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===U.S. - USD===
 
===U.S. - USD===
  
* Cash deposit (Major banks, 7-11, Walmart, CVS, and Moneygram locations)
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* [[Dwolla]]
 
* [[Dwolla]]
* [[Liberty Reserve]]
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* [[Redeemable code]] from [[MtGox]], [[Bitstamp]] and [[BTC-E]]
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* Mt. Gox
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* BitStamp
 
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Discounted rates may be available for certain high-volume traders through special arrangement, contact them for more details
 
Discounted rates may be available for certain high-volume traders through special arrangement, contact them for more details
 
Their rates can be viewed on their [https://www.bitinstant.com/fees Rates & Fees] page, as well as on their homepage.  
 
Their rates can be viewed on their [https://www.bitinstant.com/fees Rates & Fees] page, as well as on their homepage.  
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==Customer Service==
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* [http://www.bitinstant.com/contact Support request] form
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* E-mail: support@bitinstant.com
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* General inquiries: info@bitinstant.com
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* IRC:
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** Server: irc.bitinstant.com
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** Channel: #BitInstant
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** or [http://widget.mibbit.com/?settings=1a896ad1ad523c3653962a7d8a03d17c&server=irc.bitinstant.com&channel=%23bitinstant via Web].
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
  
The BitInstant Project was founded by two BitCoin traders Gareth Nelson and Charlie Shrem who saw the need for a quick, easy, and secure way of transferring funds to their Exchange accounts. Based on efficiency, transparency, and security The BitInstant Project aims to grow into the premier Bitcoin transfer service.
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The BitInstant Project was founded by two BitCoin traders Gareth Nelson and Charlie Shrem who saw the need for a quick, easy, and secure way of transferring funds to their Exchange accounts.
Based out of New York City and The United Kingdom, they can be reached at info@bitinstant.com or our their IRC channel.
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Server: irc.bitinstant.com
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It was announced through the media on August 23, 2011<ref>[http://www.betabeat.com/2011/08/23/bored-with-bitcoin-bitinstant-is-about-to-goose-the-market-by-making-trading-faster/ Bored With Bitcoin? BitInstant Is About to Goose the Market By Making Trading Faster]</ref>.
Channel: #BitInstant
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BitInstant is based out of New York City with an office in the United Kingdom.  
  
 
On April 16, 2012 the service began offering Coinapult as a destination option for the funds<ref>[http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=76863.0 Bypass the exchanges w/ BitInstant Pay-to-Email feature]</ref>.  With Coinapult, BitInstant cash deposits are converted to bitcoins which are then claimed through e-mail or from a mobile phone (SMS / text message).
 
On April 16, 2012 the service began offering Coinapult as a destination option for the funds<ref>[http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=76863.0 Bypass the exchanges w/ BitInstant Pay-to-Email feature]</ref>.  With Coinapult, BitInstant cash deposits are converted to bitcoins which are then claimed through e-mail or from a mobile phone (SMS / text message).
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* [http://www.BitInstant.com BitInstant] Website
 
* [http://www.BitInstant.com BitInstant] Website
* [http://www.betabeat.com/2011/08/23/bored-with-bitcoin-bitinstant-is-about-to-goose-the-market-by-making-trading-faster/ Bored With Bitcoin? BitInstant Is About to Goose the Market By Making Trading Faster] Article
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* [http://www.bitinstant.com/faq BitInstant FAQ]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
* [https://www.bitinstant.com/faq BitInstant FAQ]
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[[Category:Exchanges]]
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[[Category:Defunct exchanges]]
 
[[Category:EWallets]]
 
[[Category:EWallets]]
 
[[Category:Financial]]
 
[[Category:Financial]]

Latest revision as of 21:40, 10 June 2017

BitInstant is a new service that allows you to quickly and easily transfer funds into your online exchange account without delay.

It provides a means to rapidly topup your account at one of several bitcoin exchanges far faster than the usual methods.

Bitinstant makes most deposits happen instantly - within a matter of seconds in ideal cases, and in an absolute worst-case scenario they will still aim to have funds into your exchange account before a stated maximum deadline (on average about 30 minutes depending on various conditions).

Methods of Payment

U.S. - USD

Brazil - BRL

  • Boleto
  • Banco Rendimento

Russia - RUB

  • Qiwi
  • Cypberplat

Fund destinations (Pay to)

  • Mt. Gox
  • BitStamp
  • VirWoX
  • BTC-E
  • e-mail (via Coinapult)
  • Bitoin address (via Coinapult)

Fees & Rates

BitInstant dynamically calculates fees based on various factors, and start at 0.26%. Discounted rates may be available for certain high-volume traders through special arrangement, contact them for more details Their rates can be viewed on their Rates & Fees page, as well as on their homepage.

Customer Service

  • Support request form
  • E-mail: support@bitinstant.com
  • General inquiries: info@bitinstant.com
  • IRC:
    • Server: irc.bitinstant.com
    • Channel: #BitInstant
    • or via Web.

History

The BitInstant Project was founded by two BitCoin traders Gareth Nelson and Charlie Shrem who saw the need for a quick, easy, and secure way of transferring funds to their Exchange accounts.

It was announced through the media on August 23, 2011[1].

BitInstant is based out of New York City with an office in the United Kingdom.

On April 16, 2012 the service began offering Coinapult as a destination option for the funds[2]. With Coinapult, BitInstant cash deposits are converted to bitcoins which are then claimed through e-mail or from a mobile phone (SMS / text message).

One June 5,2012 the service launched its integration with the BitcoinSpinner mobile app, simplifying the purchase of bitcoins using a mobile app[3].

API

BitInstant provides an API that may be used to automate various tasks with their service. To connect to it you may use either XML-RPC or a RESTful protocol using JSON. For XML-RPC, please point your client at https://www.bitinstant.com/api/xmlrpc. For RESTful JSON, please point your client at https://www.bitinstant.com/api/json.

Documentation can be viewed on their API page

See Also

External Links

References