Is there a way to instantly deposit funds into BTC-e or Bitstamp?

[RockHound]

Thought I would turn to my fellow Bitcoiners  

Wire transfers simply take too long to process, been using Bitstamp since October, 2013 they were pretty fast (avg. 2 days) now they consistently take 3-4 days. Sepa is an option, generally 1 day faster than Wire however the associated fees/charges equate to around 3%.

There has to be a better way!

Any suggestions guys?

[Kazimir]

Banks suck. Bank transaction (sepa, wire, everything) is slow as hell. That's the way it is

This is why we need Bitcoin

[RockHound]

Banks suck. Bank transaction (sepa, wire, everything) is slow as hell. That's the way it is

This is why we need Bitcoin

  Could not agree with you more brother - the retail exchange rate banks impose is unfair

[HeliKopterBen]

Yes.  You can deposit BTC fairly quickly.  Exchanges usually require 3-6 confirmations.  Fiat takes days to weeks depending on how you are transferring and whatever authority arbitrarily decides that your transaction is ok.

[gentlemand]

Bitstamp does deal with Ripple. Perhaps there's a way to get dollars in there using that though I've no idea how.

[oblongmeteor]

Where are you looking to deposit from? US, European Union, UK or Asia-pacific region?

[S4VV4S]

I have found that the best way for me (and rates) is using Virwox.
I use credit card and paypal to fund my account, then change it to SLL and then to BTC.
Only takes about 1 hour max to have the coins.

EDIT: Keep in mind that new accounts on Virwox require 48hours so that you get your coins.
After that you get them fast.
I have even made a payment to Bitmain directly from there.

[chtopor]

yes, Bitstamp has become much slower unfortunately

[Paul762]

Ктo иcкaз бтк CКPB

[snarlpill]

I used Coinbase.com which took 4 days from my bank account transfer to coins. For someone newly getting into BTC and eager to have my first coins, that felt like forever. Then I used coin.mx and after confirming my bank account, the coins were in my wallet within an hour. They are located in the U.S. and are fully legit, I will vouch for them. Great customer support too. Live chat, and they'll call you to confirm. Hope this helps.

[RockHound]

I have found that the best way for me (and rates) is using Virwox.
I use credit card and paypal to fund my account, then change it to SLL and then to BTC.
Only takes about 1 hour max to have the coins.

EDIT: Keep in mind that new accounts on Virwox require 48hours so that you get your coins.
After that you get them fast.
I have even made a payment to Bitmain directly from there.

Interesting thanks bud! I have heard of this methods, although some folks are giving it mixed reviews (owning to the SLL/BTC rate and also Payeer/Credit card transaction fees - will research a bit more though

[RockHound]

Where are you looking to deposit from? US, European Union, UK or Asia-pacific region?

Good question Based in the UK

[HorseCoin]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFDbMECoFvg

[RockHound]

yes, Bitstamp has become much slower unfortunately

Guess that's the premium we pay for using an exchange with solid security/solvency : )

[KimNam]

Banks suck. Bank transaction (sepa, wire, everything) is slow as hell. That's the way it is

This is why we need Bitcoin

slow and expensive!
that's we can explain about bank transaction

[RockHound]

Thanks for the suggestions thus far!!

Trying to think outside the box now.

How about;

1. Going to Slovenia; Opening an account with Unicredit; Make all subsequent deposits via that account - Don't know if that would actually speed things up?

2. Open an International Account with (Eg. CitiBank); Try and do all BTC trading in EUR; Deposit via SEPA

Any one have up to date experience depositing fiat funds to Kraken, BTC-e or Bitfinex?

[Dalmar]

If you have a Dutch bank account, you can instantly buy BTC up to 10K euro at https://bitonic.nl/ They go by the BTC-e rate with a small service premium, but in case of an uptrend in BTC that shouldn't be a problem.

[HorseCoin]

If you have a Dutch bank account, you can instantly buy BTC up to 10K euro at https://bitonic.nl/ They go by the BTC-e rate with a small service premium, but in case of a rapid rise in BTC prices that shouldn't be a problem.

basketball pix -> "genesis" block

[Dalmar]

^ What?

[RockHound]

^ What?

+1?  Their company logo?

Thanks Dalmar!

Looking into it now, have you used them before? Trip to Hauge or Amsterdam