Bitcoin ATM located in Highmart Stores. 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
Frequently Asked Questions About Localcoin Bitcoin ATM - Highmart Stores
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?
Localcoin is Canada's largest cryptocurrency ATM network allowing customers to buy cryptocurrency with cash at over 950 physical ATMs in retail locations such as convenience stores and gas stations.
How can I use the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Highmart Stores in Halifax?
To use the ATM, get a Bitcoin wallet app, visit the Localcoin ATM at Highmart Stores, scan your wallet's QR code at the ATM, insert Canadian cash bills, confirm the purchase amount, and receive cryptocurrency in your wallet.
What cryptocurrencies are available to buy at the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Highmart Stores?
You can buy Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Ripple, USDC, and Tether at this ATM.
What are the operating hours of the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Highmart Stores?
The ATM is open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
What payment methods are accepted at the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Highmart Stores?
Only Canadian cash bills are accepted at the ATM. For card payments, customers can purchase cryptocurrency online through the Localcoin website.
What are the purchase limits for Bitcoin at this ATM?
The minimum purchase is $20 CAD and the maximum is $995 per transaction, with up to 5 transactions allowed per day.
What is a Bitcoin wallet and how do I get one?
A Bitcoin wallet is a secure digital app that helps you hold and transact cryptocurrency. Popular wallet apps include Trust Wallet, Exodus, Coinbase Wallet, BRD Wallet, Bitpay, and Blockchain, all available from app stores.
How can nearby places help me when visiting the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Highmart Stores?
You can conveniently combine your visit with nearby spots like Fantasie Music for entertainment, BMO Financial Group for banking services, or Shanti Hot Yoga Studio for relaxation activities nearby.
What nearby financial services can assist me near the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM?
BMO Financial Group and BMO Bank of Montreal are close by if you need additional financial advising or banking services before or after using the Localcoin ATM.
Are there nearby recreational and fitness facilities around the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Highmart Stores?
Yes, facilities like Swim Nova Scotia, Basketball Nova Scotia, and Shanti Hot Yoga Studio are nearby, allowing you to enjoy recreational activities alongside your visit to the ATM.