Cash into the World of Crypto
Turn your cash into cryptocurrency with Coinstar. With over 9,000 kiosks nationwide, we make it easy to convert your cash into cryptocurrency through our partners.
Cash into the World of Crypto
Turn your cash into cryptocurrency with Coinstar. With over 9,000 kiosks nationwide, we make it easy to convert your cash into cryptocurrency through our partners.
HOW IT WORKS
Convert Cash to Crypto in Three Easy Steps
Choose Your Digital Wallet
Create an account with your preferred digital wallet provider — CINQ by Coinstar or Coinme.
Visit a Kiosk Near You
Locate a crypto-enabled Coinstar kiosk using our Kiosk Finder or directly from either wallet app.
Complete Your Transaction
Follow the steps on the screen, insert your cash, and crypto will be credited to your digital wallet account promptly.1
SUPPORTED WALLETS
A Convenient Way to Manage Your Crypto
To get started or to manage your cryptocurrency while on the go, you need to choose from one of our supported digital wallets — CINQ by Coinstar or Coinme.
CINQ by Coinstar
Exclusively started and offered by Coinstar in partnership with Zero Hash, this all-new digital wallet makes converting your cash to crypto fun and easy.
With CINQ by Coinstar powered by Zero Hash, you can:
- Buy crypto with a debit card or cash.
- Manage, buy/sell, and send/receive crypto funds.
- Choose from 25+ cryptocurrencies available to purchase with cash at Coinstar kiosks.
Coinme
Through an ongoing partnership, our crypto-enabled kiosks also integrate with the Coinme digital wallet.
With Coinme, you can:
- Buy crypto using a debit card or cash.
- Manage, buy/sell, and send/receive crypto funds.
- Track crypto prices and manage your portfolio.
- Choose from seven supported cryptocurrencies.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
A Wide Range Of Assets
Our kiosks offer a wide array of cryptocurrency assets to choose from. You can now purchase 25+ crypto assets with cash directly from one of our crypto-enabled kiosks. Note that asset availability varies by wallet provider.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Stay Safe
We understand trying something new with your money can be intimidating and stressful. Here is more information on how Coinstar kiosks help secure your crypto transactions – plus a few safety tips to keep in mind.
- LOCATION SAFETY
- SCAM PREVENTION
- WALLET SECURITY
Location Safety
Coinstar kiosks are placed in well-lit, high-traffic areas within our highly reputable retailers – usually near the front of the store – and often monitored by on-site CCTV or security personnel. To further enhance your security when transacting at a kiosk:
- Be aware of your surroundings. If someone is monitoring your transaction, stop and report the individual to store management.
- Be discreet, especially when depositing large bills.
Scam Prevention
To minimize risk, we have scam prevention alerts and fraud reporting mechanisms built directly into the on-kiosk purchase process. To further reduce your risk:
- Always question authenticity. Legitimate institutions will never demand payments in cryptocurrency.
- Beware of urgency. If you are being hurried to make a payment in crypto to someone you do not know or fully trust, stop and further question the situation.
Wallet Security
Our supported digital wallet providers help keep your information and assets safe using data encryption, multi-factor authentication, and secure communication protocols. However, there are additional steps you should take to ensure top security:
- Keep it personal. Do not share your account password or PIN with others.
- Make it unique. We recommend using a password or PIN that is totally unique to your digital wallet account. Using the same password across your accounts increases your risk of a security breach.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers
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As with other Coinstar products, there are fees associated with using the crypto service. Generally, cryptocurrency purchases at our kiosks incur a 4% transaction fee and a spread fee charged by Zero Hash or Coinme. Fees may vary based on location and the amount of cash inserted.
Spread Fees
- Coinme – 12.5%
- Zero Hash – 15.1%
The total amount of crypto being purchased – less the fees – will be shown for confirmation before you complete the transaction. Please note that rates may vary by cryptocurrency asset or as required under applicable state laws.
Yes—retailers receive some cash compensation from our fees. They also benefit by getting new customers to visit their stores.
When using a Coinstar crypto machine, you will see a quoted conversion price that “locks” the amount of crypto you will receive in your CINQ by Coinstar powered by Zero Hash or Coinme wallet – regardless of any price changes in the interim.
You must be 18 years of age or older and possess identity documentation, including a valid state-issued driver license, ID card, passport, residency permit card, or temporary visa.
If you already have a CINQ by Coinstar or Coinme wallet account associated with the phone number you entered at the Coinstar kiosk, you can access your crypto funds instantly by logging in to your CINQ by Coinstar powered by Zero Hash or Coinme account.
If you do not yet have a CINQ by Coinstar or Coinme account, you will need to create one with the wallet and phone number that you used when making your crypto purchase at the kiosk.
Be aware that in order to access and/or manage the crypto funds in your preferred wallet, you must complete and pass the provider’s KYC verification process.
No. There is no plan for allowing the sale of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies through Coinstar kiosks at this time.
Along with Bitcoin (BTC), altcoins and tokens such as Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Litecoin (LTC), Chainlink (LINK), Polygon (MATIC), and Stellar (XLM) are supported by CINQ by Coinstar powered by Zero Hash and Coinme and can be purchased with cash at select Coinstar kiosks.
View a full list of assets available on our kiosks with CINQ by Coinstar wallet powered by Zero Hash.
Note that available cryptocurrencies are subject to change without notice.
The Coinstar kiosk cannot give change back, so you must load the exact amount to buy your crypto. If you want to purchase a lesser amount than you have, you can break down your larger bills to smaller denomination bills at the cash register before using the Coinstar kiosk.
You can find a crypto-enabled Coinstar kiosk available near you by using our Kiosk Finder.
Yes, you can transfer crypto funds to/from another digital wallet using your CINQ by Coinstar powered by Zero Hash or Coinme digital wallet.
Both CINQ by Coinstar powered by Zero Hash and Coinme offer a crypto wallet for our kiosk users. We’ve implemented both on our kiosks to provide customers with more options for how they want to buy and sell cryptocurrency through our partners.
Learn more about our supported digital wallet providers:
If the phone number entered at the Coinstar kiosk is the same as the phone number associated with your approved CINQ by Coinstar account or your Coinme account, your cryptocurrency purchase through Zero Hash or Coinme should be available in wallet after the transaction is completed at the kiosk, subject to any limitations under applicable law and both Coinstar and Zero Hash Terms of Service or Coinme Terms of Service.
You can buy or sell cryptocurrency through CINQ by Coinstar powered by Zero Hash or through Coinme in several ways in several locations.
To buy crypto in person with cash at a Coinstar kiosk, find a crypto enabled kiosk near you.
You can also use the CINQ by Coinstar powered by Zero Hash mobile app or Coinme mobile app to purchase or sell cryptocurrency directly with Coinstar’s partners.
CINQ by Coinstar is a digital wallet that lets you buy cryptocurrency through Zero Hash with cash at Coinstar kiosks in eligible locations across the US and buy and sell cryptocurrency on the CINQ by Coinstar app, in both cases by transacting directly with Zero Hash in accordance with both the Coinstar and Zero Hash Terms of Service.
To find a CINQ by Coinstar powered by Zero Hash enabled kiosk, visit our kiosk finder.
Download the CINQ by Coinstar powered by Zero Hash mobile app here on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
Follow these steps to buy crypto at one of our kiosks today:
1. Create an account with your preferred, supported digital wallet provider – CINQ by Coinstar powered by Zero Hash or Coinme
2. Find a crypto-enabled Coinstar kiosk near you
3. Select “Cryptocurrency” on the kiosk screen, select your preferred wallet provider, and choose the type of cryptocurrency (e.g. Bitcoin, Dogecoin) that you’d like to purchase
4. Enter the phone number associated with your CINQ by Coinstar powered by Zero Hash or Coinme wallet account
5. Insert cash into the kiosk (sorry, coins are not accepted for crypto transactions)
6. If your purchase is approved by your provider, crypto will be credited to your wallet account promptly*
7. Sign in to your wallet account to review purchase
* Subject to any limitations under applicable law and both Coinstar and Zero Hash Terms of Service or Coinme Terms of Service.
No, you can only use paper money to buy crypto at Coinstar.
We hope to offer this service at as many Coinstar locations as possible. However, only paper money can be used for crypto transactions, so we can only offer this service on Coinstar kiosks that have bill acceptors and comply with local, state, and federal regulations. The good news is that we are actively extending this service across our fleet of kiosks, and crypto purchases should be available at over 10,000 of our locations very soon—check back for updates!
If you already have a CINQ by Coinstar or Coinme wallet account associated with the phone number you entered at the Coinstar kiosk, you do not need to take any further action. If your purchase is approved by your provider, crypto will be credited to your wallet account promptly*. You can review your purchase any time by logging in to your wallet account.
If you do not yet have a CINQ by Coinstar or Coinme account, you will need to create one with the wallet provider using the same phone number that you input when making your crypto purchase at the kiosk.
Be aware that in order to access and/or manage the crypto funds in your preferred wallet application, you must complete and pass the provider’s KYC verification process.
* Subject to any limitations under applicable law and both Coinstar and Zero Hash Terms of Service or Coinme Terms of Service.
Yes, you will get receipt confirming your purchase. Please note that if you already have a CINQ by Coinstar or Coinme wallet account associated with the phone number you entered at the Coinstar kiosk, you do not need to take any further action. If your purchase is approved by your provider, crypto will be credited to your wallet account promptly*. You can review your purchase any time by logging in to your wallet.
If you do not have a CINQ by Coinstar or Coinme account, you will need to create one with the wallet and phone number that you used when making your crypto purchase at the kiosk.
Unsure which wallet you used to purchase your crypto? Please contact customer service and have your transaction receipt handy.
* Subject to any limitations under applicable law and both Coinstar and Zero Hash Terms of Service or Coinme Terms of Service.
No, there is no minimum purchase amount. However, cryptocurrency can only be purchased on the Coinstar kiosk using paper money, so at least $1 is required to make a valid purchase.
Yes, the maximum purchase limit is up to $3,000 per day for KYC verified customers – in most cases – but is subject to change at our and/or our partners’ discretion. Certain states or areas could have unique restrictions, so always check with the kiosk for case-specific information.
For customers who have not yet completed the KYC verification process through their preferred wallet provider, their lifetime deposit limit will remain at $999.
Learn more about each provider’s KYC process and requirements below.
We are not aware of any Coinstar retail partner that accepts cryptocurrency for payment—you can inquire with the retailer directly for up-to-date information
If the amounts don’t match, please reach out to your wallet provider’s customer service directly.
CINQ by Coinstar support
Call – 1 (800) 928-2274
Coinme support
Call – 1(800) 944-3405
Chat – support.coinme.com
Yes, you can buy crypto, like Bitcoin, at Coinstar without first setting up an account with one of our supported wallet providers – CINQ by Coinstar powered by Zero Hash and Coinme.
However, after your purchase, you will need to create an account with your preferred digital wallet using the same phone number that you used to buy crypto at the kiosk.
Be aware that in order to access and/or manage the crypto funds in your preferred wallet, you must complete and pass the provider’s KYC verification process.
Once your account setup is complete, you can access your crypto funds anytime online or in-app using your secure login.
Coinstar collects phone numbers to generate the voucher necessary to claim your crypto, as well as email addresses.
However, CINQ by Coinstar powered by Zero Hash and Coinme are the parties responsible for collecting any additional customer information. These providers are also primarily responsible for applicable compliance obligations, including the Bank Secrecy Act.
The KYC verification process is completed by our supported wallet providers and allows them to verify your identity in an effort to mitigate fraud.
Completing the KYC process often allows for added wallet benefits like connecting a bank account, and enabling higher daily transaction thresholds.
The KYC verification process typically involves giving/validating a mobile phone number, providing proof of a valid ID, and a selfie “liveness check” to ensure a match with the provided ID. Learn more about each provider’s KYC process and requirements below.
We mitigate fraud through the following measures:
- Robust Know Your Customer (KYC) processes conducted via our digital wallet partners
- Coinstar purchases are tied to a verified phone number
- Risk-based transaction limits
- Fraud prevention messaging throughout the purchasing process
- Active fraud prevention monitoring
Cryptocurrency is a type of digital currency that can be sent from person to person without the involvement of a third party like a bank or other financial institution. Cryptocurrencies are part of decentralized networks, meaning they often offer autonomy and enhanced transparency. Crypto transactions are also often faster and less expensive than traditional bank transfers.
Generally, yes. A “wallet” is a place that stores crypto ownership keys and protects them from bad actors and other cyber threats. As functioning omnibus custodial wallets, CINQ by Coinstar powered by Zero Hash and Coinme store cryptocurrency on your behalf while giving you the ability to manage your assets digitally in-app or online using your personal account login.
To get started buying crypto, create an account with one of our supported wallet providers today!
Blockchain represents a growing area of interest in many aspects of technology and is perhaps most known for its association with cryptocurrency. At its most foundational level, blockchain technology is used to store and disperse information across a network of users without allowing for free editing. Basically, it provides a secure network of information sharing for digital assets, including currency and transactions.
Bitcoin is a popular cryptocurrency that is known for being the first global, decentralized currency. This means it was the first digital currency that could be sent from person to person without the need for a trusted third party like a bank or other financial institution. It is also commonly referred to as BTC, which is an abbreviation similar to USD. Like most other cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin leverages math, cryptography, and blockchain technology to enable financial transactions.
A Satoshi is the smallest increment of Bitcoin possible for a transaction, at 0.00000001 BTC, it isn’t widely used as a currency or unit of measurement at this time.
For support on purchasing cryptocurrency at Coinstar kiosks2, please call: 800-928-2274.
Available Monday to Saturday from 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. PT.
1 Delivery time between cash deposit at kiosk and availability in digital wallet is subject to any limitations under applicable law and Coinstar and Zero Hash Terms of Service or Coinme Terms of Service.
2 Coinstar customer support does not provide financial advice. For money or tax-related questions, please consult with a financial advisor or licensed professional.
Available assets
Popular tokens available for purchase with cash at crypto-enabled Coinstar kiosks.
Bitcoin (BTC)
Ethereum (ETH)
Litecoin (LTC)
Dogecoin (DOGE)
Chainlink (LINK)
Matic (Polygon)
Stellar (XLM)
Cardano (ADA)
Solana (SOL)
See full list of assets available on our kiosks with CINQ by Coinstar wallet powered by Zero Hash.