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Coinstar kiosks in the U.S. offer many services but do not exchange gift cards or foreign currency.

Can I use coins to buy crypto at Coinstar?

August 11, 2021

By Shelby Kettrick

No, you can only use paper money to buy crypto at Coinstar.

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Cryptocurrency transaction and custody services are powered by Zero Hash LLC and Zero Hash Liquidity Services LLC. When you enable CINQ by Coinstar's wallet, you must also agree to the Zero Hash LLC and Zero Hash Liquidity Services LLC terms and conditions and enable your Zero Hash account. Cryptocurrency assets are held and custodied by Zero Hash LLC, not CINQ by Coinstar. Services may not be available in all states. Cryptocurrency assets are not subject to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or Securities Investor Protection Corporation coverage. The value of any cryptocurrency, including digital assets pegged to fiat currency, commodities, or any other asset, may go to zero. Identity verification process is conducted by CINQ by Coinstar’s cryptocurrency services provider, Zero Hash. All cryptocurrency services, including purchase execution, custody, and settlement, are provided by Zero Hash LLC and it’s affiliates. Coinstar, LLC is not a licensed financial institution, exchange, or custodian.

Zero Hash LLC is licensed to engage in Virtual Currency Business Activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services.

Cryptocurrency services not available in Connecticut.

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