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Re: Bitinstant Down - Alternative MoneyGram Options?
by
overdoze
on 05/03/2013, 03:20:03 UTC
The way I did it before was I would just pick the moneygram option on Bitinstant and go to CVS and give them the money. I'm looking for a similar method.

Ziggap accepts Western Union for purchase through their service:
 - http://www.Ziggap.com

There are cash deposit methods in many countries, including the U.S. (BitMe allows cash deposit through Chase bank, BitFloor allows cash deposit through Bank of America), Canada, Australia, and others.  

The factors that matter in order to give you the best answer include:

 - Where are you located (country)?
 - How much are you looking to buy?
 - What payment methods do you have available?
 - How soon do you need access to the proceeds?
 - Is privacy important?

A fairly comprehensive list of options is compiled here:
 - http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Buying_bitcoins


Yeah I looked into BitFloor. I live in the US, and my current method of payment is limited to Cash Deposits. I like BitFloor so far. My one question is: Are the rates similar to Mt.Gox? Or more expensive? Rates as in how much a single bitcoin costs.

Additional Info:
I'm only looking to buy 8. I'd like to access if fairly quickly, but I'm in no rush. Privacy isn't a huge deal for me, I suppose.