8+ YEARS / FINCEN-REGISTERED / 25 LOCATIONS

Why Choose Cedar BTM

The difference between secure compliance and risky operations. 8+ years of trust since 2016.

Our Edge

Built for trust, not shortcuts.

Three reasons storefront hosts and cash buyers choose Cedar BTM over unregulated alternatives.

Founded in 2016

One of the longest-operating Bitcoin ATM brands in the US. Over 8 years of transaction execution, regulatory compliance, and customer trust.

FinCEN & NMLS Registered

Registered with FinCEN and operating a Bank Secrecy Act AML compliance program, under NMLS #2185177. Strict standards to prevent fraud.

Live Support Desk

Talk to a real agent at 888-233-2712 for transaction inquiries, address changes, or wallet setup questions. No chatbot runaround.

The honest comparison

How we compare

Cedar BTM vs. a typical BTM operator experience and a typical online crypto exchange experience.

Time to first purchase
Cedar BTMUnder 3 minutesWalk up and go
Typical BTMVariesSome require app pre-registration
Typical ExchangeDaysAccount + ID + bank setup first
Account or app required
Cedar BTMJust a phone number*No apps, no accounts, no downloads
Typical BTMOften app-first
Typical ExchangeRequiredFull KYC with SSN & ID upload
Pay with cash
Cedar BTMYes
Typical BTM
Typical ExchangeNoBank or card only
Fee transparency
Cedar BTMFull breakdown on every receipt
Typical BTMOften hidden spreads
Typical ExchangeFee + hidden spreadCard buys ≈ 3.5–6% all-in
Crypto sent to your wallet at the kioskNo withdrawal holds
Cedar BTMInstant to your wallet
Typical BTMVaries
Typical ExchangeHoldsUp to 7 days after ACH funding
Who holds your coins
Cedar BTMYou doSent straight to your own wallet
Typical BTMYour wallet (varies)
Typical ExchangeThe exchangeUntil you withdraw
Live phone support
Cedar BTMReal agents888-233-2712
Typical BTMRare — ticket forms
Typical ExchangeChatbots & queues
FinCEN registered · NMLS listedMSB registration · registry ID
Cedar BTMFully registered
Typical BTMVaries by operator
Typical Exchange
Daily purchase limit
Cedar BTMUp to $25k/day
Typical BTMOften under $5k
Typical ExchangeAccount-tiered

* Basic purchases require only a phone number; higher purchase tiers require full identity verification (SSN & ID). Exchange figures based on published retail pricing & policies, July 2026.

Compliance Verification

Verify our registrations

Cedar BTM is registered with FinCEN as a Money Services Business (MSB) and is authorized to operate across participating states. We maintain strict Know Your Customer (KYC) tiers to protect consumers from cybercrime and elder fraud.

Registration is a legal requirement for money services businesses; it is not a government endorsement.

Experience the Cedar BTM difference

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