If you would rather hand over Bitcoin and leave with euros in your pocket, a cash trade in Munich is the most direct way to do it. You agree a fair rate in a message, meet somewhere busy like München Hauptbahnhof, count the notes, and swap.
Where to meet in Munich
- München HauptbahnhofThe busiest station in Bavaria, with cafes and bakeries open long hours and a strong police presence.
- MarienplatzThe central square of the old town, surrounded by cafes and department stores and always busy.
- Olympia-Einkaufszentrum (OEZ)A very large mall in the north of the city with a food court and direct U-Bahn access.
- PEP NeuperlachA big shopping centre in the south east with seating and restaurants.
München Hauptbahnhof is reached by all S-Bahn lines on the central trunk, U-Bahn lines U1, U2, U4 and U5, several tram lines and regional trains from across Bavaria.
Who trades cash here
People come in from Schwabing, Pasing, Neuperlach, Sendling, Augsburg and Freising. Munich is one of the wealthiest cities in Germany, with a large tech and insurance sector, many students and a long established Bitcoin meetup scene. There is a regular local meetup, Bitcoin Munich Stammtisch, so the city has an active Bitcoin crowd and most people trading cash here have done it before.
Cash in Munich
Germans used cash for about 51 percent of transactions in 2023 according to the Bundesbank, and Bavaria is often cited as more cash friendly than average. Bank ATMs commonly allow around 1,000 euros a day. There is no general cash cap, but dealers must identify cash buyers at 10,000 euros and above.
Bitcoin ATMs in Munich. Only a few machines, mostly in phone repair shops near the station, and some of them no longer there. about 8 percent on purchases at the main operator's machines, according to German press reports. 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 München Hauptbahnhof or another busy public spot in Munich. 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 Munich.
Thinking about tax or a bank payout instead? Read how to cash out Bitcoin in Germany, or sell by SEPA transfer with on-chain escrow.
Questions people in Munich ask
Is Hauptbahnhof or Marienplatz better for a meeting?
Hauptbahnhof is easier if you arrive by S-Bahn or regional train. Marienplatz is nicer for a cafe and is two S-Bahn stops away.
How do I get from Munich Airport to the centre?
S-Bahn lines S1 and S8 run from the airport to Hauptbahnhof and Marienplatz in about 40 to 45 minutes.
I live in Pasing or Neuperlach. Do I have to go downtown?
Pasing has its own busy station on the S-Bahn and regional lines. Neuperlach has the PEP mall on U-Bahn line U5. Both can work if the other party agrees.
Do I need ID to sell Bitcoin for cash in Munich?
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 Munich?
Bitcoin first, and USDT, Litecoin and Monero on request. You are paid in euros, counted out in front of you.
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