Bitcoin ATM located in Avondale Food 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
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 where can I find its ATMs?
Localcoin is Canada's largest cryptocurrency ATM network, allowing customers to buy cryptocurrency with cash at over 950 physical ATMs located mainly in convenience stores and gas stations.
What cryptocurrencies can I buy at the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM in Avondale Food Stores?
You can buy Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Ripple, USDC, and Tether at the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM located in Avondale Food Stores.
How do I use the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Avondale Food Stores?
To use the Bitcoin ATM, get a crypto wallet app such as Trust Wallet or Coinbase Wallet, visit the ATM with your wallet or QR code, select your cryptocurrency, scan the QR code at the machine, insert Canadian cash bills, confirm the purchase amount, and your cryptocurrency will be sent to your wallet shortly after.
What are the operating hours of the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at 145 Gilmore Rd, Fort Erie?
The ATM is open Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
What payment methods are accepted at the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM?
The Localcoin Bitcoin ATM accepts only Canadian cash bills. Debit or credit card purchases can be made online via their website.
Are the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM facilities accessible for people with disabilities?
Yes, the ATM at Avondale Food Stores has wheelchair accessible entrance and parking.
What are the purchase limits for buying Bitcoin at this ATM?
You can buy a minimum of $20 CAD and a maximum of $995 per transaction, with up to 5 transactions allowed per day.
What nearby places of interest can I visit around the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM in Fort Erie?
Nearby you can find the Fort Erie Public Library - Centennial Branch, Fort Erie Tennis Club, and Lions Sugarbowl Park which are great for reading, sports, and outdoor activities before or after using the ATM.
Is there a convenient location close to the ATM for grabbing a meal?
Yes, Casa El Norte, a Mexican restaurant and social service organization, is nearby and offers a place to eat after visiting the ATM.
Can I use public services or get assistance in the area near the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM?
Yes, the South Niagara Life Ministries and the Adult Literacy Council of Greater Fort Erie are close by, providing family counseling and literacy education services respectively.