<p>Coinbase has options for both debit and credit.</p>

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2014-06-01T22:52:55.430Z
I just wanted to comment on this to clarify the credit card option works with Coinbase.  I logged into my Coinbase account and it does have an option to add a credit card, but it says it charges credit cards only as a backup, similar to the way PayPal works.
Evan Lynch
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2014-05-31T22:41:13.407Z
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<p>I have a debit card and would like to buy bit coins, is there a way with amex?</p>

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2014-05-31T05:23:38.537Z
See [this question](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/2293/how-can-i-buy-bitcoin-via-a-credit-card-or-paypal).  The short answer is: probably not, a Bitcoin seller who accepted credit or debit cards would be extremely vulnerable to fraud.
Nate Eldredge
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2014-05-31T20:14:42.693Z
Most probably you won't be able to do so, for the same reasons most crypto-currency dealers avoid being paid via Paypal or other, non Am.Ex. credit cards (fear of charge-backs). Don't know if AmEx allows you to withdraw cash from your credit card, that would be accepted by anyone.
Joe Pineda
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How to buy bitcoins with amex debit card?
Jim Lahey
# How to buy bitcoins with amex debit card?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-05-31)

I have a debit card and would like to buy bit coins, is there a way with amex?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: See [this question](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/2293/how-can-i-buy-bitcoin-via-a-credit-card-or-paypal).  The short answer is: probably not, a Bitcoin seller who accepted credit or debit cards would be extremely vulnerable to fraud.  
> **username_2**: Most probably you won't be able to do so, for the same reasons most crypto-currency dealers avoid being paid via Paypal or other, non Am.Ex. credit cards (fear of charge-backs). Don't know if AmEx allows you to withdraw cash from your credit card, that would be accepted by anyone.  

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### Answer by username_3 on 2014-05-31. Score: 0

Coinbase has options for both debit and credit.

> **Comments:**
> **username_4**: I just wanted to comment on this to clarify the credit card option works with Coinbase.  I logged into my Coinbase account and it does have an option to add a credit card, but it says it charges credit cards only as a backup, similar to the way PayPal works.  

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