How can I get bitcoins in Canada?

Question

I want to exchange my Canadian dollars for Bitcoins. How can this be done? If it helps I have some American cash.

Answer 1

These are a few options available to Canadians:

• Local Bitcoins
• BitBuy
• CoinSquare
• QuickCoin

There are also a few exchanges that accept CAD deposits larger than $100:

Answer 2

Depending on how many you want, the fee/convenience structure changes. I'd break it up into three sizes.

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Large (over $500, multi-day delivery):

https://CaVirtEx.com - Canadian Virtual Exchange (Biggest Canadian-based exchange)

https://CanadianBitcoins.com - Canadian Bitcoins (smaller Canadian exchange, not self-serve)

https://harbor.ly - Harborly (Buy bitcoins directly with your bank account)

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Medium ($100 - $500, within hours):

https://LocalBitcoins.com - Local Bitcoins (classified ads for cash sales in your city)

http://Kijiji.ca - Kijiji (more cash deal listings)

http://Meetup.com - Meetup.com (Find local enthusiast meetups, lots of buy/sell)

http://mycelium.com/ - Mycelium Local Trader (Android App for finding Bitcoin sellers)

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Small (Under $200, within minutes):

https://QuickBT.com - QuickBT (Instant, using Interac Debit, higher fee)

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Now Closed:

https://www.LibertyBit.com/news - LibertyBit

https://MtGox.com - Mt Gox

https://btcQuick.com - btcQuick

Answer 3

Check out harborly. They let you buy bitcoin and litecoin directly with your Canadian bank account.

Answer 4

Instant exchange service I'm using myself and recommending to everyone else cause they don't store the coins and fiat, had recently expanded to Canada.

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