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 what services does it provide?
Localcoin is Canada's largest cryptocurrency ATM network, allowing customers to buy cryptocurrency with cash at over 950 physical ATM locations, mainly in convenience stores and gas stations.
What cryptocurrencies can I purchase at the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Avondale Food Stores?
You can buy Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Ripple, USDC, and Tether at the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Avondale Food Stores.
How do I use the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM in St. Catharines?
First, download an easy-to-use crypto wallet such as Trust Wallet, Exodus, or Coinbase Wallet. Then visit the ATM with your wallet's QR code and cash. At the machine, select your cryptocurrency, scan your wallet's QR code, insert cash, confirm the purchase including service fees, and the cryptocurrency will be sent to your wallet within minutes to a couple of hours.
What are the operating hours of the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at 644 Niagara Street?
The ATM is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can access it any time.
What payment methods does the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM accept?
The ATM only accepts Canadian cash bills. Other payment methods such as debit or credit cards can be used for online purchases through their website.
What are the purchase limits when buying Bitcoin at the Localcoin ATM?
You can buy a minimum of $20 CAD and up to a maximum of $995 per transaction, with a maximum of five transactions per day.
Where is the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM located within St. Catharines?
It's located inside Avondale Food Stores at 644 Niagara Street, St. Catharines, ON L2M 3R3.
What nearby places can help me find the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Avondale Food Stores?
The ATM is located within Avondale Stores Ltd convenience store, near Grace Mennonite Church and North End Co-Operative Preschool. These landmarks can help you locate the ATM easily when visiting.
Are there any nearby dining options around the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM location?
Yes, nearby restaurants include The Indian Aroma Kitchen, Pinoy Grill and Restaurant, and Ting Lao & Thai Take-Out, where you might enjoy a meal before or after your visit to the ATM.
What recreational or entertainment options are near the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM in St. Catharines?
You can visit Puddles for arts and entertainment or check out the Double D Raceway for some exciting activities, both located near the ATM.