Coinbase allows buyers to use 3D secure cards to buy Bitcoin

Coinbase allows buyers to use 3D secure cards to buy Bitcoin

Virtual currency company Coinbase has announced that to buy Bitcoin, now users can use 3D Secure enabled credit and debit cards. This facility can be availed, at present, by its Spanish and British consumers. The 3D Secure feature works by enabling the two-factor authentication that will be used for making purchases with credit and debit cards. In its announcement, the company has also given out directions, by following which, a consumer can procure Bitcoin easily. The directions read: "To get started, sign in and visit the payments method page. Click "Add Credit / Debit Card" to add your....


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