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 - Spirits of Cranston
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 what services do they provide?
Localcoin is Canada's largest cryptocurrency ATM network, offering over 950 ATMs primarily in convenience stores and gas stations where customers can buy cryptocurrency with cash.
What cryptocurrencies can I buy 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 in Calgary.
How do I use the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Spirits of Cranston?
To use the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM, get a Bitcoin wallet such as Trust Wallet or Coinbase Wallet, visit the ATM with your wallet address or QR code and cash, scan the QR code at the machine, insert cash, confirm the purchase, and receive your cryptocurrency in your wallet within minutes to a couple of hours.
What are the operating hours of the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at 5-90 Cranleigh Dr SE?
The ATM is open every day from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Where exactly is the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM located in Calgary?
The ATM is located at 5-90 Cranleigh Dr SE, Calgary, Alberta, T3M 1J7, inside Spirits of Cranston.
Are there any payment methods other than cash accepted at the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM?
No, only Canadian cash bills are accepted at the ATM. For debit or credit card payments, purchases can be made online through their website.
Are there any nearby facilities or places to visit around the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Spirits of Cranston?
Nearby places include Glow Hair and Nails for beauty services, Western Pizza for dining, and Cranston Chiropractic & Massage for health treatments, perfect for visitors to explore before or after using the ATM.
Is the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM accessible for people with disabilities?
Yes, the location has wheelchair accessible entrances and parking.
How can nearby transit or gas stations help customers find the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM?
Customers can use local landmarks such as Circle K and Esso gas stations nearby to easily locate the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Spirits of Cranston.
Does the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM offer any privacy guarantees when buying or selling cryptocurrency?
Localcoin's mission includes upholding privacy standards across North America, ensuring a simple and private buying and selling experience for customers.