There are three steps to buy bitcoin from a Bitcoin ATM:
When you purchase bitcoin, you need a place to store it. A Bitcoin wallet is a digital tool that allows users to store, send, and receive bitcoin securely. Creating a Bitcoin wallet is as easy as installing an app, like the Bitcoin.com Wallet app, on your mobile device or laptop/desktop. When you install the app, your Bitcoin wallet is automatically created. You can then receive bitcoin to your wallet immediately, store it safely, and use it as you please. Read more about Bitcoin wallets and how to use them here.
There are over 35,000 Bitcoin ATMs globally. Most of them are in the United States, and there are some countries and regions that don’t have Bitcoin ATMs. You can use this tool to help you find a Bitcoin ATM near you.
The process for buying bitcoin from an ATM is typically something like this:
The process for selling bitcoin for cash at a Bitcoin ATM is typically something like this:
The main advantages are:
The main disadvantages are:
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