value is based on how much electricity and computing power it takes to mine them ==

This statement is an attempt to apply to Bitcoin the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labor_theory_of_value labor theory of value], which is generally accepted as false. Just because something takes X resources to create does not mean that the resulting product will be worth X. It can be worth more, or less, depending on the utility thereof to its users.

In fact the causality is the reverse of that (this applies to the labor theory of value in general). The cost to mine Bitcoins is based on how much they are worth. If Bitcoins go up in value, more people will mine (because mining is profitable), thus [difficulty] will go up, thus the cost of mining will go up. The inverse happens if bitcoins go down in value. These effects balance out to cause mining to always cost the amount of bitcoins it produces.

== Bitcoins have no intrinsic value (unlike some other things) ==

It is true that bitcoins have no intrinsic value, in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intrinsic_value_%28numismatics%29 numismatic sense], in other words, value in any realm outside of being used as a medium of exchange.

However, while some tangible commodities do have intrinsic value, that value is generally much less than its trading price. Consider for example that gold, if it were not used as an inflation-proof store of value, but rather only for its industrial uses, would certainly not be worth what it is today, since the industrial requirements for gold are far smaller than the available supply thereof.

While historically intrinsic value, as well as other attributes like divisibility, fungibility, scarcity, durability, helped establish certain commodities as mediums of exchange, it is certainly not a prerequisite. While bitcoins lack 'intrinsic value' in this sense, they make up for it in spades by possessing the other qualities necessary to make it a good medium of exchange, equal to or better than [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodity_money commodity money].

Value is ultimately determined by what people are willing to trade for - by supply and demand.

== Bitcoins are illegal because they're not legal tender ==

Short answer: chickens aren't legal tender either, but bartering with chickens is not illegal.

There are a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_currency number of currencies] in existence that are not official government-backed currencies. A currency is, after all, nothing more than a convenient unit of account. While national laws may vary from country to country, and you should certainly check the laws of your jurisdiction, in general trading in any commodity, including digital currency like Bitcoin, game currencies like WoW gold or Linden dollars, is not illegal.

== Bitcoin is a form of domestic terrorism because it only harms the economic stability of the USA and its currency ==

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Definitions_of_terrorism#United_States according to this, you need to do violent activities to be considered a terrorist for legal purposes. This has no bearing on politicians and idiotic US attorney's public remarks.

Also, Bitcoin isn't domestic. It's a worldwide community. See this map of Bitcoin nodes
http://forum.bitcoin.org/?topic=2346.0

== Bitcoin will only enable tax evaders which will lead to the eventual downfall of civilization ==

Cash transactions hold the same level of anonymity but are still taxed successfully. It is up to you to follow the applicable state laws in your home country, or face the consequences.

== Bitcoins can be printed/minted by anyone and are therefore worthless ==

Bitcoins are not printed/minted. Instead, [[Blocks]] are computed by miners and for their efforts they are awarded a specific amount of bitcoins + transaction fees. See [[Blocks]] for more information on how this process works.

== Bitcoins are worthless because they're based on unproven cryptography ==

SHA256 and ECDSA which are used in Bitcoin are well-known industry standard algorithms. If you believe that these algorithms are untrustworthy then you should not trust Bitcoin, credit card transactions or any type of electronic bank transfer.

== Early adopters are unfairly rewarded ==

Early adopters are rewarded for taking the higher risk with their time and money.

In more pragmatic terms, "fairness" is an arbitrary concept that is improbable to be agreed upon by a large population. Establishing "fairness" is no goal of Bitcoin, as this would be impossible.

The vast majority of the 21 million Bitcoins still have not been distributed. By starting to mine or acquire bitcoins today, you too can become an early adopter.

== 21 million coins isn't enough; doesn't scale ==

One Bitcoin is divisible down to eight decimal places. There are really 2,099,999,997,690,000 (just over 2 quadrillion) maximum possible atomic units in the bitcoin design.

The value of "1 BTC" represents 100,000,000 of these. In other words, each is divisible by up to 10^8.

As the value of the unit of 1 BTC grows too large to be useful for day to day transactions, people can start dealing in smaller [[Units|units]], such as milli-bitcoins (mBTC) or micro-bitcoins (μBTC).

== Bitcoins are stored in wallet files, just copy the wallet file to get more coins! ==

No, your wallet contains your secret keys, giving you the rights to spend your bitcoins. Think of it like having bank details stored in a file. If you give your bank details (or bitcoin wallet) to someone else, that doesn't double the amount of money in your account. You can spend your money or they can spend your money, but not both.

== Lost coins can't be replaced and this is bad ==

Bitcoins are divisible to 0.00000001, so this is not a problem. If you lose your coins, all other coins will go up in value a little. Consider it a donation to all other bitcoin users.

A related question is: Why don't we have a mechanism to replace lost coins? The answer is that it is impossible to distinguish between a 'lost' coin and one that is simply sitting unused in someone's safe.

== It's a giant ponzi scheme ==
In a Ponzi Scheme, the founders persuade investors that they’ll profit. Bitcoin does not make such a guarantee. There is no central entity, just individuals building an economy.

A ponzi scheme is a zero sum game. Early adopters can only profit at the expense of late adopters. Bitcoin has possible win-win outcomes. Early adopters profit from the rise in value. Late adopters profit from the usefulness of a stable and widely accepted p2p currency.

Not to be confused with the [[Bitcoin randomizer|Bitcoin Randomizer]] which is a game that really is self-described as a Ponzi scheme.

== Finite coins plus lost coins means deflationary spiral ==
As deflationary forces may apply, economic factors such as hoarding are offset by human factors that may lessen the chances that a [[Deflationary spiral]] will occur.

== Bitcoin can't work because there is no way to control inflation ==

Inflation is simply a rise of prices over time, which is generally the result of the devaluing of a currency. This is a function of supply and demand. Given the fact that the supply of bitcoins is fixed at a certain amount, unlike fiat money, the only way for inflation to get out of control is for demand to disappear. Temporary inflation is possible with a rapid adoption of Fractional Reserve Banking but will stabilize once a substantial number of the 21 million "hard" bitcoins are stored as reserves by banks.

Given the fact that Bitcoin is a distributed system of currency, if demand were to decrease to almost nothing, the currency would be doomed anyway.

The key point here is that Bitcoin as a currency can't be inflated by any single person or entity, like a government, as there's no way to increase supply past a certain amount.

Indeed, the most likely scenario, as Bitcoin becomes more popular and demand increases, is for the currency to increase in value, or deflate, until demand stabilizes.

== The Bitcoin community consists of anarchist/conspiracy theorist/gold standard 'weenies' ==

The members of the community vary in their ideological stances.

== Anyone with enough computing power can take over the network ==

CONFIRMED, see [[Weaknesses]].

That said, as the network grows, it becomes harder and harder for a single entity to do so. Already the Bitcoin network's computing power is quite ahead of the world's fastest supercomputers, together.

What an attacker can do once the network is taken over is quite limited. Under no circumstances could an attacker take anybody else's money. An attacker's capabilities are limited to taking back their own money that they very recently spent, and preventing other people's transactions from receiving confirmations. Such an attack would be very costly in resources, and for such meager benefits there is little rational economic incentive to do such a thing.

== Bitcoin violates governmental regulations ==

Name them if you can.

See also the [[Myths#Bitcoins_are_illegal_because_it_s_not_legal_tender|legal tender]] question.

== Fractional reserve banking is not possible ==

It is possible. There is no fundamental difference between classical currencies and Bitcoin as it applies to banking. Banks will still be free to take in bitcoins and present them to customers as "available for withdrawal" while still lending most of those bitcoins to a different customer for a profit. Some of those bitcoins will be held in reserves in case of a bank run. It will be up to the bank to hold a sufficient supply of reserves in order to prevent insolvency in the event of a bank run. Central banks were established to enforce reserve requirements and so, with Bitcoin lacking a central bank, some banks will almost surely collapse, taking their customers' deposits with them.

See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fractional-reserve_banking Fractional reserve banking].

Conventional banks in the United States guarantee that account holders can withdraw 100% of their dollars based on their "word" and the fact that they are backed up by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Deposit_Insurance_Corporation FDIC]. This program insures depositors up to a certain amount (currently $250K USD per depositor). The FDIC is widely known to have reserves sufficient to cover only a very small fraction of the total deposits it insures though the FDIC itself can be considered to be backed up by the US Congress in the event of its insolvency. After politically desired, the FDIC's role could be extended to insure Bitcoin banks and establish a minimum reserve requirement. Such a change would only happen after public outrage occurs after the inevitable collapse of major Bitcoin banks.

Because Fractional Reserve Banking is possible with bitcoins, the money supply of bitcoins (which includes demand deposits) can greatly exceed 21 million.

== Point of sale with bitcoins isn't possible because of the 10 minute wait for confirmation ==

Transactions '''can''' take tens of minutes to become ''confirmed'', and this won't change for the foreseeable future. Even after the computing power of the network is orders of magnitude larger than today, the difficulty of generating a block will self-adjust to maintain a target of 6 blocks per hour. Three potential solutions to allow POS transactions are:

1) For small transactions, simply assume the customer isn't ripping you off. Give the customer his latte immediately after the transaction posts to the network. The transaction should propagate through the network almost instantly, allowing the seller to see the transaction within seconds (albeit with zero confirmations.) The cost of a double-spend attack should make small-scale fraud not worthwhile.

2) Utilize a [http://www.bitcoin.org/smf/index.php?topic=423.msg3819#msg3819 'listening' period] prior to rendering the service or good. This has yet to be formally implemented in the standard Bitcoin client, but would allow a vendor to receive the transaction and then monitor the Bitcoin network for a certain period of time (maybe 10 seconds) for possible double spends. Vendors might utilize specialized payment processors with multiple well-connected nodes for this purpose. As explained by Satoshi, the network nodes only accept the first version of a transaction they receive to incorporate into the block they're trying to generate. When you broadcast a transaction, if someone else broadcasts a double-spend at the same time, it's a race to propagate to the most nodes first. If one has a slight head start, it'll geometrically spread through the network faster and get most of the nodes. Therefore, the longer the listening period goes without a double spend attempt, the far less likely a double-spend attempt will actually succeed. If a double-spend is detected, the vendor is notified: no latte.

3) Create a network of transaction hubs. These entities would communicate using a common API. They would float short-term loans between each other to facilitate instant transactions.

Imagine that Alice uses Carol's Clearinghouse as her hub, and Bob uses Dave's Anonymous Exchange. Both Alice and Bob have accounts with their respective hubs, and have already deposited some bitcoins in their accounts. When Alice wants to buy a latte from Bob at a point of sale, Alice tells Carol "I want to send Bob ''x'' bitcoins. He uses Dave's Anonymous Exchange." After checking that Alice's account does contain at least ''x'' bitcoins, Carol sends a message to Dave, saying "Credit Bob's account with ''x'' bitcoins immediately; I'll send you the real bitcoins in the next block." Bob instantly sees his balance increase, and gives Alice her latte.

As always, trust is required - Alice has to trust Carol, and the hubs have to trust each other. Due to competition, various hubs could develop with vastly different fee structures, membership requirements, trustability, etc.

(But the point of Bitcoin is you don't need trust to execute the transaction, in the above description of option 3 you replaced the bitcoins with a trust-based centralized authority.)

== After 21 million coins are mined, no one will generate new blocks ==

When operating costs can't be covered by the block creation bounty, which will happen some time before the total amount of BTC is reached, miners are expected to earn profit from [[transaction fees]].

== Bitcoin has no built-in chargeback mechanism, and this isn't good ==

'''Why some people think this is bad''': Chargebacks are useful for limiting fraud. The person handling your money has a responsibility to prevent fraud. If you buy something on eBay and the seller never ships it, PayPal takes funds from the seller's account and gives you back the money. This strengthens the eBay economy, because people recognize that their risk is limited and are more willing to purchase items from risky sellers.

'''Why it's actually a good thing''': Bitcoin is designed such that your money is yours and yours alone. Allowing chargebacks implies that it is possible for another entity to take your money from you. You can have either total ownership rights of your money, or fraud protection, but not both. That said, nothing prevents the creation of services overlayed on top of Bitcoin that provide fraud protection services.

The statement "The person handling your money has a responsibility to prevent fraud" is still true; the power has been shifted into your own hands. Fraud will always exist. It's up to you to only send bitcoins to trusted entities. It is possible to trust an online identity without ever knowing their physical identity; see the [http://wiki.bitcoin-otc.com/wiki/OTC_Rating_System OTC Web of Trust].

== Quantum computers would break Bitcoin's security ==

Yes, but quantum computers don't yet exist and probably won't for a while. Bitcoin's security can be [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-quantum_cryptography upgraded] if this were considered an imminent threat.

See the implications of quantum computers on public key cryptography here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_computer#Potential

The ''risk'' of quantum computers is also there for financial institutions, like banks, because they heavily rely on cryptography when doing transactions.

== Bitcoin mining is a waste of energy and harmful for ecology ==

No more so than the the wastefulness of mining gold out of the ground, melting it down and shaping it into bars, and then putting it back underground again. Not to mention the building of big fancy buildings, the waste of energy printing and minting all the various fiat currencies, the transportation thereof in armored cars by no less than two security guards for each who could probably be doing something more productive, etc.

As far as mediums of exchange go, Bitcoin is actually quite economical of resources, compared to others.

== Shopkeepers can't seriously set prices in bitcoins because of the volatile exchange rate ==

Your assumption is that bitcoins must be sold immediately to cover operating expenses. If the shopkeeper's back-end expenses were transacted in bitcoins as well, then the exchange rate would be irrelevant. Larger adoption of bitcoins would make prices [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sticky_%28economics%29 sticky]. Future volatility is expected to decrease, as the size and depth of the market grows.

In the meantime, many merchants simply regularly pull the latest market rates from the exchanges and automatically update the prices on their websites. Also you might be able to buy a put option in order to sell at a fixed rate for a given amount of time. This would protect you from drops in price and simplify your operations for that time period.

== Like Flooz and e-gold, bitcoins serve as opportunities for criminals and will be shut down ==

* Hopefully Bitcoin will grow to the point where no single organization can disrupt the network, or would be better served by helping it.
* Terrorists fly aircraft into buildings, but the governments have not yet abolished consumer air travel. Obviously the public good outweighs the possible bad in their opinion.
* Criminal law differs between jurisdictions.

== Bitcoins will be shut down by the government just like Liberty Dollars were ==

Liberty Dollars started as a commercial venture to establish alternative US currency, including physical banknotes and coins, backed by precious metals. This, in and of itself, is not illegal. They were later shut down for counterfeiting and intent to fraud after the coins, which contained less than $1 worth of silver, were put into circulation with the general money supply, supposedly having a value of 1 USD. These actions were encouraged by the makers of Liberty Dollars.

Bitcoins are not necessarily equal in value to dollars or any other currency and no one is saying they are. No member of the public will be tricked into accepting a bitcoin instead of a dollar.

Of course, actually 'shutting down' the decentralized Bitcoin network is rife with its own set of difficult considerations.

== Bitcoin is not decentralized because the developers can dictate the software's behaviour ==

The Bitcoin protocol was originally defined by Bitcoin's inventor, Satoshi Nakamoto, and this protocol has now been widely accepted as the standard by the community of miners and users.

Though the developers of the official Bitcoin client still exert influence over the Bitcoin community, their power to arbitrarily modify the protocol is very limited. Since the release of Bitcoin v0.3, changes to the protocol have been minor and always in agreement with community consensus.

Protocol modifications, such as increasing the block award from 50 to 100 BTC, are not compatible with clients already running in the network. If the developers were to release a new client that the majority of miners perceives as corrupt, or in violation of the project’s aims, that client would simply not catch on, and the few users who do try to use it would find that their transactions get rejected by the network.

Apart from the “official” Bitcoin client, other clients are available (and currently in development) from other groups of developers. As long as these clients adhere to the Bitcoin protocol, it is impossible for the developers of the official client to stop them from competing for blocks, because the network cannot tell them apart from official clients.

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