This document provides information on how to buy bitcoins, including: 1) It is still difficult to buy bitcoins with credit cards or PayPal directly due to chargeback risks, but some exchanges now accept credit cards in certain countries. 2) You will need a bitcoin wallet to store the bitcoins you purchase, with options including software, online, and vault wallets that vary in security levels. 3) Popular exchanges for buying bitcoins include Coinbase, Circle, and local exchanges that depend on country, while wallets like Xapo offer deposit and conversion services.