I'm new to Bitcoins and can't seem to buy any...

[madrigal]

Hi All,

I'm new to this whole Bitcoin thing, but I love the concept!  I have downloaded a Wallet and registered with Mt. Gox and Bitmarket (so far) and am keen to buy some bitcoins.  However, it seems so difficult to do. Is there anywhere online where I can buy bitcoins from a trusted organisation with a Credit Card or Paypal?  Am I missing something?  By the way, I assume Dwolla only works in the USA - is that correct?

Any help/advice/reassurance most welcome,

Cheers,

Madrigal

[CA Coins]

MtGox doesn't take paypal or credit cards.  A roundabout way is to go through VirWoX exchange.  You can buy linden dollars (SLL) with paypal or credit card with several currencies.  Then you can buy bitcoins with the SLL.  Otherwise, you can check out bitinstant.com that has various transfer options.  And Dwolla is only in the US.  Good luck.

[madrigal]

Thanks for the advice - I'll give it a go!

Madrigal

[madrigal]

OK, I visited bitinstant.com, but it doesn't seem to list paypal as a payment option or allow the use of cards - is that right?

Also, can one send Bitcoins from Virwox to my Wallet??

[CA Coins]

It doesn't look like bitinstant takes paypal.

You can withdraw from VirWoX to any bitcoin address.  They charge a fee of 0.02 BTC per withdraw.

[check_status]

How to buy Bitcoins with a credit card:

Account Opening: FREE

Monthly Account Maintenance: FREE

SEND Transfers to another SolidTrust Pay Member or Merchant: FREE

Deposit Funds into Your SolidTrust Pay Account
(allow 1 - 5 business days for receipt of funds depending on the type of deposit)

Bank Wire Transfer = $15.00 to $20.00
Money Order/Cheque/Bank Draft = $2.00 to $5.00
Direct Bank Deposit = $2.00 to $5.00
Account Funding and Payments via Credit Card = 5.5% to 6.5% + $1.50 per transaction
INSTANT & Real Time Bank Transfers = 4.5% to 5.5% plus $0.25 per transaction

https://solidtrustpay.com/fees.php

Then from Solid Trust Pay there is no fee when sending to Mt. Gox.

For Paypal, it's a two or three step process.

Hope this helps.

Edit: Solid Trust Pay to Mt. Gox is handled by AurumXchange. Verify with AurumXchange before making any purchases.
https://www.aurumxchange.com/contact

Edit2: 2/23/2012 - Solid Trust Pay to Mt. Gox exchanges at AurumXchange should resume in a week or so, contact AurumXchange for updates.

[CA Coins]

Yeah, I agree.  SLL/VirWoX works pretty well, but if you are in a hurry, the fees/rates are pretty steep.

[RodeoX]

You might try this: http://btcnearme.com/
It is a service to help you find bitcoin peers near you, and trade in real life.

[gensen]

Hi,

You can try www.realgg.nl

Do you need a Exchange !? We can do it! whit or new method we are able to Exchange your e-money in to the currency you like!

Ukash

- Ukash -> Bitcoins (15% Fee)
- Ukash -> Liberty Reserve (15% Fee)
- Ukash -> Western Union (15% Fee)
- Ukash -> Paypal (15% Fee)
- Ukash -> Moneybookers (10% Fee)
- Ukash -> Neteller (15% Fee)
- Ukash -> Perfect Money (15% Fee)
- Ukash -> Webmoney (15% Fee)

Start Trade

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Bitcoins

- Bitcoin -> Ukash (10% Fee)
- Bitcoin -> Liberty Reserve (10% Fee)
- Bitcoin -> Western Union (10% Fee)
- Bitcoin -> Paypal (10% Fee)
- Bitcoin -> Moneybookers (10% Fee)
- Bitcoin -> Neteller (10% Fee)
- Bitcoin -> Perfect Money (10% Fee)
- Bitcoin -> Webmoney (10% Fee)

Start Trade

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Paypal

 

- Paypal -> Ukash (10% Fee)
- Paypal -> Bitcoin (15% Fee)
- Paypal -> Liberty Reserve (15% Fee)
- Paypal -> Western Onion (10% Fee)
- Paypal -> Moneybookers (10% Fee)
- Paypal -> Neteller (10% Fee)
- Paypal -> Perfect Money (10% Fee)
- Paypal -> Webmoney (10% Fee)

Start Trade

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Liberty Reserve

 

- LibertyR -> Ukash (15% Fee)
- LibertyR -> Bitcoin (15% Fee)
- LibertyR -> Western Union (15% Fee)
- LibertyR -> Paypal (15% Fee)
- LibertyR -> Moneybookers (10% Fee)
- LibertyR -> Neteller (15%Fee)
- LibertyR -> Perfect Money (10% Fee)
- LibertyR -> Webmoney (10% Fee)

Start Trade

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Western Union

 

- WesternU -> Bitcoin (15% Fee)
- WesternU -> Ukash (15% Fee)
- WesternU -> Liberty reserve (20% Fee)
- WesternU -> Paypal (10% Fee)
- WesternU -> Moneybookers (10% Fee)
- WesternU -> Neteller (10% Fee)
- WesternU -> Perfect Money (10% Fee)
- WesternU -> Webmoney (10% Fee)

Start Trade

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Moneybookers

 

- Moneybookers -> Bitcoin (15% Fee)
- Moneybookers -> Liberty Reserve (20% Fee)
- Moneybookers -> Western Union (10% Fee)
- Moneybookers -> Ukash (10% Fee)
- Moneybookers -> Paypal (10% Fee)
- Moneybookers -> Neteller (10% Fee)
- Moneybookers -> Perfect Money (10% Fee)
- Moneybookers -> Webmoney (10% Fee)

Start Trade

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Neteller

- Neteller -> Bitcoin (15% Fee)
- Neteller -> Liberty Reserve (20% Fee)
- Neteller -> Western Union (10% Fee)
- Neteller -> Ukash (10% Fee)
- Neteller -> Paypal (10% Fee)
- Neteller -> Moneybookers (10% Fee)
- Neteller -> Perfect Money (10% Fee)
- Neteller -> Webmoney (10% Fee)


Start Trade

------------------------------------------------------------------------
   
Perfect Money

- Perfect Money -> Bitcoin (15% Fee)
- Perfect Money -> Liberty Reserve (20% Fee)
- Perfect Money -> Western Union (10% Fee)
- Perfect Money -> Ukash (10% Fee)
- Perfect Money -> Paypal (10% Fee)
- Perfect Money -> Moneybookers (10% Fee)
- Perfect Money -> Neteller (10% Fee)
- Perfect Money-> Webmoney (10% Fee)



Start Trade

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WEBMONEY


- Webmoney -> Bitcoin
- Webmoney -> Liberty Reserve
- Webmoney -> Western Union
- Webmoney -> Ukash
- Webmoney -> Paypal
- Webmoney -> Moneybookers
- Webmoney -> Perfect money
- Webmoney -> Neteller

Start Trade

[Herodes]

If you're in Europe, http://Bitcoinmarket24.com may be an option for you if you're looking for instant delivery of BTC. We're not offering CC or PP purchases though.

[SGExodus]

The commission for real world currency to bitcoin is so crazily high..

[billington.mark]

Ive done numerous international wire transfers to mtgox to buy BTC and never had any issues.... nothing complicated about that!

[madrigal]

Thanks for all you comments guys - much appreciated.  Cablepair offered to sell me some if i can get him cash over the net  - but that is not proving easy due to European Banking Regs.  I must say, it's easier to trade gold - but I'll keep trying!

Madrigal

[madrigal]

Is realgg.nl for real?

I'm ok paying 10% fees - but is the site legit/kosha/for real?

Anyone know?

[bittenbob]

Try Dialcoin if your country supports it.

[madrigal]

Try Dialcoin if your country supports it.

Thanks - but it doesn't support the UK:(

[CA Coins]

I think Intersango is based in the UK.  Not endorsing them since I have never traded through them, but it might be an option for you.

[check_status]

I've updated post #6

[pastory99]

Try https://www.bitinstant.com/ I don't quite remember the fees but you can instantly buy however much btc you want.

[CA Coins]

You can buy BTC from bitinstant?