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Discussion => Off topic => Topic started by: Asal88 on March 10, 2012, 05:45 pm

Title: Buying bitcoin in uk?
Post by: Asal88 on March 10, 2012, 05:45 pm
I'm fairly new to bitcoin and have previously used intersango to buy coins.
This was perfect for me as no id or anything was required it was a simple cash deposit.
However intersango have no switched to metro bank which is only in London (and I am not).

I have considered using Ukash but can't find a reliable place to convert it into bitcoins.

Any recommended ways to buy bitcoins?
Title: Re: Buying bitcoin in uk?
Post by: razorclam on March 10, 2012, 11:55 pm
I got this same problem opened intersango account and originally got lloyds TSB acc details I could anonymously get bit coins for cash.
What alternative have we got in the UK now looked at a couple of sites offering sms text service but 1.5 btc for a £10 makes SR the most expensive place anywhere I know to score. God damn pain in the arse dying to get going on there but not throwing my hard earned money away on stupid rates and commissions for bitcoins.
Please help peeps
Title: Re: Buying bitcoin in uk?
Post by: Asal88 on March 11, 2012, 01:00 pm
The lloyds tsb bank details are back on my intersango account! Reckon I should try and deposit some cash?
Title: Re: Buying bitcoin in uk?
Post by: profspudhed on March 12, 2012, 11:58 am
i havent done it myself yet but mtgox go accept GBP direct bank payments at any barclays bank, not sure on ID, but i think they only want it for withdrawing cash to an account, i think you can buy btc without id, if not then just give them the id they want and be sure to wash your coins well
Title: Re: Buying bitcoin in uk?
Post by: alwaystrying on March 12, 2012, 12:11 pm
iv just paid in a considerable whack through lloyds into my intersango account for some BTC. Ill let you know how it goes.

it says it may take longer than usual, im hoping itl be done by tonight
Title: Re: Buying bitcoin in uk?
Post by: Mashman on March 12, 2012, 08:07 pm
I've just put my first payment into intersango through lloyds. How did you get on alwaystrying?
Title: Re: Buying bitcoin in uk?
Post by: alwaystrying on March 12, 2012, 08:24 pm
still waiting on it to come through...

have you had any luck?
Title: Re: Buying bitcoin in uk?
Post by: Mashman on March 12, 2012, 08:30 pm
Nope... I did do mine later than yours at around 5pm.
Hopefully it'll be through by early tomorrow. Ready to make my first order!!!
Title: Re: Buying bitcoin in uk?
Post by: alwaystrying on March 12, 2012, 08:49 pm
ah, enjoy it mate!

you probably have already but dont forget to check the forums about the seller your intending to use. Rumor mills great to double check your going with a recommended guy.

take care
Title: Re: Buying bitcoin in uk?
Post by: Mashman on March 13, 2012, 04:19 pm
Cheers man.
Have been looking around a lot so hopefully I've made a wise choice.
Have you had any luck with intersango? Still nothing for me=s?
Title: Re: Buying bitcoin in uk?
Post by: alwaystrying on March 13, 2012, 04:51 pm
still nothing. just gotta wait really...

its a pain in the ass. i could really do with this stuff by the weekend!

ill update when the money finally loads.
Title: Re: Buying bitcoin in uk?
Post by: alwaystrying on March 13, 2012, 10:39 pm
update*

all done!

happy days.
Title: Re: Buying bitcoin in uk?
Post by: darkcrashsr on April 21, 2012, 09:58 pm
Ahhhhh yeaaah does this mean we are good to go with intersango now then? Would love a confirmation from anyone who's done GBP to BTC via intersango in last month, just to be certain?

Having done my homework, it seems like the most attractive option, assuming its trustworthy?

CAN'T WAIT to get this hooked up. SR awaits me! Ah what a beautiful new world of opportunity and anonymity. Just need the bitcoins....  ;D

Good to be here.
Darkcrash