Around 16 machines listed in Turin in late 2025, a high number for a city of its size. Every one of those machines charges for rent, cash transport and insurance, and you pay for it in the fee. A person-to-person meetup at Torino Porta Nuova has none of those costs, so the same Turin trade costs 5 percent instead of 15 to 30.
What the machine costs in Turin, against a meetup
Fees of about 7% to 12% are typical, and some operators charge 15% or more. Use the amount box to see what that means for your trade.
| Where | Fee | You lose | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap ATM, posted fee only | 12% | ||
| Typical ATM, fee plus rate markup | 18% | ||
| Expensive ATM | 25% | ||
| Cash meetup via Satpeer | 5% |
Assumptions: ATM ranges from published 2026 fee reviews, 10 to 25 percent posted plus a 5 to 15 percent rate markup. Our 5 percent is the whole cost, quoted against the live market rate at the meetup.
Where to meet in Turin
- Torino Porta NuovaThe main station on metro line 1, cafes in the hall, right by Via Roma.
- Piazza CastelloThe central square with arcades and cafes, always busy.
- Via Roma and Galleria San FedericoThe arcaded main street between Porta Nuova and Piazza Castello, sheltered and lively.
- Lingotto shopping centre (8 Gallery)A large mall on metro line 1 with cafes and parking.
Torino Porta Nuova is on metro line 1 and is served by regional and high speed trains, and the airport bus from Caselle stops there in about 45 minutes.
Who trades cash here
People come in from San Salvario, Crocetta, Vanchiglia, Mirafiori, Moncalieri and Collegno. Turin has a large student population from the Politecnico and the university, an active Bitcoin community, and the usual Italian habit of paying in cash. There is a regular local meetup, Bitcoin Torino (monthly Builder Torino meetup at Blox Space), so the city has an active Bitcoin crowd and most people trading cash here have done it before.
Cash in Turin
Italy is cash heavy. About 61% of shop payments in 2024 were in cash (ECB SPACE survey). Cash payments of 5,000 euros or more are illegal, so 4,999.99 euros is the legal maximum. Bank ATM limits are often 500 to 1,500 euros a day.
How it works in Turin
- 1. Tell us what you need. Use the form above with the coin, the amount and your Telegram username, or message @primebaseMBot on Telegram.
- 2. Agree the rate. We quote one clear price for the amount, against the live market. No account, no ID.
- 3. Meet at Torino Porta Nuova or another busy public spot in Turin. We agree a time that suits both sides, in daylight when possible.
- 4. Swap. You hand over the cash, it is counted, and the crypto lands in your wallet before anyone leaves.
Staying safe
Only selling? The sell Bitcoin for cash in Turin page covers the sale side step by step.
For the bank route and the tax side, read how to cash out Bitcoin in Italy.
Questions people in Turin ask
Porta Nuova or Porta Susa, which station is better?
Porta Nuova is better for meeting. It is right in the centre and connected to Via Roma. Porta Susa is quieter and mostly used for through trains.
Is there a Bitcoin community in Turin I can ask about this?
Yes. Bitcoin Torino runs a monthly meetup at Blox Space on Via Pietro Micca. It is a good place to meet other local Bitcoin users in person.
What is the cash limit for a trade in Italy?
Cash payments of 5,000 euros or more are illegal in Italy, so the maximum per payment is 4,999.99 euros. Italian bank ATMs usually allow about 500 to 1,500 euros a day.
How much do Bitcoin ATMs in Turin really cost?
Operators post service fees of roughly 10 to 25 percent, and most add an exchange-rate markup on top. Reviews put the real all-in cost at 15 to 30 percent. On €1,000 that is €150 to €300 gone.
Do I need ID or an account for a cash meetup?
No account and no ID upload with us. You message the desk on Telegram, say buy or sell, the amount and Turin, and we set up the meeting.