At our Bitcoin ATM in Edmonton you can buy Bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrency, such as Ethereum, Litecoin, and Dogecoin 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 - Pi Mart
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 does it provide at Pi Mart in Edmonton?
Localcoin is Canada's largest cryptocurrency ATM network offering the ability to buy Bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrencies with cash at physical locations, including the Pi Mart in Edmonton.
What cryptocurrencies can I buy at the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Pi Mart?
You can buy Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Ripple, USDC, and Tether at the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Pi Mart.
What are the operating hours of the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Pi Mart?
The Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Pi Mart is open every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Where is the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM located in Edmonton?
It is located at 10014 104 St NW Unit 70, Edmonton, AB, postal code T5J 0Z1, Canada, inside Pi Mart Convenience and Grocery.
How do I use the Bitcoin ATM at Pi Mart to purchase cryptocurrency?
Bring a crypto wallet app with your wallet address QR code and cash to the ATM. Select the desired cryptocurrency, scan your wallet's QR code at the machine, insert CAD cash bills, confirm the transaction, and the cryptocurrency will be sent to your wallet.
What are the purchase limits when buying Bitcoin at the Localcoin ATM?
You can buy a minimum of $20 CAD and a maximum of $995 CAD per transaction, with up to 5 transactions allowed per day.
What payment methods are accepted at the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Pi Mart?
Only Canadian cash bills are accepted for purchases at the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM. Other payment methods can be used online through their website.
Which nearby hotels can visitors use when accessing the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Pi Mart?
The Holiday Inn Express Edmonton Downtown and Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown Edmonton are nearby hotels where visitors can stay when accessing the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Pi Mart.
What public transportation options are available near the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Pi Mart?
Public transportation near the ATM includes the Red Arrow Edmonton Downtown Ticket Office, Red Arrow Bus stations, and Ebus taxi services, which can help customers easily reach Pi Mart for their crypto transactions.
Are there nearby dining or grocery options to visit along with the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Pi Mart?
Yes, Pi Mart Convenience and Grocery and 99 Sunflower Cafe & Eatery are nearby food and grocery places to consider visiting before or after using the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM.