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Other => Beginners & Help => Topic started by: xoclutch on December 01, 2013, 12:48:35 AM



Title: CoinBase
Post by: xoclutch on December 01, 2013, 12:48:35 AM
Hey, I have a CoinBase account however I need to purchase some bitcoints in the next day or two... Because my account is under 10 days old they wont let me make a purchase without waiting for my bank to clear.

Is there a Website more instant that takes a credit card?


Title: Re: CoinBase
Post by: DualSignal on December 01, 2013, 01:19:17 AM
use https://localbitcoins.com/‎ to see if there are any sellers nearby.


Title: Re: CoinBase
Post by: FrankM77 on December 01, 2013, 01:55:20 AM
I believe I read coinbase will allow instant transactions.  You have to complete some additional verification steps.  Verify credit card,and address I believe. 


Title: Re: CoinBase
Post by: MAbtc on December 01, 2013, 02:11:04 AM
Credit card will be tough, generally. If you have cash and/or can do bank teller deposit/bank transfer/bank wire, check out the currency exchange subforum here or localbitcoins.


Title: Re: CoinBase
Post by: Tributary on December 01, 2013, 02:18:26 AM
Others are correct, LocalBitcoins could be easier in this case, but I was able to make a purchase from Coinbase almost immediately, at the current price, although the delivery time is still much later. I don't know if it had something to do with my situation or bank account type, but all I did was choose the instant approval option, then placed my order.


Title: Re: CoinBase
Post by: xoclutch on December 01, 2013, 02:40:57 AM
i meet all the requirements however, I believe because my coinbase account is less then 30 days old it wont let me... (i think)

Thanks for the link for localbitcoins.com I'll check it out!


Title: Re: CoinBase
Post by: miken123 on December 01, 2013, 02:48:21 AM
Coinbase purchases always lock in the present rate (once I saw this want the case but they made that very clear prior to my purchase).  This is true even if it takes 7 days to receive the coins (ie won't be able to sell till them). I've had good experiences overall with them.