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Does anyone know where I can buy Bitcoin using American Express?

KMC's picture

Advice from a BANNED member,.........

Just sayin.

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Blood's picture

Hey, I mean he asked via Amex. Localbitcoins would be cash. But yes, I understand.

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MRSTEEL's picture

Did You have to provide them with a picture I.D. in order too purchase/buy from them ? They turned down my debit card funds purchase until I provide them with a Goverment issued I.D., I'm not too happy about giving them that. Anyone have any suggestions ?

MRSTEEL's picture

Thank You for the reply. I tried buying the max of $300.00 for funds, Now I have them telling me to provide I.D. using a debit card. Not sure what to do now as I don't want to use western union or money gram anymore when purchasing from the vendors.

Muffins's picture

These places are required to verify your identity by law, Patriot Act - Know Your Customer (KYC). They need your ID because they can't verify your identity with the tools they have. If you want to use their services, you need to cough up your ID. Just don't be retarded with your account; don't leave payment notes and move your money to a different wallet, before a final purchase. For example, you buy the bitcoin at your exchange, then send the coins to your wallet off-site (ie. bitcoin.info) and finally to your source.

SimonM84's picture

You're one of the most informative people I've ever seen on the forums

Muffins's picture

I appreciate the compliment. I'm all about sharing information.

MRSTEEL's picture

Excellent info. Do You think it would be safe If I do provide them with I.D. ? Roughly 2-4 transactions a Year with the vendors on this site, $150.00-350.00 each transaction.Thanks for the info.

Muffins's picture

If it is coinbase or circle, provide your ID. It is the only way to use their services based on your identity. I have years of credit history. My profiles are already built. I rarely get this request.

MRSTEEL's picture

Thanks. I'm sick of western union busting my chops, Especially the clerk when I give them cash and she's looking at me funny when I wire money, Last time they held my money for 5 Days before they sent it too a vendor. Thanks again !

Muffins's picture

Circle still verified your identity. They are required to do so. Just because you didn't send in any documentation doesn't mean they didn't identify you. They operate in the US. The same KYC law applies. There are companies that are solely dedicated to building profiles on everyone. An example would be LexisNexis.

Even your bank account you linked completed KYC requirements. You go and start doing suspicious activity, this all gets turned over to authorities. Granted, you have to be doing some heavy activity. That's why you read about stolen identities being used in criminal activity.

MRSTEEL's picture

Excellent info. Thank You !!!

Muffins's picture

No, I haven't seen them as an option in four years.