goldenfinger

on {buy help}

Coinbase and now Binance blocked by Santander UK

One of the main banks I use to get my crypto has been Santader, just convenient for me. Tried to make a payment to Binance today after Coinbase closed my account without giving me a chance to ask or dispute why (Turns out I was buying drugs online what am I like ay?).

Literally spent all weekend with you cats getting a feel for what I should get, had 12 things in the cart got down to 10 went to buy some BTC, text from Santander "We don't allow this anymore".

So i've been having a dig at what's actually allowed, and Etoro are because they're allegedly regulated by the FDA, except when you're signing up they ask for every single detail about your life and i'm really not comfortable with some of the info they wanted.

Any advice on a straightforward alternative? I don't mind using Etoro if I have to but now i've got to wait up to 3 days before I can even put an order in, my wifes away for the night Wednesday and I had every intention of going scorched earth i'm so disappointed.

BBDoom

I used coinbase with santander on sat night, wonder if it's changed policies from then?

Shipitout

Definitely possible, it was actually from Coinbases side it was closed I googled it and it's happened to thousands of people, turns out they owe you no explanation and that's that so when I go to log on it says "In the middle of account closure" and only lets me transfer out my current balance.

Shame really, coinbase was straightforward enough but I can't get a second account on there since it's all ID, I have no problem using an alternative, I do have a problem with there being a 3 day hurdle every time I open my eyes.

Life player

BBDoom

When you find a place to buy btc, sent the funds firstly to your own wallet, then from your own personal wallet you can buy as many drugs as you wish.
Best not buying drugs through a legit companies website /wallet.

sam508

I got myself a Monzo account as they allow it. 👍

Easy to set up as well.. ✌️💚

Tallman74

same thing happened with me with Santander, then tried a couple of days later and all ok. No problems since. Halifax also allow me to buy bitcoin at coinbase.

GenHub2.0 9/10

Been using Halifax and monzo for 5 odd years now with coinbase and not a single problem.

Toking

Coinbase and binance are blacklisted and banks are cracking down on crypto, like Sam said monzo is a good option it takes half an hour to set up and they welcome crypto buys and you can link it to your main bank account to transfer funds across.

ig88420

try Revolut. You can use it to buy on coinbase or Binance as far as I am aware. But you can also buy various crypto direct through the app. Useful for day to day purchases also. You will need your own wallet to send your coins to (and then use them as you want). Doubt it will help you out for Wednesday though unfortunately

Shipitout

I just tried Etoro and got scammed out of £80 of my deposit within 2h by the company who decided to block trading on my new account (including transfers of the Crypto they let me buy with no issue, and to their OWN WALLET) so now i'm hesitant about Revolut.

Is it basically, get the app get a virtual card, send money from other bank (Would Santander allow that?) and then buy BTC through Revolut and send to a wallet/buy here? If that's the case too do thy have any grimy restrictions that stop you transferring etc?

I mean screw me, this last few months has been a nightmare and day in day out at every point no matter where I turn I seem to be getting fucked at every avenue it's infuriating.

BBDoom

https://www.simplex.com/account/buy

There's a few topics on here about buying btc without any id, you could try see if there's anything suggested that would be of use.
I know of one place that doesn't need id but the fees are eye watering, perhaps use one of these sites just the once to get your smoke for Wednesday.
I've had issues with most places i've bought from but i've always ended up getting my btc in the end.

ShakeNbake

I have a problem with the whole ID thing, especially using btc since it's only pseudo anonymous. I had been looking to make my first buy and was going to use changelly, apparently you can buy under $150 without ID verification, anyone used them? what's your opinion?

BBDoom

As long as you have a personal wallet and don't sent to LB directly from where you're buying you're fine.
I buy from CB and always send to the same wallet address, as far as they know i'm a btc investor and nothing else.
Banks could care less about crypto purchases, least those that allow it, as the uk gov has zero issues with crypto.

ReefLostCause

i second this i use coinbase, santander and exodus wallet and bought bitcoin 4 days ago (although my transaction to LB still hasnt gone through and transaxe hasnt replied to me lol)