In central Winterthur, there is a Bitcoin ATM where you can buy cryptocurrencies with cash and sell digital assets for cash. The ATM is located at Merkurstrasse 23, 8400 Winterthur, inside the iTek store.
The ATM is close to the main train station and key locations in the city center. It is easy to reach on foot, by public transportation or by car.
Where exactly is the Bitcoin ATM in Winterthur?
ATM address:
Merkurstrasse 23, 8400 Winterthur, Switzerland
The ATM is located inside the iTek store. The location is central and well connected to the rest of the city.
Nearby, you will find MANOR Winterthur, among other places, while the walk from Winterthur Hauptbahnhof takes about 5 minutes.
As a result, the Bitcoin ATM can be a convenient option for both Winterthur residents and people arriving in the city by train.
When is the ATM available?
The Bitcoin ATM is available during iTek's opening hours:
- Monday–Friday: 09:00–18:00
- Saturday: 09:00–17:00
- Sunday: closed
On Saturdays, the ATM has shorter opening hours than on weekdays. It is unavailable on Sundays because the store is closed.
Buying and Selling Cryptocurrency for Cash
The Bitcoin ATM at Merkurstrasse 23 lets you both buy cryptocurrency with cash and sell it for cash.
For purchases, the ATM accepts:
- CHF
- EUR
After selecting the appropriate option on the screen, scan your wallet's QR code, insert the banknotes and confirm the transaction. The cryptocurrency you buy will be sent to the wallet address you provided.
When selling, cash can be withdrawn in:
- CHF
- EUR
This lets you exchange cryptocurrency for cash without transferring funds to a bank account.
Cryptocurrencies available at the Bitcoin ATM in Winterthur
The ATM supports several popular digital assets:
- Bitcoin (BTC)
- Ethereum (ETH)
- Tether (USDT)
- USD Coin (USDC)
- Litecoin (LTC)
- Tron (TRX)
- Solana (SOL)
- Binance Coin (BNB)
This means the ATM is not limited to Bitcoin transactions. Stablecoins and other popular cryptocurrencies are also supported.
Which Blockchain Networks Are Supported?
For selected cryptocurrencies, several blockchain networks are available, including:
- ERC20
- TRC20
- Polygon
- Arbitrum
- Optimism
Before sending cryptocurrency, carefully check the selected network. It must match the network of the address in your cryptocurrency wallet.
Choosing the wrong network may cause the transaction to fail.
How do I buy Bitcoin at the ATM?
You can complete the purchase directly at the ATM.
The main steps are:
- select the purchase option on the screen
- select the appropriate cryptocurrency
- scan your wallet's QR code
- inserting CHF or EUR banknotes
- check the transaction terms
- confirm the transaction
Once the purchase is complete, the funds are sent to the specified cryptocurrency address.
A traditional bank transfer is not required to complete a standard transaction.
Buying Cryptocurrency with Cash
Selling works a little differently than buying.
First, set up a sale transaction with the operator. Then:
- generate the required code
- send the cryptocurrency to the provided address
- wait for the required network confirmations
- go to the ATM
- scan the code
- collect the dispensed banknotes
Cash can be withdrawn once the requirements for confirming the transaction have been met.
Identity verification
Identity verification is required when using the Bitcoin ATM.
Scan your ID using the white scanner built into the ATM. This is part of the KYC process for cryptocurrency transactions.
Using the ATM also does not require:
- creating a separate user account
- downloading an additional app
- providing a phone number
- signing up for marketing communications
The operator collects the data required to complete the mandatory identity verification process.
Location security
The area around the Bitcoin ATM is under video surveillance.
According to the operator, surveillance footage is automatically deleted after 24 hours. Video monitoring is intended to improve the safety of ATM users and the premises.
Before confirming a transaction, always double-check the wallet address, cryptocurrency, network, and transaction terms shown on the screen.
Getting there from Winterthur Hauptbahnhof
One of the easiest ways to reach the Bitcoin ATM is to walk from Winterthur Hauptbahnhof.
Winterthur Hauptbahnhof is about a 5-minute walk from Merkurstrasse 23.
Many city, regional, and night buses stop in the area around the station.
Available connections include:
- Hauptbahnhof – EV4, EV5, EV7, N1, N2, N3, N63 and N67
- Hauptbahnhof B – 2, 3 and 22
- Hauptbahnhof C – 3
- Hauptbahnhof E – 1, 7 and N7
- Hauptbahnhof F – 3 and 5
- Hauptbahnhof G – 3
- Hauptbahnhof H – 670, 671, 674, 680, N58, N59 and N64
- Museumstrasse/HB N – 2 and 22
- Museumstrasse/HB – N2
The wide range of connections makes the ATM easy to reach even from outlying parts of Winterthur.
Stops closest to Merkurstrasse 23
You do not need to get off at Winterthur Hauptbahnhof itself; there are other stops nearby.
Schmidgasse
The Schmidgasse stop is about a 2-minute walk from the ATM, near Casinotheater Winterthur.
Lines serving the area:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 10, N1, N3, and N63
Stadthaus
The Stadthaus stop is about a 5-minute walk from the Bitcoin ATM, near Musikkollegium Winterthur.
Lines serving the area:
3, 10, 674, and 676
Parking near the Bitcoin ATM
Visitors arriving by car can use several parking options in central Winterthur.
The closest options are:
- Coop/Manor Parkhaus Stadtgarten – about a 1-minute walk
- Parkhaus Eulachpassage – about a 5-minute walk
- Parkplatz Adlerstrasse – about a 15-minute walk
The nearest parking option is therefore almost right next to the Bitcoin ATM.
Directions with Google Maps
Before your visit, search for Merkurstrasse 23, Winterthur in Google Maps and start navigation.
The Bitcoin ATM is inside the iTek store, so enter the store once you arrive at the address.
How can I check how much cash is available?
If you plan to sell a larger amount of cryptocurrency, check in advance that the ATM has enough cash available.
The ATMs are regularly checked and restocked, but current cash availability may change as withdrawals are made.
Information about the Winterthur ATM is available on the operator's website.
Additional information about the location, supported cryptocurrencies, fees and exchange terms is also available on CoinATMRadar.
What should I do if the ATM in Winterthur is unavailable?
If the ATM at Merkurstrasse 23 is temporarily out of service or you cannot use it during opening hours, you can use another Bitcoin ATM in Switzerland.
Selected locations:
- Zurich – Badenerstrasse 230
- Zurich – Limmatstrasse 197
- Zurich – Seefeldstrasse 178
- Lucerne – Friedenstrasse 2
- Basel – Feldbergstrasse 100
- Geneva – Bd Carl-Vogt 60
- Geneva – Rue Louis-Favre 17
- Lausanne – Av. William-Fraisse 4
- Lugano – Corso Elvezia 16
- Mendrisio – Via Francesco Borromini 6
With ATMs in several cities, you can use another location if the Winterthur ATM is unavailable.
News and information about Bitcoin ATMs in Switzerland
Information about new locations, ATM updates and periodic promotions is also posted on social media.
There you can find updates about the ATMs, photos of individual locations, and useful information to review before making a transaction.
From time to time, promotions on transaction fees are also announced, including campaigns where the fee may be reduced to as little as 0%.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Bitcoin ATM is located at Merkurstrasse 23, 8400 Winterthur, inside the iTek store. It is near the city center, about a 5-minute walk from Winterthur Hauptbahnhof.
The ATM is available during iTek's opening hours: Monday–Friday 09:00–18:00, Saturday 09:00–17:00, and closed on Sunday.
Yes. The ATM allows you to buy cryptocurrencies with cash and sell them for cash.
When buying cryptocurrency, the ATM accepts:
- CHF
- EUR
When selling cryptocurrency, cash withdrawals are available in:
- CHF
- EUR
The ATM supports several cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Litecoin (LTC), Tron (TRX), Solana (SOL) and Binance Coin (BNB).
Depending on the cryptocurrency, supported networks include TRC20, ERC20, Arbitrum, Optimism and Polygon. Before making a transaction, make sure the selected network matches the network used by your wallet.
Yes. You must scan an ID document using the scanner built into the ATM. This verification is part of the KYC process.
No. You do not need to create a separate account, install an additional app or provide a phone number to use the ATM.
Yes. Nearby parking options include Coop/Manor Parkhaus Stadtgarten, Parkhaus Eulachpassage and Parkplatz Adlerstrasse.
If the ATM is temporarily unavailable, you can use other Bitcoin ATMs in Switzerland, including those in Zurich, Lucerne, Basel, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano and Mendrisio.
