Redeemable code - Revision history

Sgornick: /* See Also */ Update link with current URL for article.

2015-11-18T14:29:11Z

See Also: Update link with current URL for article.

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	* [[Digital currency]]		* [[Digital currency]]
	* [[A2A Transfer Methods]]		* [[A2A Transfer Methods]]
	* [http://~~www~~.~~bitcoinmoney~~.com/post/18506669111 Redeemable Codes Bypass International Banking System] post on [[Bitcoin Money]]		* [http://bitcoin.tumblr.com/post/18506669111 Redeemable Codes Bypass International Banking System] post on [[Bitcoin Money]]

	==References==		==References==

Sgornick: /* Issuers */ Add entry for Changetip One Time Tip link

2015-09-03T14:12:00Z

Issuers: Add entry for Changetip One Time Tip link

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	Bitcoin-related redeemable code issuers and denominations:		Bitcoin-related redeemable code issuers and denominations:
			* ChangeTip [http://blog.changetip.com/introducing-the-one-time-tip-link/ One Time Tip] link.
	* [[Easywallet.org]] - Redeemable code (referred to as "coupons") issued in BTC denomination only.		* [[Easywallet.org]] - Redeemable code (referred to as "coupons") issued in BTC denomination only.

Sgornick: Remove BIPS and Moneypak voucher methods as both are defunct.

2015-09-03T14:10:22Z

Remove BIPS and Moneypak voucher methods as both are defunct.

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	Bitcoin-related redeemable code issuers and denominations:		Bitcoin-related redeemable code issuers and denominations:

	* [[File:BIPS.gif\|20px\|link=https://bips.me]] [https://bips.me BIPS Redeemable Gift Card] ([[BIPS\|info]]) Withdraw your bitcoins to a redeemable gift certificate.
	* [[Easywallet.org]] - Redeemable code (referred to as "coupons") issued in BTC denomination only.		* [[Easywallet.org]] - Redeemable code (referred to as "coupons") issued in BTC denomination only.

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	There are redeemable codes from financial and retail issuers. These include gift card eCodes and other stored value instruments.		There are redeemable codes from financial and retail issuers. These include gift card eCodes and other stored value instruments.

	* [[MoneyPak]] by Green Dot, a cash transfer service denominated in USDs.
	* [[UKash]] vouchers, available in Central and South America, the Middle East, China, Pakistan, Europe and elsewhere.		* [[UKash]] vouchers, available in Central and South America, the Middle East, China, Pakistan, Europe and elsewhere.
	* [[CashU]] coupons, available in the Middle East, Northern Africa and elsewhere.		* [[CashU]] coupons, available in the Middle East, Northern Africa and elsewhere.
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	Some exchanges, exchange partners and merchants will accept funds via a redeemable code from other issuers.		Some exchanges, exchange partners and merchants will accept funds via a redeemable code from other issuers.

	* [[File:BIPS.gif\|20px\|link=https://bips.me]] [https://bips.me BIPS Redeemable Gift Card] ([[BIPS\|info]]) Withdraw your bitcoins to a redeemable gift certificate.
	* [[MoneypakTrader.com]] Trades Moneypak and Reloadit to/from Bitcoins, denominated in USDs,
	* [[Bitcoin Nordic]] - Accepts redeemable code from [[CashU]] cards through that service, which also accepts [[UKash]] vouchers.		* [[Bitcoin Nordic]] - Accepts redeemable code from [[CashU]] cards through that service, which also accepts [[UKash]] vouchers.

Luke-jr: Remove Ripple

2014-08-13T04:23:06Z

Remove Ripple

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	Following guidance provided by FinCEN, a department of the U.S. Treasury, nearly all Bitcoin-related redeemable code issuers (i.e., Mt. Gox, BITSTAMP, BTC-E, AurumXChange) stopped issuance.		Following guidance provided by FinCEN, a department of the U.S. Treasury, nearly all Bitcoin-related redeemable code issuers (i.e., Mt. Gox, BITSTAMP, BTC-E, AurumXChange) stopped issuance.

	A successor to the redeemable code could be [[Ripple]] gateway. [[Bitstamp]], for instance, operates a Ripple gateway such that value held in dollars can be transferred to and from the exchange without the use of the banking system.

	==Issuers==		==Issuers==
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	* [[A2A Transfer Methods]]		* [[A2A Transfer Methods]]
	* [http://www.bitcoinmoney.com/post/18506669111 Redeemable Codes Bypass International Banking System] post on [[Bitcoin Money]]		* [http://www.bitcoinmoney.com/post/18506669111 Redeemable Codes Bypass International Banking System] post on [[Bitcoin Money]]
	* [[Ripple]]

	==References==		==References==

WalletBit at 19:21, 13 July 2013

2013-07-13T19:21:29Z

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	Bitcoin-related redeemable code issuers and denominations:		Bitcoin-related redeemable code issuers and denominations:

			* [[File:BIPS.gif\|20px\|link=https://bips.me]] [https://bips.me BIPS Redeemable Gift Card] ([[BIPS\|info]]) Withdraw your bitcoins to a redeemable gift certificate.
	* [[Easywallet.org]] - Redeemable code (referred to as "coupons") issued in BTC denomination only.		* [[Easywallet.org]] - Redeemable code (referred to as "coupons") issued in BTC denomination only.
	* [[ResponsePay]] - Redeemable codes for bitcoins.

	===External===		===External===
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	Some exchanges, exchange partners and merchants will accept funds via a redeemable code from other issuers.		Some exchanges, exchange partners and merchants will accept funds via a redeemable code from other issuers.

			* [[File:BIPS.gif\|20px\|link=https://bips.me]] [https://bips.me BIPS Redeemable Gift Card] ([[BIPS\|info]]) Withdraw your bitcoins to a redeemable gift certificate.
	* [[MoneypakTrader.com]] Trades Moneypak and Reloadit to/from Bitcoins, denominated in USDs,		* [[MoneypakTrader.com]] Trades Moneypak and Reloadit to/from Bitcoins, denominated in USDs,
	* [[Bitcoin Nordic]] - Accepts redeemable code from [[CashU]] cards through that service, which also accepts [[UKash]] vouchers.		* [[Bitcoin Nordic]] - Accepts redeemable code from [[CashU]] cards through that service, which also accepts [[UKash]] vouchers.

Sgornick: Revert wording to restore some level of caution regarding MoneyPak.

2013-07-12T23:59:39Z

Revert wording to restore some level of caution regarding MoneyPak.

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	The term Redeemable code was first introduced to the bitcoin community by [[MtGox]] but the concept had been in use previously under a variety of terms. [[MoneyPak]], for instance, refers to the code underneath a scratch-off protective layer as the "MoneyPak Number". Other terms that may refer to the same concept are recharge codes, scratch codes, single-use vouchers, etc.		The term Redeemable code was first introduced to the bitcoin community by [[MtGox]] but the concept had been in use previously under a variety of terms. [[MoneyPak]], for instance, refers to the code underneath a scratch-off protective layer as the "MoneyPak Number". Other terms that may refer to the same concept are recharge codes, scratch codes, single-use vouchers, etc.

	The vendor of a redeemable code will have terms for how the code is used. Funds redeemed using MoneyPaks, for instance, might not be available instantly ~~and there is less than a handful of reports on the entire internet of Moneypaks~~ being clawed back if ~~Moneypak~~ feels the party that redeemed the code had violated their terms of use<ref>That one test case on bitcointalk where the recipient said the MP was a gift</ref><ref>Does Not Exist</ref><ref>Does Not Exist</ref><ref>Does Not Exist</ref><ref>These links will be updated as more verifiable reports of reversal are found from anywhere on the entire internet</ref>. ~~Ask~~ for a copy of the receipt when accepting MP to protect yourself from ~~this virtually non-existent risk of loss. Alternatively, lower~~ the risk ~~to zero by walking to an ATM and withdrawing the cash that was loaded.~~		The vendor of a redeemable code will have terms for how the code is used. Funds redeemed using MoneyPaks, for instance, might not be available instantly or are subject to being clawed back if the vendor feels the party that redeemed the code had violated their terms of use.

			Asking for a copy of the receipt when accepting MP may help protect yourself from the above mentioned risk

	The code only has value if the vendor will grant funds to the party that redeems it. The code could be considered to be a [[digital currency]] as it is issued by a vendor and can be used to transfer value electronically.		The code only has value if the vendor will grant funds to the party that redeems it. The code could be considered to be a [[digital currency]] as it is issued by a vendor and can be used to transfer value electronically.
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	* [[MoneypakTrader.com]] Trades Moneypak and Reloadit to/from Bitcoins, denominated in USDs,		* [[MoneypakTrader.com]] Trades Moneypak and Reloadit to/from Bitcoins, denominated in USDs,
	* [[BitInstant]] - Accepts redeemable codes, denominated in USDs, from Mt. Gox, BTC-e and AurumXChange/VouchX.
	* [[AurumXChange Company]] - Accepts redeemable codes, denominated in USDs, from Mt. Gox, BITSTAMP, BTC-E and AurumXChange's own VouchX.
	* [[Bitcoin-24]] - In addition to its own redeemable code, accepts VouchX redeemable codes
	* [http://cinfu.com Cinfu.com] accepts Mt. Gox redeemable codes (USD denomination) as a payment method<ref>[http://panel.cinfu.com/announcements/9/New-payment-option-MtGoxcom-USD-redeemable-code.html New payment option: MtGox.com USD redeemable code]</ref>.
	* [[Bitcoin Nordic]] - Accepts redeemable code from [[CashU]] cards through that service, which also accepts [[UKash]] vouchers.		* [[Bitcoin Nordic]] - Accepts redeemable code from [[CashU]] cards through that service, which also accepts [[UKash]] vouchers.
	* [[WalletBit]] - Accepts redeemable code from [[ResponsePay]]

	==Risks==		==Risks==

Sgornick: Update to remove issuers that have discontinued issuance, and describe how Ripple gateways can replace redeemable codes.

2013-06-21T20:25:43Z

Update to remove issuers that have discontinued issuance, and describe how Ripple gateways can replace redeemable codes.

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	The code only has value if the vendor will grant funds to the party that redeems it. The code could be considered to be a [[digital currency]] as it is issued by a vendor and can be used to transfer value electronically.		The code only has value if the vendor will grant funds to the party that redeems it. The code could be considered to be a [[digital currency]] as it is issued by a vendor and can be used to transfer value electronically.

			Following guidance provided by FinCEN, a department of the U.S. Treasury, nearly all Bitcoin-related redeemable code issuers (i.e., Mt. Gox, BITSTAMP, BTC-E, AurumXChange) stopped issuance.

			A successor to the redeemable code could be [[Ripple]] gateway. [[Bitstamp]], for instance, operates a Ripple gateway such that value held in dollars can be transferred to and from the exchange without the use of the banking system.

	==Issuers==		==Issuers==
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	Bitcoin-related redeemable code issuers and denominations:		Bitcoin-related redeemable code issuers and denominations:

	* [[MtGox]] - Redeemable codes issued in BTCs and all of its wallet denominations including USD, EUR, GBP, etc.
	* [[Bitstamp]] - Redeemable codes (referred to as "coupons") issued in BTC and USD denonminations.
	* [[BTC-E]] - Redeemable codes issued in BTC, USD and RUR currencies.
	* [[AurumXChange Company]] - Redeemable code (branded as VouchX) issued in USD deonmination only.
	* [[Easywallet.org]] - Redeemable code (referred to as "coupons") issued in BTC denomination only.		* [[Easywallet.org]] - Redeemable code (referred to as "coupons") issued in BTC denomination only.
	* [[ResponsePay]] - Redeemable codes for bitcoins.		* [[ResponsePay]] - Redeemable codes for bitcoins.
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	* [[A2A Transfer Methods]]		* [[A2A Transfer Methods]]
	* [http://www.bitcoinmoney.com/post/18506669111 Redeemable Codes Bypass International Banking System] post on [[Bitcoin Money]]		* [http://www.bitcoinmoney.com/post/18506669111 Redeemable Codes Bypass International Banking System] post on [[Bitcoin Money]]
			* [[Ripple]]

	==References==		==References==

MoneypakTrader.com at 23:43, 6 June 2013

2013-06-06T23:43:19Z

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	The term Redeemable code was first introduced to the bitcoin community by [[MtGox]] but the concept had been in use previously under a variety of terms. [[MoneyPak]], for instance, refers to the code underneath a scratch-off protective layer as the "MoneyPak Number". Other terms that may refer to the same concept are recharge codes, scratch codes, single-use vouchers, etc.		The term Redeemable code was first introduced to the bitcoin community by [[MtGox]] but the concept had been in use previously under a variety of terms. [[MoneyPak]], for instance, refers to the code underneath a scratch-off protective layer as the "MoneyPak Number". Other terms that may refer to the same concept are recharge codes, scratch codes, single-use vouchers, etc.

	The vendor of a redeemable code will have terms for how the code is used. Funds redeemed using MoneyPaks, for instance, might not be available instantly ~~or are subject to~~ being clawed back if ~~the vendor~~ feels the party that redeemed the code had violated their terms of use.		The vendor of a redeemable code will have terms for how the code is used. Funds redeemed using MoneyPaks, for instance, might not be available instantly and there is less than a handful of reports on the entire internet of Moneypaks being clawed back if Moneypak feels the party that redeemed the code had violated their terms of use<ref>That one test case on bitcointalk where the recipient said the MP was a gift</ref><ref>Does Not Exist</ref><ref>Does Not Exist</ref><ref>Does Not Exist</ref><ref>These links will be updated as more verifiable reports of reversal are found from anywhere on the entire internet</ref>. Ask for a copy of the receipt when accepting MP to protect yourself from this virtually non-existent risk of loss. Alternatively, lower the risk to zero by walking to an ATM and withdrawing the cash that was loaded.

	The code only has value if the vendor will grant funds to the party that redeems it. The code could be considered to be a [[digital currency]] as it is issued by a vendor and can be used to transfer value electronically.		The code only has value if the vendor will grant funds to the party that redeems it. The code could be considered to be a [[digital currency]] as it is issued by a vendor and can be used to transfer value electronically.
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	Some exchanges, exchange partners and merchants will accept funds via a redeemable code from other issuers.		Some exchanges, exchange partners and merchants will accept funds via a redeemable code from other issuers.

			* [[MoneypakTrader.com]] Trades Moneypak and Reloadit to/from Bitcoins, denominated in USDs,
	* [[BitInstant]] - Accepts redeemable codes, denominated in USDs, from Mt. Gox, BTC-e and AurumXChange/VouchX.		* [[BitInstant]] - Accepts redeemable codes, denominated in USDs, from Mt. Gox, BTC-e and AurumXChange/VouchX.
	* [[AurumXChange Company]] - Accepts redeemable codes, denominated in USDs, from Mt. Gox, BITSTAMP, BTC-E and AurumXChange's own VouchX.		* [[AurumXChange Company]] - Accepts redeemable codes, denominated in USDs, from Mt. Gox, BITSTAMP, BTC-E and AurumXChange's own VouchX.

Sgornick: /* Redeem */ Update list of redeemable codes.

2013-03-29T14:35:22Z

Redeem: Update list of redeemable codes.

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	Some exchanges, exchange partners and merchants will accept funds via a redeemable code from other issuers.		Some exchanges, exchange partners and merchants will accept funds via a redeemable code from other issuers.

	* [[BitInstant]] - Accepts redeemable codes, denominated in USDs, from Mt. Gox, BTC-e~~, BtcTree~~ and ~~Crypto X Change~~		* [[BitInstant]] - Accepts redeemable codes, denominated in USDs, from Mt. Gox, BTC-e and AurumXChange/VouchX.
	* [[AurumXChange Company]] - Accepts redeemable codes, denominated in USDs, from Mt. Gox, ~~Crypto X Change~~ and AurumXChange's own VouchX.		* [[AurumXChange Company]] - Accepts redeemable codes, denominated in USDs, from Mt. Gox, BITSTAMP, BTC-E and AurumXChange's own VouchX.
	* [[Bitcoin-24]] - In addition to its own redeemable code, accepts VouchX redeemable codes		* [[Bitcoin-24]] - In addition to its own redeemable code, accepts VouchX redeemable codes
	* [http://cinfu.com Cinfu.com] accepts Mt. Gox redeemable codes (USD denomination) as a payment method<ref>[http://panel.cinfu.com/announcements/9/New-payment-option-MtGoxcom-USD-redeemable-code.html New payment option: MtGox.com USD redeemable code]</ref>.		* [http://cinfu.com Cinfu.com] accepts Mt. Gox redeemable codes (USD denomination) as a payment method<ref>[http://panel.cinfu.com/announcements/9/New-payment-option-MtGoxcom-USD-redeemable-code.html New payment option: MtGox.com USD redeemable code]</ref>.
	* [[Spend Bitcoins]] - Accepts [[MoneyPak]] redeemable codes for purchase of bitcoins
	* [[Bitcoin Nordic]] - Accepts redeemable code from [[CashU]] cards through that service, which also accepts [[UKash]] vouchers.		* [[Bitcoin Nordic]] - Accepts redeemable code from [[CashU]] cards through that service, which also accepts [[UKash]] vouchers.
	* [[WalletBit]] - Accepts redeemable code from [[ResponsePay]]		* [[WalletBit]] - Accepts redeemable code from [[ResponsePay]]

Sgornick: /* See Also */ Add entry for A2A Transfer Methods.

2013-03-19T02:30:10Z

See Also: Add entry for A2A Transfer Methods.

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	* [[Digital currency]]		* [[Digital currency]]
			* [[A2A Transfer Methods]]
	* [http://www.bitcoinmoney.com/post/18506669111 Redeemable Codes Bypass International Banking System] post on [[Bitcoin Money]]		* [http://www.bitcoinmoney.com/post/18506669111 Redeemable Codes Bypass International Banking System] post on [[Bitcoin Money]]