Your first question should be privately or not ?

Anti Money Laundering laws (AML) dictate the Banking system has to KYC (Know Your Customer) their customers so any time you deal will a Bank or exchange you will have to fully identify yourself-

• Name
• Address
• Phone number
• Upload images of Passports, Drivers Licence

These details will be forever connected to your Bitcoin transactions which are totally traceable on the Blockchain. Chain analysis has become a whole field in its own right with companies specialising in this.

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Buying Bitcoin NOT Privately

Buying in the UK

Buying in the US

Bittylicious
https://bittylicious.com/

• Bitcoins sent to you as soon as we see the payment.
• Promise of a full refund if the payment arrives late.
• Prompt support during the UK working day.
• Industry best practices followed when it comes to AML and KYC.

Cash App
https://cash.app

Exchanges are more involved but you can get the best price and trade back and forth.

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Where to buy Bitcoin Privately

   No record of the transaction takes place. The transaction on the blockchain is not linked to your I.D. It's just between you and the other party. This is not my area of expertise so here are some links.

​You could just buy from a friend.

https://bitcoinmaximalist.net/how-to-buy-bitcoin-anonymously/

bitcoinqna.github.io/noKYConly/

https://localbitcoins.com

https://bisq.network
AKA Bit Square. A decentralised Exchange.

How to avoid KYC
bitcoiner.guide

https://bitcoiner.guide/nokyconly/

At an ATM - Don't forget get to wear sunglasses and a moustach!
99bitcoins.com/bitcoin-atm-near-me-map/

​http://www.coinstar.com​​

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