Where can I buy Bitcoin using PayPal?

The overwhelming number of bitcoin exchanges makes it hard to narrow down to only the best options out there. From there being only six major trading sites in 2014 to more than two hundred in 2017 - it’s no surprise that new bitcoiners get lost when researching where to get their first bitcoins.

Bitcoin to PayPal

The first thing to consider before asking where to get btc with a credit card, is that this service has only existed very recently. People find it quite incredible – why did no one offer card deposits before? Simply because credit card transactions were partially reversible by the bank. So these exchanges had to first gain lots of trust and goodwill before banks would allow them to operate over the SWIFT network. Using a card to buy btc means confirmation waiting time has been significantly reduced.

1. Coinmama

Coinmama, based in Israel, accepts both credit card and cash (via Western Union or MoneyGram). This is the best place to buy with cash if you are familiar with using such remittance services. Due to a relatively “offshore” location and cash deposit methods, Coinmama is another excellent site to keep things as private as possible. This goes without saying, the website is nicely designed and works perfectly on a mobile browser as well as desktop. As a beginner, my mother finds Coinmama really easy to use. Customer support is truly amazing compared to Coinbase or other large exchanges. I strongly believe that Coinmama will rise to become a very popular option.

2. LocalBitcoins

Localbitcoins have recently added the option for buyers and sellers to exchange bitcoins for PayPal. Due to the fear of reversible transactions and charge-backs, not many sites offer the use of this payment processor. Be aware that higher commissions are taken by sellers to cover the charge-back risk (where the buyer reverses the transaction).

Most Localbitcoin sellers will allow PayPal purchases ranging between 10 usd to 1500 usd. The big downside is that they require you to have community reputation (previous purchase history). Sellers do this in-order to minimize the risk that bad-actors reverse the PayPal transaction while keeping the bitcoins.

3. CEX.IO

CEX is an integral part of my guide, because they offer a diverse range of services. This tutorial would feel empty without including them here. I also really appreciate the fact that customers can learn easily on CEX thanks to a fully beginner-optimized process. This UK based bitcoin exchange (ETH BTC) originally was a cloud mining operator. Due to increasing demand, it was decided to start offering bitcoins for sale. They now have over 700 000 users and accept Euro, US Dollar, and Russian Ruble. Wire transfer and SEPA payments are also accepted. CEX have a Level 2 PCI DSS data security clearance meaning that this site is extremely trustworthy with users data and money.