Localbitcoins

API

P2P Bitcoin trading API for buying and selling cryptocurrency

Overview

The Localbitcoins API allows developers to interact with its peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading platform. Key endpoints include retrieving active buy/sell ads, initiating trade requests, checking account balances, and managing transactions. Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include building custom trading bots, integrating P2P services into third-party apps, and automating trade management. It supports public (ad listings) and private (account-specific) operations, with authentication required for sensitive actions like creating trades or accessing personal data.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://localbitcoins.com/api-docs/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
JSON support
Authentication required
P2P trade management
Ad listing retrieval
Account balance access

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Localbitcoins API free to use?

It offers a freemium model—basic access is free, but higher usage tiers require paid plans.

? Does it require an API Key?

Yes—API keys are mandatory for private endpoints (e.g., account balances, trade initiation), while some public endpoints (e.g., ad listings) may not need authentication.

? What is the response format?

All API responses are in JSON format for seamless integration with most development stacks.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Cryptocurrency

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Well-documented
⊕ Supports P2P-specific trading operations
⊕ Access to a large global P2P user base

Cons

⊖ Rate limited
⊖ Bitcoin-only trading support
⊖ No SLA for free usage tiers