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Buying Bitcoins (the newbie version)

2013-11-09T18:40:58Z

Kevinstl:

This page aims to be the best resource for new users to understand how to buy Bitcoins.
The existing [[Buying bitcoins]] page is too complex, and not transparent enough for new investors.
Be extremely careful when buying bitcoins from not accredited websites or individuals. Like in the real world there are many scammers around.

{{Counterparty-warning}}

=== Intro ===
For more information on buying bitcoins with your credit card, please see the wikipedia page, [https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/How_To_Buy_Bitcoins_With_Your_Credit_Card How To Buy Bitcoins With Your Credit Card], which is dedicated to that payment method.

===PayPal===
[http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/2293/how-can-i-buy-bitcoin-via-a-credit-card-or-paypal You can't directly buy Bitcoins using PayPal], because it is risky for the seller, and therefore few sellers will offer this. There are basically 3 reasons for that:
* The buyer of bitcoins can always perform a chargeback and there is no way for the seller to contest that
* There are many hacked accounts and when PayPal realizes that such an account has been fraudulently used, they will also perform a chargeback
* PayPal doesn't like bitcoin, as the bitcoin network is in direct competition to itץ

Having said that there is a [http://bitcoinwithpaypal.com workaround] that can be done in order to use Paypal to buy Bitcoins but it holds within it higher transaction fees. Using the [http://VirrWox.com Virtual World Exchange] you can buy Second Life Lindens (SLL) with Paypal and then convert your SLL to Bitcoins. This process will charge you transaction fees of around 6% but will let you purchase Bitcoins pretty quickly as opposed to a wire transfer. The reason this method works is because you do not buy Bitcoins with Paypal directly, you only buy SLL with Paypal (which is acceptable by Paypal's TOS) and then exchange your SLL to Bitcoin.

'''Note:''' If you're only looking to trade in Bitcoins you can trade via Paypal on sites like [http://Ava-Trade.co.uk AvaTrade] or [http://500plusforex.com Plus500].

=== Anonymity ===
There is a HUGE demand for buying Bitcoins off the grid due to ever-increasing government regulations and private agency intrusions and discrimination against alternative currencies.
Due to the possibility of facial recognition cameras at banks and the paper trail involved with credit cards, there are very few options to have high levels of anonymity when buying Bitcoins those ways. DNA, Fingerprints, phone and internet records, audio and video records will not be discussed, but they all are possible tools which attackers could use to uncloak even the stealthiest Bitcoin buyer.
There are a couple known ways, depending on your location, to buy Bitcoins outside of the standard banking system with relatively high anonymity.
Buying locally with cash using a burner or payphone allows a high level of anonymity with the exchange being the weakest link.
Many sellers online will also trade Bitcoins for [[MoneyPak]] codes or other cash-like gift codes which can be bought at a local store with cash.
Another way to buy Bitcoins with a high level of anonymity is by sending cash in the mail.

[https://www.Cryptxchange.com Cryptxchange] does not collect any personal information due to a variety of legal loopholes. Cash deposits at a local bank are quick, secure, and easy.

=== Cash (US) ===
[[File:BitQuickco.png|20px|link=https://www.bitquick.co]] [https://www.bitquick.co BitQuick.co] ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/BitQuick.co info)] allows sellers to connect to buyers via cash deposit or SEPA transfer. You can buy bitcoin instantly by providing only your email address and bitcoin address. As soon as the deposit is received, the bitcoin are sent.

[https://www.Cryptxchange.com Cryptxchange] allows you to buy bitcoins by depositing cash at a local bank, or by sending a wire transfer. Low rates, fast customer service, no account verification or creation needed. Average transaction time of 30 minutes depending on the time of the day. We recently automated every step of the process, with our record transaction standing at three minutes. In the future we hope to get our average transaction time down to five minutes.

[https://www.bitbrothersllc.com BitBothers LLC] allows customers and bitcoiners to purchase bitcoins by either sending in cash, money orders, cashiers checks, or MONEYGRAM to a designated location. Bitcoiners can also deposit money directly into one of the corporate business accounts increasing the transaction time to less than an hour. These methods of payments are avaliable to ensure anonymity and protect the ideals bitcoins were founded on. For customers who wish to preform bank transfers, the option will be avaliable shortly. BitBrothers LLC gurantees that all customers will be satisfied with their exquisite customer service and overall experience that they are even offering discounts to select customers!

=== Cash (International) ===
[https://www.Cryptxchange.com Cryptxchange] allows you to buy bitcoins by depositing cash at a local bank, or by sending a wire transfer. Low rates, fast customer service, no account verification or creation needed. Average transaction time of 30 minutes depending on the time of the day. We recently automated every step of the process, with our record transaction standing at three minutes. In the future we hope to get our average transaction time down to five minutes.

[[File:BIPS.gif|20px|link=https://bips.me]] [https://bips.me BIPS] are able to accommodate most request.

[https://www.bitbrothersllc.com BitBrothersLLC] allows customers to either send cash, money orders, cashiers checks, or MONEYGRAM. Prompted by incredibly fast customer service and the most anonymity in the entire industry!

[[File:BitQuickco.png|20px|link=https://www.bitquick.co]] [https://www.bitquick.co BitQuick.co] ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/BitQuick.co info)] allows sellers to connect to buyers via cash deposit or SEPA transfer. You can buy bitcoin instantly by providing only your email address and bitcoin address. As soon as the deposit is received, the bitcoin are sent.

[https://localbitcoins.com LocalBitcoins.com] offers person-to-person cash exchanging, cash deposits and cash by mail. Site reputation system protects you against fraud and scammers.

=== Cash (AU) ===

[https://www.Cryptxchange.com Cryptxchange] allows you to buy bitcoins by depositing cash at a local bank, or by sending a wire transfer. Low rates, fast customer service, no account verification or creation needed. Average transaction time of 30 minutes depending on the time of the day. We recently automated every step of the process, with our record transaction standing at three minutes. In the future we hope to get our average transaction time down to five minutes.

[[File:BXlogoSM.jpeg|link=http://bitXoin.com]] [http://bitXoin.com bitXoin] ([[bitXoin|info]]) Buy bitcoin via online ordering and bank deposit, cash over the counter at most banks throughout Australia. Fast processing, low reference rate, low commissions.

[https://www.getbitcoin.com.au Bitcoin (Australia)] - pay by cash over the counter at local bank branches.

=== Via Bank Transfer (US) ===
[https://www.Cryptxchange.com Cryptxchange] allows you to buy bitcoins by depositing cash at a local bank, or by sending a wire transfer. Low rates, fast customer service, no account verification or creation needed. Average transaction time of 30 minutes depending on the time of the day. We recently automated every step of the process, with our record transaction standing at three minutes. In the future we hope to get our average transaction time down to five minutes.

[[File:BIPS.gif|20px|link=https://bips.me]] [https://bips.me BIPS] Please make sure you read up, on how to validate your bank account.

[https://www.bitbrothersllc.com BitBothers LLC] allows customers and bitcoiners to purchase bitcoins by either sending in cash, money orders, cashiers checks, or MONEYGRAM to a designated location. Bitcoiners can also deposit money directly into one of the corporate business accounts increasing the transaction time to less than an hour. These methods of payments are available to ensure anonymity and protect the ideals bitcoins were founded on. For customers who wish to preform BANK TRANSFERS, the option will be available shortly. BitBrothers LLC guarantees that all customers will be satisfied with their exquisite customer service and overall experience that they are even offering discounts to select customers!

[https://www.bitcoinbycc.com BBCC] allows you to buy bitcoins using a bank account located in any country. There is no account verification needed, and no records are kept of any transactions. We use AES-256 encryption for each and every communication, your anonymity is paramount.

[https://coinbase.com Coinbase] allows you to buy and sell bitcoin by connecting any U.S. bank account. You can start buying right away if you choose instant account verification.

[https://kraken.com Kraken] allows verified users to buy and sell bitcoin using USD and EUR by depositing via wire transfer. Other national currencies can be converted to USD or EUR at transfer. Kraken is an exchange and the market is determined by orders.

=== Via Gift Card (US) ===
[https://giftcarddrainer.com GiftCardDrainer.com] allows you to buy bitcoin with Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover gift cards. Uses the exchange rate provided by coinbase.com at the time that the customer's gift card is processed within 24 hours of card submission. Most cards are processed within a few hours of submission, however it can take up to 24 hours. Customer must provide a bank account number for identity verification.

=== Via SEPA Bank Transfer (EU) ===

[[File:BitQuickco.png|20px|link=https://www.bitquick.co]] [https://www.bitquick.co BitQuick.co] ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/BitQuick.co info)] allows sellers to connect to buyers via cash deposit or SEPA transfer. You can buy bitcoin instantly by providing only your email address and bitcoin address. As soon as the deposit is received, the bitcoin are sent.

[[File:BIPS.gif|20px|link=https://bips.me]] [https://bips.me BIPS] All we require is a simple verification process that usually takes less than 2 business days to complete.

[https://www.Cryptxchange.com Cryptxchange] allows you to buy bitcoins by depositing cash at a local bank, or by sending a wire transfer. Low rates, fast customer service, no account verification or creation needed. Average transaction time of 30 minutes depending on the time of the day. We recently automated every step of the process, with our record transaction standing at three minutes. In the future we hope to get our average transaction time down to five minutes.

[https://kraken.com Kraken] allows verified users to deposit via SEPA transfer. Transfers can take as little as one business day to arrive in the account. Kraken is an exchange, and the market is specific to open orders on the site.

=== Via IDeal (NL) ===
[https://bitonic.nl Bitonic] allows you to buy bitcoins with IDEAL.

[http://www.happycoins.nl HappyCoins] allows you to buy Bitcoins with iDEAL and SEPA bank transfer.

=== Via mobile phone ===
[https://www.bitcoinbymobile.com/ BitcoinByMobile.com] allows you to buy small amounts of Bitcoin instantly by charging the purchase directly to your mobile phone bill (or from your prepaid balance). The service works in most of Europe (see: [http://www.bitcoinbymobile.com/where-it-works bitcoinbymobile.com/where-it-works]). Most purchases are completed with the Bitcoins delivered in under 90 seconds.

=== Via MoneyGram (International) ===
[https://www.bitcoi.com/en/ Bitcoini.com] You can buy bitcoins with MoneyGram worldwide. Quick, easy and secure.

[[File:BIPS.gif|20px|link=https://bips.me]] [https://bips.me BIPS] CVS, 7-11, Walmart, MoneyGram

[https://www.bitbrothersllc.com BitBrothersLLC] Buy bitcoins with MoneyGram anywhere in the U.S.

=== Via Money Transfer ===
[https://www.bitbrothersllc.com BitBothers LLC] allows customers and bitcoiners to purchase bitcoins by either sending in cash, money orders, cashiers checks, or MONEYGRAM to a designated location. Bitcoiners can also deposit money directly into one of the corporate business accounts increasing the transaction time to less than an hour. These methods of payments are avaliable to ensure anonymity and protect the ideals bitcoins were founded on. For customers who wish to preform bank transfers, the option will be avaliable shortly. BitBrothers LLC gurantees that all customers will be satisfied with their exquisite customer service and overall experience that they are even offering discounts to select customers!

You can buy Bitcoins with a Western Union or MoneyGram money transfer via [http://www.coinmama.com/ coinmama.com].

=== Finding a direct seller online ===
[https://www.bitbrothersllc.com BitBothers LLC] allows customers and bitcoiners to purchase bitcoins by either sending in cash, money orders, cashiers checks, or MONEYGRAM to a designated location. Bitcoiners can also deposit money directly into one of the corporate business accounts increasing the transaction time to less than an hour. These methods of payments are avaliable to ensure anonymity and protect the ideals bitcoins were founded on. For customers who wish to preform bank transfers, the option will be avaliable shortly. BitBrothers LLC gurantees that all customers will be satisfied with their exquisite customer service and overall experience that they are even offering discounts to select customers!

[https://www.Cryptxchange.com Cryptxchange] allows you to buy bitcoins by depositing cash at a local bank, or by sending a wire transfer. Low rates, fast customer service, no account verification or creation needed. Average transaction time of 30 minutes depending on the time of the day. We recently automated every step of the process, with our record transaction standing at three minutes. In the future we hope to get our average transaction time down to five minutes.

If you can find another person that is willing to sell them to you, you can transfer him money via whatever method (including PayPal), and he'll send you the Bitcoins. The following websites can be used to find direct sellers online [[Bitcoin OTC]], [https://www.bitcoinary.com/ Bitcoinary] or the [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=53.0 Currency Exchange Forum Section]. Be extremely cautious when using those methods, the best way is to ask an admin, moderator or a trusted person. Bitcoins are now also available at [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CPCHACM Amazon]. The seller only sells in low volumes so far, but it is a great way to turn amazon gift cards into bitcoin with no hassle, and probably one of the first ways to obtain bitcoin with a debit card or credit card.

=== Physical Trading ===
[https://www.bitbrothersllc.com BitBothers LLC] LOCAL PURCHASES IN COLORADO. We also accept MONEYGRAM

You might be able to find an individual you can [https://localbitcoins.com Buy bitcoins locally].
Always choose somebody with many reviews.

=== Bitinstant ===
Extremely unreliable service. Taken down indefinitely as of 12:25 AM GMT 07/15/13.

=== Exchanges ===

The largest and most trusted exchange is [[MtGox]] or [[BitBrothersLLC]] . For a list of other major exchanges see [[Buying_bitcoins#Major_Exchanges|Major Exchanges]]

== Avoiding Scams ==
Before using any service it is a good idea to look for reviews and feedback from previous customers. This can be done by simply googling the name of the website or company. The bitcointalk forums are also a good place to find discussions and reviews about services.

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

== Links ==
* https://www.bitbrothersllc.com
* http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/91/how-do-you-obtain-bitcoins
* http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/4194/whats-the-best-way-to-buy-bitcoin-noob-friendly
* [[Buying bitcoins]]
* http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/nzg4o/the_canonical_newbie_guide_to_bitcoin/c3d5tmc
* https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/BitcoinByCC
* https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/How_To_Buy_Bitcoins_With_Your_Credit_Card

[[Category:Introduction]]

Buying bitcoins

2013-11-07T02:23:14Z

Kevinstl:

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

{{Counterparty-warning}}

==Market Exchanges==

Market exchanges are those in which buy orders are matched with sell orders, so the price offered depends on the market. If a service quotes a price then it is not operating a [http://bitcoincharts.com/markets market] but instead is a broker that buys and/or sells coins. Those exchanges are found in the list of [[Buying bitcoins#Fixed_Rate_Exchanges_.26_Others|fixed-rate exchanges]].

Exchanges are listed in alphabetical order.

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| [[File:ANX.png|20px|link=https://anx.hk]] [https://anx.hk Asia Nexgen]([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Asia_Nexgen_Bitcoin_Exchange info)] || BTC USD (International Bank Wire) HKD (International Bank Wire) HKD (Local Bank Transfer) CNY (Tencent) CNY (Alipay) || BTC USD (International Bank Wire) HKD (International Bank Wire) HKD (Local Bank Transfer) CNY (Tencent) CNY (Alipay) || <ul> <li> Daily processing of withdrawals and deposits Mon-Fri<li> Registered and based in Hong Kong</li><li> An approved Money Services Operator (MSO) with a license issued by the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department</li><li> Trading API Available</li><li> Multilingual support (English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese)</ul>
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| [[File:BitQuickco.png|20px|link=https://www.bitquick.co]] [https://www.bitquick.co BitQuick.co]([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/BitQuick.co info)] || BTC Cash Deposit SEPA Transfer (International) || BTC|| Connects buyers to sellers around the globe via bank cash deposit or SEPA transfer. No registration required. Instant deposit to any bitcoin address after cash deposit or SEPA transfer receipt received.
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| [[Bitcoin Central]] || BTC EUR (SEPA bank transfer) International wire transfer || BTC EUR (SEPA bank transfer) International wire transfer ||
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| [[bitNZ]] || BTC NZD (Cash depost as Westbank) || BTC NZD (Domestic bank transfer) ||
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| [[Bitstamp]] || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) EUR (SEPA transfer) USD (Intl wire) USD ([[Ripple]]) CHF || BTC BTC (Redeemable code) EUR (SEPA transfer) USD (Intl wire) USD (Ripple) CHF || EUR and CHF deposits converted to/from USD for trading
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| [http://BTCTurk.com BTCTurk.com] || BTC TL (Bank transfer) || BTC TL (Bank transfer) || <ul><li> The first Bitcoin exchange to allow trades in Turkish Lira.</li><li> Available in Turkish language. </li></ul>
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| [[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 (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 (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 (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) || Language: English, Russian. Interkassa can be funded from Webmoney and many other methods. BitInstant Can be funding option includes QIWI, Cyberplat.
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| [[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) || <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>
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| [[CoinMKT]] || | BTC | LTC | PPC | TRC | NVC | NMC | FTC USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (P2P bank transfer at any US bank, credited after three business days). USD (Personal Check) USD (USPS Postal money order, Canada Post money order) || | BTC | LTC | PPC | TRC | NVC | NMC | FTC USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (USPS Postal Money Order) USD (Domestic bank wire) USD (International bank wire) || <ul> <li>Trade any currency pair</li><li>Fast, web-based ID verification</li><li>Focused on user experience</li><li>Play money trading</li> <li> Based in Santa Monica, CA </li> </ul>
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| [[FBTC Exchange]] || BTC USD(Domestic Wire Transfer) EUR (Bank transfer) || BTC USD EUR || Based in the Netherlands
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| [[FYB-SG]] || BTC SGD(Internet Bank Transfer) SGD (Annonymous Cash Deposit at any UOB Cash Deposit Machine in Singapore). || BTC SGD(Internet Bank Transfer) || Based in Singapore
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| [[FYB-SE]] || BTC SEK(Internet Bank Transfer) || BTC SEK(Internet Bank Transfer) || Based in Sweden
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| [[Intersango]] || BTC EUR (SEPA bank wire) PLN (Bank Wire) || BTC EUR (SEPA bank wire) PLN (Bank Wire) || 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]].
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| [[Kapiton.se]] || BTC SEK (Bankgiro Bank Transfer) || BTC SEK (Bankgiro Bank Transfer) ||
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| [[Kraken]] || | BTC | XRP | LTC | XVN EUR (SEPA transfer) EUR (International bank wire) USD (Domestic bank wire) USD (International bank wire) || | BTC | XRP | LTC | XVN EUR (SEPA transfer) EUR (International bank wire) USD (Domestic bank wire) USD (International bank wire) USD (ACH) || <ul> <li>Legally compliant</li><li>Advanced Stop Orders</li><li>Margin Trading</li><li>Based in San Francisco, CA</li><li>Two-factor Authentication</li><li>API</li>
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| [[MtGox]] || BTC USD ([[Dwolla]]) USD (International bank wire) AUD (Bank wire) GBP (Bank wire) GBP (Cash deposit, Barclays) || BTC USD ([[Dwolla]]) AUD (Bank wire) || Oldest running exchange. Higest daily volume. Respecting AML laws, Restrictions and limits on withdrawals.
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| [[Rock Currency Exchange]] || BTC EUR (SEPA transfer) SLL (Second Life) USD (Dwolla) || BTC EUR (SEPA transfer) SLL (Second Life) USD (Dwolla) ||
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| [[VirtEx]] || BTC CAD (cash deposit at 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) ||
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| [[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 ([http://www.neteller.com NETELLER]) EUR (DIRECTebanking / Sofortuberweisung) USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([http://www.paysafecard.com PaySafe Card]) 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 ([http://www.neteller.com NETELLER]) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || Trading through Second Life Linden Dollars. Variable limits on PayPal and Credit Card deposits.
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| [https://www.bitcointoyou.com BitcoinToYou] || BTC BRL USD EUR || BTC BRL USD EUR || Language: Portuguese (português), customer can buy in cash ou bank deposit at HSBC, SANTANDER, ITAÚ, CAIXA, BRADESCO and BANCO DO BRASIL.
|}

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

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| [https://24change.com 24Change.com] ([[24change.com|info]]) ||
* USD, UAH, RUB, Visa, MasterCard
* C-Coin, eCoin, EgoPay, Payza, Payoneer, EPESE, MoneyGram, OKPAY, WireTransfer, QIWI, Yandex Money, BTC-E code, PayPal, PerfectMoney, Paymer, ePayments, LiqPay, Redpass, WESTERN UNION, C-Gold, Pecunix
* International Banks, Sberbank, Alfa-Bank, Privat24, Svyaznoy Bank, VTB24
||
* Automatic bitcoin and e-currencies buy/sell service
* 24/7/365 fast and reliable e-currencies exchange
* Unlimited reserves
* 15% Affiliate program
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| [[File:BitQuickco.png|20px|link=https://www.bitquick.co]] [https://www.bitquick.co BitQuick.co] ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/BitQuick.co info)] || Cash Deposit or SEPA Transfer Only (International) || Connects buyers to sellers around the globe via bank cash deposit or SEPA transfer. No registration required. Instant deposit to any bitcoin address after cash deposit or SEPA transfer receipt received.
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| [https://www.cryptxchange.com Cryptxchange] || USD (Cash Deposit) USD (Wire Transfer) CAD (Cash Deposit) CAD (Wire Transfer) You may make cash deposits at any Chase Bank Internationally (ARS, GBP, EUR, AUD, BRL, CLP, COP, EGP, KYD, SAR, CNY, AED, JPY, INR || A multinational US based cryptographic currency exchange. No login or account creation required. No identity verification required. Exquisite customer service. Average transaction time under two hours depending on the time of the day. One of the most anonymous and reliable exchanges on the net. We use SSL & AES-256 military grade encryption for all communication
|-
| [https://www.getbitcoin.com.au Bitcoin (Australia)] || AUD (Bank Deposit) || Bitcoin (Australia) / [https://www.getbitcoin.com.au www.getbitcoin.com.au] offers rapid transfer at low rates.
|-
| [[File:BIPS.gif|20px|link=https://bips.me]] [https://bips.me BIPS] ([[BIPS|info]]) || CAD (Cash deposits in Canada Any Currency (Wire Transfer - Any Country) USD || <ul><li>DK-based</li><li>[https://github.com/BitcoinInternetPaymentSystem BIPS GitHub]</li><li>[https://bips.me/connect/BitcoinInternetPaymentSystemAPI.pdf REST API]</li></ul>
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| [https://Bitcash.cz/market Bitcash.cz] ([[Bitcash.cz|info]]) || CZK domestic wire, EUR with SEPA || Live Auction Rates, person-to-person contract fulfillment
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| [https://www.bitbrothersllc.com BitBrothers LLC] || Bank Transfer/Cash/Moneygram || If you are looking for an extremelly simple and anonymous way to purchase bitcoins, this is the best place to do it. We are so sure you will be a repeat customer that we are willing to provide discounts for first time buyers. Best Customer service in the industry.
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| [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=237164.0 Bitcoin-Brokers (USA)] || Cash deposit || At major banks like Bank of America, Chase, Wells Fargo, PNC, Citibank. No ID, No registration. Immediate fundings.
|-
| [https://bitcoini.com Bitcoini.com (Bulgaria, Romania)] || BGN (Bank deposit, Cash, EasyPay, Post, Econt) RON (Bank deposit) USD (Western Union, MoneyGram) || Fast and secure way to buy/sell bitcoins. Live support
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| [http://www.bitcoinbymobile.com BitcoinByMobile.com] || Mobile Phone (Premium SMS)|| Buy bitcoins instantly using just your mobile phone. No registration or personal financial information needed. Available in: Austria, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and United Kingdom
|-
| [http://www.btc-dealer.com BTC-Dealer] || Credit Card through Liqpay || No signup required. Instant deposit to any bitcoin address
|-
| [https://www.alfacashier.com ALFAcashier] || QIWI RUB Yandex Money RUB Litecoin PerfectMoney Visa || Instant exchanger. Supports major payment systems and visa funding is also available.
|-

| [https://moneypaktrader.com MoneypakTrader.com] ([[MoneypakTrader.com|info]]) || Moneypak (USD) <======> BTC BTC <======> Moneypak (USD) ReLoadit, etc. (USD) <====> BTC BTC <======> ReLoadit, etc. (USD) || Pays a bonus over market for your BTC Charges a fee over market for your Moneypak, etc. Only accepts codes from original purchaser Attempts to have regular customers processed within 24 hrs Available for discussion via TorChat
|-
| [https://bitbargain.co.uk BitBargain] ([[BitBargain|info]]) || GBP || Quick transactions via Bank Transfer (fast payments support only), Pingit and Ukash. Deals happen between buyer and seller.
|-
| [https://bittylicious.com Bittylicious] ([[Bittylicious|info]]) || GBP, EUR, ZAR || Near instant transactions via UK Bank Transfer (Faster Payments only). No sign up required but can buy more if registered.
|-
| [http://btc.pt BTC.pt] || 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.
|-
| [https://www.bitcointrader.com.au Bitcointrader] ([[Bitcointrader|info]]) || AUD (Cash deposit) || Lowest fee in Australia! Only 5%. Buy and sell bitcoins quickly and easily! Cash deposit at any Westpac Bank and National Australia Bank branch in Australia.
|-
| [https://blockchain.info/wallet/deposit-methods Blockchain] ([[BlockChain.info|info]]) || 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]] || 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]] || 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]] || Buy bitcoins using a bank transfer (U.S.). || Instant verification available for new accounts.
|-
| [[Coin-Daddy]] || Buy bitcoins with PayPal and OKPAY || No verification needed. Customer just needs to pay with PayPal, leave the Wallet address and then he receives his coins, or pays via OKPAY. Available for purchase are: Bitcoins, Litecoins and PPCoins.
|-
| [http://BitcoinIsrael.co.il BitcoinIsrael.co.il] || 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]] ||
*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.
|-
| [[Spend Bitcoins]] || AUD (Cash deposit) || AUD cash deposit at NAB, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac and ANZ.
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| [https://bitcoinmylife.com/jml/buy-bitcoins BitcoinMyLife] ([[BitcoinMyLife|info]]) || EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || Simple and Safe. Pay first transaction fee with Twitter or Facebook post.
|-
| [[bitcoin.de]] || EUR (bank wire) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) EUR ([[Skrill]]/Moneybookers) || Varies (person to person) 0.01 free Bitcoins for every new user eWallet Affiliate program Language: German, Englisch News
|-
| [https://www.BitcoinZAP.com BitcoinZAP] || 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]] || SEK || Transfer to and banks in Sweden.
|-
| [[BTC China]] || || Converted to CNY for trading.
|-
| [[BitMarket.co]] || COP (Colombian Peso) || Varies (person to person)
|-
| [[bitcoin-otc|#bitcoin-otc]] || Person-to-person, various methods || 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]] || CAD (Cash - XpressPost or Dropoff) USD (Cash - Courier: UPS, FedEx, etc.) || For dropoff, office in Ottawa.
|-
| [http://coinrepublic.com/buy-sell-bitcoins-singapore/ Coin Republic] || SGD (Singapore Dollar)|| Payment via local bank transfer.
|-
| [https://dgtmkt.com Dgtmkt] ([[Dgtmkt|info]]) || 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
|-
| [https://www.dagensia.eu Dagensia] ([[Dagensia|info]]) ||
* SEPA Bank Transfer (EUR)
* ATM card (EUR, USD)
* Sofort Banking (EUR)
* Direct Banking (EUR)
* Payza (official Exchanger)
* EgoPay, c-gold
* BUY AND SELL BITCOINS
|| Dagensia allows you to Buy and Sell Bitcoins and to store Bitcoins securely. You can get your first Bitcoin today, or you can start accepting Bitcoins directly into EUR or USD balance and ATM card. Sell and buy your Bitcoins through Wire, or SEPA EUR transfer, Direct Banking, ATM Cards. '''Fully licensed exchanger''', supervised by Czech National Bank
|-
| [[Lilion Transfer]] || Bank Transfer: USD, AUD, CAD, JPY, EUR, CHF, GBP, PLN, CZK, RON, BGN, HRK, RUB, SEK, NOK, DKK, LTL, LVL Perfect Money Monetto OK Pay Cosmic Pay Pecunix C-Gold E-Pay Payments PayPal|| 122 accounts worldwide. Support in 30 languages
|-
| [[Nanaimo Gold]] || Western Union money transfer Moneygram money transfer Cash in the mail || Digital Currency <--> Bitcoin exchange is automated For cash in the mail send USD, EUR, CAD, or GBP. Canada mailing address.
|-
| [[Bitcoin Argentina]] || Cash: ARS, BRL, USD Bank transfer: ARS || No exchange fees!
|-
| [[Bitcoin.com.es]] || EUR (bank deposit) || Bank transfer or cash deposits at OpenBank in Spain.
|-
| [[Bahtcoin]] || Cash, Webmoney || Will cash out to Thai mobile and gaming prepaid cards as well.
|-
| [http://bitcoin.in.th Bitcoin Thailand] || THB: Cash/Bank Deposit || Same day service.
|-
| [[BitPiggy]] || AUD (Australian Dollar)|| Payment via bank transfer.
|-
| [[bitcoin.local]] || Person-to-person, various methods ||
|-
| [[bcchanger.com]] || Person-to-person via PayPal, [[Skrill]]/Moneybookers and other e-currency platforms ||
|-
| [[Bitcoil]] || ILS (bank transfer) ||
|-
| [[File:BXlogoSM.jpeg|link=http://bitXoin.com]] [http://bitXoin.com bitXoin] ([[bitXoin|info]]) || AUD (Cash deposits) || Fast transaction processing, market rates with low commissions and no fees.
Contact BUYbulk@bitXoin.com for special rates on BUY BTC transactions over $10,000 and SELLbulk@bitXoin.com for SELL BTC transactions over BTC50
https://bitXoin.com/
|-
|[[btcnow]] || USD (OKPay, Dwolla) || bitcoins transferred instantly
|-
| [http://localbitcoins.com LocalBitcoins.com] || Varies (person to person) Physical cash locally [https://localbitcoins.com/buy-bitcoins-online/cash-deposit/ Cash deposit] [https://localbitcoins.com/buy-bitcoins-online/okpay/ OKPay] [https://localbitcoins.com/buy-bitcoins-online/paypal/ PayPal] [https://localbitcoins.com/buy-bitcoins-online/dwolla/ Dwolla] [https://localbitcoins.com/buy-bitcoins-online/sepa-eu-bank-transfer/ SEPA Bank transfer] || Find your local bitcoin dealer, or purchase safely online using escrow! With dynamic pricing with equations. eWallet 
[https://localbitcoins.com/affiliate/ Affiliate program] 
[https://localbitcoins.com/api-docs/ API]
|-
| [http://www.happycoins.nl HappyCoins] || EUR (iDEAL and SEPA bank transfer) || Buy and sell Bitcoins. Use the Dutch iDEAL payment system to receive Bitcoins within minutes. Prices are based on near real-time exchange prices (select the best out of multiple exchanges).
|-
| [[ECurrencyZone]] || 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 || Bank transfer considered at all locations with prior approval.
|-
| [[BitCoinVend]] || BTC USD (PayPal) || bitcoinvend@gmail.com, market variable with commission, quote based, verified paypal account with anti scammer verification
|-
| [[Bitcoins In Berlin]] || EUR (Cash in-the mail) EUR (Cash in-person trade) EUR (SEPA bank transfer) 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] || 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]] || 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]] || EUR (Ukash) EUR (Hal-Cash) EUR (Neteller) || Buy bitcoins with ukash and more
|-
| [http://buyBTC.cz buyBTC.cz] ([[buyBTC.cz|info]]) || CZK (Domestic bank transfer) EUR (Bank transfer) || Buy bitcoins from the Czech Republic.
|-
| [http://bitonic.nl Bitonic.nl] || EUR (iDeal) || Buy bitcoins instantly from the Netherlands.
|-
| [http://www.dragons.tl Dragon's Tale] ([[Dragon's Tale|info]]) || 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] || JPY (Credit Card) || Buy bitcoins instantly with your credit card. No registration required. This site accept from the world.
|-
| [[OKPAY]] || 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 (via Exchange Partners) || Support of 19 world currencies, 15 languages.
|-
| [http://bitplaats.nl Bitplaats.nl] || EUR (iDEAL) || Buy bitcoins instantly, pay with iDEAL. Buy bitcoin from the Netherlands.
|-
| [http://artabit.com artaBit.com] ([[artaBit|info]]) || IDR || Buy bitcoins in Indonesia.
|-
| [https://www.bitsofgold.co.il BitsOfGold.co.il] ([[Bits_of_Gold|info]]) || ILS || Buy bitcoins from Israel.
|-
| [http://www.rugatu.com rugatu.com] || EUR || Buy bitcoins with Neteller.
|-
| [http://wmeng.exchanger.ru WMeng.Exchanger.ru] || Buy bitcoins with:<ul><li>USD</li></li>EUR</li></li>RUB</li></li>UAH</li></li>Belorussian Roubles</li></li>Vietnamese Dongs</li></ul> Sell bitcoins for:<ul><li>USD</li></li>EUR</li></li>RUB</li></li>UAH</li></li>Belorussian Roubles || The exchange service of WebMoney Transfer system. WMT has a special units named WMX to operate BTC, which can be exchanged and/or withdrawn
|-
| [[WM-Center]] || USD (Western Union, MoneyGram) EUR RUR THB UAH || 24/7/365 support English, Spanish, Russian versions Fast reliable service since 2005
|}

==Direct / Bulk Buying==

Liquidity providers for transactions of size ($10,000 or larger).

{| class="wikitable"
|-
| Service || Type || Payment Method || Notes
|-
| [https://www.bitbrothersllc.com BitBrothers LLC] || Direct purchases up to $10,000 || USD (Bank Deposit at a Chase bank OR cash orders including cashiers checks and money orders) || BTC || Best customer service in the industry and quickest transaction speeds.
|-
| [http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=87094.0 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
|-
| [https://giftcarddrainer.com GiftCardDrainer.com] || Transfer gift card balance to Bitcoin address or conventional account. || BTC, USD || || Customers can redeem their Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover gift card for Bitcoins or payment into their personal bank or PayPal account. 5.7% + $0.57 fee.
|-
| [http://www.indx.ru/?lang=en-US INDX] || Stock market, where BTC are also traded || - || - || Trader`s account can be withdrawn with BTC or with USD via WebMoney.
|-
| [[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
|-
| [https://www.casascius.com Casascius.com] || Casascius Physical Bitcoins || BTC ||
|-
|}

==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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