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For smaller amounts, bank transfer fees or Liberty Reserve conversion fees are usually too expensive. Thus other methods are usually a better choice. The following exchanges will enable you to acquire smaller amounts of bitcoin at reasonable rates: | For smaller amounts, bank transfer fees or Liberty Reserve conversion fees are usually too expensive. Thus other methods are usually a better choice. The following exchanges will enable you to acquire smaller amounts of bitcoin at reasonable rates: | ||
* [http://coinpal.ndrix.com/ Coinpal] accepts PayPal for purchases of small lots of bitcoin. | * [http://coinpal.ndrix.com/ Coinpal] accepts [[PayPal]] for purchases of small lots of bitcoin. | ||
* [https://www.bitcoin4cash.com/ bitcoin4cash] will sell you bitcoins in exchange for cash in the mail. | * [https://www.bitcoin4cash.com/ bitcoin4cash] will sell you bitcoins in exchange for cash in the mail. | ||
* [http://bitcoin-otc.com bitcoin-otc] IRC trading marketplace will usually have people willing to deal for small and larger amounts using various payment methods, including | * [http://bitcoin-otc.com bitcoin-otc] 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. | ||
==eWallet== | |||
Some [[Services|services]] hold your bitcoins in an [[eWallet]] and provide funding methods. | |||
* [[YouTipIt]] Add funds with PayPal. | |||
[[Category:Markets]] | [[Category:Markets]] | ||
[[Category:Exchanges]] | [[Category:Exchanges]] | ||
[[Category:Introduction]] | [[Category:Introduction]] | ||
Revision as of 07:04, 14 January 2011
One issue currently facing a newcomer to bitcoin is, how do I get some? While there is the bitcoin faucet that can get you started with a small fraction of a coin, when getting larger amounts the user faces an abundance of choice. This page will cut through the clutter, and help direct you to the right exchanger for your needs.
Large amounts
For large amounts of bitcoin (USD 1000 or more), you probably would get the best rate if you deposit funds via bank wire, ACH, Euro bank transfer, or via Liberty Reserve into a major exchange. The following exchanges are currently available that take currency deposits:
Small amounts
For smaller amounts, bank transfer fees or Liberty Reserve conversion fees are usually too expensive. Thus other methods are usually a better choice. The following exchanges will enable you to acquire smaller amounts of bitcoin at reasonable rates:
- Coinpal accepts PayPal for purchases of small lots of bitcoin.
- bitcoin4cash will sell you bitcoins in exchange for cash in the mail.
- bitcoin-otc 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.
eWallet
Some services hold your bitcoins in an eWallet and provide funding methods.
- YouTipIt Add funds with PayPal.