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MeshCollider: Add australian bitcoin ATM locator

2018-06-15T03:52:43Z

Add australian bitcoin ATM locator

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	Always choose somebody with many reviews.		Always choose somebody with many reviews.

	Starting in October of 2013, physical Bitcoin ATMs have been installed in Canada, Finland, Slovakia, Australia, Germany, and the UK. Use a [http://bitcoinatmexplorer.com/ Bitcoin ATM Locator] to find a machine near you.		Starting in October of 2013, physical Bitcoin ATMs have been installed in Canada, Finland, Slovakia, Australia, Germany, and the UK. Use a [http://bitcoinatmexplorer.com/ Bitcoin ATM Locator] to find a machine near you. An ATM locator specific to Australia can also be found [https://www.findbitcoinatm.com.au here].

	===Price Comparison===		===Price Comparison===

Sgornick: Remove references to defunct exchange BitBrothersLLC.

2017-01-11T07:06:06Z

Remove references to defunct exchange BitBrothersLLC.

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	[https://bittylicious.com Bittylicious] allows customers to purchase Bitcoins using an extremely simple interface. All customers need to do is to enter their Bitcoin address and email address and choose how many coins they want. If customers want to purchase more than the default (usually around £50/EUR 55/$80) then they just need to sign up and do some sort of verification. UK bank transfers, Euroean SEPAs, iDEAL and Mister Cash are all accepted.		[https://bittylicious.com Bittylicious] allows customers to purchase Bitcoins using an extremely simple interface. All customers need to do is to enter their Bitcoin address and email address and choose how many coins they want. If customers want to purchase more than the default (usually around £50/EUR 55/$80) then they just need to sign up and do some sort of verification. UK bank transfers, Euroean SEPAs, iDEAL and Mister Cash are all accepted.

	[https://www.bitbrothersllc.com BitBrothers 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://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.		[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.
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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)] 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: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.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!

	[[File:ANXIcon.png\|20px\|link=https://www.anxpro.com]] [https://www.anxpro.com Asia Nexgen (ANX)] ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Asia_Nexgen_Bitcoin_Exchange info)] allow their customers to buy Bitcoin by depositing directly into their Australian bank account. They are legally registered and based in Hong Kong and hold a Money Services Operator license issued by the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department. They support most popular cryto-currencies and all major fiat currencies (including USD, EUR, HKD, AUD, CAD, CHF, GBP, JPY, NZD and SGD). They are currently running a zero transaction fee promotion.		[[File:ANXIcon.png\|20px\|link=https://www.anxpro.com]] [https://www.anxpro.com Asia Nexgen (ANX)] ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Asia_Nexgen_Bitcoin_Exchange info)] allow their customers to buy Bitcoin by depositing directly into their Australian bank account. They are legally registered and based in Hong Kong and hold a Money Services Operator license issued by the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department. They support most popular cryto-currencies and all major fiat currencies (including USD, EUR, HKD, AUD, CAD, CHF, GBP, JPY, NZD and SGD). They are currently running a zero transaction fee promotion.
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	===Via MoneyGram===		===Via MoneyGram===

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

	You can buy Bitcoins with a Western Union or MoneyGram money transfer via [http://www.coinmama.com/ coinmama.com].		You can buy Bitcoins with a Western Union or MoneyGram money transfer via [http://www.coinmama.com/ coinmama.com].
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	===Physical Trading===		===Physical Trading===
	~~[https://www.bitbrothersllc.com BitBothers LLC] LOCAL PURCHASES IN COLORADO. We also accept MONEYGRAM~~

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

Sgornick: /* Links */ Remove entry for article of defunct exchange BitcoinByCC.

2017-01-11T06:59:47Z

Links: Remove entry for article of defunct exchange BitcoinByCC.

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	* http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/91/how-do-you-obtain-bitcoins		* 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		* http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/4194/whats-the-best-way-to-buy-bitcoin-noob-friendly
	* https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/BitcoinByCC
	* https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/How_To_Buy_Bitcoins_With_Your_Credit_Card		* https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/How_To_Buy_Bitcoins_With_Your_Credit_Card

	[[Category:Introduction]]		[[Category:Introduction]]
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Sgornick: /* Links */ Add entry for How-To Buy guide from WeUseCoins.com.

2017-01-11T06:54:49Z

Links: Add entry for How-To Buy guide from WeUseCoins.com.

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	==Links==		==Links==
	* [[Buying bitcoins]]		* [[Buying bitcoins]]
			* [https://www.weusecoins.com/en/how-buy-bitcoins-online-best-bitcoin-exchange-rate-bitcoin-price/ How-To Buy guide from WeUseCoins.com]
	* [http://howtobuybitcoins.info/ HowToBuyBitcoins.info]		* [http://howtobuybitcoins.info/ HowToBuyBitcoins.info]
	* http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/91/how-do-you-obtain-bitcoins		* http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/91/how-do-you-obtain-bitcoins

Luke-jr: Restore fixed expresscoin links

2016-05-15T21:39:19Z

Restore fixed expresscoin links

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	'''US Only!!''' [https://coinbase.com/ Coinbase] allows you to buy and sell bitcoin instantly by connecting any U.S. based bank account. You need an account number and routing number, which can be found on a check. A credit card can be optionally linked to your account as well. Coinbase also acts as a bitcoin wallet which can store the bitcoin once it is purchased. Ideal for beginners first getting involved in bitcoin.		'''US Only!!''' [https://coinbase.com/ Coinbase] allows you to buy and sell bitcoin instantly by connecting any U.S. based bank account. You need an account number and routing number, which can be found on a check. A credit card can be optionally linked to your account as well. Coinbase also acts as a bitcoin wallet which can store the bitcoin once it is purchased. Ideal for beginners first getting involved in bitcoin.

	[[File:20px-expresscoin.png\|20px\|link=http://www.expresscoin.com]] expresscoin.com ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Expresscoin info)] allows customers to buy Bitcoin with a bank wire transfer. Specific instructions of all payment methods are referenced in the [http://www.expresscoin.com/how How To Buy] page.		[[File:20px-expresscoin.png\|20px\|link=http://www.expresscoin.com]] [http://www.expresscoin.com expresscoin.com] ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Expresscoin info)] allows customers to buy Bitcoin with a bank wire transfer. Specific instructions of all payment methods are referenced in the [http://www.expresscoin.com/how How To Buy] page.

	[https://bittylicious.com Bittylicious] allows customers to purchase Bitcoins using an extremely simple interface. All customers need to do is to enter their Bitcoin address and email address and choose how many coins they want. If customers want to purchase more than the default (usually around £50/EUR 55/$80) then they just need to sign up and do some sort of verification. UK bank transfers, Euroean SEPAs, iDEAL and Mister Cash are all accepted.		[https://bittylicious.com Bittylicious] allows customers to purchase Bitcoins using an extremely simple interface. All customers need to do is to enter their Bitcoin address and email address and choose how many coins they want. If customers want to purchase more than the default (usually around £50/EUR 55/$80) then they just need to sign up and do some sort of verification. UK bank transfers, Euroean SEPAs, iDEAL and Mister Cash are all accepted.
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	[https://www.getbitcoin.com.au Bitcoin (Australia)] - pay by cash over the counter at local bank branches.		[https://www.getbitcoin.com.au Bitcoin (Australia)] - pay by cash over the counter at local bank branches.

	[[File:20px-expresscoin.png\|20px\|link=http://www.expresscoin.com]] expresscoin.com ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Expresscoin info)] allows customers to pay with cash at Credit Unions that support shared branching.		[[File:20px-expresscoin.png\|20px\|link=http://www.expresscoin.com]] [http://www.expresscoin.com expresscoin.com] ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Expresscoin info)] allows customers to pay with cash at Credit Unions that support shared branching.

	=== Personal Checks ===		=== Personal Checks ===

	[[File:20px-expresscoin.png\|20px\|link=http://www.expresscoin.com]] expresscoin.com ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Expresscoin info)] allows customers to buy Bitcoin with a personal check. Create a purchase request and mail in a personal check to the listed address and match amount. Specific instructions of all payment methods are referenced in the [http://www.expresscoin.com/how How To Buy] page.		[[File:20px-expresscoin.png\|20px\|link=http://www.expresscoin.com]] [http://www.expresscoin.com expresscoin.com] ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Expresscoin info)] allows customers to buy Bitcoin with a personal check. Create a purchase request and mail in a personal check to the listed address and match amount. Specific instructions of all payment methods are referenced in the [http://www.expresscoin.com/how How To Buy] page.

	===Gift Card (US)===		===Gift Card (US)===
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	=== Money Orders ===		=== Money Orders ===

	[[File:20px-expresscoin.png\|20px\|link=http://www.expresscoin.com]] expresscoin.com ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Expresscoin info)] allows customers to buy Bitcoin with a personal check. Create a purchase request and mail in a USPS Money Order to the listed address and match amount. Specific instructions of all payment methods are referenced in the [http://www.expresscoin.com/how How To Buy] page.		[[File:20px-expresscoin.png\|20px\|link=http://www.expresscoin.com]] [http://www.expresscoin.com expresscoin.com] ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Expresscoin info)] allows customers to buy Bitcoin with a personal check. Create a purchase request and mail in a USPS Money Order to the listed address and match amount. Specific instructions of all payment methods are referenced in the [http://www.expresscoin.com/how How To Buy] page.

	===Via IDeal (NL)===		===Via IDeal (NL)===

Luke-jr: De-link http://www.exprescoin.com for now

2016-05-15T14:16:37Z

De-link http://www.exprescoin.com for now

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	'''US Only!!''' [https://coinbase.com/ Coinbase] allows you to buy and sell bitcoin instantly by connecting any U.S. based bank account. You need an account number and routing number, which can be found on a check. A credit card can be optionally linked to your account as well. Coinbase also acts as a bitcoin wallet which can store the bitcoin once it is purchased. Ideal for beginners first getting involved in bitcoin.		'''US Only!!''' [https://coinbase.com/ Coinbase] allows you to buy and sell bitcoin instantly by connecting any U.S. based bank account. You need an account number and routing number, which can be found on a check. A credit card can be optionally linked to your account as well. Coinbase also acts as a bitcoin wallet which can store the bitcoin once it is purchased. Ideal for beginners first getting involved in bitcoin.

	[[File:20px-expresscoin.png\|20px\|link=http://www.expresscoin.com]] ~~[http://www.exprescoin.com~~ expresscoin.com] ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Expresscoin info)] allows customers to buy Bitcoin with a bank wire transfer. Specific instructions of all payment methods are referenced in the [http://www.expresscoin.com/how How To Buy] page.		[[File:20px-expresscoin.png\|20px\|link=http://www.expresscoin.com]] expresscoin.com ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Expresscoin info)] allows customers to buy Bitcoin with a bank wire transfer. Specific instructions of all payment methods are referenced in the [http://www.expresscoin.com/how How To Buy] page.

	[https://bittylicious.com Bittylicious] allows customers to purchase Bitcoins using an extremely simple interface. All customers need to do is to enter their Bitcoin address and email address and choose how many coins they want. If customers want to purchase more than the default (usually around £50/EUR 55/$80) then they just need to sign up and do some sort of verification. UK bank transfers, Euroean SEPAs, iDEAL and Mister Cash are all accepted.		[https://bittylicious.com Bittylicious] allows customers to purchase Bitcoins using an extremely simple interface. All customers need to do is to enter their Bitcoin address and email address and choose how many coins they want. If customers want to purchase more than the default (usually around £50/EUR 55/$80) then they just need to sign up and do some sort of verification. UK bank transfers, Euroean SEPAs, iDEAL and Mister Cash are all accepted.
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	[https://www.getbitcoin.com.au Bitcoin (Australia)] - pay by cash over the counter at local bank branches.		[https://www.getbitcoin.com.au Bitcoin (Australia)] - pay by cash over the counter at local bank branches.

	[[File:20px-expresscoin.png\|20px\|link=http://www.expresscoin.com]] ~~[http://www.exprescoin.com~~ expresscoin.com] ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Expresscoin info)] allows customers to pay with cash at Credit Unions that support shared branching.		[[File:20px-expresscoin.png\|20px\|link=http://www.expresscoin.com]] expresscoin.com ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Expresscoin info)] allows customers to pay with cash at Credit Unions that support shared branching.

	=== Personal Checks ===		=== Personal Checks ===

	[[File:20px-expresscoin.png\|20px\|link=http://www.expresscoin.com]] ~~[http://www.exprescoin.com~~ expresscoin.com] ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Expresscoin info)] allows customers to buy Bitcoin with a personal check. Create a purchase request and mail in a personal check to the listed address and match amount. Specific instructions of all payment methods are referenced in the [http://www.expresscoin.com/how How To Buy] page.		[[File:20px-expresscoin.png\|20px\|link=http://www.expresscoin.com]] expresscoin.com ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Expresscoin info)] allows customers to buy Bitcoin with a personal check. Create a purchase request and mail in a personal check to the listed address and match amount. Specific instructions of all payment methods are referenced in the [http://www.expresscoin.com/how How To Buy] page.

	===Gift Card (US)===		===Gift Card (US)===
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	=== Money Orders ===		=== Money Orders ===

	[[File:20px-expresscoin.png\|20px\|link=http://www.expresscoin.com]] ~~[http://www.exprescoin.com~~ expresscoin.com] ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Expresscoin info)] allows customers to buy Bitcoin with a personal check. Create a purchase request and mail in a USPS Money Order to the listed address and match amount. Specific instructions of all payment methods are referenced in the [http://www.expresscoin.com/how How To Buy] page.		[[File:20px-expresscoin.png\|20px\|link=http://www.expresscoin.com]] expresscoin.com ([https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Expresscoin info)] allows customers to buy Bitcoin with a personal check. Create a purchase request and mail in a USPS Money Order to the listed address and match amount. Specific instructions of all payment methods are referenced in the [http://www.expresscoin.com/how How To Buy] page.

	===Via IDeal (NL)===		===Via IDeal (NL)===

Luke-jr: /* Credit Card */ MarcoFalke says those are shutdown

2015-12-30T17:13:47Z

Credit Card: MarcoFalke says those are shutdown

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	[http://coin-mama.com/ CoinMama] uses Western Union to allow you to purchase Bitcoins through your credit card. This service is not available in the US.		[http://coin-mama.com/ CoinMama] uses Western Union to allow you to purchase Bitcoins through your credit card. This service is not available in the US.

	[[File: 6273907.png\|20px\|link=http://www.brawker.com]] Brawker is a very easy and different way of buying bitcoins. People can buy bitcoins using Paypal or credit card on [https://www.brawker.com Brawker]. With Brawker bitcoin buyers buy items at online merchants for people interested in paying with bitcoins. When they receive the items the bitcoin buyers receive the bitcoins that were held in escrow during each transaction.

	[http://trucoin.com/ Trucoin] - allows users to buy Bitcoin with credit and debit cards. Trucoin is the first properly licensed money service business to offer this service and serves U.S. customers in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, American Samoa, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Wake Island, West Virginia, and Wyoming, with more states and worldwide locations coming soon.

	[http://www.coin.mx/ CoinMX] - Accepts worldwide users (mainly from the US). you can use your credit card to fund your CoinMX account and buy BTC or LTC currencies. Requires verification of identity by sending a video holding a government issued ID (e.g. passport) to the site.

	===Bank Transfer ===		===Bank Transfer ===

Luke-jr: /* Credit Card */ Add Cubits

2015-12-03T09:46:34Z

Credit Card: Add Cubits

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	===Credit Card===		===Credit Card===

			[https://cubits.com Cubits] - Cubits is an all-inclusive platform to buy, sell and accept Bitcoin. Our easy-to-use interface allows users to buy and sell Bitcoin instantly with 17 supported currencies. Visa and Mastercard accepted.

	[https://www.virwox.com VirWox] - The Virtual World Exchange accepts all major credit cards (via Paypal or Skrill) and allows you to buy SLL which you can then trade to Bitcoin. Using [http://99bitcoins.com/how-to-buy-bitcoin-with-a-credit-card/ this method] is faster then most options but has larger transaction fees involved.		[https://www.virwox.com VirWox] - The Virtual World Exchange accepts all major credit cards (via Paypal or Skrill) and allows you to buy SLL which you can then trade to Bitcoin. Using [http://99bitcoins.com/how-to-buy-bitcoin-with-a-credit-card/ this method] is faster then most options but has larger transaction fees involved.

Taras: +bittybot

2014-11-27T17:57:45Z

+bittybot

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	Starting in October of 2013, physical Bitcoin ATMs have been installed in Canada, Finland, Slovakia, Australia, Germany, and the UK. Use a [http://bitcoinatmexplorer.com/ Bitcoin ATM Locator] to find a machine near you.		Starting in October of 2013, physical Bitcoin ATMs have been installed in Canada, Finland, Slovakia, Australia, Germany, and the UK. Use a [http://bitcoinatmexplorer.com/ Bitcoin ATM Locator] to find a machine near you.

			===Price Comparison===
			[http://bittybot.co.uk BittyBot] - allows users to compare different bitcoin sellers and prices in UK.

	===Anonymity===		===Anonymity===

Taras at 18:20, 26 November 2014

2014-11-26T18:20:45Z

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	[http://trucoin.com/ Trucoin] - allows users to buy Bitcoin with credit and debit cards. Trucoin is the first properly licensed money service business to offer this service and serves U.S. customers in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, American Samoa, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Wake Island, West Virginia, and Wyoming, with more states and worldwide locations coming soon.		[http://trucoin.com/ Trucoin] - allows users to buy Bitcoin with credit and debit cards. Trucoin is the first properly licensed money service business to offer this service and serves U.S. customers in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, American Samoa, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Wake Island, West Virginia, and Wyoming, with more states and worldwide locations coming soon.

	[http://www.~~coinmx~~.~~org~~/ CoinMX] - Accepts worldwide users (mainly from the US). you can use your credit card to fund your CoinMX account and buy BTC or LTC currencies. Requires verification of identity by sending a video holding a government issued ID (e.g. passport) to the site.		[http://www.coin.mx/ CoinMX] - Accepts worldwide users (mainly from the US). you can use your credit card to fund your CoinMX account and buy BTC or LTC currencies. Requires verification of identity by sending a video holding a government issued ID (e.g. passport) to the site.

	===Bank Transfer ===		===Bank Transfer ===