How to buy Filecoin in Canada

Bitbuy makes it easy for Canadians to buy Filecoin in Canada

Buy Filecoin (FIL) Cryptocurrency

Filecoin (FIL) is a decentralized interplanetary file system that operates on a Peer-to-Peer storage network. In other words,  Filecoin (FIL) is an open protocol system backed by a blockchain that records commitments made by the networks participants with transactions made using the FIL coin.  

The coin was founded by Juan Benet, a Standford computer scientist who also created the interplanetary file system.  

Filecoin’s (FIL) main goal is to store data in a decentralized matter. Unlike cloud storage companies like Amazon Web Services or Cloudflare prone to Centralization, Filecoin honours its decentralized nature in terms of data location, making data easy to retrieve and difficult to censor.  

How to Buy Filecoin (FIL) Crypto  

Investors can easily invest in Filecoin (FIL) by creating an account with Bitbuy, adding funds to their account directly through e-Transfer or bank wire and buying the FIL coin directly through the Bitbuy platform. Experience problems or need questions answered along the way? Do not fear, Bitbuy is always here. Our customer success will ensure your investment journey is smooth throughout.

How to Invest in Filecoin (FIL) in Canada

Investors can easily invest in FIL by creating an account with Bitbuy, adding fund to their account directly through e-Transfer or bank wire and buying FIL directly through the Bitbuy platform. Experience problems or need questions answered along the way? Do not fear, Bitbuy is always here. Our customer support team will ensure your investment journey is smooth sailing throughout.

How to buy Filecoin (FIL)  in Canada

Buying Filecoin (FIL)  in Canada as well as other digital currencies is simple and secure with Bitbuy. Here is how it works:

  1. Create Your Account: When you sign up to create an account on Bitbuy, you will be asked to confirm your email address, phone number, and verify your identity.
  1. Add Funds: Before you can buy FIL in Canada, add funds to your account directly with Interac e-Transfer or bank wire. 
  1. Buy and Sell FIL: Once you have sent money to your account, you can buy FIL instantly.  Bitbuy also makes it easy to sell FIL in Canada. Exchange your FIL for CAD and withdraw the funds back into your bank account.

If at any point you need help signing up, verifying your account, adding funds, or buying and selling FIL, just contact customer support  for same-day assistance.

Where to buy Filecoin (FIL) in Canada

Bitbuy is one of the best and most secure places to buy FIL in Canada. Here is why:

Safe and Secure 

Every transaction you make on Bitbuy is encrypted using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology with two-factor authentication solutions implemented throughout. Bitbuy operates with a 99% cold storage reserve for all digital currencies in custody and executes daily encrypted and distributed backups for disaster recovery. Here at Bitbuy,  it is crucial users know that their digital assets are is safe with us.  

The Lowest Fees 

Bitbuy offers some of the lowest buying and selling fees in Canada. You can check out our trading fees and processing times before you buy FIL.

Award-winning Customer Support 

Buying cryptocurrency directly from individuals is slow and risky. Cryptocurrency exchange platforms like Bitbuy make the process faster and far more efficient. 

We pride ourselves in our exceptional  customer support which sets us apart from other digital asset marketplaces. Simply submit a request under Bitbuy Support to be paired with one of our experts. We believe that exceptional customer support is an essential part of simplifying cryptocurrency for everyone.

Easy Funding 

Interac e-Transfer is the most popular way to pay online in Canada. Canadians want to buy FIL with Interac, but banks do not make it easy. Bitbuy exists to simplify the process when you want to buy FIL in Canada with Interac. You can use your bank account directly to fund your Bitbuy account, which you then use to buy and sell cryptocurrencies in Canada.

Filecoin (FIL) Wallet

Looking for a place to store your FIL?  Bitbuy is the perfect place to start. Bitbuy has a built-in wallet for each user that you can use to store your FIL safe and securely.

Where to Trade Filecoin (FIL)

Website (instructions for the mobile app below)

1) Navigate to the 'Express Trade' section of your account

When you log into your Bitbuy account you will be automatically directed to the ‘Accounts’ section of your account. Click 'Express Trade' located at the top of the page if you are already logged in. To facilitate the trade, click the 'Sell' button which will appear in red.  

2) Select FIL as the Cryptocurrency you wish to sell

Click the drop-down and search Filecoin to begin the sale.  

3) Complete your sale

Enter the amount of FIL that you wish to sell. The dollar value of your sale will be displayed below under ‘Transaction summary'. When you are ready, click the 'Sell' button to complete the transaction.

Mobile App

1) Navigate to the 'Accounts' section of your account

Sign into your Bitbuy account and you will be automatically directed to the 'Accounts' section. If you are already logged in, click on 'Accounts' in the bottom right corner of the navigation bar.    

2) Locate the cryptocurrency you want to sell  

Locate FIL and click on the 'Sell' button.  

3) Complete your sale

Enter the amount of FIL you wish to sell. The value of your sell will be displayed at the bottom of the page. When you are ready to continue, click the 'Place Sell Order' button to complete your transaction!

How to buy Filecoin in Canada

1
Create an account
Provide some basic details about yourself and get instantly verified
2
Fund your account
Fund instantly using Interac e-Transfer®
3
Buy Filecoin
One click, and you're done
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