Coinbase Expands 3D Secure Card-Enabled Bitcoin Purchase Across Europe
Bitcoin Company Coinbase has announced support for buying Bitcoin with 3D Secure-enabled credit and debit cards for the users in 26 countries in Europe. We had earlier reported that the company had launched this feature for those who have their base in the UK and Spain. Coinbase, for the benefit of its consumers, has also issued instructions that will help them sail through. The process is listed as under: First, the new users will have to sign up for an account while the existing users can simply sign in and then click on the payments method page. Once here, they need to click on the tab....
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Coinbase now allows customers in the UK and Spain to instantly purchase bitcoin using 3D Secure-enabled credit and debit cards. The 3D Secure protocol - developed by Visa - requests users enter a password to confirm their identity with the card issuer. Once verified, customers are able to complete their online purchase. The San Francisco-based company, which recently confirmed it had applied for a BitLicense, said in a post:
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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