High fees (often 7% to 20% ) and physical travel required.

Locate a machine via Coin ATM Radar . Scan your wallet's QR code and insert cash.

Purchasing Bitcoin in the United States without identity verification (No-KYC) is possible through several specialized methods, though it generally involves higher fees and stricter transaction limits than traditional exchanges. As of April 2026, the primary ways to acquire Bitcoin privately include Bitcoin ATMs, peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplaces, and decentralized exchanges (DEXs).

Many operators allow purchases under $1,000 with only a phone number (which can sometimes be a temporary one).