Bitcoin ATM located in Gemini Market Place. 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 - Gemini Market Place
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 services does the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Gemini Market Place offer?
The Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Gemini Market Place allows customers to buy Bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrencies using cash.
What cryptocurrencies can I buy at this Localcoin ATM?
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 located at 2919 Tecumseh Rd E?
The ATM is open Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to midnight, Saturdays from 8:00 AM to midnight, and Sundays from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
How can I use the Bitcoin ATM to purchase cryptocurrency?
To use the ATM, first obtain a Bitcoin wallet app, visit the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM with your wallet address or QR code, insert cash, confirm your purchase, and receive Bitcoins sent to your wallet address.
What payment methods are accepted at the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM?
The ATM only accepts Canadian cash bills for purchasing cryptocurrency.
Are there any purchase limits when buying Bitcoin at this ATM?
Yes, the minimum purchase amount is $20 CAD and the maximum is $995 per transaction, with a maximum of 5 transactions per day.
Does the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM have wheelchair accessible entrance and parking?
Yes, the ATM location provides wheelchair accessible entrance and parking for customers.
What nearby dining options are available near the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Gemini Market Place?
Nearby dining options include Bamboo Chinese Eatery, Sammys Pizza, Ho Wah Restaurant, Arby's Windsor-Leamington, Burger King Canada, Central Shawarma, Jenny's, Tim Hortons, McDonald's Canada, and Pat & Hanks Fish & Chips.
Are there any fitness or recreational facilities near the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM?
Yes, 'Push your fitness limits' gym and fitness center is a nearby sports and recreation venue to visit before or after using the ATM.
Which financial and medical services are close to the Localcoin Bitcoin ATM at Gemini Market Place?
Nearby services include WFCU Credit Union, Hunter's Pharmacy, Advanced Foot Care Nurse and Wellness Centre, Dr. Peter Farago III Medicine Professional Corp., and Tabone Insurance Brokers Incorporated.