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August 19, 2012, 06:15:17 PM
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Wasn't there another group trying to do the same thing? But, I dig this idea.. Will help the btc big time.. Make it easy to turn coins into a usable currency.

OKPAY already has one, high fees, lots of paperwork and proof required (I'm in Korea and they wanted an English bill.....I'm not hiring a translator and apostiling a bill just to have a card)
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August 19, 2012, 06:13:55 PM
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Wasn't there another group trying to do the same thing? But, I dig this idea.. Will help the btc big time.. Make it easy to turn coins into a usable currency.
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August 19, 2012, 05:48:41 PM
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So tell us about it. All I see is an image and a link to a reddit topic with no info. Who's it by? When's it coming out? Will it really be backed by MasterCard?

Ok wait. Let me edit first post to sum everything up I've seen on irc.

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August 19, 2012, 05:48:04 PM
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I'm guessing a SSN/Tax ID is going to be required for AML/PATRIOT ACT bullshit.
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August 19, 2012, 05:46:48 PM
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So tell us about it. All I see is an image and a link to a reddit topic with no info. Who's it by? When's it coming out? Will it really be backed by MasterCard?
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August 19, 2012, 05:46:43 PM
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Juicy!
America only though, right?

USA and International according to Charlie. If that's true and it's 1%~2% like he claimed on Reddit, even I'll use one here in South Korea.
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August 19, 2012, 05:46:06 PM
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Juicy!
America only though, right?
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August 19, 2012, 05:41:06 PM
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This already made news on irc and reddit. Didn't see forum topic yet.

Edit4:
Edot3:
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MasterCard Denies Plans For BitCoin Credit Card
http://www.techweekeurope.co.uk/news/no-bitcoin-credit-card-planned-90058
So according to discussion here and according to irc log, we wouldn't see any official announcements just yet.

Edit2: sign up for one.
Quote from: Yankee (BitInstant)
Quote from: stan.distortion
I'd want 2 or 3 when they're out and if there is anywhere to sign up for one of the first please point me to it Smiley

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/embeddedform?formkey=dHZtVkZSVm92X0otR2gzb3UtckFVNVE6MQ

Edit: due to popular demand let me sum what I've seen on irc.
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	We're launching our debit card in a few weeks
Who wants to see a pic ;-)


--And that's how it began.

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	bitinstant: what brand?
Worlwide card

who are you using on the backend?
2 banks, 1 for domestic, and 1 for intebratnational
dissipate, we will not reverse it

Nrb-btc: So you were not refering to the ability to use paypal to purchase bitcoins?
Your Bitcoin Address will be embossed on the card
as well as a QR code
so you can send your own coins to the card
or someone can pay you
directly onto the card

bitinstant: sorry, didn't catch it what card house will you be using?
Plat33, we are not releasing that information until its launched

Only 1% for exchanging BTC to USD on a debit card? Nice.
+ we are working with a bank directly

SO basically, this is what we are thinking
You keep your Bitcoins on your blockchain or Bitcoin Spinner apps
bitinstant, you found it from the database logs?
and then you wanna buy something in a store
right ?
why would you have to send so much money and pay 6%+
With our card, you scan the QR code printed on your card
send 3 BTC to it, only get charged like 1%
buy your lunch
and have a nice day
all happens instantly
and this card can be used worldwide

will you guys be setting up
instant debit -> BTC as well?
so goodbye to border controls
nrb-btc, if you have USD on the card already, or funded your debit account, you can use it
only our cards

is the debit balance denominated in usd or btc
if usd, then you still have a conversion loss to the local currency (?)
JimN, the card is denominated in USD, EUR, GBP so far
you can deide
decide

bitinstant, what's the eta on this?
We are at the last steps, so maybe 6-8 weeks
bitinstant, and where the promised picture of the card? ;)
we hare printing 10k cards
bitinstant: do you have a full fee schedule? ATM withdrawals, monthlys?
maybe not enough
looking for the pic
Picture: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zhwf9babml82qx5/Layout_BitInstant_Card.png?m
thanks
that's some snazzy looking stuff
looking good!

"This card is property of BitInstant LLC"
EmanuelDeOrtego, yup we ghave to legally say that

bitinstant: is there a link on your site?
No link yet

bitinstant, so it sells the BTC to cover the transaction instantly?
bitinstant, will you ship cards internationally?
Yes, we had to get an international bank on board but unlike other companies this is NOT just USA
You can be from any country
nrb-btc, ATm withdrawals will be about $1.50
maybe $3
*$2
Every country is different

what are you document requirements?
there will be like 4 options of docs you can send us

you guys are the first to know
I probably wont mention it again until its launched
one of those right place at the right time, type of things

bitinstant, do you have to meet AML documentation requirements in the US?
As per AML, we will require the standrad
*standard
scanned docs, or social
if your from Europe, ect.
Its whatevr they requoire
I think Russia doesent even require anything lol

What is the exchange rate for the card?
cbeast, 1-1.49% BTC to USD

so bitinstant is going to work in canada? :D
geosim, we are laucnhing Moneygram canada in 13 days
cash deposits

As soon as you scan the QR code on your card, and there is 1 confirmation (under $1000) we INSTANTLY add the USD to the card)
Were called BitINSTANT not BitLATER

bitinstant, u guys do ur meetup yet ?
duckxx, Wensday!
http://www.meetup.com/Jekyll_Island_Bitcoin_Society/events/77229272/
Gavin is coming, ect.
30+ ppl rsvp
You coming ?

can the card hold currencys other than usd?
faraday, yes
there inti'l card, and USA card

bitinstant: is there an option to keep the deposit as BTC until the card is used to make a payment or withdrawal?
ThomasV, yes

The Bitcoin Address on the card, is YOUR address we give you
you can see balance on blockcgain

that cards will be huge success
good luck you guys
I hope so
Itll be like $10 to buy it
But Im thinking
We will give first 1000 cards for free

so the card can have fiat and btc on it concurrently presumably
sharpfocus, yes precisly

bitinstant: why is there no smart card chip on the card?
ThomasV, I believe the EU version of the cards will have it
US cards dot have it
but I could be wrong
The bank prints the cards
Ah I forgot the best part
if you get a USA card, denom in USD
and you want to use it in Europe
The currency conversion is only 0.80%
so if you wanna send BTC's to a card in europe its like 2.3%
total fee

Bitinstant referral program?
https://www.bitinstant.com/refer/USERID

well, you'll definitely have a customer here
awesome
good to hear
It cost us alot of money to get this set up and approved, so you guys better buy it :-P

bitinstant: will you communicate the private key to the cardholder?
ThomasV_, Im not sure about that part
Were figuring out the best way
neither am I
Without comprimising security
:)
If you have any tips or suggestions PLEASE email us

bitinstant, is there a short writeup on how this card works? i'm confused.
Not yet not yet
Everything will come, in time
dont worry
I just wnated to get some focus group feedback

Source material: http://pastebin.mozilla.org/1766068
I didn't edit grammar and cut out time stamps. If you really need timestamps I can provide them, too.
Edit: I've put everything into code section, hope you don't mind.
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