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How do you buy bitcoins in Europe?

If you live in the EU, you can use many of the same Bitcoin sellers, but you also have some options not available to Americans.

 

Buy bitcoins with SEPA bank transfers


"I live in europe. SEPA is indeed one of the main methods of transferring fiat to and from exchanges. There usually are no or very low fees even for international transfers within the SEPA area. Most banks allow initiation of transfers online via their website or more secure systems like HBCI."

 

Bitcoin Nordic

COMPANY: Bitcoin Nordic

RATEMtGox Euro + 9%

 

BitStamp

COMPANY: BitStamp

RATE: 0.50%, volume rates available.

 

Bitcoin-24

COMPANY: Bitcoin 24

RATE: ?

 

Buy bitcoin with Barclay's PingIt

COMPANY: Blockchain
RATE: ?
 
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How do you buy bitcoins in person in Europe?

 

Using LocalBitcoins

The best way to find someone who’ll sell you Bitcoins for cash is LocalBitcoins.com
Enter your zip code or location and it’ll provide a list of sellers, their location, price and minimum/maximum transaction. The nice thing about LocalBitcoins.com is the built-in escrow. 

The seller deposits the Bitcoins with the website, and when you give the seller the money, they release the money to you, and the website notifies you by phone. It’s safe, easy and cheap. ($)
 
 

Our best advice...

It should go without saying, but know who you’re buying from has a good reputation. Honest people also make mistakes, so make sure you know what you’re signing up for.