Buying bitcoins

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There are various methods available for buying bitcoins. See here for a Newb-friendly version of this page.

Warning: Please be careful with your money. When sending money to an exchange or seller you are trusting that the operator will not abscond with your funds and that the operator maintains secure systems that protect against theft -- internal or external. It is recommended that you obtain the real-world identity of the operator and ensure that sufficient recourse is available. Because Bitcoin services are not highly regulated a service can continue operating even when it is widely believed that it is insecure or dishonest and webpages recommending them (including these) may not be regularly updated. Exchanging or storing significant amounts of funds with third-parties is not recommended.

Market Exchanges

Market exchanges are those in which buy orders are matched with sell orders, so the price offered depends on the market. If a service quotes a price then it is not operating a market but instead is a broker that buys and/or sells coins. Those exchanges are found in the list of fixed-rate exchanges.

Exchanges are listed in alphabetical order.

Exchange Adding Funds Withdrawing Funds Notes
Bitbox.png BitBox (info) BTC
USD (Wire Transfer - US)
BTC
USD (Wire Transfer - US)
bitNZ BTC
NZD (Cash depost as Westbank)
BTC
NZD (Domestic bank transfer)
Bitstamp BTC
BTC (Redeemable code)
EUR (SEPA transfer)
USD (Intl wire)
USD (Ripple)
CHF
BTC
BTC (Redeemable code)
EUR (SEPA transfer)
USD (Intl wire)
USD (Ripple)
CHF
EUR and CHF deposits converted to/from USD for trading
BTCTurk.com BTC
TL (Bank transfer)
BTC
TL (Bank transfer)
  • The first Bitcoin exchange to allow trades in Turkish Lira.
  • Available in Turkish language.
BTC-E BTC
BTC (BTC-e redeemable code)
USD (Cash deposit at Post of Russia)
USD (Cash deposit at banks including Privatbank, Savings Bank of Russia (Sberbank), RU/UA Terminals, & more)
USD (Interkassa)
USD (WebMoney - WMZ)
USD (Yandex)
USD (LiqPay)
USD (Perfect Money)
USD (QIWI)
USD (OKPay)
USD (RBK Money)
USD (Ditial currencies including НСМЭП (NSMEP), Единый Кошелек (Unified Purse), TeleMoney, & more)
USD (International bank wire)
EUR (SEPA bank transfer)
RUB (QIWI)
RUB (LiqPay)
RUB (WebMoney-WMR)
RUB (BTC-e Redeemable code)
RUB (Bank transfer)
BTC
BTC (BTC-e redeemble code)
USD (Webmoney - WMZ)
USD (Perfect Money)
USD (LiqPay)
USD (QIWI)
USD (PayPal)
USD (OKPay)
USD (Payza/AlertPay)
USD (Privat, Privat UAH)
USD (Cash deposit into Savings Bank/Sberbank, Telebank, Alfa Bank)
USD (BTC-e Redeemable Code)
USD (International Wire Transfer)
EUR (SEPA bank transfer)
RUB (Cash delivery, possible in Moscow)
RUB (QIWI)
RUB (LiqPay)
RUB (WebMoney WMR)
RUB (Яндекс.Деньги Yandex)
RUB (RBK Money)
Cash deposit (into account at Сбербанка России!/Savings Bank/Sberbank, Телебанк (Telebank), and АльфаБанк (Alfa Bank)
RUB (Transfer to credit card VISA & MasterCard)
RUB (BTC-e Redeemable code)
RUB (Bank transfer)
Language: English, Russian. Interkassa can be funded from Webmoney and many other methods.
BitInstant Can be funding option includes QIWI, Cyberplat.
Camp BX (CBX) BTC
USD (Dwolla)
USD (P2P bank transfer at Chase, B of A, Wells Fargo and ING. Credited after three business days).
USD (Personal Check)
USD (USPS Postal money order, Canada Post money order)
BTC
USD (Dwolla)
USD (ACH Direct Deposit)
USD (USPS Postal Money Order)
USD (Domestic bank wire)
USD (International bank wire)
  • 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
FYB-SG BTC
SGD(Internet Bank Transfer)
SGD (Annonymous Cash Deposit at any UOB Cash Deposit Machine in Singapore).
BTC
SGD(Internet Bank Transfer)
  • Based in Singapore
FYB-SE BTC
SEK(Internet Bank Transfer)
BTC
SEK(Internet Bank Transfer)
  • Based in Sweden
Intersango BTC
EUR (SEPA bank wire)
PLN (Bank Wire)
BTC
EUR (SEPA bank wire)
PLN (Bank Wire)
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. Started out as Britcoin.
Kapiton.se BTC
SEK (Bankgiro Bank Transfer)
BTC
SEK (Bankgiro Bank Transfer)
MtGox BTC

USD (Dwolla)
USD (International bank wire)
AUD (Bank wire)
GBP (Bank wire)
GBP (Cash deposit, Barclays)
BTC
USD (Dwolla)
AUD (Bank wire)
Oldest running exchange. Higest daily volume. Respecting AML laws, Restrictions and limits on withdrawals.
Rock Currency Exchange BTC
EUR (SEPA transfer)
SLL (Second Life)
USD (Dwolla)
BTC
EUR (SEPA transfer)
SLL (Second Life)
USD (Dwolla)
VirtEx BTC
CAD (cash deposit at Bank of Montreal or ScotiaBank)
CAD (Online bill payment)
CAD (Wire transfer)
BTC
CAD (direct deposit)
CAD (Canada Xpress Post Bank Draft send by mail)
CAD Payza (formerly AlertPay)
VirWoX BTC
SLL (Second Life)
ACD (Avination)
OMC (OpenSim)
USD,EUR,GBP,CHF (PayPal)
USD,EUR,GBP (Credit & Debit cards via Skrill/Moneybookers)
USD,EUR,GBP (NETELLER)
EUR (DIRECTebanking / Sofortuberweisung)
USD,EUR,GBP,CHF (PaySafe Card)
EUR (SEPA bank transfer)
USD (UKash vouchers)
BTC
SLL (Second Life)
ACD (Avination)
OMC (OpenSim)
USD,EUR,GBP,CHF (PayPal)
USD,EUR,GBP (Skrill/Moneybookers)
USD,EUR,GBP (NETELLER)
EUR (SEPA bank transfer)
Trading through Second Life Linden Dollars.
Variable limits on PayPal and Credit Card deposits.
BitcoinToYou BTC
BRL
USD
EUR
BTC
BRL
USD
EUR
Language: Portuguese (português), customer can buy in cash ou bank deposit at HSBC, SANTANDER, ITAÚ, CAIXA, BRADESCO and BANCO DO BRASIL.

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 Payment Method Notes
BIPS.gif BIPS (info) Adding funds:
  • BTC
  • CAD (Cash deposits in Canada)
  • Any Currency (Wire Transfer - Any Country)
  • USD
Withdrawing funds:
  • Danish Domestic Transfer
  • Any Currency (ACH / Direct Deposit)
  • Any Currency (Wire Transfer - Any Country)
BitQuickco.png BitQuick.co (info) Cash Deposit or SEPA Transfer Only (International) Connects buyers to sellers around the globe via bank cash deposit or SEPA transfer. No registration required. Instant deposit to any bitcoin address after cash deposit or SEPA transfer receipt received.
BitBrothers LLC Bank Transfer/Cash If you are looking for an extremelly simple and anonymous way to purchase bitcoins, this is the best place to do it. We are so sure you will be a repeat customer that we are willing to provide discounts for first time buyers. Best Customer service in the industry.
Bitcoin-Brokers
(USA)
Cash deposit At major banks like Bank of America, Chase, Wells Fargo, PNC, Citibank. No ID, No registration. Immediate fundings.
Bitcoini.com
(Bulgaria, Romania)
BGN (Bank deposit, Cash, EasyPay, Post, Econt)
RON (Bank deposit)
USD (Western Union, MoneyGram)
Fast and secure way to buy/sell bitcoins. Live support
BitcoinByMobile.com Mobile Phone (Premium SMS) Buy bitcoins instantly using just your mobile phone. No registration or personal financial information needed. Available in: Austria, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and United Kingdom
BTC-Dealer Credit Card through Liqpay No signup required. Instant deposit to any bitcoin address.
ALFAcashier QIWI RUB
Yandex Money RUB
Litecoin
PerfectMoney
Visa
Instant exchanger. Supports major payment systems and visa funding is also available.
Cryptxchange Buy bitcoins with:
  • USD (Cash Deposit)
  • USD (Wire Transfer)
  • CAD (Cash Deposit)
  • CAD (Wire Transfer)
  • You may make cash deposits at any Chase Bank Internationally (ARS, GBP, EUR, AUD, BRL, CLP, COP, EGP, KYD, SAR, CNY, AED, JPY, INR
Sell bitcoins for:
  • USD (Wire Transfer)
  • USD (Money Order)
  • CAD (Wire Transfer)
  • CAD (Money Order)
A multinational US based cryptographic currency exchange. No login or account creation required. No identity verification required. Exquisite customer service. Average transaction time under two hours depending on the time of the day. One of the most anonymous and reliable exchanges on the net. We use SSL & AES-256 military grade encryption for all communication
Bitcoin (Australia) AUD (Bank Deposit) Bitcoin (Australia) / www.getbitcoin.com.au offers rapid transfer at low rates.
MoneypakTrader.com (info) Moneypak (USD) <======> BTC
BTC <======> Moneypak (USD)
ReLoadit, etc. (USD) <====> BTC
BTC <======> ReLoadit, etc. (USD)
Pays a bonus over market for your BTC
Charges a fee over market for your Moneypak, etc.
Only accepts codes from original purchaser
Attempts to have regular customers processed within 24 hrs
Available for discussion via TorChat
BitBargain (info) GBP Quick transactions via Bank Transfer (fast payments support only), Pingit and Ukash. Deals happen between buyer and seller.
Bittylicious (info) GBP Near instant transactions via UK Bank Transfer (Faster Payments only). No sign up required but can buy more if registered.
BTC.pt EUR (Multibanco) Anonymous transactions. Pay the amount on any Portuguese ATM(MB) or homebanking service, we'll deduce our fee and buy the coins for you at market rate and send them very fast to your wallet. Only available in Portugal.
Bitcointrader (info) AUD (Cash deposit) Lowest fee in Australia! Only 5%. Buy and sell bitcoins quickly and easily! Cash deposit at any Westpac Bank and National Australia Bank branch in Australia.
Bit Innovate AUD, NZD (Cash deposit) No longer trading bitcoins.
Blockchain (info) USD, GBP, EUR, BRL, AUD, CAD, JPY, EUR, CHF, PLN, CZK, RON, RUB, SEK, NOK, DKK Purchased through BitInstant (U.S., Brazil, and Russia), Barclay's Pingit or Bank Transfer (GBP), Instant Bank Transfer (EUR) or SMS or premium phone call from a mobile.
BitInstant USD (Cash deposit at banks, 7-11, Walmart, CVS, Moneygram locations)
USD (Dwolla)
BRL (Cash deposit at Banco Rendimento or through Boleto)
RUB (Cash deposit through Qiwi or Cyberplat)
Deposit cash at 700,000 locations around the world and have your Bitcoins within 30 minutes. Absolute fastest and easiest way to buy Bitcoins.
Coinapult Use BitInstant to use cash to purchase bitcoins sent to e-mail or SMS. Choose "Bitcoin to e-mail" service and enter either e-mail or SMS.
Coinbase Buy bitcoins using a bank transfer (U.S.). Instant verification available for new accounts.
Coin-Daddy Buy bitcoins with PayPal No verification needed. Customer just needs to pay with PayPal, leave the Wallet address and then he receives his coins. Sells Bitcoins, Litecoins and PPCoins.
BitcoinIsrael.co.il ILS (NIS - New Israeli Shekel)
  • via bank transfer
  • via Bank HaDoar /Post Office Bank (instant transfer)
  • via In Person
Buy and sell your Bitcoins within minutes in person. Get "same day" service using Bank HaDoar /Post Office Bank. Get "next day" service using Bank Transfer.
Bitcoin Nordic
  • EUR/DKK (SEPA and wire transfer)
  • USD, EUR, GBP, DKK, SEK, NOK (Cash or check in the mail)
  • AED, DZD, EGP, IQD, ILS, JOD, KWD, LGP, LYD, MRO, MYR, NGN, OMR, PKR, QAR, SAR, TRL, TZS, TND, YER (CashU card)
  • MXN, EYU, BOB, BRL, COP, SYP, MAD, GHC, ZAR, CNY, CAD, and more (UKash voucher)
For UKash, redeemed through CashU account.
Spend Bitcoins AUD (Cash deposit) AUD cash deposit at NAB, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac and ANZ.
BitcoinMyLife
(info)
EUR (SEPA bank transfer) Simple and Safe.
Pay first transaction fee with Twitter or Facebook post.
bitcoin.de EUR (bank wire)
EUR (SEPA bank transfer)
EUR (Skrill/Moneybookers)
Varies (person to person)
0.01 free Bitcoins for every new user
eWallet
Affiliate program
Language: German, Englisch
News
Bitcoiny.cz CZK Person-to-person, various methods.
BitcoinZAP SEPA bank transfer - EUR
International bank transfer - EUR, USD
Western Union
MoneyGram
Cash (in the mail) - EUR, USD, CAD, GBP, HKD, JPY, PLN, AUD, CHF, CZK, DKK, HUF, MOP, SEK, NOK
Bitcoins usually delivered in less than 24 hours after payment is received
BTCX.se SEK Transfer to and banks in Sweden.
BTC China Converted to CNY for trading.
BitMarket.co COP (Colombian Peso) Varies (person to person)
#bitcoin-otc Person-to-person, various methods 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.
Canadian Bitcoins CAD (Cash - XpressPost or Dropoff)
USD (Cash - Courier: UPS, FedEx, etc.)
For dropoff, office in Ottawa.
Dgtmkt (info) Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Online bank transfers (Maybank2U, CIMB, MEPS, etc)
E-vouchers (Web Cash, Mobile Money)
Bitcoin merchant for Malaysians,. dealing in Malaysian Ringgit. Fully automated immediate transfers. https://dgtmkt.com
Dagensia (info)
  • SEPA Bank Transfer (EUR)
  • Reloadable Debit Card (EUR, USD)
  • Sofort Banking (EUR)
  • Direct Banking (EUR)
  • Payza (official Exchanger)
Exchange Bitcoins instantly to and from Payza. Sell and buy your Bitcoins through Wire, or SEPA EUR transfer, UKash, Direct Banking, Debit Cards. Fully licensed exchanger, supervised by Czech National Bank
Lilion Transfer Bank Transfer: USD, AUD, CAD, JPY, EUR, CHF, GBP, PLN, CZK, RON, BGN, HRK, RUB, SEK, NOK, DKK, LTL, LVL
Perfect Money
Monetto
OK Pay
Cosmic Pay
Pecunix
C-Gold
E-Pay Payments
PayPal
122 accounts worldwide.
Support in 30 languages
Nanaimo Gold Western Union money transfer
Moneygram money transfer
Cash in the mail
Digital Currency <--> Bitcoin exchange is automated
For cash in the mail send USD, EUR, CAD, or GBP. Canada mailing address.
Bitcoin Argentina Cash: ARS, BRL, USD
Bank transfer: ARS
No exchange fees!
Bitcoin.com.es EUR (bank deposit) Bank transfer or cash deposits at OpenBank in Spain.
Bahtcoin Cash, Webmoney Will cash out to Thai mobile and gaming prepaid cards as well.
Bitcoin Thailand THB: Cash/Bank Deposit Same day service.
BitPiggy AUD (Australian Dollar) Payment via bank transfer.
bitcoin.local Person-to-person, various methods
bcchanger.com Person-to-person via PayPal, Skrill/Moneybookers and other e-currency platforms
Bitcoil ILS (bank transfer)
btcnow USD (OKPay, Dwolla) bitcoins transferred instantly
LocalBitcoins.com Varies (person to person)
Physical cash locally
Cash deposit
OKPay
PayPal
Dwolla
SEPA Bank transfer
Find your local bitcoin dealer, or purchase safely online using escrow! With dynamic pricing with equations.
eWallet

Affiliate program
API

HappyCoins EUR (iDEAL and SEPA bank transfer) Buy and sell Bitcoins. Use the Dutch iDEAL payment system to receive Bitcoins within minutes. Prices are based on near real-time exchange prices (select the best out of multiple exchanges).
WM-Center !!! Suspended as of 04.06.2013 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)
Perfect Money USD/EUR, Pecunix, Paxum, c-gold, Hoopay, GDP
24/7/365 support in English, Spanish and Russian.
ECurrencyZone BTC
INR (Cash deposit of Indian rupee)
BDT (Cash deposit of Bangladeshi taka)
NPR (Cash deposit of Nepalese rupee)
MYR (Cash deposit of Malaysian ringitt)
SGD (Cash deposit of Singaporean dollar)
SGD (Net/Bank transfer)
USD (Western Union, Moneygram, Citibank global funds transfer, OKPay)
USD
Bank transfer considered at all locations with prior approval.
BitCoinVend BTC
USD (PayPal)
bitcoinvend@gmail.com, market variable with commission, quote based, verified paypal account with anti scammer verification
Bitcoins In Berlin EUR (Cash in-the mail)
EUR (Cash in-person trade)
EUR (SEPA bank transfer)
EUR (Western Union)
Cash in-the-mail is to a Berlin P.O. box. In-person trade is in Berlin.
Loja Bitcoin EUR (ATM/Multibanco)
EUR (bank transfer)
EUR (money order)
EUR (cash)
Several payment methods like the Portuguese "Multibanco" (ATM), "Vale postal CTT" (money order by mail), bank transfer and cash (in some locations) - Portugal only at the moment
Mang Sweeney PHP (Cash)
PHP (Cash deposit at bank)
Languages: English, Pinoy.
PHP cash trade method in metro Manilla, Philappines.
mercaBit.eu EUR (Ukash)
EUR (Hal-Cash)
EUR (Neteller)
Buy bitcoins with ukash and more
buyBTC.cz (info) CZK (Domestic bank transfer)
EUR (Bank transfer)
Buy bitcoins from the Czech Republic.
Bitonic.nl EUR (iDeal) Buy bitcoins instantly from the Netherlands.
Dragon's Tale (info) Credit card (except in the U.S.) Purchase bitcoins through this MMO casino with credit card, withdraw bitcoins (though a fee applies if withdrawn and no casino play.)
buybitcoinbycreditcard.com JPY (Credit Card) Buy bitcoins instantly with your credit card. No registration required. This site accept from the world.
OKPAY BTC
USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, CHF etc (Bank Wire Transfer)
EUR (SofortBanking)
USD, EUR (Liqpay)
USD (CashU)
USD, EUR, GBP, RUB, CHF etc (UWCFS)
USD, RUB, UAH (Wallet1)
RUB (Yandex Money)
RUB (EasyPay)
USD, EUR (CONTACT)
USD, EUR (Migom)
USD, EUR, CZK (Money Polo)
USD, EUR (Intel Express)
USD, EUR (Western Union via Exchange Partners)
USD, EUR (Moneygram via Exchange Partners)
USD, EUR (via Exchange Partners)
Support of 19 world currencies, 15 languages.
Bitplaats.nl EUR (iDEAL) Buy bitcoins instantly, pay with iDEAL. Buy bitcoin from the Netherlands.
artaBit.com (info) IDR Buy bitcoins in Indonesia.
BitsOfGold.co.il (info) ILS Buy bitcoins from Israel.
rugatu.com EUR Buy bitcoins with Neteller.
WMeng.Exchanger.ru Buy bitcoins with:
  • USD
  • EURRUBUAHBelorussian RoublesVietnamese Dongs

Sell bitcoins for:
  • USD
  • EURRUBUAHBelorussian Roubles
The exchange service of WebMoney Transfer system. WMT has a special units named WMX to operate BTC, which can be exchanged and/or withdrawn

Direct / Bulk Buying

Service Type Payment Method Notes
BitBrothers LLC Direct purchases up to $10,000 USD (Bank Deposit at a Chase bank OR cash orders including cashiers checks and money orders) BTC Best customer service in the industry and quickest transaction speeds.
Bitcoins Direct Direct purchases, $1,000 and higher. USD (Cash deposit at B of A, Wells Fargo or PNC Bank, max $3,000)
USD (Bank wire, domestic or international), max $6,000 unless prior authorization
BTC Inventory varies based on market conditions.
BitPay (info) Direct purchases, $10,000 USD and higher USD (Bank wire, domestic or international) BTC Contact for other payment methods.
Bank2Bit (caution, newly added) Direct Purchases, $1,000-$100,000 Bank Transfer BTC Exquisite customer service and fast delivery.

Other Financial Services

Service Type Payment Settled Notes
MPEx 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
INDX Stock market, where BTC are also traded - - Trader`s account can be withdrawn with BTC or with USD via WebMoney.

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 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
Amazon.com Bitcoin Bills BTC It's a little high, but its due to amazon royalties. Will lower when more stock is sold.

Exchange Directories

See Also