Buy Crypto with INTERAC e-Transfer®

Fund your crypto wallet from the comfort of your home. No account needed.

You send exactly

CAD

You'll get

*The floating rate can change at any point due to market conditions, so you may receive more or less crypto than expected. The final amount will be calculated when we receive your payment.

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STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

How It Works

Verify phone number

Step 1

Verify Phone Number

Enter wallet address

Step 2

Enter Wallet Address

Review and confirm the amount

Step 3

Confirm Final Amount

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Step 4

Send INTERAC e-Transfer®

Localcoin — Works With Any Wallet

Send crypto to the wallet you already use

Pay with INTERAC e-Transfer® and your crypto is sent straight to your own wallet. No new app to download, no account to open.

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MetaMask
Trust
Coinbase
Phantom
Ledger
Trezor
Exodus
OKX Wallet
Blue Wallet

These are a few examples of wallets to use. Send your crypto to any of these or any other self-custody wallet that supports the coin you buy.

Localcoin — How We Compare

How We Compare

Localcoin Bitcoin Well Wealthsimple Core
Crypto sent to your own wallet at purchase ✅ Non-custodial ✅ Non-custodial Custodial, withdraw separately.
Start without a full account ✅ Phone verification ✅ Email sign-up ❌ Full account + ID
Daily limit $14,925 (Verified user) $2,995 No set cap, deposit-gated.
Canadian & regulated ✅ FINTRAC ✅ ✅ CIRO
Buy fees 4% 4% (on Lite tier) 1.5% - 2%
External wallets accepted ✅ ✅ ✅
Crypto sent to your own wallet at purchase
Localcoin✅ Non-custodial
Bitcoin Well✅ Non-custodial
Wealthsimple CoreCustodial, withdraw separately.
Start without a full account
Localcoin✅ Phone verification
Bitcoin Well✅ Email sign-up
Wealthsimple Core❌ Full account + ID
Daily limit
Localcoin$14,925 (Verified user)
Bitcoin Well$2,995
Wealthsimple CoreNo set cap, deposit-gated.
Canadian & regulated
Localcoin✅ FINTRAC
Bitcoin Well✅
Wealthsimple Core✅ CIRO
Buy fees
Localcoin4%
Bitcoin Well4% (on Lite tier)
Wealthsimple Core1.5% - 2%
External wallets accepted
Localcoin✅
Bitcoin Well✅
Wealthsimple Core✅

WHY BUY ONLINE

Buy Crypto Online, Anywhere in Canada

No ATM nearby? No problem. Buy crypto online with INTERAC e-Transfer®. No account, no exchange sign-up, just your phone number. It's sent straight to a wallet you control, from the very first purchase.

Just Your Phone

No account, no sign-up.

BUY ONLINE

Buy Crypto Online Today

Low Fees

Lower rates that beat our own ATMS and compete against others.

Buy From Anywhere

No ATM nearby? Buy right from your couch, coast to coast.

Just Your Phone

No sign-up wall, no exchange onboarding, just verify your number.

Your Crypto, Your Keys

Sent straight to a wallet you control, we never hold it.

Cryptocurrencies Offered

FAQ

Most purchases are completed within minutes. Once your INTERAC e-Transfer payment is received and confirmed, your crypto is sent directly to the wallet address you provided. In some cases, delivery can take up to 30 minutes depending on payment confirmation times and crypto network traffic. Your final crypto amount is calculated using the exchange rate at the moment we receive your payment.

The minimum amount for transactions is $5, while the maximum limit is $995.

You can buy the cryptocurrencies shown in the calculator dropdown. Available coins and networks may change over time.

No. Once the payment request is created, the wallet address cannot be changed. Please carefully review your wallet address before continuing.

Your payment may still be accepted, but your final crypto amount will be calculated using the rate available when we receive your payment.

Please send the exact amount shown on screen. If the wrong amount is sent, your transaction may require manual review or support assistance https://support.localcoin.com/hc/en-ca