<p>You probably will have the best luck on <a href="http://bitcoin-otc.com/vieworderbook.php" rel="nofollow">Bitcoin OTC</a>. It's a service allowing you to trade person-to-person, so you can use any means that someone else will find acceptable.</p>

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2012-10-08T08:56:11.660Z
Great, I like the idea. Thank you for the heads up ! I guess one could easily get scammed though.
Bencori
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2012-10-08T10:53:31.610Z
@user2021 That's why there is otc rating. Pick your risk wisely based on it.
ThePiachu
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2012-10-08T08:22:03.373Z
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ThePiachu
<p>Western Union is a hassle and is expensive.   Bitcoins Direct was accepting WU payments until just a couple days ago.  In the U.S., about the last exchange to accept WU (USD) for bitcoins is:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.QuickBitcoins.net" rel="nofollow">http://www.QuickBitcoins.net</a></li>
</ul>

<p>In the EU there is an exchange that accepts WU (EUR):</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://bitcoinsinberlin.com" rel="nofollow">http://bitcoinsinberlin.com</a></li>
</ul>

<p>There are also some others.  For instance:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.ecurrencyzone.net/buy.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.ecurrencyzone.net/buy.php</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.coinmama.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.coinmama.com</a></li>
</ul>

<p>As far as other options, the factors relevant to providing the right advice include:</p>

<ul>
<li>Where are you located (country)?</li>
<li>How much are you looking to buy?</li>
<li>What payment methods do you have available?</li>
<li>How soon do you need access to the proceeds?</li>
<li>Is privacy important?</li>
</ul>

<p>Quite simply, depositing cash at a bank or 7-11, Walmart, CVS is going to be the fastest and easiest way.</p>

<p>Options:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.BitInstant.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.BitInstant.com</a> (Deposit at major banks, 7-11, Walmart, CVS, Moneygram, etc.,)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.BitMe.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.BitMe.com</a> (Deposit cash at Chase)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.BitFloor.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.BitFloor.com</a> (Deposit cash at Chase or Wells Fargo)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.bitinnovate.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.bitinnovate.com</a> (Deposit cash at a bank in Australia &amp; New Zealand)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.CAVirtEx.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.CAVirtEx.com</a> (Deposit cash at several banks)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.Spendbitcoins.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.Spendbitcoins.com</a> (Deposit cash at a bank in Australia)</li>
<li><a href="http://BitcoinNordic.com" rel="nofollow">http://BitcoinNordic.com</a> (Purchase CashU or UKash in dozens of countries)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.BTC-E.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.BTC-E.com</a> (Deposit cash (USD) at bank locations in Russia)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.BitNZ.om" rel="nofollow">http://www.BitNZ.om</a> (Deposit cash (NZD) at back locations in New Zealand)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.BitInstant.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.BitInstant.com</a> (In Brazil using Boleto or Banco Recomendito, or in Russia, using Qiwi or Cyberplat.)</li>
</ul>

<p>Also, Bitcoins Direct will accept cash, but they have a $500 minimum order size:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=87094.0" rel="nofollow">http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=87094.0</a> (Deposit cash at Bank of America, Wells Fargo or PNC, minimum $500)</li>
</ul>

<p>Or you might find a local trade (paying cash):</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.localbitcoins.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.localbitcoins.com</a></li>
</ul>

<p>The fees aren't trivial but you can use a credit card to purchase by using VirWoX where you can buy SLL using your credit card, then trade SLL for BTC:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.VirWoX.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.VirWoX.com</a></li>
</ul>

<p>Or if you are considering a bank transfer, there all kinds of options are available:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Buying_bitcoins" rel="nofollow">http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Buying_bitcoins</a></li>
</ul>

<p>There is also #bitcoin-otc where you can connect with sellers via IRC:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://bitcoin-otc.com/" rel="nofollow">http://bitcoin-otc.com/</a></li>
</ul>

<p>Buying  bitcoin with western union westernuniontobitcoins.com  is very easy, being one of the few that allows you to transfer money online directly to  bank account or to a person authorized to raise money from an office W.U</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://westernuniontobitcoins.com" rel="nofollow">http://westernuniontobitcoins.com</a></li>
</ul>

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2012-10-08T11:03:56.447Z
Thank you for extensive reply. This really does help ! And in your reply I have found what I couldn't even imagine existing where I live (Paris, France): cash for BTC exchangers (your link http://localbitcoins.com) which is absolutely perfect since I have found a guy living really close to mine. So I have contacted him and I'll just go to his place with my laptop, exchange cash for BTC at a very nice rate (more or less Mtgox's) which is absolutely perfect. It's instant, anonymous, quick and free of fees. 
Thank you so much !
Bencori
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Stephen Gornick
<p>I would like to use Western Union to buy some Bitcoins. I have carefully read <a href="https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Buying_bitcoins" rel="nofollow">Bitcoin's wiki page about buying Bitcoins</a> now I'm after users' input about which service they would recommend. 
There's a lot of services and I am just after the quickest and safest (like everyone I guess). Could, you guys, recommend a service you find to be the best please?</p>

<exchanges>
How can I buy bitcoins using Western Union (October 2012)?
Bencori
# How can I buy bitcoins using Western Union (October 2012)?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2012-10-08)

I would like to use Western Union to buy some Bitcoins. I have carefully read [Bitcoin's wiki page about buying Bitcoins](https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Buying_bitcoins) now I'm after users' input about which service they would recommend.
There's a lot of services and I am just after the quickest and safest (like everyone I guess). Could, you guys, recommend a service you find to be the best please?

**Tags:** exchanges


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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2012-10-08. Score: 5 | Accepted answer

Western Union is a hassle and is expensive. Bitcoins Direct was accepting WU payments until just a couple days ago. In the U.S., about the last exchange to accept WU (USD) for bitcoins is:

* <http://www.QuickBitcoins.net>

In the EU there is an exchange that accepts WU (EUR):

* <http://bitcoinsinberlin.com>

There are also some others. For instance:

* <http://www.ecurrencyzone.net/buy.php>
* <http://www.coinmama.com>

As far as other options, the factors relevant to providing the right advice include:

* Where are you located (country)?
* How much are you looking to buy?
* What payment methods do you have available?
* How soon do you need access to the proceeds?
* Is privacy important?

Quite simply, depositing cash at a bank or 7-11, Walmart, CVS is going to be the fastest and easiest way.

Options:

* <http://www.BitInstant.com> (Deposit at major banks, 7-11, Walmart, CVS, Moneygram, etc.,)
* <http://www.BitMe.com> (Deposit cash at Chase)
* <http://www.BitFloor.com> (Deposit cash at Chase or Wells Fargo)
* <http://www.bitinnovate.com> (Deposit cash at a bank in Australia & New Zealand)
* <http://www.CAVirtEx.com> (Deposit cash at several banks)
* <http://www.Spendbitcoins.com> (Deposit cash at a bank in Australia)
* <http://BitcoinNordic.com> (Purchase CashU or UKash in dozens of countries)
* <http://www.BTC-E.com> (Deposit cash (USD) at bank locations in Russia)
* <http://www.BitNZ.om> (Deposit cash (NZD) at back locations in New Zealand)
* <http://www.BitInstant.com> (In Brazil using Boleto or Banco Recomendito, or in Russia, using Qiwi or Cyberplat.)

Also, Bitcoins Direct will accept cash, but they have a $500 minimum order size:

* <http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=87094.0> (Deposit cash at Bank of America, Wells Fargo or PNC, minimum $500)

Or you might find a local trade (paying cash):

* <http://www.localbitcoins.com>

The fees aren't trivial but you can use a credit card to purchase by using VirWoX where you can buy SLL using your credit card, then trade SLL for BTC:

* <http://www.VirWoX.com>

Or if you are considering a bank transfer, there all kinds of options are available:

* <http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Buying_bitcoins>

There is also #bitcoin-otc where you can connect with sellers via IRC:

* <http://bitcoin-otc.com/>

Buying bitcoin with western union westernuniontobitcoins.com is very easy, being one of the few that allows you to transfer money online directly to bank account or to a person authorized to raise money from an office W.U

* <http://westernuniontobitcoins.com>

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Thank you for extensive reply. This really does help ! And in your reply I have found what I couldn't even imagine existing where I live (Paris, France): cash for BTC exchangers (your link http://localbitcoins.com) which is absolutely perfect since I have found a guy living really close to mine. So I have contacted him and I'll just go to his place with my laptop, exchange cash for BTC at a very nice rate (more or less Mtgox's) which is absolutely perfect. It's instant, anonymous, quick and free of fees.  Thank you so much !  

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### Answer by username_1 on 2012-10-08. Score: 1

You probably will have the best luck on [Bitcoin OTC](http://bitcoin-otc.com/vieworderbook.php). It's a service allowing you to trade person-to-person, so you can use any means that someone else will find acceptable.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Great, I like the idea. Thank you for the heads up ! I guess one could easily get scammed though.  
> **username_1**: @user2021 That's why there is otc rating. Pick your risk wisely based on it.  

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