Yep.
They have removed pingit and also GBP payments through sofort, the best option now is to do this through different websites:
With a UK debit card you can do this:
Simply sign up to transferwise: http://transferwise.com/u/f0bd
Open bitstamp
Click SEPA deposit on bitstamp page to get payment/banking information
Back to transferwise and input the details from bitstamp by pressing the "make a payment"
Upload your funds to transferwise by debit card or bank transfer and when they get that payment, the will then send it on to bitstamp as a SEPA payment.
24-72 hours later your bitstamp account should be credited and ready to buy bitcoin
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Have they also removed their barclays option?
So we've basically re-found out that transferwire is the best option ATM. 
UK wire transfers to international destinations are around £25 I think at my local bank branch.
Also they take an age to complete (process)
SEPA seems to be the quickest and cheapest in terms of fees I think
Also they take an age to complete (process)
SEPA seems to be the quickest and cheapest in terms of fees I think
£10 from Lloyds online
AH "Great Britain"...so used to seeing United Kingdom!
UK wire transfers to international destinations are around £25 I think at my local bank branch.
Also they take an age to complete (process)
SEPA seems to be the quickest and cheapest in terms of fees I think
Also they take an age to complete (process)
SEPA seems to be the quickest and cheapest in terms of fees I think
Agree, and if anyone can find a SEPA payment system that beats transferwise's flat fee of £1 for up to 200 GBP/EUR - 0.5% for larger then I would be interested to know.
UK wire transfers to international destinations are around £25 I think at my local bank branch.
Also they take an age to complete (process)
SEPA seems to be the quickest and cheapest in terms of fees I think
Also they take an age to complete (process)
SEPA seems to be the quickest and cheapest in terms of fees I think
My bad it does do UK for SEPA transfers. I'm gonna give it a shot now thanks
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I don't think Transferwise is needed for BITSTAMP as they state on their website free deposits for UK bank accounts IIRC. You need to send the money from your online banking as a international transfer/payment.
Does anyone know if Transferwise can be used to receive money in the UK cheaply as BITSTAMP does charge for UK deposits.
No it isn't but I am sure you will find your bank will sting you whatever method you choose in terms of fees and exchange rates.
As far as I know transferwise is a payment system only
Simply sign up to transferwise: http://transferwise.com/u/f0bd
Open bitstamp
Click SEPA deposit on bitstamp page to get payment/banking information
Back to transferwise and input the details from bitstamp by pressing the "make a payment"
Upload your GBP funds to transferwise by debit card or bank transfer and when they get that payment, the will then send it on to bitstamp as a SEPA payment.
24-72 hours later your bitstamp account should be credited and ready to buy bitcoin
Open bitstamp
Click SEPA deposit on bitstamp page to get payment/banking information
Back to transferwise and input the details from bitstamp by pressing the "make a payment"
Upload your GBP funds to transferwise by debit card or bank transfer and when they get that payment, the will then send it on to bitstamp as a SEPA payment.
24-72 hours later your bitstamp account should be credited and ready to buy bitcoin
Amazing, thanks for your help
I don't think Transferwise is needed for BITSTAMP as they state on their website free deposits for UK bank accounts IIRC. You need to send the money from your online banking as a international transfer/payment.
Does anyone know if Transferwise can be used to receive money in the UK cheaply as BITSTAMP does charge for UK deposits.
BitStamp apparently.
Now I've not tried it, however I'm browing their site. There doesn't seem to be an option to deposit £, only $ and EUR. We (UK) are apparently not in the SEPA zone. Could anyone clarify how a UK user is to purchase btc from BitStamp?
Also check out, http://bitcoinfridge.co.uk/
Now I've not tried it, however I'm browing their site. There doesn't seem to be an option to deposit £, only $ and EUR. We (UK) are apparently not in the SEPA zone. Could anyone clarify how a UK user is to purchase btc from BitStamp?
Also check out, http://bitcoinfridge.co.uk/
UK is in the SEPA zone
Use transferwise to save on extortionate bank fees and exchange rates - http://transferwise.com/u/054b
Ok, so I can exchange to EUR using transferwise. How long does that take?
AH "Great Britain"...so used to seeing United Kingdom!
I have had payments go through and arrive at Bitstamp same day, longest was next day but I guess it could take longer.
Simply sign up to transferwise: http://transferwise.com/u/f0bd
Open bitstamp
Click SEPA deposit on bitstamp page to get payment/banking information
Back to transferwise and input the details from bitstamp by pressing the "make a payment"
Upload your GBP funds to transferwise by debit card or bank transfer and when they get that payment, the will then send it on to bitstamp as a SEPA payment.
24-72 hours later your bitstamp account should be credited and ready to buy bitcoin
Open bitstamp
Click SEPA deposit on bitstamp page to get payment/banking information
Back to transferwise and input the details from bitstamp by pressing the "make a payment"
Upload your GBP funds to transferwise by debit card or bank transfer and when they get that payment, the will then send it on to bitstamp as a SEPA payment.
24-72 hours later your bitstamp account should be credited and ready to buy bitcoin
Amazing, thanks for your help
Simply sign up to transferwise: http://transferwise.com/u/f0bd
Open bitstamp
Click SEPA deposit on bitstamp page to get payment/banking information
Back to transferwise and input the details from bitstamp by pressing the "make a payment"
Upload your GBP funds to transferwise by debit card or bank transfer and when they get that payment, the will then send it on to bitstamp as a SEPA payment.
24-72 hours later your bitstamp account should be credited and ready to buy bitcoin
Open bitstamp
Click SEPA deposit on bitstamp page to get payment/banking information
Back to transferwise and input the details from bitstamp by pressing the "make a payment"
Upload your GBP funds to transferwise by debit card or bank transfer and when they get that payment, the will then send it on to bitstamp as a SEPA payment.
24-72 hours later your bitstamp account should be credited and ready to buy bitcoin
BitStamp apparently.
Now I've not tried it, however I'm browing their site. There doesn't seem to be an option to deposit £, only $ and EUR. We (UK) are apparently not in the SEPA zone. Could anyone clarify how a UK user is to purchase btc from BitStamp?
Also check out, http://bitcoinfridge.co.uk/
Now I've not tried it, however I'm browing their site. There doesn't seem to be an option to deposit £, only $ and EUR. We (UK) are apparently not in the SEPA zone. Could anyone clarify how a UK user is to purchase btc from BitStamp?
Also check out, http://bitcoinfridge.co.uk/
UK is in the SEPA zone
Use transferwise to save on extortionate bank fees and exchange rates - http://transferwise.com/u/054b
Ok, so I can exchange to EUR using transferwise. How long does that take?
AH "Great Britain"...so used to seeing United Kingdom!
BitStamp apparently.
Now I've not tried it, however I'm browing their site. There doesn't seem to be an option to deposit £, only $ and EUR. We (UK) are apparently not in the SEPA zone. Could anyone clarify how a UK user is to purchase btc from BitStamp?
Also check out, http://bitcoinfridge.co.uk/
Now I've not tried it, however I'm browing their site. There doesn't seem to be an option to deposit £, only $ and EUR. We (UK) are apparently not in the SEPA zone. Could anyone clarify how a UK user is to purchase btc from BitStamp?
Also check out, http://bitcoinfridge.co.uk/
UK is in the SEPA zone
Use transferwise to save on extortionate bank fees and exchange rates - http://transferwise.com/u/054b
Bitstamp
Deposits
SEPA deposit will be credited in 1 - 3 business days. All funds transferred in EUR will be converted to USD, free of charge.
International bank transfer deposits carry 0.1% deposit fee on our side (minimum fee = $15) and take 2 - 5 business days to credit. All other currencies will be converted to USD
Withdrawals
SEPA - Minimum withdrawal amount is $10
International withdrawals will be charged with 0.09% fee, minimum fee is $15.00. Minimum amount for international withdrawal is $50.00. You have $23.25 available. You always have to insert U.S. dollar amount you wish to withdraw. This amount will be converted to the selected currency, free of charge.
Deposits
SEPA deposit will be credited in 1 - 3 business days. All funds transferred in EUR will be converted to USD, free of charge.
International bank transfer deposits carry 0.1% deposit fee on our side (minimum fee = $15) and take 2 - 5 business days to credit. All other currencies will be converted to USD
Withdrawals
SEPA - Minimum withdrawal amount is $10
International withdrawals will be charged with 0.09% fee, minimum fee is $15.00. Minimum amount for international withdrawal is $50.00. You have $23.25 available. You always have to insert U.S. dollar amount you wish to withdraw. This amount will be converted to the selected currency, free of charge.
So I can deposit GBP?
How long will it take to deposit/change to USD?
*EDIT*
Are we considered "International"?
BitStamp apparently.
Now I've not tried it, however I'm browing their site. There doesn't seem to be an option to deposit £, only $ and EUR. We (UK) are apparently not in the SEPA zone. Could anyone clarify how a UK user is to purchase btc from BitStamp?
Also check out, http://bitcoinfridge.co.uk/
Now I've not tried it, however I'm browing their site. There doesn't seem to be an option to deposit £, only $ and EUR. We (UK) are apparently not in the SEPA zone. Could anyone clarify how a UK user is to purchase btc from BitStamp?
Also check out, http://bitcoinfridge.co.uk/
Bitstamp
Deposits
SEPA deposit will be credited in 1 - 3 business days. All funds transferred in EUR will be converted to USD, free of charge.
International bank transfer deposits carry 0.1% deposit fee on our side (minimum fee = $15) and take 2 - 5 business days to credit. All other currencies will be converted to USD
Withdrawals
SEPA - Minimum withdrawal amount is $10
International withdrawals will be charged with 0.09% fee, minimum fee is $15.00. Minimum amount for international withdrawal is $50.00. You have $23.25 available. You always have to insert U.S. dollar amount you wish to withdraw. This amount will be converted to the selected currency, free of charge.
Deposits
SEPA deposit will be credited in 1 - 3 business days. All funds transferred in EUR will be converted to USD, free of charge.
International bank transfer deposits carry 0.1% deposit fee on our side (minimum fee = $15) and take 2 - 5 business days to credit. All other currencies will be converted to USD
Withdrawals
SEPA - Minimum withdrawal amount is $10
International withdrawals will be charged with 0.09% fee, minimum fee is $15.00. Minimum amount for international withdrawal is $50.00. You have $23.25 available. You always have to insert U.S. dollar amount you wish to withdraw. This amount will be converted to the selected currency, free of charge.
Whats the next best thing now then?
Interestingly enough, yesterday (and the preceding couple of days) the BT choice wasn't even available to select in blockchain.
It IS now. However, once clicked a red message is displayed on top of the opened box stating BT is currently not available.
MAYBE a step in the right direction. It was so simple and quick to use.
It IS now. However, once clicked a red message is displayed on top of the opened box stating BT is currently not available.
MAYBE a step in the right direction. It was so simple and quick to use.
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