Where to Buy Bitcoin in Pickering and Ajax (2026 Guide) | The Coin Shack
Where to buy Bitcoin in Pickering and Ajax
In Pickering and Ajax most people buy Bitcoin one of three ways: a Bitcoin ATM, online, or in person at a shop. Our store in east Markham is the closest place west of Durham where you can trade cash with a person and get help with your wallet.
TL;DR
- Cheapest: buy online by Interac e-Transfer, 2.35% fee already in the price, Bitcoin sent to your own wallet.
- Want help or cash? Visit our store at 238 Copper Creek Dr, Markham, west along the 407. Cash buys under $1,000 need no ID.
- Skip Bitcoin ATMs: fees of 6% to 15% or more are common.
- Do the maths first: our ATM fee calculator shows what an ATM really costs you.
In person, off the 407
The Coin Shack is at 238 Copper Creek Dr, Markham, near Highway 407. From Pickering or Ajax it is a drive west along the 407. Get directions from Pickering or from Ajax.
At the counter you can buy or sell with cash. We help you set up a wallet on your phone, make a safe backup, and send your Bitcoin straight to it. Cash rates start at 6.00% for buys under $1,000 and go down as the amount goes up; see the rates table.
Online, the lowest fee
Once you have a wallet, buying online is cheaper: 2.35% included in the price, paid by Interac e-Transfer, Bitcoin sent to your own wallet usually within an hour. Create a free account and verify your ID once.
Bitcoin ATMs
Bitcoin ATMs in Durham charge fees of 6% to 15% or more, plus a markup on the exchange rate. Compare with our Bitcoin ATM fee calculator.
Questions
What is the cheapest way to buy Bitcoin in Pickering or Ajax?
Usually online by Interac e-Transfer: 2.35% with us, included in the price.
What do I need to bring to buy Bitcoin in person?
Cash and your phone. Photo ID is needed for cash trades of $1,000 or more.
Is The Coin Shack registered?
Yes. We are a money services business registered with FINTRAC, registration number N300001054.
