Forget traditional crypto ATMs and their insane fees! In this tutorial we show you how to buy Bitcoin and 30+ other cryptocurrencies in cash, with fees from 0% to 1.3% at any Swiss Post office!
5 minutes|Yann Gerardi|Published 2022-08-01|Updated 2025-05-06
One of the most popular and oldest way to buy Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies using cash has always been via crypto ATMs.
Cash is still very common in many countries, and the concept of «uploading» it on the blockchain by simply feeding it into a machine is indeed very attractive.
It is as convenient as withdrawing cash from a regular bank ATM any time of the day, but in this case it is used to get rid of cash in exchange of cryptocurrencies.
But the main problem of this mode of acquisition is that ATMs are extremely expensive, as they charge fees that usually range between 5% to 15% 🤯.
Most of the services offering to buy crypto by card or bank transfer are much cheaper, and they are a perfectly fine solution for most of people.
But for those who absolutely need to use cash, the challenge is to find a way to buy crypto without getting wrecked by fees.
Fortunately, Switzerland offers us a cool solution. By using the Swiss QR-bill system and the network of Swiss Post office counters, we can get the best of both worlds and buy crypto in cash with fees from 1.3% down to 0%!
Bridge Wallet is the self-custodial mobile app that we've made to easily invest in crypto and manage them from your phone.
Create a new wallet, or restore an existing one if you prefer to. If you need help on the creation of a wallet, we have made a step-by-step guide here.
Go in the user profile menu on the top right of the app's main screen, and sign up using the "Signature" authentication mode. You will also need to provide an email address where you will receive notifications about your purchases.
Registering allows to buy crypto in cash without having to verify your identity up to CHF1,000 per month and CHF12,000 per year.
To buy above these limits, you can verify your identity. For more info, please see our support page.
The cryptocurrencies available to buy are all displayed by default in Bridge Wallet. You can also see the full list of what we support on this page.
Please note that we have different cryptocurrencies available on different blockchains. To switch chain, use the network menu on the upper left of the screen.
Once you have chosen a cryptocurrency to buy, click on the "Add" button.
Choose the purchase method by selecting the "Bank" tab.
Select CHF as the purchase currency, and you will see our all-inclusive exchange rate.
By default, your receiving address is your Bridge Wallet address. You can also receive your crypto directly on another wallet address belonging to you. To do so, you will need to link it first to your profile, here is how to do it.
On the next step, click on the "Swiss QR bill" button. It will generate a PDF file that you will need to print.
Go to any Swiss Post office, present the printed QR-bill at the counter or use a payment machine (if available) and pay it. That's it!
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As soon as we receive your payment (within 24 business hours), we'll convert your funds into the chosen crypto then deliver it on your wallet.
You will receive an email notification as soon as we receive your payment, and a second one as soon as your crypto will have been sent to your wallet.
About the author
Yann is the head of marketing of Mt Pelerin. He fell down the rabbit hole of crypto at the end of 2017, when he joined the assembling team that would give birth to Mt Pelerin.
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