If you would rather hand over Bitcoin and leave with euros in your pocket, a cash trade in Dublin is the most direct way to do it. You agree a fair rate in a message, meet somewhere busy like St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre, count the notes, and swap.
Where to meet in Dublin
- St Stephen's Green Shopping CentreCentral, on the Luas Green Line, cafes and seating inside.
- Connolly StationA main rail hub with DART and Luas Red Line, busy and staffed.
- Jervis Shopping CentreA large indoor mall on the north side, Luas stop outside.
- Grafton Street and Trinity College areaThe busiest pedestrian street in the city, cafes everywhere.
The Luas Green Line stops at St Stephen's Green, and the Dublin Express and Aircoach buses from the airport reach the city centre in about 30 to 40 minutes.
Who trades cash here
People come in from Rathmines, Drumcondra, Tallaght, Dun Laoghaire, Swords and Blanchardstown. Dublin is the European base of many tech companies, has a large student and foreign worker population, and still uses cash more than most of Western Europe. There is a regular local meetup, Dublin Bitcoin Meetup, so the city has an active Bitcoin crowd and most people trading cash here have done it before.
Cash in Dublin
Ireland still uses cash a lot. About 54% of in-store purchases were cash in the ECB's 2022 survey. There is no general legal cap on cash payments. Bank ATM limits are modest, for example 600 euros a day on an AIB debit card.
Bitcoin ATMs in Dublin. Few or none: Dublin's early cafe machines were removed years ago and Ireland has had no working machine for some time. A cash meetup gives you the same banknotes without the machine fee, and you pick the place.
How a cash sale works
- 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 St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre or another busy public spot in Dublin. We agree a time that suits both sides, in daylight when possible.
- 4. Swap. You send the crypto, the cash is counted out in front of you, both confirmed on the spot.
Staying safe
Buying rather than selling, or comparing with a machine? See the Bitcoin ATM alternative in Dublin.
Thinking about tax or a bank payout instead? Read how to cash out Bitcoin in Ireland, or sell by SEPA transfer with on-chain escrow.
Questions people in Dublin ask
Where do people usually meet in Dublin for a cash trade?
St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre and the Grafton Street area are the usual picks. Both are central, busy and have cafes to sit in.
Is a daytime or evening meeting better in the city centre?
Daytime is easier because shops and cafes are open and the streets are full. Evening meetings are fine in well lit areas like Grafton Street, but avoid late nights.
How much cash can I take out of an Irish ATM?
Limits depend on your bank. AIB debit cards allow 600 euros a day and other banks are similar. If you need more, plan ahead or use the bank counter.
Do I need ID to sell Bitcoin for cash in Dublin?
No. A cash sale in person is you selling coins you already own. There is no account and no ID step. You agree a price, meet, and swap euros for crypto.
Which coins can I sell for cash in Dublin?
Bitcoin first, and USDT, Litecoin and Monero on request. You are paid in euros, counted out in front of you.