[gst]

You don't need to verify a bank account. Just link a debit or credit card - instant without verification.

[gress]

How is obtaining a credit or debit card instant?

[aaron-lebo]

You could walk into a Wal-mart or CVS with cash and buy a prepaid debit card. Not instant, but not especially difficult.

[gress]

True but it puts paid to this ridiculous idea that transferring money via Bitcoin is somehow more convenient than regular banking.