Topic: Where to buy Bitcoin anonymously in US (Read 410 times)
Well, in my opinion it is pretty unsafe to buy Bitcoin anonymously. First of all, you are never fully anonymous on the internet, so remember that. Secondly, many platforms where you don't have to register are just a scam and everybody knows it... so be cautious. I recommend you to check a video where CoinDeal's COO talks with Coinfirm's Co funder about scams in the cryptocurrency industry, maybe it will be helpful for you:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83JnxuUUJ5o&feature=emb_title
I don't think there is a way in the US to buy anonymously unless you do it in person. You would have to find someone locally that is willing to accept cash for it. Possibly use a message board or facebook to find someone.
have you tried to look for it, I think there will always be a way to buy bitcoin, even with anonymous, in the US the anonymous is actually very guarded and supported for those who really need it,it's just that buying anonymously is still not common, so we feel there is no way to buy bitcoin anonymously, even though there is.
Why don't you buy Bitcoin directly from the members of this forum, there are many people who are willing to make transactions with you. As long as you have the appropriate type of payment. I think it is not too difficult to make such a transaction. Just post a post in the service section and you will get more suggestions.
Also, I see you rejecting LocalBitcoins, what do you think about Paxful? Can you use it?
Also, I see you rejecting LocalBitcoins, what do you think about Paxful? Can you use it?
Thank you Blitzboy, I am not rejecting Localbitcoins, I am just stating a fact - that Localbitcoins no longer offer an option to buy BTC via an in-person trade; this means there is no more way to trade/buy BTC via Localbitcoins without KYC or makinf yourself known in some other way, such as using Paypal or Zelle which are not anonymous payment methods in any way. I will try Paxful, have not tried it yet.
You can still do the localbitcoin type of deal with just in hand cash transactions as well without worrying about doing digital, there are methods to contact with those people online via email etc and then you can learn where they are from and you can make transactions by meeting somewhere and you will give them cash and they will give you the bitcoins and you can get a cup of coffee while waiting for confirmation if you are still not sure about it.
However, if you want to be anonymous, and I mean truly anonymous, just buy from somewhere overseas, that way nobody will ask you what this money was for because usually sending it overseas means the country that receives the money asks that question which is their problem and you will get bitcoin that nobody knows about.
However, if you want to be anonymous, and I mean truly anonymous, just buy from somewhere overseas, that way nobody will ask you what this money was for because usually sending it overseas means the country that receives the money asks that question which is their problem and you will get bitcoin that nobody knows about.
Thank you for your response, el kaka22. I am not sure I understand your line about buying overseas. Could you use a hypothetical example please?
You can either earn BTC in the forum or simply make a deal from the users in the Currency Exchange , you just have top be very careful which users though because some are scammers. Your local section in the forum might really help you with it, its risky but doable to meet up with someone to buy form him.
Thanks, Mumbeeptind1963. What is an example of an exchange where you can buy anonymously?
Here in the forum, you can do a trade if you want to have bitcoin anonymously. For example if you have Paypal account and trade to bitcoin to trusted members only and dont forget to use escrow.
AFAIK, the country of the US is very strict and I think they are always against money laundering law. But if you have this in your place you can buy bitcoin without having KYC verification.
1] Bitcoin ATMs
2] Peer-to-Peer (Exchange)
3] Cashless Peer-to-Peer (Exchange)
4] Peer-to-Peer (Off-Exchange)
5] Small Amount Purchases
I think that's the only way.
Agreed with this,OP may buy in different exchanges, if he dont want to pass a KYC in an exchange , but buying a large amount of bitcoin or 2btc above needed a KYC, so you may buy bitcoin in different exchange and then send it in a single btc wallet for you to get all the btc that you have bought in different platforms. Or buy in you locals their, better to buy p2p.AFAIK, the country of the US is very strict and I think they are always against money laundering law. But if you have this in your place you can buy bitcoin without having KYC verification.
1] Bitcoin ATMs
2] Peer-to-Peer (Exchange)
3] Cashless Peer-to-Peer (Exchange)
4] Peer-to-Peer (Off-Exchange)
5] Small Amount Purchases
I think that's the only way.
That's very easy because there are some popular exchanges that don't need to verify KYC with its maximum withdrawal, but 1 btc transaction down then it can be done on 1 exchange or 2 exchanges as long as the exchange supports US citizens.
Transactions anonymously are very widely used including I often use anomin transactions on social media that I have trusted for a long time.
I was wondering what actually Anomin Transactions are? I have least information about it as I first time read anything like it but it sounds a bit interesting. It would be great if you could redirect us to the Anomin Transactions you are mentioning here.
You can either earn BTC in the forum or simply make a deal from the users in the Currency Exchange , you just have top be very careful which users though because some are scammers. Your local section in the forum might really help you with it, its risky but doable to meet up with someone to buy form him.
I see many people suggesting localbitcoins and localcrypto, but I will be honest here, that no such service is completely anonymous. You can be tracked down and prosecuted for money laundering if you are taking these routes to do something that is considered illegal in the US. Remember that you need to undergo KYC/AML for many of these services once you try to exchange a certain value.
localbitcoins and paxful mandate KYC at much lower thresholds than are necessary in the USA. current FINCEN regulations require currency transaction reports for transactions of $10k+ volume. if you aren't operating a money transmission business and you're transacting below that threshold, KYC is not required.
i encourage people to use non-KYC services like localcryptos for p2p cash trading. be smart though: meet in public/safe places, walk away from anyone who starts talking about illegal activities (#1 sign of an undercover cop), and don't deal above reporting thresholds without KYC.
OTC deals/F2F deals are very risky but can be considered anonymous if you are sending an agent to do th trade for you. Seems very mafia-like doesnt it? 
i've gotten some weird looks for counting out thousands in cash in starbucks, but that's about it. it's not particularly risky if you're smart about it. physical cash trades are as close to anonymous as you can get.
You can still do the localbitcoin type of deal with just in hand cash transactions as well without worrying about doing digital, there are methods to contact with those people online via email etc and then you can learn where they are from and you can make transactions by meeting somewhere and you will give them cash and they will give you the bitcoins and you can get a cup of coffee while waiting for confirmation if you are still not sure about it.
However, if you want to be anonymous, and I mean truly anonymous, just buy from somewhere overseas, that way nobody will ask you what this money was for because usually sending it overseas means the country that receives the money asks that question which is their problem and you will get bitcoin that nobody knows about.
However, if you want to be anonymous, and I mean truly anonymous, just buy from somewhere overseas, that way nobody will ask you what this money was for because usually sending it overseas means the country that receives the money asks that question which is their problem and you will get bitcoin that nobody knows about.
You can either earn BTC in the forum or simply make a deal from the users in the Currency Exchange , you just have top be very careful which users though because some are scammers. Your local section in the forum might really help you with it, its risky but doable to meet up with someone to buy form him.
Another way I know of to acquire OneVanilla prepaid cards (Visa or MasterCard usually) is to buy them at places like Walmart or perhaps even convenience stores or gas stations where they're offered, and I'm not entirely sure how that process goes because I've never bought prepaid cards in the first place. The exchange rate with those cards is usually subpar anyways, though, and you're likely better off with the other methods suggested here.
You can either earn BTC in the forum or simply make a deal from the users in the Currency Exchange , you just have top be very careful which users though because some are scammers. Your local section in the forum might really help you with it, its risky but doable to meet up with someone to buy form him.
The most easiest way to anonymously purchase bitcoin in any country would be to find a local seller who has nothing to do with your identity and pay him using any of the convenient payment method or even might be cash without mentioning the reason for purchase.
You would never be questioned by the government for the similar spent capital with no relation to the cryptocurrencies also it might never create any risk for you in the coming future even if your respected nation's government even thinks of banning the transactions. You just have to find a trusted local dealer or might be any over-nation boundary dealer who might accept your desired payment method and can transfer bitcoins for that.
You would never be questioned by the government for the similar spent capital with no relation to the cryptocurrencies also it might never create any risk for you in the coming future even if your respected nation's government even thinks of banning the transactions. You just have to find a trusted local dealer or might be any over-nation boundary dealer who might accept your desired payment method and can transfer bitcoins for that.
Hmm yeah I think it's the best to buy bitcoin anonymously. Another way is to buy in this forum and use the escrow of honorable members or can be found in the Currency Exchange section of this forum, so there are many forum members who provide anonymous services here, of course, with a variety of payment methods,
Thank you for your response, Amel. I will check out the exchange section of the forum asap. What do you mean by "use the escrow of honorable members"? I know what escrow is, just asking how exactly it works in this case. Maybe I will learn about this when I go to the exchange section here, but if you have a link or time to elaborate on what you mean that'd be great.
I see many people suggesting localbitcoins and localcrypto, but I will be honest here, that no such service is completely anonymous. You can be tracked down and prosecuted for money laundering if you are taking these routes to do something that is considered illegal in the US. Remember that you need to undergo KYC/AML for many of these services once you try to exchange a certain value.
And stay away from paypal. It is the worst method you can use. You risk your account being charge-backed by scammers or the Feds knocking at your door.
OTC deals/F2F deals are very risky but can be considered anonymous if you are sending an agent to do th trade for you. Seems very mafia-like doesnt it?
And stay away from paypal. It is the worst method you can use. You risk your account being charge-backed by scammers or the Feds knocking at your door.
OTC deals/F2F deals are very risky but can be considered anonymous if you are sending an agent to do th trade for you. Seems very mafia-like doesnt it?
Haha everything you said is very true
localcryptos.com (formerly localethereum.com) is a p2p exchange like localbitcoins that does not require KYC. it also supports physical cash transactions. liquidity is not great for p2p cash trades but it's worth putting an ad up and/or periodically checking their listings.
https://localcryptos.com/
https://localcryptos.com/
Thank you, will have to check out.
Is there an ATM company in USA that doesn't require ID?
There arn't any in the USA.
But there is a Canadian company called "localcoin" that operates Bitcoin ATMs in Canada without ID.
See
https://localcoin.ca/buy/bitcoin-atm/
Basically take a trip to Canada. Exchange your US dollars for Canadian dollars in cash. Then use the Canadian cash at one of these bitcoin ATMs to buy the coins.
This is viable if you are close to the Canadian border - or if you fancy going on holiday to Canada and buying a bit of bitcoin while you are there.
Thank you, alyssa85, this is a good piece of information.
The most easiest way to anonymously purchase bitcoin in any country would be to find a local seller who has nothing to do with your identity and pay him using any of the convenient payment method or even might be cash without mentioning the reason for purchase.
You would never be questioned by the government for the similar spent capital with no relation to the cryptocurrencies also it might never create any risk for you in the coming future even if your respected nation's government even thinks of banning the transactions. You just have to find a trusted local dealer or might be any over-nation boundary dealer who might accept your desired payment method and can transfer bitcoins for that.
You would never be questioned by the government for the similar spent capital with no relation to the cryptocurrencies also it might never create any risk for you in the coming future even if your respected nation's government even thinks of banning the transactions. You just have to find a trusted local dealer or might be any over-nation boundary dealer who might accept your desired payment method and can transfer bitcoins for that.
Hmm yeah I think it's the best to buy bitcoin anonymously. Another way is to buy in this forum and use the escrow of honorable members or can be found in the Currency Exchange section of this forum, so there are many forum members who provide anonymous services here, of course, with a variety of payment methods,
The most easiest way to anonymously purchase bitcoin in any country would be to find a local seller who has nothing to do with your identity and pay him using any of the convenient payment method or even might be cash without mentioning the reason for purchase.
You would never be questioned by the government for the similar spent capital with no relation to the cryptocurrencies also it might never create any risk for you in the coming future even if your respected nation's government even thinks of banning the transactions. You just have to find a trusted local dealer or might be any over-nation boundary dealer who might accept your desired payment method and can transfer bitcoins for that.
You would never be questioned by the government for the similar spent capital with no relation to the cryptocurrencies also it might never create any risk for you in the coming future even if your respected nation's government even thinks of banning the transactions. You just have to find a trusted local dealer or might be any over-nation boundary dealer who might accept your desired payment method and can transfer bitcoins for that.
I see many people suggesting localbitcoins and localcrypto, but I will be honest here, that no such service is completely anonymous. You can be tracked down and prosecuted for money laundering if you are taking these routes to do something that is considered illegal in the US. Remember that you need to undergo KYC/AML for many of these services once you try to exchange a certain value.
And stay away from paypal. It is the worst method you can use. You risk your account being charge-backed by scammers or the Feds knocking at your door.
OTC deals/F2F deals are very risky but can be considered anonymous if you are sending an agent to do th trade for you. Seems very mafia-like doesnt it?
And stay away from paypal. It is the worst method you can use. You risk your account being charge-backed by scammers or the Feds knocking at your door.
OTC deals/F2F deals are very risky but can be considered anonymous if you are sending an agent to do th trade for you. Seems very mafia-like doesnt it?
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