Buying Bitcoin on 1Bitcoin.ca is designed to be simple, secure, and beginner-friendly. Most customers can complete the setup process in just a few steps.
1️⃣ Create Your Account
Then:
Create your account.
Verify your email address.
2️⃣ Verify Your Identity
Before making your first purchase, you'll need to complete verification.
Upload:
A valid government-issued photo ID
A selfie
A proof of residence document
Accepted proof of residence documents include:
Utility bill
Bank statement
Government-issued correspondence
Once your verification has been approved, you'll be able to continue setting up your account.
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3️⃣ Add Your Whitelisted Bitcoin Wallet
Before you can make a deposit, you'll need to add the Bitcoin wallet where you'd like your purchases delivered.
Simply:
Enter your Bitcoin wallet address.
(Optional) Add a nickname to help identify your wallet.
Confirm the wallet using the verification email we send you.
Once confirmed, your wallet becomes your Whitelisted Wallet, and all future Bitcoin purchases will be sent directly to this address.
For your security:
Wallet changes require email confirmation and two-factor authentication (2FA).
A 24-hour security waiting period applies whenever you change your Whitelisted Wallet.
Wallet changes cannot be made while a deposit or Bitcoin purchase is in progress.
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4️⃣ Make a Deposit
Once your account has been fully verified and your Whitelisted Wallet has been activated, you're ready to make a deposit.
Click Deposit and choose your preferred funding method:
Interac e-Transfer
Bank Wire (Unavailable at the moment)
Follow the instructions carefully to complete your deposit.
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5️⃣ Your Bitcoin Is Purchased Automatically
Once your Canadian dollar deposit is received, it is automatically applied toward a Bitcoin purchase.
Your Bitcoin is then delivered directly to your active verified Whitelisted Wallet.
There is no need to manually place a buy order.
👛 Don’t Have a Wallet Yet?
Before buying Bitcoin, you will need a personal Bitcoin wallet.
Popular beginner-friendly wallet options include:
BlueWallet
Blockstream Green
Phoenix
Ledger
Coldcard
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⚠️ Important Reminder
Before confirming your Whitelisted Wallet:
Double-check your wallet address carefully.
Only use a wallet that you own and control.
Never share your wallet's recovery phrase or private keys.
Bitcoin transactions cannot be reversed once they have been broadcast to the Bitcoin network.
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