If you would rather hand over Bitcoin and leave with euros in your pocket, a cash trade in Turin is the most direct way to do it. You agree a fair rate in a message, meet somewhere busy like Torino Porta Nuova, count the notes, and swap.
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.
Bitcoin ATMs in Turin. Around 16 machines listed in Turin in late 2025, a high number for a city of its size. fees of about 7% to 12% are typical, and some operators charge 15% or more. 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 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 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 Turin.
Thinking about tax or a bank payout instead? Read how to cash out Bitcoin in Italy, or sell by SEPA transfer with on-chain escrow.
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.
Do I need ID to sell Bitcoin for cash in Turin?
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 Turin?
Bitcoin first, and USDT, Litecoin and Monero on request. You are paid in euros, counted out in front of you.