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Coinbase has made “instant” bitcoin buying a possibility in 26 countries.
Coinbase has made “instant” bitcoin buying a possibility in 26 countries.
According to CoinDesk:
Previously, users could top up their accounts via bank transfer, however the exchange now supports 3D Secure credit and debit cards – having trialled the technology in the UK and Spain.
[…] Visa’s 3D Secure protocol, which requires users to verify their identity via password, is supported by most banks in Europe. While instant, Coinbase will charge a 3% ‘convenience fee’ for the faster service.
A blog post from Coinbase stated:
Since credit and debit cards will not require a customer to pre-fund their Coinbase account with a bank transfer, customers can now receive bitcoin much faster.
Click here to read the full article from CoinDesk.