At our Bitcoin ATM in North York you can buy Bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrency, such as Ethereum and Litecoin, 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 - Dollar Bazaar
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 physical locations, primarily convenience stores and gas stations.
What cryptocurrencies can I buy at the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM located at 4728 Jane St, North York?
You can buy Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Ripple, USDC, and Tether at this Localcoin Bitcoin ATM.
What are the operating hours of the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at 4728 Jane St in North York?
The Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at 4728 Jane St is open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
How do I use a Bitcoin ATM like the one at Localcoin Bitcoin ATM - Dollar Bazaar?
To use the Bitcoin ATM, download a crypto wallet app, visit the machine with your wallet’s QR code and cash, scan the QR code at the machine, insert the cash, confirm the purchase, and receive your Bitcoins within minutes.
What payment methods are accepted at the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Dollar Bazaar?
This ATM accepts only Canadian cash bills for purchasing cryptocurrency.
Are there any limits on purchasing Bitcoin at the Localcoin ATM in North York?
Yes, the minimum purchase amount is $20 CAD and the maximum is $995 per transaction, with a maximum of 5 transactions per day.
Is the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Dollar Bazaar accessible to people with disabilities?
Yes, the location has wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking.
What nearby places can I visit around the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at 4728 Jane St?
Nearby places include The Wash Shop Laundromat, Pacific Fresh Food Market (supermarket), Delight Food Caribbean restaurant, Tri-Star Chinese Restaurant, and Rexall pharmacy for shopping, dining, and services.
How can nearby banks like RBC Royal Bank and money transfer services such as Western Union help during my visit to the Localcoin ATM?
Nearby financial services like RBC Royal Bank and Western Union offer additional options for handling your money and financial needs alongside your cryptocurrency transactions at Localcoin ATM.
What nearby amenities and entertainment options are close to the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Dollar Bazaar?
Nearby amenities include medical centres like Shoreham Dental and Greenberg Circumcision Centre, tutoring at Kumon Math and Reading Centre, and entertainment venues such as the John Booth Memorial Arena and Jane n finch concert venue.