Author: Ruben Baghus
Expert in customer experience & crypto
What is bitcoin?
Bitcoin is the first and largest cryptocurrency in the world. You can think of it as digital money that doesn't depend on a bank or a country. It has existed since 2009 and is maintained by a worldwide network of computers.
No one issues bitcoin and no one can create more of it. There will never be more than 21 million bitcoin. For many people that scarcity is a reason to buy bitcoin and hold it for the long term.
By the way, you never have to buy a whole bitcoin. You just buy a small part, for example from €30. Bitcoin's value always moves, up and down. That's normal.
Buying bitcoin in 3 steps
Create a free account
Create a free account and verify your identity with your ID. That usually takes a few minutes.
Choose where you store your bitcoin
Your bitcoin arrives in your own wallet, so you need one to buy. Don't have one yet? Then create one first.
Buy bitcoin on our platform
Create an order, enter your wallet address and choose a payment method. That way your coins are in your wallet in no time!
Straight to your own wallet
'Not your keys, not your coins' is a well-known saying in crypto. It means: only whoever holds the keys to a wallet truly owns the coins. That is why we send your bitcoin straight to your own wallet with every purchase. You hold the keys, so you are the owner. You do not depend on a platform that can limit your access or shut down unexpectedly. Don't have a wallet yet? Read more below about the different types of wallets.
What does it cost to buy bitcoin?
You always see upfront what you pay. We deliberately split the price into separate parts, so you know exactly what you are paying for. The total price consists of three parts:
- the network fees for sending your bitcoin
- the cost of your payment method
- the cost of BTC Direct
You always see this breakdown in the order form. Before you confirm a purchase, we show what you pay per part and how much bitcoin you receive. That way you know exactly where you stand, with no surprises afterwards.
You can start from €30. So you don't have to set aside a large amount to begin. You can find the full explanation of our fees in our pricing policy.
How can you pay?
You pay with the payment methods you are used to in Europe. That way your coins are in your wallet in no time.
Bancontact, Sofort or iDEAL
Pay directly via your own bank with Bancontact, Sofort or iDEAL. You confirm the payment in your own banking environment.
PayPal, Apple Pay or a card
Pay with PayPal, Apple Pay or your card, such as Visa, Mastercard and Maestro.
Bank transfer (SEPA)
Pay via a SEPA transfer from your own bank account. You transfer the amount yourself to the details we show.
Registered and accessible
We are MiCAR-registered and supervised by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). That means we comply with the European rules for crypto providers. Rules are part of a mature financial system and we handle them as smoothly as possible, so you can get started easily.
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Frequently asked questions
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