Bitcoin ATM located in Met Bar & Grill. You can buy Bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrency at our ATM with cash. 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
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Wheelchair accessible entranceAvailable
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Localcoin Bitcoin ATM - Howe Sound - Taphouse and Kitchen
Frequently Asked Questions About Localcoin Bitcoin ATM - Howe Sound - Taphouse and Kitchen
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 offer at this location?
Localcoin is Canada’s largest cryptocurrency ATM network, allowing customers to buy cryptocurrency with cash at physical locations such as convenience stores and gas stations. At this location, you can purchase Bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrencies using cash.
What cryptocurrencies can I purchase at the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM - Howe Sound - Taphouse and Kitchen?
You can buy Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Ripple, USDC, and Tether at this ATM.
How do I use the Bitcoin ATM at this location?
To use the ATM, first get a crypto wallet app like Trust Wallet, Exodus, or Coinbase Wallet. Visit the ATM with your wallet's address or QR code and cash. Select your desired cryptocurrency on the machine's touchscreen, scan your wallet's QR code, insert Canadian cash bills, confirm the purchase, and your crypto will be sent to your wallet—usually within 10-30 minutes.
What are the operating hours of the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Howe Sound - Taphouse and Kitchen?
The ATM operates from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and from 12:00 PM to midnight on Friday through Sunday.
Where is the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM - Howe Sound - Taphouse and Kitchen located?
It is located at 411 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC, V3L 1A9, Canada, inside the Met Bar & Grill.
Does the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM accept payment methods other than cash?
No, the ATM only accepts Canadian cash bills. For other payment methods like debit or credit cards, you can purchase cryptocurrencies online at localcoinatm.com.
Is the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Howe Sound - Taphouse and Kitchen wheelchair accessible?
Yes, this location has a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking.
How can nearby public transit help me get to the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Howe Sound - Taphouse and Kitchen?
You can use Columbia SkyTrain Station and Columbia station nearby for convenient public transit access, making it easy to reach the ATM location at 411 Columbia St.
What nearby dining options are available near the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM - Howe Sound - Taphouse and Kitchen?
Nearby dining options include The Met Bar and Grill, Subway sandwich shop, Marven's Falafel, and Circle K Western Canada convenience store offering food and drinks, providing various places to eat before or after your ATM visit.
Are there any entertainment or shopping options near the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM?
Yes, Gamedeals Video Games offers video games and hobby items nearby, and Pandora's Locks offers escape room activities, both great options for entertainment close to the ATM location.