Localcoin Bitcoin ATM - McTavish Market

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

We sell Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Ripple, USDC, and Tether at our ATMs.

Localcoin is Canada's largest cryptocurrency ATM network, allowing customers to buy cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin with cash at physical retail locations such as convenience stores and gas stations.

To use the Bitcoin ATM, first get a crypto wallet app such as Trust Wallet or Coinbase Wallet. Visit the ATM with your wallet's QR code and cash, select your cryptocurrency, scan the QR code, insert cash, and confirm the purchase. Bitcoins are then sent to your wallet, usually within minutes.

The ATM sells Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Ripple, USDC, and Tether.

You can buy a minimum of $20 CAD and a maximum of $995 per transaction, with up to 5 transactions allowed per day.

Only Canadian cash bills are accepted in-store. For debit or credit card payments, you can buy cryptocurrencies online via the Localcoin website.

The ATM operates daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, except on Sundays when it opens at 9:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM.

Yes, the location has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking.

Nearby you can visit The Roost Farm Bakery and Roost Farm Winery, Bakery, and Bistro for food and drinks, or explore local automotive services like Gurton's Garage. These make convenient stops before or after using the ATM.

You can use the nearby McTavish Exch Bay D bus station and taxi services to conveniently reach the ATM location at 9142 E Saanich Rd, North Saanich, BC.

Yes, nearby options include Panorama Recreation, Garage Cycle Spin Studio, and Fitinfitness.ca, where you can exercise or relax before or after handling your cryptocurrency transactions.