btc purchases

[oktana]

I was once in your shoes and didn’t have the documents to provide. You can use decentralized exchanges then, the link shared by Hatchy is resourceful. However, There are features to buy with your credit card details, even CEX should have this without asking for KYC (I think). Or also, if you happen to have someone who is in crypto and lives around, you can go have them do it for you on site.

[Z-tight]

So I try buying btc from btc machines from where I live but most of them are messed up and when I tried buying btc from coinbase or apps like that ,it wants me to verify my identity and im not of age yet so i cant buy btc

Oh, i think the situation is clearer now, i guess you do not have the necessary ID's to submit for verification in centralized exchanges. What is wrong with the BTC atm's you tried to buy BTC from? Do they also ask you for ID verification?

I don't know how old you are, but if you are very young, you should seek the help of your parents in buying BTC and if they are not in support, you can wait until you are 18.

[buwaytress]

Binance and other exchanges also have P2P marketplaces -- I believe you don't need KYC to view these. Many leave their contact details, least last I checked.

They have limitations on how much you can trade without the need of KYC. If the Op only wants to trade a few dollars worth of bitcoin this will suffice for what he is looking for, but starting on a privacy note with a decentralized exchange maybe the best option.
- Jay -

I also don't think you can make use of P2P without passing the KYC. The only thing you can do without the need for KYC is that you can send a few dollars into the exchange and trade a few coins on the spot market, but once it comes to withdrawal, I don't think you can withdraw without KYC, and even if you can, just like you said, it can't be more than a few dollars.

What I said was you can view these traders without trading on the platform -- some leave contact details (phone, email, even site or TG) and you can usually enquire outside. That's how I found my current main p2p traders. Not sure if those platforms still allow you to leave your contact details though. Usually it's surreptitiously written as a "send me a msg when you trade so I can respond immediately".

It's just one way to find traders. I'd stick to a reputable one from this forum to start.

[Assface16678]

Im not able to purchase BTC due to me not having the qualifications needed to buy btc,so does anyone know how to buy btc without having to show proof of identity

Well, I think this is about KYC again, you see most of the exchange platforms now are implementing KYC, it is a process where innyou will identify yourself by providing personal details and of course a valid ID so that the platform will ensure that the user is in right age and if something happens to your account you can easily recover it, But maybe you are one of the investors or users that wants to be anonymous well I don't know any exchanges that offer that kind of services now because as far I know they are considered illegal because the laws are implementing this kind of process in order to protect the platform and the user itself, and of course to minimize the illegal activity that can be made in exchanges. But it's your choice; maybe you have a valid reason why you don't want to provide the necessary documents and ID.

[Nwada001]

What I said was you can view these traders without trading on the platform -- some leave contact details (phone, email, even site or TG) and you can usually enquire outside. That's how I found my current main p2p traders. Not sure if those platforms still allow you to leave your contact details though. Usually it's surreptitiously written as a "send me a msg when you trade so I can respond immediately".

It's just one way to find traders. I'd stick to a reputable one from this forum to start.

This time around, most exchanges no longer allow the user to add their number to their trade, and even when you click on the seller's order, you can't see their number. Now you can only communicate with one another when you have placed an order, and that's when the chat box will be open for you to exchange contact information.
 
I believe one of the reasons this was changed was as a result of others being scammed outside the exchange as a result of dealing via contact alone. It's hard to get a trusted dealer, especially when escrow is not involved, so I will either give the OP the second choice, which is finding a trusted dealer here in the forum.

[Darker45]

So I try buying btc from btc machines from where I live but most of them are messed up and when I tried buying btc from coinbase or apps like that ,it wants me to verify my identity and im not of age yet so i cant buy btc

Avoid centralized exchanges, then. Avoid custodial wallets as well. And I'm afraid Bitcoin ATMs nowadays are also compliant with KYC/AML policies so you need to watch out. They may actually require personal information from you. Your best option is peer-to-peer services which don't ask KYC. There are centralized P2P platforms, the popular ones like Binance or Bybit or OKX; don't use them because they will require KYC. Bisq, AgoraDesk, Hodl Hodl, this forum are options. Or if you have personal friends who are also into Bitcoin, you can buy from them. I suppose these are small transactions anyway.

[DabsPoorVersion]

Binance and other exchanges also have P2P marketplaces -- I believe you don't need KYC to view these. Many leave their contact details, least last I checked.

They have limitations on how much you can trade without the need of KYC. If the Op only wants to trade a few dollars worth of bitcoin this will suffice for what he is looking for, but starting on a privacy note with a decentralized exchange maybe the best option.
- Jay -

I also don't think you can make use of P2P without passing the KYC. The only thing you can do without the need for KYC is that you can send a few dollars into the exchange and trade a few coins on the spot market, but once it comes to withdrawal, I don't think you can withdraw without KYC, and even if you can, just like you said, it can't be more than a few dollars.

What I said was you can view these traders without trading on the platform -- some leave contact details (phone, email, even site or TG) and you can usually enquire outside. That's how I found my current main p2p traders. Not sure if those platforms still allow you to leave your contact details though. Usually it's surreptitiously written as a "send me a msg when you trade so I can respond immediately".

It's just one way to find traders. I'd stick to a reputable one from this forum to start.

Since OP is new to buying Bitcoin, maybe it's best is your advise to follow your opinion to start buying for some people who are willing to sell their BTC to OP. Finding a p2p traders outside is risky considering the current situation, he might become a victim of scam as it is hard to find someone whom he can trust to trade without any middleman or 3rd party to guarantee the success of the trade.

At least if he consider starting to buy in other user here who is willing to do the trade, the only thing he needs to do is to find a reputable member who is willing to initiate the trade.

[blckhawk]

Do you mean kyc? You can buy Bitcoins using decentralized exchanges where you don't require to give personal information or identity. here's a link to some well known decentralized exchanges
https://kycnot.me/

What exchange would you recommend though, I've seen EXch.x there and I'm not keen on using them given that they've got some issues if I recall? I think that a trustworthy exchange would be useful in this context besides just giving out the list, that way, OP can easily narrow it down. Another thing that OP can do that won't have to compromise his or her identity is if OP does P2P with escrow, a bit riskier at first but definitely the most useful and safest way, away from KYC to trade or buy bitcoins.

[Apocollapse]

What exchange would you recommend though, I've seen EXch.x there and I'm not keen on using them given that they've got some issues if I recall? I think that a trustworthy exchange would be useful in this context besides just giving out the list, that way, OP can easily narrow it down. Another thing that OP can do that won't have to compromise his or her identity is if OP does P2P with escrow, a bit riskier at first but definitely the most useful and safest way, away from KYC to trade or buy bitcoins.

exch.cx didn't support fiat, so you can't purchase Bitcoin.

I recommend Bisq, Agoradesk or Robosats, just check the buyer and seller that accept your fiat.

P2P with escrow is good too, unfortunately it's not easy to find the user that want to trade.

decentralized exchange
https://bisq.network/
https://hodlhodl.com/

Hodlhodl isn't a decentralized exchange, but NO KYC P2P. Hodlhodl isn't good anymore because they might ask you to submit KYC, read https://kycnot.me/service/hodlhodl

[un_rank]

The only thing you can do without the need for KYC is that you can send a few dollars into the exchange and trade a few coins on the spot market, but once it comes to withdrawal, I don't think you can withdraw without KYC, and even if you can, just like you said, it can't be more than a few dollars.

This is the silly part of this exchanges, they will allow you send as much as you want into their exchange with the knowledge that you cannot withdraw that much and issue no warning during the process, until it comes to withdrawal then you are hit with a pop up warning that you need to pass KYC to be able to withdraw said amount.
As bold as they make minimum withdrawals, they should also put maximum withdrawals for each verification tier.

What I said was you can view these traders without trading on the platform -- some leave contact details (phone, email, even site or TG) and you can usually enquire outside. That's how I found my current main p2p traders.

Some exchange still allow this and some P2P traders still require you to include your number into the chat before the trade starts so they can reach you after making payment.

- Jay -

[aoluain]

I have used HodlHodl before without providing my personal details, thats an option for the OP for sure.
I can also recommend https://peachbitcoin.com/. Peach is a Switzerland based exchange which offers
no KYC trading with conditions and if you are based in the EU.

There is a limit on daily trades but all you need is an email to register.

Here is their discussion thread on the forum > PeachBitcoin.com | P2P Bitcoin Exchange 🍑 #kycfree

[peter0425]

Im not able to purchase BTC due to me not having the qualifications needed to buy btc,so does anyone know how to buy btc without having to show proof of identity

and of course to minimize the illegal activity that can be made in exchanges. But it's your choice; maybe you have a valid reason why you don't want to provide the necessary documents and ID.

the thought that everyone who uses crypto for its decentralization and to remain anonymous is doing something illegal is very outdated. In today’s time where everyone can be easily identified and tracked, we would not want out details out in the open.

Lots of people fall victim to numerous scams and hacks due to information being leaked so preferring anonymity does not automatically correlate to illegal activities

[Nrcewker]

Im not able to purchase BTC due to me not having the qualifications needed to buy btc,so does anyone know how to buy btc without having to show proof of identity

First time came to know that you need to be qualified in order to own a Bitcoins? I might misinterpreted it. You meant KYC mate? What’s the exact issue? We might help with that here. Or are you underage, hence unable to buy the coins. Currently the only way to buy the Bitcoins without providing identity is through P2P exchanges. They ask for KYC, but without KYC they also allow the users to buy or sell coins upto a certain limit. Try paxful mate, it’s currently the good P2P exchange available online.

[BABY SHOES]

There are CEX exchanges that do not ask for KYC that I know of which is Mexc but now you will be asked for basic information even if it is skipped you can still make purchases and withdrawals on this exchange.

If you are 100% certain that you never want to give your personal data to any crypto service, then do not even use centralized exchanges were you can trade certain amounts without kyc. That's because you may deposit your funds and they confiscate it and ask for kyc, they can claim your coins came from a mixer or has a link to a 'blacklisted' address, so if you don't want to be compelled into losing your privacy, use p2p exchanges.

Well, it is much safer to maintain privacy so P2P exchanges are much better, but I do not have a source of assets from mixers or other illegal actions so far on the Mexc exchange it is still smooth without any obstacles where the centralized exchange asks for KYC.
Again, this is not good advice for anyone, but I am doing this because I have been brave enough to frequent these exchanges and if assets are seized for example and then ask for KYC, I will provide it.

[Ayers]

There are CEX exchanges that do not ask for KYC that I know of which is Mexc but now you will be asked for basic information even if it is skipped you can still make purchases and withdrawals on this exchange.

If you are 100% certain that you never want to give your personal data to any crypto service, then do not even use centralized exchanges were you can trade certain amounts without kyc. That's because you may deposit your funds and they confiscate it and ask for kyc, they can claim your coins came from a mixer or has a link to a 'blacklisted' address, so if you don't want to be compelled into losing your privacy, use p2p exchanges.

Well, it is much safer to maintain privacy so P2P exchanges are much better, but I do not have a source of assets from mixers or other illegal actions so far on the Mexc exchange it is still smooth without any obstacles where the centralized exchange asks for KYC.
Again, this is not good advice for anyone, but I am doing this because I have been brave enough to frequent these exchanges and if assets are seized for example and then ask for KYC, I will provide it.

You can still use it and have complete peace of mind during use with some centralized transactions without worrying about KYC, but there is a downside: you will not be able to trade large amounts of money. And I don't think you can use P2P feature without KYC, you can only trade, deposit, withdraw with certain small amount, but to be able to use P2P to buy and sell national currency, you are required to have KYC. There is no centralized exchange that allows you to use P2P if you have not completed KYC.

[KiaKia]

Im not able to purchase BTC due to me not having the qualifications needed to buy btc,so does anyone know how to buy btc without having to show proof of identity

I am glad that you see something wrong with passing KYc when you want to buy Bitcoin, KYC for everything else is accepted by me but KYC for acquiring Bitcoin feels wrong.

I will like to explain why, Bitcoin is a decentralised digital currency, it shouldn't be traded on centralised exchanges at all, but the blind investors don't even know what decentralized means, or maybe I should say that they don't just care.

Every investors and holders have different reasons why they are buying Bitcoin, and it includes weird reasons too, every other things in crypto space and even the gambling space are all centralized, I see nothing wrong passing KYC in their part but not for Bitcoin.

You are simply giving power back to the government to control you for having a decentralised currency, it doesn't  make too much sense, its a free world, and everyone is free to use Bitcoin like they want.

[Z-tight]

Or are you underage, hence unable to buy the coins.

Yes, op is underage and they already said so in their last reply in this topic, op cannot provide the needed documents for verification because they are not 18 years yet.

Currently the only way to buy the Bitcoins without providing identity is through P2P exchanges. They ask for KYC, but without KYC they also allow the users to buy or sell coins upto a certain limit.

True p2p or decentralized exchanges do not require kyc and traders connect directly with one another without any third party. These are examples of such exchanges: https://kycnot.me/?t=exchange.

[SAHASAN]

If you are first time.
I suggest to buy it from peer to peer like paxful dot com
Check verify seller first.
create account and check the rate and click buy option then show you a notification that btc hold which about you select to buy then
send payment and request seller to release btc.

------you can youtube search also with following keywords so you can understand easily.

keywords for btc buy:

1 How to buy bitcoin from paxful

2 paxful bitcoin tutorial

3 bitcoin buy sell method peer to peer

[Potato Chips]

I suggest to buy it from peer to peer like paxful dot com

It's worth the mention that paxful.com in a lot of coutries has a mandatory identity verification. The places which only requires phone verification has a poop lifetime limit as well.

Most importantly, paxful is a typical CEX that follows standard KYC/AML policies and thus can request for KYC at any time if they deemed so. I'd say there is no need for OP to go on risky exchanges like paxful when we have agoradesk.com -- true p2p and no-kyc (not to be confused with no mandatory kyc).

[Wakate]

Im not able to purchase BTC due to me not having the qualifications needed to buy btc,so does anyone know how to buy btc without having to show proof of identity

you need to use decentralized wallet or exchange to buy Bitcoin although it might have limits so you might not be able to buy enough amount of Bitcoin that might be me suitable for you. You can also trade locally like joining your local board here and ask if anyone would like to trade Bitcoin with you and you can send the person fiat or gift cards. Using gift cards is one of the ways you can trade Bitcoin without the use of fiat and it can also be encouraged international with people that are not from your region. You will also need an escrow for this transaction which is very important or else if you do that with the wrong person, you could lose your money.