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| − | + | 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. | |
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| + | ==Large amounts== | ||
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| + | 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: | ||
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* [[MtGox]] | * [[MtGox]] | ||
| − | * [[Bitcoin | + | * [[Bitcoin Central]] |
* [[Btcex]] | * [[Btcex]] | ||
| − | * | + | * Other [[:Category:Exchanges|Exchanges]] |
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| + | ==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. | |
| − | * [[CoinPal]] | + | * [[Bitcoin 4 Cash]] will sell you bitcoins in exchange for cash in the mail. |
| − | * [[Bitcoin 4 Cash]] | + | * [[Bitcoin Morpheus]] will sell you bitcoins for PayPal, check, money order or cash in the mail. |
| − | * [[Bitcoin Morpheus]] | + | * [[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. |
| − | * [[bitcoin-otc]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==eWallet== |
| − | + | Some [[:Category:Services|services]] hold your bitcoins in an [[eWallet]] and provide funding methods. | |
| − | * [[YouTipIt]] | + | * [[YouTipIt]] Add funds with PayPal. |
| − | == | + | ==See Also== |
* [[:Category:Digital_currencies|Digital Currencies]] | * [[:Category:Digital_currencies|Digital Currencies]] | ||
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[[Category:Exchanges]] | [[Category:Exchanges]] | ||
[[Category:Introduction]] | [[Category:Introduction]] | ||
| + | [[zh-cn:购买bitcoins]] | ||
Revision as of 03:30, 17 February 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:
- MtGox
- Bitcoin Central
- Btcex
- Other Exchanges
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.
- Bitcoin 4 Cash will sell you bitcoins in exchange for cash in the mail.
- Bitcoin Morpheus will sell you bitcoins for PayPal, check, money order or 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.
