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WikiR: Update page with closure warning.

2025-12-04T17:42:06Z

Update page with closure warning.

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			{{ambox
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			\| text = '''Warning: This exchange has discontinued its services.''' Any acquisition of the domain does not represent the original owners, nor does it reflect the accuracy of the information shared here.
			}}


	In business since end of 2007, [https://www.virwox.com VirWoX] is today a leading independent exchange for		In business since end of 2007, [https://www.virwox.com VirWoX] is today a leading independent exchange for
	trading virtual currencies, both in terms number of users (about 800,000), and trading volume		trading virtual currencies, both in terms number of users (about 800,000), and trading volume

Virwox: update limits and fees

2018-06-30T15:50:41Z

update limits and fees

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	! Fees		! Fees

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	~~\| {{rh}} \| Bank Wire~~
	~~\| {{yes}}~~
	~~\| {{yes}}~~
	~~\| {{yes}}~~
	~~\| {{yes}}~~
	~~\| unlimited~~
	~~\| free (if from EU in EUR)~~

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	\| 2.5% (min. EUR 0.25)		\| 2.5% (min. EUR 0.25)

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	~~\| {{rh}} \| [[UKash]]~~
	~~\| {{yes}}~~
	~~\| {{yes}}~~
	~~\| {{yes}}~~
	~~\| {{no}}~~
	~~\| 500 EUR/day~~
	~~\|15%~~

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	\| {{yes}}		\| {{yes}}
	\| {{yes}}		\| {{yes}}
	\| ~~200~~ EUR/day		\| 300 EUR/day
	\|20%		\|20%

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	==Fees==		==Fees==
	VirWoX charges 50 SLL (currently about $0.20) plus 2.9% for BTC/SLL market orders. The fee for limit orders depends on the previous trading volume of the account, and varies between 0.78% and 3.9%<ref>[https://www.virwox.com/help.php#_Commissions_and_Discounts VirWoX Fees]</ref>.		VirWoX charges 50 SLL (currently about $0.20) plus 3.9% for BTC/SLL market orders. The fee for limit orders depends on the previous trading volume of the account, and varies between 0.78% and 3.9%<ref>[https://www.virwox.com/help.php#_Commissions_and_Discounts VirWoX Fees]</ref>.

	VirWoX charges 0.01 BTC for BTC withdrawals. Deposits in BTC are free.		VirWoX charges 0.0005 BTC for BTC withdrawals. Deposits in BTC are free.

	==Limits and Restrictions==		==Limits and Restrictions==

	Because of the risks involved, VirWoX restricts deposits via PayPal and Moneybookers (i.e. Credit/Debit Cards) depending on the age of the account. As of ~~May 26~~, ~~2013~~, there are the following limit tiers:		Because of the risks involved, VirWoX restricts deposits via PayPal and Moneybookers (i.e. Credit/Debit Cards) depending on the age of the account. As of July 1, 2018, there are the following limit tiers:

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	\| {{rh}} \| 0 - Upon Registration		\| {{rh}} \| 0 - Upon Registration
	\| 60 EUR		\| 90 EUR
	\| ~~180~~ EUR		\| 270 EUR

	\|-		\|-
	\| {{rh}} \| 1 - After 10 Days		\| {{rh}} \| 1 - After 10 Days
	\| ~~100~~ EUR		\| 120 EUR
	\| ~~500~~ EUR		\| 900 EUR

	\|-		\|-
	\| {{rh}} \| 2 - After 60 Days		\| {{rh}} \| 2 - After 30 Days
	\| 200 EUR		\| 200 EUR
	\| 2,000 EUR		\| 2,000 EUR

	\|-		\|-
	\| {{rh}} \| 3 - After 90 Days		\| {{rh}} \| 3 - After 60 Days
	\| ~~300~~ EUR		\| 400 EUR
	\| 3,000 EUR		\| 5,000 EUR

	\|-		\|-
	\| {{rh}} \| 4 - By Request Only		\| {{rh}} \| 4 - By Request Only
	\| 8,000 EUR		\| 1,000 EUR
	\| 80,000 EUR		\| 15,000 EUR

	\|}		\|}

	For security reasons some bitcoin withdrawals (in particular of new accounts) are subject to a delay and manual review. Specifically, the first withdrawal of bitcoins paid for using PayPal, or credit card is delayed by 48 hours.		For security reasons some bitcoin withdrawals (in particular of new accounts) are subject to a delay and manual review. Specifically, the first withdrawal of bitcoins paid for using PayPal, or credit card is delayed by up to 48 hours.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Gabbello at 15:11, 29 July 2017

2017-07-29T15:11:29Z

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	In business since end of 2007, [https://www.virwox.com VirWoX] is today a leading independent exchange for		In business since end of 2007, [https://www.virwox.com VirWoX] is today a leading independent exchange for
	trading virtual currencies, both in terms number of users (about ~~100~~,000), and trading volume		trading virtual currencies, both in terms number of users (about 800,000), and trading volume
	(2012: 29 million Euro / 38 million US$).		(2012: 29 million Euro / 38 million US$).

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	Finally use the "Withdraw" page to send the BTC to a Bitcoin address. You can also use VirWoX as a [[eWallet]] and keep your BTC there for later use.		Finally use the "Withdraw" page to send the BTC to a Bitcoin address. You can also use VirWoX as a [[eWallet]] and keep your BTC there for later use.

			Full details of the process can be found on dedicated website [http://www.virwox.co.uk VirWoX].
	===How to sell bitcoins===		===How to sell bitcoins===

Gabbello: As of 2014-03-06 we no longer accept NETELLER.

2014-05-18T17:39:25Z

As of 2014-03-06 we no longer accept NETELLER.

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	[http://www.avination.com Avination]'s C$, and the [https://www.virwox.com/omc-open-metaverse-currency.php Open Metaverse Currency (OMC)]. In April 2011, VirWoX started accepting Bitcoin and enabled to trade bitcoins for Linden Dollars (both ways), which are in turn convertible to EUR, USD, GBP, CHF, and the other virtual currencies traded on VirWoX.		[http://www.avination.com Avination]'s C$, and the [https://www.virwox.com/omc-open-metaverse-currency.php Open Metaverse Currency (OMC)]. In April 2011, VirWoX started accepting Bitcoin and enabled to trade bitcoins for Linden Dollars (both ways), which are in turn convertible to EUR, USD, GBP, CHF, and the other virtual currencies traded on VirWoX.

	Other payment methods (deposit and withdrawal) include [[PayPal]], Credit/Debit Cards via [[Skrill]]/Moneybookers~~, [[NETELLER]]~~, [[paysafecard]], [[Ukash]], [[SOFORTbanking]], and bank transfers.		Other payment methods (deposit and withdrawal) include [[PayPal]], Credit/Debit Cards via [[Skrill]]/Moneybookers, [[paysafecard]], [[Ukash]], [[SOFORTbanking]], and bank transfers.

	VirWoX is run by the company Virtual World Services GmbH, which is located in Austria.		VirWoX is run by the company Virtual World Services GmbH, which is located in Austria.
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	\| EUR 0.39 + 3.5%		\| EUR 0.39 + 3.5%

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	~~\| {{rh}} \| NETELLER~~
	~~\| {{yes}}~~
	~~\| {{yes}}~~
	~~\| {{yes}}~~
	~~\| {{no}}~~
	~~\| unlimited~~
	~~\| 3.5%~~

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	\| 1 EUR/USD/GBP/CHF		\| 1 EUR/USD/GBP/CHF

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	~~\| {{rh}} \| NETELLER~~
	~~\| {{yes}}~~
	~~\| {{yes}}~~
	~~\| {{yes}}~~
	~~\| {{no}}~~
	~~\| instant~~
	~~\| 2500 EUR/day~~
	~~\| 1 EUR/USD/GBP/CHF~~

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	For security reasons some bitcoin withdrawals (in particular of new accounts) are subject to a delay and manual review. Specifically, the first withdrawal of bitcoins paid for using PayPal~~, NETELLER~~, or credit card is delayed by 48 hours.		For security reasons some bitcoin withdrawals (in particular of new accounts) are subject to a delay and manual review. Specifically, the first withdrawal of bitcoins paid for using PayPal, or credit card is delayed by 48 hours.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Luke-jr at 22:07, 5 April 2014

2014-04-05T22:07:05Z

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	~~{{advert}}~~		In business since end of 2007, [https://www.virwox.com VirWoX] is today a leading independent exchange for
	In business since end of 2007, [https://www.virwox.com VirWoX] is today ~~the the~~ leading independent exchange for
	trading virtual currencies, both in terms number of users (about 100,000), and trading volume		trading virtual currencies, both in terms number of users (about 100,000), and trading volume
	(2012: 29 million Euro / 38 million US$).		(2012: 29 million Euro / 38 million US$).

Taras: tagged

2014-04-05T20:23:15Z

tagged

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			{{advert}}
	In business since end of 2007, [https://www.virwox.com VirWoX] is today the the leading independent exchange for		In business since end of 2007, [https://www.virwox.com VirWoX] is today the the leading independent exchange for
	trading virtual currencies, both in terms number of users (about 100,000), and trading volume		trading virtual currencies, both in terms number of users (about 100,000), and trading volume

: Undo revision 44410 by OÄAB (talk) removed spammy ref links

2014-02-12T02:18:58Z

Undo revision 44410 by OÄAB (talk) removed spammy ref links

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	In business since end of 2007, [https://www.virwox.com~~?r=5495d~~ VirWoX] is today the the leading independent exchange for		In business since end of 2007, [https://www.virwox.com VirWoX] is today the the leading independent exchange for
	trading virtual currencies, both in terms number of users (about 100,000), and trading volume		trading virtual currencies, both in terms number of users (about 100,000), and trading volume
	(2012: 29 million Euro / 38 million US$).		(2012: 29 million Euro / 38 million US$).
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	==External Links==		==External Links==

	* [https://www.virwox.com~~?r=5495d~~ VirWoX] web site		* [https://www.virwox.com VirWoX] web site
	* [https://www.virwox.com/market_depth.php?instr=11 current BTC/SLL market depth]		* [https://www.virwox.com/market_depth.php?instr=11 current BTC/SLL market depth]
	* [http://www.secondlife.com Second Life]		* [http://www.secondlife.com Second Life]

OÄAB at 00:50, 12 February 2014

2014-02-12T00:50:12Z

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	In business since end of 2007, [https://www.virwox.com VirWoX] is today the the leading independent exchange for		In business since end of 2007, [https://www.virwox.com?r=5495d VirWoX] is today the the leading independent exchange for
	trading virtual currencies, both in terms number of users (about 100,000), and trading volume		trading virtual currencies, both in terms number of users (about 100,000), and trading volume
	(2012: 29 million Euro / 38 million US$).		(2012: 29 million Euro / 38 million US$).
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	==External Links==		==External Links==

	* [https://www.virwox.com VirWoX] web site		* [https://www.virwox.com?r=5495d VirWoX] web site
	* [https://www.virwox.com/market_depth.php?instr=11 current BTC/SLL market depth]		* [https://www.virwox.com/market_depth.php?instr=11 current BTC/SLL market depth]
	* [http://www.secondlife.com Second Life]		* [http://www.secondlife.com Second Life]

: Undo revision 43676 by Maskedman (talk) removed spammy ref link

2014-01-11T08:10:27Z

Undo revision 43676 by Maskedman (talk) removed spammy ref link

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	In business since end of 2007, [https://www.virwox.com~~?r=5495d~~ VirWoX] is today the leading independent exchange for		In business since end of 2007, [https://www.virwox.com VirWoX] is today the the leading independent exchange for
	trading virtual currencies, both in terms number of users (about 100,000), and trading volume		trading virtual currencies, both in terms number of users (about 100,000), and trading volume
	(2012: 29 million Euro / 38 million US$).		(2012: 29 million Euro / 38 million US$).
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	Technically, VirWoX only supports the exchange BTC for Linden Dollars. However, you can first buy Linden Dollars for real-world currency, and then buy BTC for your Linden Dollars. It is not necessary to open a Second Life account to do this.		Technically, VirWoX only supports the exchange BTC for Linden Dollars. However, you can first buy Linden Dollars for real-world currency, and then buy BTC for your Linden Dollars. It is not necessary to open a Second Life account to do this.

	After you have opened<ref>[https://www.virwox.com~~?r=5495d~~ VirWoX user registration]</ref> an account, deposit money into your VirWoX account (on the "Deposit" page) using one of the payment methods in the table below:		After you have opened<ref>[https://www.virwox.com/register.php VirWoX user registration]</ref> an account, deposit money into your VirWoX account (on the "Deposit" page) using one of the payment methods in the table below:

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	===How to sell bitcoins===		===How to sell bitcoins===

	After your have opened<ref>[https://www.virwox.com~~?r=5495d~~ VirWoX user registration]</ref> an account, go to the "Deposit" page, scroll down to the "Bitcoin" section and click on the "Create my Bitcoin address" button.		After your have opened<ref>[https://www.virwox.com/register.php VirWoX user registration]</ref> an account, go to the "Deposit" page, scroll down to the "Bitcoin" section and click on the "Create my Bitcoin address" button.
	This will create a unique bitcoin address associated with your account. You then send the bitcoins you wish to sell to this address.		This will create a unique bitcoin address associated with your account. You then send the bitcoins you wish to sell to this address.
	As soon as the bitcoin network has [[confirmation\|confirmed]] the payment (5 blocks), the bitcoins are booked to your account, and an email is sent to you.		As soon as the bitcoin network has [[confirmation\|confirmed]] the payment (5 blocks), the bitcoins are booked to your account, and an email is sent to you.
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	==External Links==		==External Links==

	* [https://www.virwox.com~~?r=5495d~~ VirWoX] web site		* [https://www.virwox.com VirWoX] web site
	* [https://www.virwox.com/market_depth.php?instr=11 current BTC/SLL market depth]		* [https://www.virwox.com/market_depth.php?instr=11 current BTC/SLL market depth]
	* [http://www.secondlife.com Second Life]		* [http://www.secondlife.com Second Life]

Maskedman at 00:35, 11 January 2014

2014-01-11T00:35:58Z

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	In business since end of 2007, [https://www.virwox.com VirWoX] is today ~~the~~ the leading independent exchange for		In business since end of 2007, [https://www.virwox.com?r=5495d VirWoX] is today the leading independent exchange for
	trading virtual currencies, both in terms number of users (about 100,000), and trading volume		trading virtual currencies, both in terms number of users (about 100,000), and trading volume
	(2012: 29 million Euro / 38 million US$).		(2012: 29 million Euro / 38 million US$).
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	Technically, VirWoX only supports the exchange BTC for Linden Dollars. However, you can first buy Linden Dollars for real-world currency, and then buy BTC for your Linden Dollars. It is not necessary to open a Second Life account to do this.		Technically, VirWoX only supports the exchange BTC for Linden Dollars. However, you can first buy Linden Dollars for real-world currency, and then buy BTC for your Linden Dollars. It is not necessary to open a Second Life account to do this.

	After you have opened<ref>[https://www.virwox.com~~/register.php~~ VirWoX user registration]</ref> an account, deposit money into your VirWoX account (on the "Deposit" page) using one of the payment methods in the table below:		After you have opened<ref>[https://www.virwox.com?r=5495d VirWoX user registration]</ref> an account, deposit money into your VirWoX account (on the "Deposit" page) using one of the payment methods in the table below:

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	===How to sell bitcoins===		===How to sell bitcoins===

	After your have opened<ref>[https://www.virwox.com~~/register.php~~ VirWoX user registration]</ref> an account, go to the "Deposit" page, scroll down to the "Bitcoin" section and click on the "Create my Bitcoin address" button.		After your have opened<ref>[https://www.virwox.com?r=5495d VirWoX user registration]</ref> an account, go to the "Deposit" page, scroll down to the "Bitcoin" section and click on the "Create my Bitcoin address" button.
	This will create a unique bitcoin address associated with your account. You then send the bitcoins you wish to sell to this address.		This will create a unique bitcoin address associated with your account. You then send the bitcoins you wish to sell to this address.
	As soon as the bitcoin network has [[confirmation\|confirmed]] the payment (5 blocks), the bitcoins are booked to your account, and an email is sent to you.		As soon as the bitcoin network has [[confirmation\|confirmed]] the payment (5 blocks), the bitcoins are booked to your account, and an email is sent to you.
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	==External Links==		==External Links==

	* [https://www.virwox.com VirWoX] web site		* [https://www.virwox.com?r=5495d VirWoX] web site
	* [https://www.virwox.com/market_depth.php?instr=11 current BTC/SLL market depth]		* [https://www.virwox.com/market_depth.php?instr=11 current BTC/SLL market depth]
	* [http://www.secondlife.com Second Life]		* [http://www.secondlife.com Second Life]