Just an aside about CoinBase. I attempted to at least acquire the maximum amount of BTC allowed to purchase by CC after verifying, and it was declined. No explanation. I feel like it's been very difficult to try and purchase my first BTCs, and my only option might be to pay the outrageous wire-fees of my bank to transfer USD to an exchange.
EDIT: CoinBase was quick to reply to my email and it was on the CC issuer's end, declining the transaction. Really seems like big banks don't want to make it easy for you to sell USD for crypto... probably just have to give them a call to let them know it's not a suspicious charge, but that's just one more bump on the crypto road.
Just an aside about CoinBase. I attempted to at least acquire the maximum amount of BTC allowed to purchase by CC after verifying, and it was declined. No explanation. I feel like it's been very difficult to try and purchase my first BTCs, and my only option might be to pay the outrageous wire-fees of my bank to transfer USD to an exchange.
EDIT: CoinBase was quick to reply to my email and it was on the CC issuer's end, declining the transaction. Really seems like big banks don't want to make it easy for you to sell USD for crypto... probably just have to give them a call to let them know it's not a suspicious charge, but that's just one more bump on the crypto road.