How can I get bitcoins? There are a variety of ways to acquire bitcoins: Accept bitcoins as payment for goods or services. The most common way to buy bitcoins are the Bitcoin Exchanges There are several services where you can trade them for traditional currency. Find someone to trade cash for bitcoins in-person through a local director. Participate in a mining pool. If you have a lot of mining hardware, you can solo mine and attempt to create a new block (currently yields 25 bitcoins plus transaction fees). Visit sites that provide free samples and offers.