How to find and use a crypto ATM near you
You can find a crypto ATM with a locator map or app and filter by city or ZIP code. Check the operator and ID rules, and bring a phone and wallet QR code.
Vahe HakobyanEditor-in-chief
Updated Oct 6, 20263 min readFact-checked
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- Locator listings do not guarantee a machine is safe.
- Check the operator, coins, and ID rules first.
- Crypto ATM transactions are usually irreversible.
- Keep your receipt and transaction ID.
Crypto ATMs connect to a blockchain instead of a bank. You use them to buy crypto with cash or sell crypto for cash at some machines.
How do you find a crypto ATM near you?
A crypto ATM locator map or app lets you search by city or ZIP code. Filter by distance and hours, then check the operator, coins, and machine rules.
How do you use a crypto ATM step by step?
Bring a phone, your wallet's receive QR code, and an ID if required. The steps below go from checking the machine to taking your receipt.
- 1Inspect the machineCheck for loose panels, extra hardware, or sticky residue. If something looks wrong, leave.
- 2Open your walletFind the receive button for the coin you want. Display the QR code.
- 3Scan the QR codeHold your phone over the scanner. The machine will read your wallet address.
- 4Confirm the addressCompare the first and last characters with your wallet app. If they do not match, stop.
- 5Insert cash and waitFollow the prompts and insert your cash. Wait for the transaction details.
- 6Take your receiptKeep the paper receipt or take a photo. It has your transaction ID.
What should you do after using one?
The IRS treats crypto as property, so keep records for taxes. Check that the crypto arrived.
Frequently asked questions
Many do. US anti-money-laundering rules apply to crypto ATM operators, and state ID rules vary. Check before you go.
Usually no. A crypto ATM transaction is irreversible, so a wrong address can mean lost funds. Contact support, but do not expect a reversal.
Report it to the operator, the police, and the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center. If you paid cash, also tell your state attorney general.
Some two-way machines let you sell crypto for cash, but many ATMs only buy. Check the operator's rules and whether the machine supports your coin.
