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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: msonder on February 06, 2013, 11:17 am

Title: Buying BTC in Europe.
Post by: msonder on February 06, 2013, 11:17 am
So I am using bitinstant.com to buy BTC. I registered there and I want to use bank transfer, but the rules says that "Funds deposited with Mt.Gox must come from the bank account with the name that matches the owner of the Mt.Gox account." But it did not ask my name anywhere when I registered on Mt.Gox, so everything should be fine?

Remember I come from small country in Europe, so not all options may work.

Or please tell me better options to buy BTC.
Title: Re: Buying BTC in Europe.
Post by: whirledpeas on February 06, 2013, 11:22 am
Head on over to localbitcoin or btc-otc, I think some of those guys will actually trade sheep for bitcoin
Title: Re: Buying BTC in Europe.
Post by: acider on February 06, 2013, 11:28 am
If you have euro the fastest/cheapest method is SEPA tranfer, try bitstamp.net
Bitinstant is mainly for US. Mt gox has SEPA too but asked me for verification with ID photo, electricity bill etc (fuck 'em).
With bitstamp I send bank transfer afternoon and it's in my account next noon, so I haven't looked further. I ve used Bitcoin-otc it works too but the most trusted guys charge a lot.
Title: Re: Buying BTC in Europe.
Post by: android465764E on February 06, 2013, 11:46 am
Blockchain.info funded with Barclay's Pingit, is a preferred method for UK residents. We have limited options too.

You don't specify where you are, but it may be an option to consider? just fyi really.
Title: Re: Buying BTC in Europe.
Post by: speedie on February 06, 2013, 11:47 am
Bitcoin.de works great for sepa
Title: Re: Buying BTC in Europe.
Post by: msonder on February 06, 2013, 11:55 am
Thanks for answers. Looks like bitstamp will be the best option for me.
Title: Re: Buying BTC in Europe.
Post by: msonder on February 06, 2013, 11:56 am
Do I need to use real name when registering on bitstamp or I can use fake name?
Title: Re: Buying BTC in Europe.
Post by: acider on February 06, 2013, 12:03 pm
It is a bank transfer so there's no anonymity. Use your real name to help them identify which account they fund with the money you ll' send them. They give you a code too for that which you include in the transfer,but no need to use fake name.
Title: Re: Buying BTC in Europe.
Post by: Lonelystranger on February 06, 2013, 12:18 pm
bitcon-24 is quite nice as well.
Title: Re: Buying BTC in Europe.
Post by: msonder on February 06, 2013, 12:32 pm
Okay, made bank transfer to bitstamp. Hope it won't take a lot of time and no problems as well.
Title: Re: Buying BTC in Europe.
Post by: pimpr on February 06, 2013, 12:43 pm
Recommend Bitstamp...quick and easy
Title: Re: Buying BTC in Europe.
Post by: hugnami on February 06, 2013, 12:46 pm
IRC  bitcoin-otc works perfect
Title: Re: Buying BTC in Europe.
Post by: LoveHQ on February 16, 2013, 01:25 pm
Bitcoin.de for SEPA is great n fast !