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Support => Technical support => Topic started by: mrbunny7676 on April 17, 2012, 11:10 pm
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Hello all,
I am brand new to this and it's now time I deposit some bitcoins. But I live in the UK, how do I do this?
I would be very grateful is someone can give me a simple step by step guide in how to do this, up to getting them into my SR account.
Thanks a lot :)
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have you ever been to bitcoin-otc? its an IRC where you just trade your BTC with folks without the pesky exchanges. you can even use Paypal to buy from some people!
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hi mate
i only joined few eeks back.the best and buy far the most easy way i found was register at Mt Gox.
make sure you not using TOR,AS THis WILL SLOW PROCESS AND YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE IDENTITY PROOF.
then they will show you which bank to make deposit along with reference number to link to your account.(barclays)
then shows up with 24 hrs.
purchase bitcoins and then juxt transfer accross to your account at SR.
make sure you know you pin password correctly before you do though at Sr.
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hi mate
i only joined few eeks back.the best and buy far the most easy way i found was register at Mt Gox.
make sure you not using TOR,AS THis WILL SLOW PROCESS AND YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE IDENTITY PROOF.
then they will show you which bank to make deposit along with reference number to link to your account.(barclays)
then shows up with 24 hrs.
purchase bitcoins and then juxt transfer accross to your account at SR.
make sure you know you pin password correctly before you do though at Sr.
I didn't think MtGox worked in the UK? =/
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yes they certainly do mate.
once you register then youll have all youre details required to deposit and transfer to your SR account.
i had no probs im in uk also
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yes they certainly do mate.
once you register then youll have all youre details required to deposit and transfer to your SR account.
i had no probs im in uk also
you're right they do, but don't they need photo ID?
Iv'e found that intersango seems the easiest way for UK users
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How I do it:
Bank transfer into Mt.Gox (No ID needed) (Unless you login via Tor) Remember to put your member number thing in the transaction from your bank (note/reference). You'll know what your member number is when you do it - it says it it the instructions.
Wait for confirmation of them receiving the funds. (2-4 days)
Buy your Bitcoins on there instantly (for me it is) You may want to check the trade price though, as it can fluctuate quite wildly sometimes.
Now, your looking for Withdraw funds on Mt.Gox, can't think where exactly it is, but it shouldn't be too hard to find. Log-in to your SR account and click account at the top, copy the long random string of letters/numbers and paste into your Mt.Gox withdrawal address.
Some people go via other sites before they send to SR as they believe it's more secure (I'm not questioning it isn't).
After an hour or so (for me anyway) the Bitcoins will be in your account, although I've heard they can take a lot longer. 6+ hours to receive.
If you need any more info just PM me, I'm on daily and would be willing to help.
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I used intersango.com today. Never bought bitcoins before and I got them through in a few hours with an online bank transfer. Good luck.