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Discussion => Security => Topic started by: misirlou on October 22, 2011, 09:34 am

Title: easy/efficient way to transfer € into BTC
Post by: misirlou on October 22, 2011, 09:34 am
Hello

Got an email from TradeHill that they are changing SEPA accounts and it will take several weeks to complete.
EUR deposit and withdrawal will be available via Paxum account or OK PAY account.

Changing euro to BTC allready was an pain in the ass but now it´s getting more and more annoying and very time consuming.
You´ve got a whole lot pf options for americans but for europeans it´s way more complicated and takes a lot of time.

So how are the other europeans changing there euro´s here.
ANy tips, links, reviews are very appreciated.

thanks


ps great that SR is back
Title: Re: easy/efficient way to transfer € into BTC
Post by: atlas on October 22, 2011, 10:53 am
I live in EU and I used to get my coins from Tradehill within 2-3days.
Now they're not taking SEPA wires anymore? FUUUUUUCK
Title: Re: easy/efficient way to transfer € into BTC
Post by: misirlou on October 22, 2011, 01:17 pm
Is it possible to deposit funds on a Paxum account or OK PAY account through a creditcard?
Or do you know a similar thing that would make that possible?
Then I can directly buy BTC on tradehill and transfer them to SR.

If that works, that would smoothen things out a bit and cancel the minimum 3day waiting period for a SEPA transfer to complete.
Title: Re: easy/efficient way to transfer € into BTC
Post by: havingfun on October 22, 2011, 03:42 pm
Ah damn, thats bad news!  As you already said...it was already a pain in the ass to deposit funds with euros. It took/takes days! And since at least a week Tradehill is more down than working.
 I dont have found an alternative either, but deposit funds on a paxum or OK PAY account through a credit card sounds like worth trying. It just sucks for ppl who dont have a creditcard.
I'm curious if someone has an trustful alternative too!
 
btw..I didnt get that email from tradehill and was still able to use SEPA wire just a week ago. When did you get that email?
Title: Re: easy/efficient way to transfer € into BTC
Post by: misirlou on October 22, 2011, 05:15 pm
Got it yesterday.
You can check it on their site,if you want to transfer €, the option you'll get is through paxum and OK PAY.
This sucks monkeyballs cause with another party involved more fees is getting stuck on their fingers.

This is the mail I got.

info (info@tradehill.com)

Thanks for using TradeHill! 
Please take some time to read the following announcements regarding our EUR/BTC deposit and withdraw updates:
SEPA account changes
We are currently in the process of changing SEPA accounts, as our current EUR partner has decided to refocus his business. We would like to thank our partner for the invaluable help he has given to TradeHill to establish our EUR/BTC market and wish him success in his next venture.
We expect this transition to our new SEPA account to take several weeks to complete. In the mean time, EUR deposit and withdrawal will be available via Paxum account or OK PAY account. Please do not send SEPA deposits to the former account, as it will be rejected by the account.
We will keep you updated on the blog with any updates about this status.

If you currently having a pending SEPA deposit and have not sent this, please do not submit this transfer. You can choose to fund your account using one of the methods mentioned above, or wait until we have made full migration to the other account!
OK PAY
We are accepting OK PAY for USD and EUR deposits and withdrawals. OK PAY supports a variety of ways to fund your account, including:
Deposits: Wire Transfer, SofortBanking, DaoPay, Liberty Reserve, LiqPay, CashU, Perfect Money, UWCFS, Yandex Money, RBK Money, Qiwi, CONTACT, and Migom.
Withdrawals: Wire Transfer, CONTACT, Migom, OK PAY Debit Card, as well as a variety of currency exchange partners.
Please note at this time we do not support payments that were funded through any potentially charge back-able method such as Credit Card or Money Bookers.
If you have any questions, please send us an e-mail at info@tradehill.com!

Regards,
The TradeHill Team
Title: Re: easy/efficient way to transfer € into BTC
Post by: havingfun on October 22, 2011, 05:55 pm
@Misirlou: thanks for copy/paste the email :)
Title: Re: easy/efficient way to transfer € into BTC
Post by: havingfun on October 23, 2011, 07:38 pm
Ever tried MtGox? They also exchange Euro and its possible to do a international wire.
I havent tried it before, always used tradehill for deposit and withdraw funds, but its not possible to get a OKPAY account yet and when you sign up for a PAXUM acount, PAXUM asks you for a lot of personal information and to comfirm your ID and adress by sending them a copy of your bank account, etc. It doesnt feel safe anymore.

Anyway...ever tried MtGox for €?
:)
Title: Re: easy/efficient way to transfer € into BTC
Post by: CaptainSensible on October 23, 2011, 09:30 pm
Ever tried MtGox? They also exchange Euro and its possible to do a international wire.
I havent tried it before, always used tradehill for deposit and withdraw funds, but its not possible to get a OKPAY account yet and when you sign up for a PAXUM acount, PAXUM asks you for a lot of personal information and to comfirm your ID and adress by sending them a copy of your bank account, etc. It doesnt feel safe anymore.

Anyway...ever tried MtGox for €?
 :)
No, please, don't try MtGox.  I just bought some coins there & can't send them out of my MtGox account.  When I tried to make a withdrawal I learned I have to be "verified" first.  This is the second time MtGox has effectively frozen my account, but they regularly pull this shit on their customers. The MtGox forums are full of people who can't get their money out of MtGox or can't access the site.  Stay away. 
Title: Re: easy/efficient way to transfer € into BTC
Post by: havingfun on October 24, 2011, 12:19 pm
Ah, okay. Thank you for your warning CaptainSensible.
I had read before that ppl had trouble with Mtgox before with $, but good to know its no better with €. Yeah..why would it be better with €? I know..thats stupid.
Just looking for a safe way.
What (website) do you use now CaptainSensible?

Title: Re: easy/efficient way to transfer € into BTC
Post by: CaptainSensible on October 24, 2011, 06:43 pm
Ah, okay. Thank you for your warning CaptainSensible.
I had read before that ppl had trouble with Mtgox before with $, but good to know its no better with €. Yeah..why would it be better with €? I know..thats stupid.
Just looking for a safe way.
What (website) do you use now CaptainSensible?

I just bought some coins through Get-bitcoin.  I went to the website, filled out a form for purchase of Bitcoins, and then made a cash deposit at a branch of Wells Fargo.  Had my coins later the same day.  Yes, there are probably no Wells Fargo branches in Europe.  I suppose you could mail them a money order...