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|  [[TradeHill]] || Market || BTC<br/>USD (Domestic bank wire via [[OKPAY]])<br>USD (International bank wire)<br/>USD (Check via [[Paxum]])<br />USD (wire via [[Paxum]])<br />EUR (via [[Paxum]]<br />CAD (via [[Paxum]]<br />CLP (Bank transfer)<br />PEN (Bank transfer)<br />INR (Bank transfer)<br />AUD (Bank transfer)<br />Liberty Reserve USD || BTC<br/>USD (Domestic bank wire)<br/>USD (International bank wire)<br />USD (Direct deposit / ACH)<br />USD (Check via [[Paxum]])<br />USD (ATM via [[Paxum]])<br />USD (Prepaid card via [[Paxum]])<br />EUR (via [[Paxum]]<br />CAD (via [[Paxum]])<br />CLP (Bank transfer)<br />INR (Bank transfer)<br />AUD (Bank transfer)<br />Liberty Reserve USD || {{Table Value Yes}} ||  
 
|  [[TradeHill]] || Market || BTC<br/>USD (Domestic bank wire via [[OKPAY]])<br>USD (International bank wire)<br/>USD (Check via [[Paxum]])<br />USD (wire via [[Paxum]])<br />EUR (via [[Paxum]]<br />CAD (via [[Paxum]]<br />CLP (Bank transfer)<br />PEN (Bank transfer)<br />INR (Bank transfer)<br />AUD (Bank transfer)<br />Liberty Reserve USD || BTC<br/>USD (Domestic bank wire)<br/>USD (International bank wire)<br />USD (Direct deposit / ACH)<br />USD (Check via [[Paxum]])<br />USD (ATM via [[Paxum]])<br />USD (Prepaid card via [[Paxum]])<br />EUR (via [[Paxum]]<br />CAD (via [[Paxum]])<br />CLP (Bank transfer)<br />INR (Bank transfer)<br />AUD (Bank transfer)<br />Liberty Reserve USD || {{Table Value Yes}} ||  
 
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|  [[BTC-E]] || Market || BTC<br/>USD ([[Liberty Reserve]])<br />USD (Interkassa) || BTC<br/>USD (Webmoney) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Language: Russian. Interkassa can be funded from Webmoney and many other methods.
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|  [[Britcoin]]<br/>&amp;<br/>[[Intersango]] || Market || BTC<br />GBP (bank deposit)<br/>USD ([[Dwolla]])<br />USD (Domestic bank wire)<br />USD (ACH)<br />PLN (Bank Wire) || BTC<br />GBP (bank transfer)<br/>USD ([[Dwolla]])<br />PLN (Bank Wire) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Operated by the [https://bitcoinconsultancy.com/ BitcoinConsultancy] <br/> [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]<br/><br/>Boasts an [https://bitcoinconsultancy.com/wiki/index.php/Intersango/API ever expanding API]
 
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|  [[VirWoX]] || Market || BTC<br/>SLL (Second Life)<br/>ACD (Avination)<br/>OMC (OpenSim)<br/>USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[PayPal]])<br/>USD,EUR,GBP (Credit & Debit cards via [[Moneybookers]])<br/>USD,EUR,GBP ([[NETELLER]])<br/>EUR (DIRECTebanking / Sofortüberweisung)<br/>USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[paysafecard]])<br/>EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || BTC<br/>SLL (Second Life)<br/>ACD (Avination)<br/>OMC (OpenSim)<br/>USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[PayPal]])<br />USD,EUR,GBP ([[Moneybookers]])<br/>USD,EUR,GBP ([[NETELLER]])<br/>EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Trading through Second Life Linden Dollars.<br/>Variable limits on PayPal and Credit Card deposits.  
 
|  [[VirWoX]] || Market || BTC<br/>SLL (Second Life)<br/>ACD (Avination)<br/>OMC (OpenSim)<br/>USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[PayPal]])<br/>USD,EUR,GBP (Credit & Debit cards via [[Moneybookers]])<br/>USD,EUR,GBP ([[NETELLER]])<br/>EUR (DIRECTebanking / Sofortüberweisung)<br/>USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[paysafecard]])<br/>EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || BTC<br/>SLL (Second Life)<br/>ACD (Avination)<br/>OMC (OpenSim)<br/>USD,EUR,GBP,CHF ([[PayPal]])<br />USD,EUR,GBP ([[Moneybookers]])<br/>USD,EUR,GBP ([[NETELLER]])<br/>EUR (SEPA bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Trading through Second Life Linden Dollars.<br/>Variable limits on PayPal and Credit Card deposits.  
 
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|  [[Britcoin]]<br/>&amp;<br/>[[Intersango]] || Market || BTC<br />GBP (bank deposit)<br/>USD ([[Dwolla]])<br />USD (Domestic bank wire)<br />USD (ACH)<br />PLN (Bank Wire) || BTC<br />GBP (bank transfer)<br/>USD ([[Dwolla]])<br />PLN (Bank Wire) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Operated by the [https://bitcoinconsultancy.com/ BitcoinConsultancy] <br/> [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]<br/><br/>Boasts an [https://bitcoinconsultancy.com/wiki/index.php/Intersango/API ever expanding API]
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|  [[BTC-E]] || Market || BTC<br/>USD ([[Liberty Reserve]])<br />USD (Interkassa) || BTC<br/>USD (Webmoney) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Language: Russian. Interkassa can be funded from Webmoney and many other methods.
 
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|  [[BitChange.pl]] || Market || BTC<br />PLN (Bank wire) || BTC<br />PLN (Bank wire) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
 
|  [[BitChange.pl]] || Market || BTC<br />PLN (Bank wire) || BTC<br />PLN (Bank wire) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||

Revision as of 06:14, 9 January 2012

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.

Major Exchanges

The least expensive methods for buying bitcoins involve transferring funds using a bank wire, ACH, bank transfer (ACH, EUR / SEPA).

Exchange Type Adding Funds Withdrawing Funds eWallet Notes
MtGox Market BTC
BTC (Redeemable code)
USD (Dwolla)
USD (International bank wire)
USD (Wire to AurumXChange)
AUD (Bank wire)
GBP (Bank wire)
USD (Redeemable code)
Liberty Reserve USD
BTC
BTC (Redeemable code)
USD (Dwolla)
USD (Wire via AurumXChange)
USD (Check via Paxum)
USD (ATM via Paxum)
USD (wire via Paxum)
AUD (Bank wire)
USD (Redeemable code)
Liberty Reserve USD
Liberty Reserve USD (via AurumXChange)
Yes Oldest running exchange. Higest daily volume. Respecting AML laws, Restrictions and limits on withdrawals.
TradeHill Market BTC
USD (Domestic bank wire via OKPAY)
USD (International bank wire)
USD (Check via Paxum)
USD (wire via Paxum)
EUR (via Paxum
CAD (via Paxum
CLP (Bank transfer)
PEN (Bank transfer)
INR (Bank transfer)
AUD (Bank transfer)
Liberty Reserve USD
BTC
USD (Domestic bank wire)
USD (International bank wire)
USD (Direct deposit / ACH)
USD (Check via Paxum)
USD (ATM via Paxum)
USD (Prepaid card via Paxum)
EUR (via Paxum
CAD (via Paxum)
CLP (Bank transfer)
INR (Bank transfer)
AUD (Bank transfer)
Liberty Reserve USD
Yes
Britcoin
&
Intersango
Market BTC
GBP (bank deposit)
USD (Dwolla)
USD (Domestic bank wire)
USD (ACH)
PLN (Bank Wire)
BTC
GBP (bank transfer)
USD (Dwolla)
PLN (Bank Wire)
Yes Operated by the BitcoinConsultancy
Intersango is a completely custom trading platform built from the ground up with security, scalability and extensibility in mind. More Information

Boasts an ever expanding API
VirWoX Market BTC
SLL (Second Life)
ACD (Avination)
OMC (OpenSim)
USD,EUR,GBP,CHF (PayPal)
USD,EUR,GBP (Credit & Debit cards via Moneybookers)
USD,EUR,GBP (NETELLER)
EUR (DIRECTebanking / Sofortüberweisung)
USD,EUR,GBP,CHF (paysafecard)
EUR (SEPA bank transfer)
BTC
SLL (Second Life)
ACD (Avination)
OMC (OpenSim)
USD,EUR,GBP,CHF (PayPal)
USD,EUR,GBP (Moneybookers)
USD,EUR,GBP (NETELLER)
EUR (SEPA bank transfer)
Yes Trading through Second Life Linden Dollars.
Variable limits on PayPal and Credit Card deposits.
BTC-E Market BTC
USD (Liberty Reserve)
USD (Interkassa)
BTC
USD (Webmoney)
Yes Language: Russian. Interkassa can be funded from Webmoney and many other methods.
BitChange.pl Market BTC
PLN (Bank wire)
BTC
PLN (Bank wire)
Yes
VirtEx Market BTC
CAD (online bill pay)
CAD (cash at TDBank)
BTC
CAD (direct deposit)
Yes
Camp BX (CBX) Market BTC
USD (Check / ACH)
USPS Postal Money Order
USD (Dwolla)
USD (Domestic bank wire)
USD (International bank wire)
BTC
USD (Check / ACH)
USPS Postal Money Order
USD (Dwolla)
USD (Domestic bank wire)
USD (International bank wire)
Yes
  • Security certification from McAfee
  • Advanced trading options with AON/FOK/Market
  • STOPLOSS and Short-Selling in Pipeline
  • Trading API available
  • Wallet API available
  • CBX Instant Bitcoin Transfers Feature
  • Stoploss / Custom Order Expiry Date/Time
  • SMS (Text Message) Notifications
  • Two-Factor Authentication
  • Based in USA - Atlanta
Mercado Bitcoin Market BTC
BRL (Bank transfer)
BRL (Bank transfer - MoIP)
Liberty Reserve USD
BTC
BRL (Bank transfer - MoIP)
Yes Language: Portugese
Bitcoin-Central Market BTC
CAD (Interac)
CAD (Bank wire)
CAD (Cash deposit)
EUR (SEPA)
INR (Bank wire)
Liberty Reserve USD
Liberty Reserve EUR
PGAU Pecunix Gold
BTC
CAD (Interac)
CAD (Bank wire)
EUR (SEPA)
INR (Bank wire)
Liberty Reserve USD
Liberty Reserve EUR
Pecunix Gold
Yes Open-source, community reviewed platform
Available in French and English languages
HelloBitcoin Market BTC
USD (Dwolla)
USD (Bank wire)
USD (Check)
BTC
USD (Check)
USD (Bank wire)
USD (ACH)
Yes Offers margin trading and shorting.
Brasil Bitcoin Market Market BTC
BRL (Bank transfer - MoIP)
BTC
BRL (Bank transfer - MoIP)
Yes Language: Portugese
Australian Bitcoin Exchange Market BTC
AUD (Electronic funds deposit)
AUD (Mtgox Redeemable code)
BTC
AUD (Electronic funds transfer)
Yes
BitStamp Market BTC
BTC (Redeemable code)
EUR (SEPA transfer)
USD (Intl wire)
USD (Redeemable code)
CHF
BTC
BTC (Redeemable code)
EUR (SEPA transfer)
USD (Intl wire)
USD (Redeemable code)
CHF
Yes EUR and CHF deposits converted to/from USD for trading
Rock Currency Exchange Market BTC
EUR (SEPA transfer)
SLL (Second Life)
USD (Dwolla)
BTC
EUR (SEPA transfer)
SLL (Second Life)
USD (Dwolla)
Yes
CryptoXchange Market BTC
NMC
LTC
USD
AUD (Bank Transfer)
GBP
BTC
NMC
LTC
USD
AUD (Bank Transfer)
GBP
Yes
  • Buy Gold,Silver,Palladium and Casascius physical bitcoins plus other items in the store.
  • Affiliate program.
  • Mining Pool integration program.
  • Bitcoin, Namecoin and Litecoin
  • Multiple Authentication Levels
  • API
  • Free Yubikey's to High Volume Traders
  • An Australian Owned and Operated Registered Company.
  • Inquiries: contact@cryptoxchanger.com or Phone: +61280050602
WM-Center Exchanger BTC
USD (International bank wire, Western Unon, Moneygram, Xoom etc, cash)
EUR (IBAN bank wire)
RUB (bank wire, WU, Anelik and etc, cash)
AUD (Bank wire)
Liberty Reserve USD/EUR, Perfect Money USD/EUR, Pecunix, Paxum, c-gold, Hoopay, GDP
BTC
USD (International bank wire, Western Unon, Moneygram, Xoom etc, cash)
EUR (IBAN bank wire)
RUB (bank wire, WU, Anelik and etc, cash)
AUD (Bank wire)
Liberty Reserve USD/EUR, Perfect Money USD/EUR, Pecunix, Paxum, c-gold, Hoopay, GDP
PayPal USD/EUR, Moneybookers, Neteller
No 24/7/365 support in english, spanish and russian!
bitNZ Market BTC
NZD (Domestic bank transfer)
BTC
NZD (Domestic bank transfer)
Yes

Fixed Rate Exchanges & Others

For smaller amounts, the options are limited due to bank transfer fees, conversion fees and transaction size restrictions. Options include:

Service Type Payment Method Notes
Bitcoinmarket24.com Fixed Rate EUR (SEPA bank transfer) Instant Bitcoin purchases via SEPA. No registration needed!
Blizzcoin Fixed Rate EUR (SEPA bank transfer) Buy Bitcoins within minutes. Instant exchange.
No registration.
Bitcoin Market Market USD (Liberty Reserve)
USD (MoneyBookers)
GAU (Pecunix)
Varies (person to person)
bitcoins.aunz.ws Fixed Rate AUD cash deposit at NAB
BitMarket.eu Market EUR (Euro)
GBP (British Sterling Pound)
USD (U.S. Dollar)
PLN (Polish złoty)
AUD (Australian Dollar)
CAD (Canadian Dollar)
ZAR (South African Rand)
ILS (Israeli Shekel)
CHF (Swiss Franc)
RUB (Russian Ruble)
Varies (person to person)
Bitcoiny.cz Market CZK Varies (person to person)
Bit / BTC China Market n/a n/a
Bitfunnel Credit Card payment exchange/brokering services Varies (person to person)
#bitcoin-otc Order Book Varies (person to person) 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.
Lilion Transfer Fixed Rate USD (Liberty Reserve)
Pecunix
Nanaimo Gold Fixed Rate USD (Liberty Reserve)
Western Union money transfer
Moneygram money transfer
Cash in the mail
LR <--> Bitcoin exchange is automated
For cash in the mail send USD, EUR, CAD, or GBP. Canada mailing address.
Bitcoin Argentina Fixed Rate Cash: ARS, BRL, USD
Bank transfer: ARS
No exchange fees!
Bitcoin.com.es Fixed Rate EUR (bank deposit) Bank transfer or cash deposits at OpenBank in Spain.
Bahtcoin Fixed Rate Cash, Webmoney
Liberty Reserve USD
Will cash out to Thai mobile and gaming prepaid cards as well.
Bitcoin Brasil Fixed Rate BRL (Brazilian Real)
USD
Cash exchange
BitPiggy Fixed Rate AUD (Australian Dollar) Payment via bank transfer.
GetBitcoin Fixed Rate USD (Dwolla)
USD (Cash deposit)
USD (Bank wire)
USD (Cash in the mail)
USD (Money Order)
USD (Cashier's Check/Certified Check)
USD (Western Union)
USD (Traveler's Check)
USD (Prepaid Debit Card)
For cash in mail, send USD. U.S. mailing address.
Bitcoin 4 Cash Fixed Rate Cash in the mail Send USD or CAD. Canada mailing address.
Bitcoin2Cash Fixed Rate Cash in the mail Send USD. U.S. mailing address.
bitcoin.local Directory Varies (person to person)
bcchanger.com Directory Enables person to person purchases and sales via PayPal, MoneyBookers and other e-currency platforms
SimpleCoin Fixed Rate USD Payment via credit or debit card.
YouTipIt Fixed Rate USD
EUR
GBP
Purchase bitcoins to add to your balance with YouTipIt using credit card through ClickAndBuy.
Ubitex In person exchange Varies (person to person)
Bitcoil Fixed Rate ILS (bank transfer)
Accesscoin Fixed Rate USD (Google Checkout) Requires Facebook account for second factor authentication (offline Jan062012)
btcnow Fixed Rate USD (OKPay) Currently NO coins available bitcoins for sale (Jan062012)
Btc-Direct Market Paid by phone or SMS
USD
EUR
GBP
Incredible: Purchase your Bitcoins with your phone !!. We are the first to offer you the easiest way to buy Bitcoins.

Other Financial Services

Service Type Payment Settled Notes
Derivatives 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)
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 not typically not accepted for pure digital bitcoin purchases.

Service Type Payment Notes
Memory Dealers Casascius Physical Bitcoins USD (PayPal/Credit Card)
Casascius.com Casascius Physical Bitcoins BTC
Bitbills Bitbills cards BTC Not taking orders as of Nov 2011.

See Also