<p>For small BTC purchases in the UK, <a href="https://localbitcoins.com/">https://localbitcoins.com/</a> (LocalBitcoins) is the only viable option right now that I know of.</p>

<p>There are other methods, mostly involving bank transfer arrangements, but be very careful to figure out how much you end up paying in total fees for it. It doesn't make much of a difference with large BTC orders, but for small amounts it's a fair % of costs.</p>

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2013-06-24T19:42:58.703Z
SEPA purchases are callbackable up to 10 days, so if you trade over SEPA transfers make use you pick LocalBitcoins.com user with high reputation http://localbitcoins.blogspot.fi/2013/06/localbitcoinscom-bank-account-frozen.html
Mikko Ohtamaa
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2013-03-31T13:13:36.463Z
2013-03-31T13:13:36.463Z
Mogsington
<p>QuickBitcoin (<a href="http://quickbitcoin.co.uk" rel="nofollow">http://quickbitcoin.co.uk</a>) accepts UK bank transfers for bitcoins.  There are no fees, and transactions are very quick.</p>

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2013-11-06T22:14:31.180Z
that looks well dubious and a rip off
Richard H
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No fees but the exchange rate is pretty bad (approximately 5% higher than current market price at the time of writing).
assylias
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2013-04-30T20:21:59.673Z
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user4749
<p>I have tried using <a href="http://bitbargain.co.uk" rel="nofollow">BitBargain.co.uk</a> - it is a cut above the Mt Gox price, but not as much so as QuickBitcoin. You'll likely get a better deal if you can find someone on LocalBitcoins though. </p>

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2013-04-30T23:08:15.667Z
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George Pearce
<p>I prefer to use the Bitcoin comparison tool found at: <a href="http://cheapbitcoins.co.uk" rel="nofollow">http://cheapbitcoins.co.uk</a> - you can get the best prices for in GBP, because most bitcoin exchanges are not based in the UK.</p>

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2013-10-18T10:51:45.707Z
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user7152
<p>After blockchain.info suspended Pingit, there is no convenient way to buy a small quantity of bitcoins. Any other alternatives to acquire bitcoins (mining or working are out of the questions.) </p>

<p>I've heard a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_Euro_Payments_Area" rel="nofollow">SEPA</a> transfer will allow UK bank accounts holders to utilize European exchanges, unfortunately I am concerned about the legality of these exchanges (ie: who owns/runs the exchange, for example.) As such I would like the company to be based in the UK, where I have more protection if the transaction goes awry. </p>

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2013-09-13T15:40:11.243Z
possible duplicate of [How do you obtain bitcoins?](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/91/how-do-you-obtain-bitcoins)
Murch
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2013-11-06T21:36:03.477Z
doesn't mt gox allow bank transfers or cc payments?
Richard H
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How can I buy Bitcoins in the UK now that Blockchain.info has suspended its deposits?
lrobb
# How can I buy Bitcoins in the UK now that Blockchain.info has suspended its deposits?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2013-03-31)

After blockchain.info suspended Pingit, there is no convenient way to buy a small quantity of bitcoins. Any other alternatives to acquire bitcoins (mining or working are out of the questions.)

I've heard a [SEPA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_Euro_Payments_Area) transfer will allow UK bank accounts holders to utilize European exchanges, unfortunately I am concerned about the legality of these exchanges (ie: who owns/runs the exchange, for example.) As such I would like the company to be based in the UK, where I have more protection if the transaction goes awry.

**Tags:** exchanges, buy-bitcoins, europe, uk

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: possible duplicate of [How do you obtain bitcoins?](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/91/how-do-you-obtain-bitcoins)  
> **username_2**: doesn't mt gox allow bank transfers or cc payments?  

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## 4 answers

### Answer by username_3 on 2013-03-31. Score: 8

For small BTC purchases in the UK, <https://localbitcoins.com/> (LocalBitcoins) is the only viable option right now that I know of.

There are other methods, mostly involving bank transfer arrangements, but be very careful to figure out how much you end up paying in total fees for it. It doesn't make much of a difference with large BTC orders, but for small amounts it's a fair % of costs.

> **Comments:**
> **username_4**: SEPA purchases are callbackable up to 10 days, so if you trade over SEPA transfers make use you pick LocalBitcoins.com user with high reputation http://localbitcoins.blogspot.fi/2013/06/localbitcoinscom-bank-account-frozen.html  

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### Answer by username_5 on 2013-04-30. Score: 4

QuickBitcoin (<http://quickbitcoin.co.uk>) accepts UK bank transfers for bitcoins. There are no fees, and transactions are very quick.

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: that looks well dubious and a rip off  
> **username_6**: No fees but the exchange rate is pretty bad (approximately 5% higher than current market price at the time of writing).  

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### Answer by username_7 on 2013-04-30. Score: 1

I have tried using [BitBargain.co.uk](http://bitbargain.co.uk) - it is a cut above the Mt Gox price, but not as much so as QuickBitcoin. You'll likely get a better deal if you can find someone on LocalBitcoins though.


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### Answer by username_8 on 2013-10-18. Score: 1

I prefer to use the Bitcoin comparison tool found at: <http://cheapbitcoins.co.uk> - you can get the best prices for in GBP, because most bitcoin exchanges are not based in the UK.


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