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February 17, 2015, 09:28:48 AM |
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To summarize: All the maps are outdated, only Google and the Vape lab still have ATMs that buys bitcoin.
To get to the one in the Google premises I had to jump through so many kinds of hoops I gave up before getting any cash. First you have register on their web site to get in. Then you have to enter your phone number to recieve an SMS. There is no 3g coverage in the cellar where the ATM is, and because 3 only supports 3g I had to run upstairs, wait for it to arrive, and then run back down. If you want to withdraw more than £40 you have to jump through more (unspecified) hoops. However I hadn't set up the wifi and I decided at that point that enough was enough, so I never sent any bitcoins. Also, the ATM is only accessible 9-5:30 on weekdays.
In comparison, using the one in The Vape Labs was a breeze. You can withdraw £80 without any identification or £500 by receiving a code by SMS when requesting the trade, and again when withdrawing the money after the transfer. There is also an even higher level, but I didn't check the requirements. I think it only requires 1 confirmation, and it's open every day (check the Vape Labs web site). Unfortunately I don't think it's being refilled with cash very frequently, because when I tried it later (two separate days) the button which let me increase the amount of money to withdraw was gone. Before trying to withdraw at a higher level you should use the less than £100 level to check that it's has any cash, because it won't warn you.
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