Blockchain only does Sofort Banking?

[dertin03]

Hey guys just wondering if I could get a bit of help. The first time I used blockchain I was able to use online banking UK Domestic. However now it only allows me to do EU Sofort banking. Anyone else have this problem and willing to offer some insight?

[empoweoqwj]

Hey guys just wondering if I could get a bit of help. The first time I used blockchain I was able to use online banking UK Domestic. However now it only allows me to do EU Sofort banking. Anyone else have this problem and willing to offer some insight?

I think it got dumped.

[countryfree]

I'm having this problem too, and it's a big one because Sofort Banking asks you to give your full banking credentials and passwords which I refuse, so you have to use an exchange like MtGox.

But I don't know why Sofort Banking is the only service offered.

[Irwell]

Blockchain.info ‏@blockchain 28 Mar

UK deposits ceased indefinitely. Apologies for any inconvenience.

[dertin03]

Thanks for your help guys. I'm just going to use an exchange.

[empoweoqwj]

I have found bitstamp.net excellent. Fast and efficient SEPA deposits. Decent trading platform.

[elebit]

I can second the Bitstamp recommendation. I recently did a very small transaction just to try it out, and it worked as advertised.

[matthewh3]

Yeah IIRC BITSTAMP offers free deposits for UK users and is the only exchange I know of that does but withdrawals to UK bank accounts are not free 

[dertin03]

Bitstamp offers free for UK customers. I saw that there was an international fee, and it takes 2-5 days.

[iruleeveryone28]

Interestingly enough, yesterday (and the preceding couple of days) the BT choice wasn't even available to select in blockchain.

It IS now.  However, once clicked a red message is displayed on top of the opened box stating BT is currently not available.

MAYBE a step in the right direction.  It was so simple and quick to use.

[dertin03]

Whats the next best thing now then?

[NABiT]

Bitstamp

Deposits

SEPA deposit will be credited in 1 - 3 business days. All funds transferred in EUR will be converted to USD, free of charge.

International bank transfer deposits carry 0.1% deposit fee on our side (minimum fee = $15) and take 2 - 5 business days to credit. All other currencies will be converted to USD

Withdrawals

SEPA - Minimum withdrawal amount is $10

International withdrawals will be charged with 0.09% fee, minimum fee is $15.00. Minimum amount for international withdrawal is $50.00. You have $23.25 available. You always have to insert U.S. dollar amount you wish to withdraw. This amount will be converted to the selected currency, free of charge.

[iruleeveryone28]

BitStamp apparently.

Now I've not tried it, however I'm browing their site.  There doesn't seem to be an option to deposit £, only $ and EUR.  We (UK) are apparently not in the SEPA zone.  Could anyone clarify how a UK user is to purchase btc from BitStamp?

Also check out, http://bitcoinfridge.co.uk/

[iruleeveryone28]

Bitstamp

Deposits

SEPA deposit will be credited in 1 - 3 business days. All funds transferred in EUR will be converted to USD, free of charge.

International bank transfer deposits carry 0.1% deposit fee on our side (minimum fee = $15) and take 2 - 5 business days to credit. All other currencies will be converted to USD

Withdrawals

SEPA - Minimum withdrawal amount is $10

International withdrawals will be charged with 0.09% fee, minimum fee is $15.00. Minimum amount for international withdrawal is $50.00. You have $23.25 available. You always have to insert U.S. dollar amount you wish to withdraw. This amount will be converted to the selected currency, free of charge.

So I can deposit GBP?

How long will it take to deposit/change to USD?

*EDIT*

Are we considered "International"?

[NABiT]

BitStamp apparently.

Now I've not tried it, however I'm browing their site.  There doesn't seem to be an option to deposit £, only $ and EUR.  We (UK) are apparently not in the SEPA zone.  Could anyone clarify how a UK user is to purchase btc from BitStamp?

Also check out, http://bitcoinfridge.co.uk/

UK is in the SEPA zone

Use transferwise to save on extortionate bank fees and exchange rates - http://transferwise.com/u/054b

[iruleeveryone28]

BitStamp apparently.

Now I've not tried it, however I'm browing their site.  There doesn't seem to be an option to deposit £, only $ and EUR.  We (UK) are apparently not in the SEPA zone.  Could anyone clarify how a UK user is to purchase btc from BitStamp?

Also check out, http://bitcoinfridge.co.uk/

UK is in the SEPA zone

Use transferwise to save on extortionate bank fees and exchange rates - http://transferwise.com/u/054b

Ok, so I can exchange to EUR using transferwise.  How long does that take?

AH "Great Britain"...so used to seeing United Kingdom!

[bowen151]

Simply sign up to transferwise: http://transferwise.com/u/f0bd

Open bitstamp

Click SEPA deposit on bitstamp page to get payment/banking information

Back to transferwise and input the details from bitstamp by pressing the "make a payment"

Upload your GBP funds to transferwise by debit card or bank transfer and when they get that payment, the will then send it on to bitstamp as a SEPA payment.

24-72 hours later your bitstamp account should be credited and ready to buy bitcoin

[iruleeveryone28]

Simply sign up to transferwise: http://transferwise.com/u/f0bd

Open bitstamp

Click SEPA deposit on bitstamp page to get payment/banking information

Back to transferwise and input the details from bitstamp by pressing the "make a payment"

Upload your GBP funds to transferwise by debit card or bank transfer and when they get that payment, the will then send it on to bitstamp as a SEPA payment.

24-72 hours later your bitstamp account should be credited and ready to buy bitcoin

Amazing, thanks for your help

[NABiT]

BitStamp apparently.

Now I've not tried it, however I'm browing their site.  There doesn't seem to be an option to deposit £, only $ and EUR.  We (UK) are apparently not in the SEPA zone.  Could anyone clarify how a UK user is to purchase btc from BitStamp?

Also check out, http://bitcoinfridge.co.uk/

UK is in the SEPA zone

Use transferwise to save on extortionate bank fees and exchange rates - http://transferwise.com/u/054b

Ok, so I can exchange to EUR using transferwise.  How long does that take?

AH "Great Britain"...so used to seeing United Kingdom!

I have had payments go through and arrive at Bitstamp same day, longest was next day but I guess it could take longer.

[matthewh3]

Simply sign up to transferwise: http://transferwise.com/u/f0bd

Open bitstamp

Click SEPA deposit on bitstamp page to get payment/banking information

Back to transferwise and input the details from bitstamp by pressing the "make a payment"

Upload your GBP funds to transferwise by debit card or bank transfer and when they get that payment, the will then send it on to bitstamp as a SEPA payment.

24-72 hours later your bitstamp account should be credited and ready to buy bitcoin

Amazing, thanks for your help

I don't think Transferwise is needed for BITSTAMP as they state on their website free deposits for UK bank accounts IIRC.  You need to send the money from your online banking as a international transfer/payment.

Does anyone know if Transferwise can be used to receive money in the UK cheaply as BITSTAMP does charge for UK deposits.