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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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| − | ==Major Exchanges==
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| − | The least expensive methods for buying bitcoins involve transferring funds using a bank wire, ACH, bank transfer (ACH, EUR / SEPA).
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| − | | [[MtGox]] || Market || BTC<br/>USD ([[Dwolla]])<br />USD (International bank wire)<br />EUR (SEPA bank wire)<br />AUD (Bank wire)<br />Liberty Reserve USD || BTC<br />USD ([[Dwolla]])<br />EUR (SEPA bank wire)<br />Liberty Reserve USD || {{Table Value Yes}} || Restrictions and limits on withdrawals.
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| − | | [[TradeHill]] || Market || BTC<br/>USD (Dwolla)<br />USD (Domestic bank wire)<br>USD (International bank wire)<br/>CLP (Bank transfer)<br />PEN (Bank transfer)<br />INR (Bank transfer)<br />AUD (Bank transfer)<br />Liberty Reserve USD || BTC<br/>USD (Dwolla)<br />USD (Domestic bank wire)<br/>USD (International bank wire)<br />USD (Direct deposit / ACH)<br />CLP (Bank transfer)<br />INR (Bank transfer)<br />AUD (Bank transfer)<br />Liberty Reserve USD || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
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| − | | [[Bitomat]] || Market || BTC<br />PLN (Bank transfer) || BTC<br/>PLN (Bank transfer) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
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| − | | [[Britcoin]] || Market || BTC<br />GBP (bank deposit) || BTC<br />GBP (bank deposit) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
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| − | | [[ExchangeBitcoins.com]] || Market || BTC<br/>USD (Dwolla)<br />USD (Bank wire)<br />USD (Check) || BTC<br/>USD (Dwolla)<br />USD (Check) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
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| − | | [[Bitcoin7]] || Market || BTC<br />EUR (Bank transfer)<br />USD (Dwolla)<br />USD (MtGox)<br />USD (Bank wire)Liberty Reserve USD<br />Liberty Reserve EUR<br />CashU<br />PaySafeCard || BTC<br/>EUR (Bank transfer)<br />USD (Dwolla)<br />USD (Mt. Gox)<br />USD (Bank transfer)<br />Liberty Reserve USD<br />CashU || {{Table Value Yes}} || USD wire to Citibank. EUR transfer to FiBank or EBank.
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| − | | [[VirtEx]] || Market || BTC<br/>CAD (Interac)<br />CAD (online bill pay)<br />CAD (cash at TDBank) || BTC<br/>CAD (Interac)<br />CAD (direct deposit)<br />CAD (Prepaid VISA) || {{Table Value Yes}} ||
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| − | | [https://www.virwox.com 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 wire) || 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 wire) || {{Table Value Yes}} || Trading through Second Life Linden Dollars (highly liquid). See [[VirWoX]] article for instructions on how to buy and sell bitcoins.<br/>Variable limits on PayPal and Credit Card deposits.
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| − | | [[https://www.wm-center.com WM-Center]] || Exchanger || BTC<br/>USD (International bank wire, Western Unon, Moneygram, Xoom etc, cash)<br />EUR (IBAN bank wire)<br />RUB (bank wire, WU, Anelik and etc, cash)<br />AUD (Bank wire)<br />Liberty Reserve USD/EUR, Perfect Money USD/EUR, Pecunix, Paxum, c-gold, Hoopay, GDP || BTC<br />USD (International bank wire, Western Unon, Moneygram, Xoom etc, cash)<br />EUR (IBAN bank wire)<br />RUB (bank wire, WU, Anelik and etc, cash)<br />AUD (Bank wire)<br />Liberty Reserve USD/EUR, Perfect Money USD/EUR, Pecunix, Paxum, c-gold, Hoopay, GDP<br /> PayPal USD/EUR, Moneybookers, Neteller || {{Table Value No}} || 24/7/365 support in english, spanish and russian!
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| − | ==Fixed Rate Exchanges & Others==
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| − | For smaller amounts, the options are limited due to bank transfer fees, conversion fees and transaction size restrictions. Options include:
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| − | | [[Bitcoin Market]] || Market || USD (Liberty Reserve)<br />USD (MoneyBookers)<br />GAU (Pecunix) || Varies (person to person)
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| − | | [[BitMarket.eu]] || Market || EUR<br />GBP<br />USD<br>PLN (Polish złoty)<br>RUB || Varies (person to person)
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| − | | [[Bitcoiny.cz]] || Market || CZK || Varies (person to person)
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| − | | [[Bit]] / BTC China || Market || n/a || n/a
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| − | | [[bitcoin-otc|#bitcoin-otc]] || [http://bitcoin-otc.com/vieworderbook.php 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.
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| − | | [[BitcoinExchange Services]] || Fixed Rate || Cash USD, MoneyPak, LR, MoneyGram, Western Union, Pecunix || Selling BTC/MtGoxUSD/LR - Will cash out to PayPal, MoneyGram, Western Union
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| − | | [[Lilion Transfer]] || Fixed Rate || USD (Liberty Reserve)<br />[[Pecunix]] ||
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| − | | [[Nanaimo Gold]] || Fixed Rate || USD (Liberty Reserve)<br />Western Union money transfer<br />Moneygram money transfer<br />Cash in the mail || LR <--> Bitcoin exchange is automated<br />For cash in the mail send USD, EUR, CAD, or GBP. Canada mailing address.
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| − | | [[Bitcoin Morpheus]] || Fixed Rate || Cash, check or money order through the mail || U.S. mailing address for cash transactions.
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| − | | [[Bitcoin Argentina]] || Fixed Rate || Cash: ARS, BRL, USD <br /> Bank transfer: ARS || No exchange fees!
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| − | | [[Bitcoin.com.es]] || Fixed Rate || EUR (bank deposit) || Bank transfer or cash deposits at OpenBank in Spain.
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| − | | [[Bahtcoin]] || Fixed Rate || Cash, Webmoney<br />Liberty Reserve USD || Will cash out to Thai mobile and gaming prepaid cards as well.
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| − | | [[Bitcoin Brasil]] || Fixed Rate || BRL (Brazilian Real)<br />USD || Cash exchange
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| − | | [[Bitcoil]] || Fixed Rate || ILS (Israeli New Shekel)|| Payment via bank transfer.
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| − | | [[BitPiggy]] || Fixed Rate || AUD (Australian Dollar)|| Payment via bank transfer.
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| − | | [[GetBitcoin]] || Fixed Rate || USD (Dwolla)<BR />USD (Bank wire)<BR />USD (Cash in the mail)<BR />USD (Money Order)<BR />USD (Cashier's Check/Certified Check)<BR />USD (Western Union)<BR />USD (Traveler's Check)<BR />USD (Prepaid Debit Card)<BR /> || For cash in mail, send USD. U.S. mailing address.
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| − | | [[Bitcoin 4 Cash]] || Fixed Rate || Cash in the mail || Send USD or CAD. Canada mailing address.
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| − | | [[Bitcoin2Cash]] || Fixed Rate || Cash in the mail || Send USD. U.S. mailing address.
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| − | | [[bitcoin.local]] || Directory || Varies (person to person)
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| − | | [[Ubitex]] || In person exchange || Varies (person to person)
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| − | ==See Also==
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| − | * [[:Category:Digital_currencies|Digital Currencies]]
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| − | * [[Selling bitcoins]]
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| − | * [[Secure Trading]]
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| − | * [[Comparison of exchanges]]
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| − | [[Category:Exchanges]]
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| − | [[Category:Introduction]]
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| − | [[zh-cn:购买bitcoins]]
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