At our Bitcoin ATM in Calgary you can buy Bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrency, such as Ethereum and Litecoin, with cash. With Canada's largest network of Bitcoin ATMs, Localcoin is a Toronto-based company whose mission is to provide a simple buying & selling experience of digital currency for customers while upholding privacy standards across North America.
Frequently Asked Questions About Localcoin Bitcoin ATM - 58th Avenue Liquor Store
What is Localcoin?
Localcoin is Canada’s largest cryptocurrency ATM network that enables customers to buy cryptocurrency with cash at a physical location. Customers can visit one of our 950+ physical ATMs at our retail locations, composed primarily of convenience stores and gas stations.
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency, meaning it is not controlled by any government or central bank. Bitcoin can be used to buy goods and services online, and can also be held as an investment. Each Bitcoin is like a computer file that is stored in a 'digital wallet' app on a smartphone or computer. People can send Bitcoins to your digital wallet, and you can send Bitcoins to other people. Every single transaction is recorded in a public list called the blockchain.
What is a Bitcoin ATM?
A Bitcoin ATM is a machine that enables users to buy Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies using cash. It functions similarly to a traditional ATM, enabling users to deposit cash and receive Bitcoin in their wallet, or sell bitcoin and receive cash.
How do I use a Bitcoin ATM?
Step 1: Get a Bitcoin Wallet:
We recommend the following easy-to-use Bitcoin wallets downloadable from your app store: Trust Wallet, Exodus or Coinbase Wallet
You'll need to take this wallet (or a printed QR code) with you, to the machine.
Step 2: Visit a Localcoin Bitcoin ATM
All you need is your wallet’s address, QR code and cash!
Step 3: At the Machine
a. Tap the machine's touchscreen, then read the on-screen prompt.
b. Select your desired cryptocurrency. (Bitcoin, Ethereum, LTC, etc.)
c. In your wallet, find the QR code. This tells the machine where to send your Bitcoin once you've confirmed your purchase.
d. Hold it up to the machine's camera and wait for it to be scanned.
Step 4: Purchasing Your Bitcoins
a. After scanning the QR code, insert your CAD bills.
b. Confirm the amount on the screen to complete your purchase.
c. Please note that there will be a service fee, which varies based on the Bitcoin market.
Step 5: Receiving Your Bitcoins
Once you've confirmed your purchase, your Bitcoins will be sent to the address you provided.
Transactions are usually instantaneous but may take anywhere between 10–30 minutes, or even 1–2 hours in rare cases.
What is a Bitcoin/Crypto Wallet and how do I get one?
A crypto wallet is a necessary part of holding and transacting crypto coins. To send or receive any kind of coin, you’ll need a secure wallet that’s just for cryptocurrency. These specialized wallets:
1. Exist to keep track of coin ownership
2. Help generate the public addresses you’ll need to make transactions.
3. Don’t hold your coins like a traditional wallet does; instead, your Bitcoin, Ether, Litecoin, etc. all exist on the blockchain — your crypto wallet simply gives you access to them.
You can download a crypto wallet from your app store, some easy-to-use mobile wallets include BRD Wallet, Bitpay, and Blockchain.
What are the limits for purchasing Bitcoin?
The minimum amount of Bitcoins (and other coins) you can buy from a Localcoin ATM is $20 CAD. The maximum is $995 per transaction, with at most 5 transactions per day.
What payment methods are accepted?
We only accept Canadian cash bills. For other payment methods such as debit/credit cards, you can purchase online by visiting our website at localcoinatm.com
What other cryptocurrency coins do you sell at your Bitcoin ATMs?
We sell Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Ripple, USDC, and Tether at our ATMs.
What is Localcoin and how does it operate?
Localcoin is Canada’s largest cryptocurrency ATM network, allowing customers to buy cryptocurrency with cash at over 950 physical ATMs located mainly in convenience stores and gas stations.
What cryptocurrencies can I purchase at the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM in Calgary?
You can buy Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Ripple, USDC, and Tether at the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM.
How do I use the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM to purchase cryptocurrency?
First, get a Bitcoin wallet app like Trust Wallet, Exodus, or Coinbase Wallet. Then visit the ATM with your wallet’s address or QR code and cash. At the machine, select your cryptocurrency, scan your wallet QR code, insert cash, confirm your purchase, and the coins will be sent to your wallet, usually within minutes.
What are the transaction limits when buying Bitcoin at the Localcoin ATM?
The minimum purchase amount is $20 CAD, and the maximum is $995 per transaction, with a limit of five transactions per day.
What payment methods does the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM accept?
The ATM only accepts Canadian cash bills. For other payment methods such as debit or credit cards, customers can purchase cryptocurrencies online via the Localcoin website.
What are the operating hours of the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at 5809 Macleod Trail SW?
The ATM operates daily with two intervals: from 12:00 AM to 2:00 AM and then from 10:00 AM to midnight.
Is the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at 58th Avenue Liquor Store wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the location has both a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking.
What nearby services can I access after using the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM?
Nearby you can visit Pho Blue Ocean or Blue Ocean Vietnamese Restaurant for dining, or relax with a massage at Hayahay Massage. There's also Thi Vo Hair Salon and Venetian Nail Spa for grooming and beauty needs.
Which nearby businesses might help customers with financial or health-related needs when visiting the Localcoin ATM?
Nearby financial services include Martens Bernard Professional Corp and H&R Block Canada. For health-related needs, there are facilities like N.A. Hemorrhoids Centre, ABC Hypnosis & Success Centre, and Health Way Pharmacy.
How can nearby public transit or retail stores help in locating the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM?
While specific transit stations aren't listed, the Localcoin ATM is located inside the 58th Avenue Liquor Store at 5809 Macleod Trail SW in Calgary, a well-known area with various retail and service businesses such as Rogers mobile phone store and WingsUp! Restaurants which can serve as landmarks when finding the ATM.