Get Bitcoin with Local Coin Swap
Local Coin Swap (LocalCoinSwap) is a peer-to-peer marketplace where you can buy Bitcoin directly from other people using hundreds of different payment methods—like Zelle, PayPal, Venmo, and bank transfer. It’s quick, flexible, and protected by escrow.
Why Local Coin Swap Makes Bitcoin Easy
Choose from hundreds of payment options, filter for your country and currency, chat with the seller, and complete the trade under escrow. No order books or trading jargon—just simple offers you can sort and pick.
Hundreds of Payments
Use Zelle, PayPal, Venmo, bank transfers, and many more—filter offers to match your preferred method.
Global & Local
Find sellers by country, currency, and method. Compare rates and limits at a glance.
Built-in Wallets
Each account includes wallets for supported coins so you can trade and withdraw easily.
Escrow Protection
Crypto is locked in escrow during the trade, then released when the seller confirms payment.
How to Use Local Coin Swap
Here’s the simple flow—search offers, start a trade, pay using your chosen method, and receive Bitcoin after release.
1) Create / Sign In
Open an account and access your built-in wallet and the P2P marketplace.
2) Search Offers
Filter by payment method (e.g., Zelle, PayPal, Venmo, bank transfer), currency, and amount.
3) Start Trade
Review the seller’s terms (fees, limits, verification). Start the trade to open chat and lock escrow.
4) Pay & Confirm
Send payment per the instructions, mark as paid, and receive BTC when the seller releases escrow.
Tip: Use filters and reputation to find well-rated sellers. Read the offer terms before sending payment.
*Availability, fees, and verification depend on your location, payment method, and trade size.
- Hundreds of payment methods
- Escrow on each trade
- Built-in crypto wallets
- Global marketplace
- Order-book complexity
Popular Payment Options
Local Coin Swap supports a wide range of methods. These examples are commonly used; filter offers to find more.
Zelle
Instant U.S. bank-to-bank transfers with participating banks. Verify name and timing in chat.
PayPal
Use your PayPal balance as specified by the seller’s terms. Follow proof-of-payment steps.
Venmo
Popular U.S. app payments. Confirm usernames and memos exactly as requested.
Bank Transfer
Local or international wires and ACH/SEPA. Check cut-off times and settlement windows.
Escrow, Safety & Fees
Every trade uses escrow: the seller locks crypto before you pay, and it’s released to you once the seller confirms payment. Offer creators pay a small trading fee when a trade completes; network fees apply to withdrawals.
Escrow 101
Sellers fund escrow first; crypto stays locked until release. Disputes can be escalated to moderators.
Reputation & Chat
Check ratings, trade count, and terms. Use in-trade chat to coordinate safely with your counterparty.
Fees
Offer creators typically pay a ~1% trade fee; withdrawals incur network fees depending on the asset.
Verification
Requirements vary by operator, region, and trade size. Some sellers may request additional checks.
Tip: Match the name on your payment account to your profile where applicable, and keep proof of payment.
*Policies, fees, and payment options vary by country, seller, and compliance rules.