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Bitcoin ATMs in Iowa IA

Our directory lists 213 Bitcoin ATM locations across 87 cities in Iowa from 3 operators. Bitstop runs the most, with 156 (73%). Browse by city below, or see Bitcoin ATMs in every United States state.

213
ATMs
87
Cities
3
Operators
73% Bitstop share
146 Reported 24/7 (69%)
Greater of $5 or 15% Statutory fee cap

Cities with Bitcoin ATMs in Iowa

87 cities
Cedar Rapids8% of Iowa listings 17 Davenport7% of Iowa listings 14 Des Moines5% of Iowa listings 10 Bettendorf4% of Iowa listings 8 Waterloo4% of Iowa listings 8 Ames3% of Iowa listings 6 Marion3% of Iowa listings 6 Ankeny2% of Iowa listings 5 Oelwein2% of Iowa listings 5 Sioux City2% of Iowa listings 5 Dubuque2% of Iowa listings 4 New Hampton2% of Iowa listings 4 Waverly2% of Iowa listings 4 Altoona1% of Iowa listings 3 Clive1% of Iowa listings 3 Council Bluffs1% of Iowa listings 3 Decorah1% of Iowa listings 3 Grimes1% of Iowa listings 3 North Liberty1% of Iowa listings 3 Urbandale1% of Iowa listings 3 Webster City1% of Iowa listings 3

66 more cities in Iowa with one or two listed ATMs

Cedar Falls (2) Clinton (2) Cresco (2) Dike (2) Dumont (2) Fort Dodge (2) Independence (2) Indianola (2) Iowa City (2) Janesville (2) Johnston (2) Knoxville (2) Le Claire (2) Le Mars (2) Milford (2) Monona (2) Monticello (2) Muscatine (2) Newton (2) Norwalk (2) Parkersburg (2) Perry (2) Polk City (2) Shell Rock (2) Sibley (2) Stuart (2) Waukon (2) Algona (1) Arnolds Park (1) Bondurant (1) Boone (1) Burlington (1) Cherokee (1) Clear Lake (1) Coralville (1) De Soto (1) Denison (1) Denver (1) DeWitt (1) Elk Run Heights (1) Emmetsburg (1) Evansdale (1) Kalona (1) Marshalltown (1) Mason City (1) Mitchellville (1) Nevada (1) Orange City (1) Osage (1) Oskaloosa (1) Ottumwa (1) Pella (1) Pleasant Hill (1) Readlyn (1) Sergeant Bluff (1) Sheldon (1) Sioux Center (1) Spencer (1) Storm Lake (1) Story City (1) Tiffin (1) Toledo (1) Vinton (1) Waukee (1) West Des Moines (1) Williams (1)

Bitcoin ATM operators in Iowa by market share

Share of the 213 Bitcoin ATM listings in Iowa, counted from our directory data. Trust grades reflect each operator's regulatory and enforcement record (how we score).

OperatorATMsShareTrust grade
Bitstop 156 73% F
CoinFlip 49 23% F
Athena 8 4% F

Bitcoin ATM fees in Iowa

Iowa caps total Bitcoin ATM fees, including the exchange-rate spread, at Greater of $5 or 15% under Iowa Code § 533C.1004; 2026 Chapter 1078. This is a legal ceiling, not an average; operators may charge less.

OperatorAverage reported feeReports
Bitstop 17% 3

Averages are from customer-submitted fee reports for these operators nationwide, shown once an operator has at least three reports.

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Bitcoin ATM rules in Iowa

Active · Iowa Code § 533C.1004; 2026 Chapter 1078

Iowa limits all customers to $1,000 per day and new customers to $10,000 during their first 30 days. Charges are capped at the greater of $5 or 15%. The 2026 amendments expressly require kiosk operators to hold money-transmission licenses.

  • New customers$1,000/day
  • Established customers$1,000/day
  • Fee capGreater of $5 or 15%

Full Iowa Bitcoin ATM regulations guide · Official state source · Verified 2026-09-05

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Bitcoin ATMs are in Iowa?
Our directory lists 213 Bitcoin ATMs across 87 cities in Iowa, run by 3 operators. Bitstop has the most, with 156 (73%).
Which cities in Iowa have the most Bitcoin ATMs?
The Iowa cities with the most Bitcoin ATM listings are: Cedar Rapids (17), Davenport (14), Des Moines (10), Bettendorf (8), Waterloo (8).
Which operators run Bitcoin ATMs in Iowa?
The largest Bitcoin ATM operators in Iowa by listed machines are: Bitstop (156, 73%), CoinFlip (49, 23%), Athena (8, 4%).
Are there 24/7 or two-way Bitcoin ATMs in Iowa?
Of the 213 listings in Iowa, 146 listings report 24-hour access. Hours and machine types are source-reported; confirm with the host before travelling.
Are Bitcoin ATMs legal in Iowa?
Iowa limits all customers to $1,000 per day and new customers to $10,000 during their first 30 days. Charges are capped at the greater of $5 or 15%. The 2026 amendments expressly require kiosk operators to hold money-transmission licenses. State transaction limits: new customers $1,000/day. See our Iowa regulations guide for details.
What fees do Bitcoin ATMs charge in Iowa?
Iowa caps total Bitcoin ATM fees, including the exchange-rate spread, at Greater of $5 or 15% under Iowa Code § 533C.1004; 2026 Chapter 1078. That is a legal maximum; operators may charge less. Customer fee reports for operators in Iowa average 17% (Bitstop).