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Title: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: clp16 on June 11, 2014, 02:03:30 PM
Like not just locking in a price and getting it later, but actually sending money and getting bitcoin back in my wallet asap. I mean I can't just keep meeting people on localbitcoins as that still takes too long to arrange meeting and what not.

Is there any service where I can just get it in like less than 30 minutes?


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: OnkelPaul on June 11, 2014, 02:10:12 PM
How to you intend to send money within 30 minutes such that there is no chargeback risk for the bitcoin seller?
If you want to buy bitcoins with money, you need to take both system's rules into account. For traditional money, fast transactions means either cash which is anonymous but must be done in person, or credit/debit card where there's a certain chargeback risk, so the seller must have info about the buyer to be able to dispute a chargeback.
Just because one side of the trade is bitcoin does not mean that bitcoin's superior transaction features somehow magically apply to the fiat money side of the trade as well.

Onkel Paul


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: clp16 on June 11, 2014, 02:38:03 PM
Cool. That makes a lot of sense.

What if I could get my money into something that wasn't fiat money? Like some easily traded commodity? I wonder if there would be a safe alternative so I could then turn that around quickly into bitcoin?


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: OnkelPaul on June 11, 2014, 03:55:00 PM
One thing that might work that fast are virtual goods, and for many of them there are marketplaces, so you could do that right now.
However, then the problem boils down to exchanging fiat for other virtual goods beforehand, which does not really make it easier.

The other option would be a bitcoin ATM, of course. If you have one in your neighborhood, you just walk a few steps, insert banknotes and get bitcoins transferred into your wallet within seconds.
Sadly, bitcoin ATMs are few and far between...

Onkel Paul


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: nwfella on June 12, 2014, 04:19:34 AM
If us_citizen:
   coinbase/bankaccount/mastercard (to enable instant purchases) fastest way I've found of getting my hands on some BTC


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: Benjig on June 12, 2014, 04:52:46 PM
If us_citizen:
   coinbase/bankaccount/mastercard (to enable instant purchases) fastest way I've found of getting my hands on some BTC

And if you are in Australia, Hong kong or Europe Union, the best way is ANX, it has cero fees and almost instant deposits via bank transfer/deposit, SEPA!


ANXPRO (http://bit.ly/UxeAkD)


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: Bogleg on June 12, 2014, 05:43:53 PM
Coinbase if you are in US.

Bitstamp if you are in Euro zone.

localbitcoin if you are anywhere else.


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: ruggedman_dan on June 13, 2014, 12:05:25 AM
Try buying on these forums. There is always someone looking to sell.

Just use caution and you will be fine.


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: kerafym on June 13, 2014, 05:40:07 PM
Dealing locally is the fastest.


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: bitgold on June 13, 2014, 05:42:16 PM
localbitcoin or download Mycelium wallet, you can find local seller from the app.


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: joshraban76 on June 13, 2014, 05:53:45 PM
Try online exchangers or persons who are willing to exchange in some well-known forums, usually I get BTCs in 1 hour or less.


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: freebitcoins4u on June 13, 2014, 06:11:06 PM
there are many exchange sites you can change btc to usd, for example btc-e dot com. but it takes time...


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: sayulita on June 14, 2014, 11:55:28 PM
Like not just locking in a price and getting it later, but actually sending money and getting bitcoin back in my wallet asap. I mean I can't just keep meeting people on localbitcoins as that still takes too long to arrange meeting and what not.

Is there any service where I can just get it in like less than 30 minutes?

Assuming you live in the USA, you might want to consider using www.Bitcoin-Brokers.org

There is no sign up, no ID collected. To purchase bitcoin, all you need to do is visit one of many banks (Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC) and make a cash deposit.

You receive your bitcoin within minutes, and without issues.

Here is the Bitcoin-Brokers review thread which has 50,000 views and hundreds of comments from other buyers:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=237164.msg7108580#msg7108580


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: maslanka80 on June 15, 2014, 01:09:21 AM
I am exchange BTC & others in https://bitbay.pl/start .Instant add funds for account & fast payout BTC. Fees for transaction 0,5% ;D


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: ChiliPowder on June 15, 2014, 01:37:24 AM
I know your tired of meeting people on LBC but why not just do a moneygram transfer on there? I have done it numerous times with a +100 seller on there and including travel time to moneygram location it was less than 25 mins till I had BTC in wallet. Or you could jsut do the Bank Transfer option and that would be equally as fast.


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: transient858 on June 15, 2014, 10:43:54 PM
Buying btc-e code or localbitcoin using escrow.


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: ShakyhandsBTCer on June 15, 2014, 11:08:32 PM
Is there any service where I can just get it in like less than 30 minutes?

If you live and/or work close to a BTC ATM then you can buy bitcoin pretty much instantly. Otherwise you are not going to be able to purchase bitcoin in less then 30 minutes.


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: clp16 on June 16, 2014, 07:11:23 PM
Cool. Thanks for the all the tips. Yeah I'm in the US, so I guess it could be worse, but I don't have an ATM near me :(

I guess I was looking for something more systematic than localbitcoins, like at ATM-like experience. Guess I'm just going to have to wait until one comes.


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: moriartybitcoin on June 17, 2014, 12:40:43 AM
fastest and easiest way to buy bitcoin online anonymously is https://CoinChimp.com

disclaimer: I own the site


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: DeathAndTaxes on June 17, 2014, 12:42:28 AM
Cool. Thanks for the all the tips. Yeah I'm in the US, so I guess it could be worse, but I don't have an ATM near me :(

I guess I was looking for something more systematic than localbitcoins, like at ATM-like experience. Guess I'm just going to have to wait until one comes.

If you can send a bank wire you can get bitcoins the same day (usually within an hour of when the funds clear) by using BitSimple ( https://bitsimple.com ).


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: bl4kjaguar on June 17, 2014, 05:58:25 AM
fastest and easiest way to buy bitcoin online anonymously is https://CoinChimp.com

disclaimer: I own the site

WARNING: SCAM

Do your homework on his "companies".
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=590843.msg6628375#msg6628375


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: Wardrick on June 18, 2014, 09:53:40 PM
Buy a MoneyPak or offer WU buying BTC +5% Bitstamp and you should get some offers pretty fast. Make sure to use Escrow if it's someone who isn't reputable.


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: ShakyhandsBTCer on June 19, 2014, 12:31:36 AM
fastest and easiest way to buy bitcoin online anonymously is https://CoinChimp.com

disclaimer: I own the site

WARNING: SCAM

Do your homework on his "companies".
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=590843.msg6628375#msg6628375

Anyone who advertises their site in this manner (posting on forum topics requesting specific exchange features and suggesting that their own exchange be used) is almost certainly scamming


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: cech4204a on June 19, 2014, 06:33:44 AM
The fastest way is to get to ATM in your city if you have one, if you don't you can buy from someone that is selling them in your city, and the last option is to sell stuff to get paid in BTC. you can allways go for an exchange, but if you don't have account it will take you like 2-4 weeks to make one and get verified.


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: clp16 on June 19, 2014, 05:46:57 PM
...the last option is to sell stuff to get paid in BTC.

What do you mean by "sell stuff"?


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: FattyMcButterpants on June 19, 2014, 06:47:46 PM
the fastest way i've been able to find is to make a deal with someone on LBC for cash in hand. sellers are usually ready to go, and i've always been able to trade same day.


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: ShakyhandsBTCer on June 20, 2014, 02:27:56 AM
...the last option is to sell stuff to get paid in BTC.

What do you mean by "sell stuff"?

If you have some level of technical expertise you could sell some kind of services that you can provide electronically on these forums.

You could sell misc items that you no longer need on Craigslist (yard sale type items).

Anything else that you would normally potentially sell for fiat


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: coinbudda on November 22, 2014, 06:09:36 AM
check out http://www.buybitcoins.xyz (http://www.buybitcoins.xyz), this place is great for purchasing bitcoin on the fly!


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: Nrcewker on November 24, 2014, 03:20:58 AM
Coinbase if you are in US.

Bitstamp if you are in Euro zone.

localbitcoin if you are anywhere else.


don't kidding him, localbitcoin is not a panacea, you cant buy bitcoins on it too if you cant buy bitcoins on major exchanges

go here https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=695082.0  to find a bitcoin exchange is a better choice.


Title: Re: What's the fastest way to buy bitcoin?
Post by: algo3 on November 29, 2014, 11:14:25 AM
I use LiteBit and buy with credit card