While Bitcoin and cryptocurrency acceptance is spreading among both online and physical stores, it’s still not nearly as common as cash or credit card.
So, to make it easier to spend your coins – or to support businesses that have adopted the technology – we’ve compiled a list of companies that currently allow you to pay for their products or services with Bitcoin.
Plus, we’ll show you to how to use crypto to buy other things you want, even if they don’t accept coins directly.
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How to Spend Bitcoin: Buy Prepaid Credit Cards with Crypto
Even if the store or service you want to buy from doesn’t allow direct crypto payments, chances are you can still pay using a gift card. That is, you buy a gift card with Bitcoin, then use that gift card to buy what you want.
Bitrefill – Bitrefill lets you use crypto to buy gift cards for tons of specific businesses, from Amazon to Steam to Home Depot, as well as generic Visa and Mastercard gift cards that can be used pretty much anywhere those cards are accepted.
The Bitcoin Company – The Bitcoin Company also offers tons of different gift cards to choose from, some of them with higher limits than their Bitrefill equivalent. And they have an easy-to-use app for Android and iOS.
Moon – With Moon, you buy a virtual card using your Coinbase account (or a Lightning wallet). That card can then be used for online purchases anywhere that Visa is accepted.
How to Spend Bitcoin: Pay for Products and Services with Crypto Directly
Of course, not everyone wants to go through the hassle of buying a gift card. And it’s not always feasible for every kind of purchase.
Fortunately, many companies around the world are slowly starting to accept direct crypto payments.
Pay for Online Services with Bitcoin and Crypto
Namecheap – This was already one of the best places to buy a domain name, but their crypto payments make them even more attractive
Microsoft – It’s currently possible to spend Bitcoin to purchase apps and games from Microsoft’s Windows and Xbox stores
Private Internet Access VPN – Protect yourself online with this crypto-friendly VPN; check out our article on other VPN providers that accept crypto too
Protonmail – This private email provider has free accounts, but you can also pay for a premium account with crypto
Humble Bundle – Buy digital video games for several platforms by spending Bitcoin
UsenetExpress – Keep your Usenet activities private by paying with Bitcoin; check out our article on other Usenet providers that accept crypto
Pay for Consumer Goods with Bitcoin and Crypto
Online Stores That Accept Bitcoin and Crypto
NewEgg – Buy electronics with crypto via this popular online marketplace
Dell – One of the top selling PC brands now accepts Bitcoin payments
Shopify – To be clear, not every Shopify store accepts crypto, but many do; finding them is the only tricky part
Etsy – Like Shopify, not every Etsy seller accepts Bitcoin, but you can find plenty that do
Hublot – If you’re in need of a luxury Swiss watch – and want to pay in crypto – you can do so via Bitpay.
Breitling – Another Swiss watch maker that accepts payments through Bitpay.
Retail Stores That Accept Bitcoin and Crypto
AMC – The movie chain accepts crypto payments for tickets and even refreshments, but purchases must be made online
Gucci – Many of the luxury designer’s US stores now accept Bitcoin payments
Balenciaga – Another luxury designer that allows customers to spend Bitcoin at many of its US locations
Car Manufacturers That Accept Bitcoin and Crypto
Ferrari – As of right now, this luxury sports car brand is the only one that accepts Bitcoin directly, at least that we know of
Pay for Travel with Bitcoin and Crypto
Airlines That Accept Bitcoin and Crypto
Norwegian Air – Get low-cost flights across Europe and pay with Bitcoin
airBaltic – Another European airline which accepts crypto payments
Peach – A budget Japanese airline based out of Kansai International Airport in Osaka which allows you to spend Bitcoin on flights
Travel Companies That Accept Bitcoin and Crypto
Travala – Book hotels, flights, and even activities, then pay with crypto using this travel retailer
Expedia – This popular travel site now allows you to use crypto to pay for things like flights
Alternative Airlines – This flight aggregator allows you to purchase flights from over 600 airlines using Bitcoin
Amtrak – Pay for train tickets across the US through Bitpay
Hotels That Accept Bitcoin and Crypto
Sandman Hotel Group – With over 40 locations across the US, Canada, and UK, this hotel chain is crypto-friendly
Kessler Collection – Choose from over 10 hotels concentrated in the southeastern US (but with CO and MN locations as well)
The Pavilions Hotels and Resorts – If you’re looking for something more exotic, this hotel group offers locations in Bali, Thailand, the Philippines, Madrid, Rome, and more
How to Spend Bitcoin: Wrap-Up
This list should give you plenty of places to spend your Bitcoin and other coins. In fact, with the prepaid gift card services we covered, you can shop almost anywhere.
- Related: How to Pay Anonymously Online
Are there any stores or services we missed? Let us know in the comments!