Bitstamp.net
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This is the site I've selected to buy bitcoins after Bitcoin-Central.net stopped temporarily it's service.
Why did I select this site?
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Accepts SEPA ( Single Euro Payments Area ) Euro wire transfers, for which my bank takes no fees
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No need to leave my bank details, so they can withdraw money, instead I send what is needed
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Low fees: Euro to USD no fee. Buy bitcoins 0.5% fee, bitcoin sending no fee.
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Simple functional site (English and a few other languages)
My experience:
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Easy inscription on the site, just like on any forum with just the e-mail to confirm. No need to verify identity if low exchange volume.
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Getting the Euro funds sent being credited as USD there took took only 2 days (despite public holidays where I life)
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USD/Euro exchange rate was the one Google showed when I've looked
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Fast exchange USD to BTC using the simple exchange option
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Fast transfer of BTC to my wallet address
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I made a mistake with the reference of the wire transfer. Their help answered very fast on the support ticket and resolved the issue.
Remark: If you are not in the SEPA, forget this site. The fees to send or withdraw funds become prohibitive with 10.00 USD.
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Reserved to summarize other experiences posted later by other user …
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Not in the SEPA, but thanks for giving me a peek as to what one might expect to get started with. The howtobuybitcoin link flustered me too much and had to close that quickly.
At least the donate notice does state there will be other options soon.