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    Bitpay Cards Shipping Again

    I ordered my BITPAY **** for easy cash out and they are supposed to arrive in 7-10 days.... it said to call today if the card didn't arrive-----customer service rep said they are out of cards.....after I paid for it.....and that she had no idea when it would arrive but she was thinking sometime in May......THANKS@!@@@!.......so if you need one soon.....get on the list now....
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    Quote Originally Posted by PaperTrail07 View Post
    I ordered my BITPAY **** for easy cash out and they are supposed to arrive in 7-10 days.... it said to call today if the card didn't arrive-----customer service rep said they are out of cards.....after I paid for it.....and that she had no idea when it would arrive but she was thinking sometime in May......THANKS@!@@@!.......so if you need one soon.....get on the list now....
    Thanks for the heads up.

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    I just followed up on my order as well. Order placed on April 4th, and CS rep confirmed there are major delays. She said that I can expect the card to arrive 2nd week in May.
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    I LOVE my BitPay card.
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    well they are busy

    noting you can do

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    BitPay card is a MAJOR factor in the game.

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    They are all out of cards because?

    It's the best thing on Earth?

    That's why.


    PaperTrail be patient my man. Glad you ordered one. Best thing since sliced bread.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BrickJames View Post
    BitPay card is a MAJOR factor in the game.
    Exactly. I honestly wouldn't know how to reconstruct my money management without one

    This fu#$er better never go down.

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    I know I know. ..bit I want it NOW lol............GET ON ETHEREUm......was 48 WEEKS ago....at 73 now......
    Quote Originally Posted by TheMoneyShot View Post
    They are all out of cards because?

    It's the best thing on Earth?

    That's why.


    PaperTrail be patient my man. Glad you ordered one. Best thing since sliced bread.

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    About to pull a max withdrawal! Thanks BitPay!

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    I have 3 bitpay cards, ill sell you one

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    Quote Originally Posted by DroopyDog View Post
    I have 3 bitpay cards, ill sell you one
    You have 3 so you can do more volume?

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    Hmmmm wasn't aware that was possible...LO>...awseome
    Quote Originally Posted by DroopyDog View Post
    I have 3 bitpay cards, ill sell you one

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    Yes I verified with CS last year if I was allowed more than 1, they said sure, just use a different email address to register.

    Yes more volume, and needed to send one card down to my girlfriend
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    Quote Originally Posted by DroopyDog View Post
    I have 3 bitpay cards, ill sell you one
    Quote Originally Posted by PaperTrail07 View Post
    Hmmmm wasn't aware that was possible...LO>...awseome
    Droopy the cause of the Bitpay shortage

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    Good info!

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    coinbase just sent me an email saying they have their own card for 10 bucks, i might do this

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    Bitpay told me to check back June 9 if card had not arrived. Got it yesterday within the 10 days.
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    Quote Originally Posted by triplecrown333 View Post
    coinbase just sent me an email saying they have their own card for 10 bucks, i might do this
    the difference once loaded the bitpay card stays in dollars.

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    Fellas, I noticed the BitPay site offers a wallet. Does this act in the same way that an exchange might? In other words can you transfer USD from your bank to this site's wallet, then maybe move it to blockchain, then to a book and vice versa?

    Have had some recent bad luck with other exchange sites. Coinbase is down (at least for me). Gemini and ItBit I just can get verified.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Roscoe_Word View Post
    Fellas, I noticed the BitPay site offers a wallet. Does this act in the same way that an exchange might? In other words can you transfer USD from your bank to this site's wallet, then maybe move it to blockchain, then to a book and vice versa?

    Have had some recent bad luck with other exchange sites. Coinbase is down (at least for me). Gemini and ItBit I just can get verified.
    No. The Bitpay wallet just takes bitcoin and converts to US$ for the card.

    Maybe have a look at Kraken? It's a trading exchange rather than a full service exchanger like Coinbase/Gemini/ItBit and you have to use wires to fund or withdraw... but the better buy/sell price will probably make up for any fees for that from your bank.

    You still have to get verified there too but I havent heard of anyone having trouble or long delays like the other three you mention. (actually havent heard of delays at ItBit before)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Optional View Post
    No. The Bitpay wallet just takes bitcoin and converts to US$ for the card.

    Maybe have a look at Kraken? It's a trading exchange rather than a full service exchanger like Coinbase/Gemini/ItBit and you have to use wires to fund or withdraw... but the better buy/sell price will probably make up for any fees for that from your bank.

    You still have to get verified there too but I havent heard of anyone having trouble or long delays like the other three you mention. (actually havent heard of delays at ItBit before)
    Thanks for the info, brother.

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    I'll update the thread title now that a couple of you have confirmed receiving them.

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    Thanks Opti
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    I'll update the thread title now that a couple of you have confirmed receiving them.

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    Confirmed from here as well. My delayed card also arrived this week!
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    I been had my card.. my friend ordered one and received in about 5 days

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    What's up, fellas. I have applied for, and am waiting, for a BitPay card. (which has gotten very positive reviews)

    From what I've read, it's a convenient way to go from book to Bitpay wallet to Bitpay card to bank.

    BOOK > BITPAY WALLET > BITPAY CARD > BANK (for book withdrawals)

    Was just thinking, is the opposite route viable?

    BANK > BITPAY CARD > BITPAY WALLET > BOOK (for book deposits)

    Thanks', brothers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Roscoe_Word View Post
    What's up, fellas. I have applied for, and am waiting, for a BitPay card. (which has gotten very positive reviews)

    From what I've read, it's a convenient way to go from book to Bitpay wallet to Bitpay card to bank.

    BOOK > BITPAY WALLET > BITPAY CARD > BANK (for book withdrawals)

    Was just thinking, is the opposite route viable?

    BANK > BITPAY CARD > BITPAY WALLET > BOOK (for book deposits)

    Thanks', brothers.
    No. It's cash-out only method.

    Your BitPay card is not connected to your own bank btw. To get from card to bank you either need to withdraw cash from the card and depisut it or maybe buy a Mony Ordr at Walmart and deposit that.

    Don't forget you can just pay bills and buy things with it like any other major card too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Optional View Post
    No. It's cash-out only method.

    Your BitPay card is not connected to your own bank btw. To get from card to bank you either need to withdraw cash from the card and depisut it or maybe buy a Mony Ordr at Walmart and deposit that.

    Don't forget you can just pay bills and buy things with it like any other major card too.
    Ahhh....had a feeling that was the case.

    Thanks a lot, Opti!

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    OK to ask a question about the BitPay Card?

    Which of the below bitcoin transfer routes are viable?

    A) Book > Blockchain Wallet > BitPay Card > ATM

    B) Book > PitPay Wallet > BitPay Card > ATM

    Thanks, fellas!

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    You want to do A, but for a different reason than you do it with Coinbase.

    When you send bitcoin to your BitPay wallet it is automatically converted to US$ and available on the card with no more action.

    Their 'wallet' is not like a general usage wallet.

    When you get a wallet address from your BitPay account to send new funds to them, they give you an exact amount of bitcoin to send. If you send that exact amount it gets credited fast and easy most of the time (I havent seen anyone posting about delayed transfers to them even during this period of delays we are seeing for some people)

    BUT... if you send the wrong amount their site says it can take up to 21 days to resolve.


    So... the reason you want to do the sending to BitPay from your own Blackcahin Wallet instead of direct from a book is that you can be sure you are sending the correct amount PLUS are a party to the transaction if anything goes wrong, so you can sort it out.

    You don't want to be trying to rely on a book to negotiate with BitPay for you over any tx issues.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Optional View Post
    You want to do A, but for a different reason than you do it with Coinbase.

    When you send bitcoin to your BitPay wallet it is automatically converted to US$ and available on the card with no more action.

    Their 'wallet' is not like a general usage wallet.

    When you get a wallet address from your BitPay account to send new funds to them, they give you an exact amount of bitcoin to send. If you send that exact amount it gets credited fast and easy most of the time (I havent seen anyone posting about delayed transfers to them even during this period of delays we are seeing for some people)

    BUT... if you send the wrong amount their site says it can take up to 21 days to resolve.


    So... the reason you want to do the sending to BitPay from your own Blackcahin Wallet instead of direct from a book is that you can be sure you are sending the correct amount PLUS are a party to the transaction if anything goes wrong, so you can sort it out.

    You don't want to be trying to rely on a book to negotiate with BitPay for you over any tx issues.
    As usual, thanks a lot for that detailed answer, Opti.

    I'm exploring as many avenues of "bitcoin transfers" as I can in order to (hopefully) gain an understanding.

    Also, it's good for me to have many options in case one wallet or exchange becomes inoperative or cancelled.

    Will be careful with exact amounts on the BitPay Wallet.

    You might have just saved me a 21 day hassle. Many thanks, brother!

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    A couple of people have posted about it taking a couple of days to sort out in reality but the terms do warn it can take 21.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Optional View Post
    A couple of people have posted about it taking a couple of days to sort out in reality but the terms do warn it can take 21.

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