More and more people are buying cryptocurrency. Some just want to discover what is special about this type of money, while others have got a lot of bitcoins while trading.
Online is one of the most popular places to spend cryptocurrency. You can try your luck at CobraSpins, 24Mcasino, MyStake, etc. In this guide, we will tell you about other places where you can spend your crypto money.
Wikipedia
The world’s largest encyclopedia is accepting donations in bitcoins. We know that teachers insist it is not a reliable source of information, but at least Wikipedia is a true lifesaver when you need to give a rough idea of what you are writing about and what sources to consult. And now, this organization is counting on all of us to support their efforts in providing helpful information to users all over the globe and hopes bitcoiners to contribute by sending them some crypto money every month.
airBaltic
It is quite strange, but airBaltic only accepts Bitcoin as payment for tickets they call “GREEN” and “GREEN plus” (the two cheapest of the four ticket types) – not very convenient if you’re a bitcoin millionaire who wants to travel in style. But let’s focus on the positives: airBaltic flies to most European countries and even parts of the Middle East.
Also, according to airBaltic, they select the best deals to be posted on their website. So it looks like you’ll only have to part with a small portion of your bitcoin fortune when booking your flights with airBaltic.
Burger King
According to local news, Burger King outlets in Venezuela have announced a partnership with Cryptobuyer to accept cryptocurrencies as a payment method. Customers can pay in Bitcoin, Dash, Litecoin, Ethereum, and Tether. In addition, the German branch of Burger King started accepting Bitcoin on its website and mobile app on 3 September 2019. However, this was more of a marketing ploy to encourage people to order online instead of shopping at the brick-and-mortar shop.
Paying with Bitcoins and Bitcoin Cash in Burger King can only be done by ordering delivery online through Lieferservice, which works with restaurants across the country.
Insurance company AXA
Insurance brokerage AXA has allowed customers in Switzerland to use bitcoin as a way to pay their bills. The decision to switch to cryptocurrencies was made back in the company’s 2019 market survey, which showed that almost a third of respondents aged 18 to 55 had either already invested in them or were interested in doing so.
Bills for non-life insurance policies will now have a link code printed on them to pay premiums via the Bitcoin Suisse cryptocurrency exchange, which will then convert them into Swiss francs.
Starbucks
The company initially disappointed those who use bitcoin when it prematurely reported that Starbucks would begin accepting bitcoin payments in shops in 2019. But later, Starbucks clarified that these reports were misleading on several counts. Firstly, they will not be accepting bitcoin payments directly. Instead, they will partner with the future Bakkt exchange. Secondly, bitcoin payments will not be accepted until mid-2020, when the Bakkt app will be launched.
Luckily, that app is already up and running, which means you can pay for your coffee with bitcoin at Starbucks right now!
Microsoft
Microsoft is one of the first tech giants to accept bitcoin as a payment method for some of its best products since 2014. By adding bitcoins to the balance on your Microsoft account, you can buy anything from Windows 10 licenses to games, movies, and apps from the Windows and Xbox shops. Microsoft didn’t accept bitcoins for some time due to their inherent volatility issues but later began accepting them again as a form of payment.
Shopify
Shopify is an international e-commerce company with a platform that allows businesses of all sizes to create online shops and retail outlets. Shopify began accepting Bitcoin in November 2013.
Small businesses around the world are taking advantage of the great opportunity to use Bitcoin. A large number of online retailers offer the option of cryptocurrency payment as an alternative to encourage users to make purchases from them. If you need to find Bitcoin-accepting organizations near you, simply use , which offers a local map view showing the location of Bitcoin-accepting merchants. There is also a world map view. Bitcoin has made people more free and mobile – a new era is coming soon.
Lush
Lush became one of the first global companies to adapt to the use of cryptocurrencies. In 2017, the popular cosmetics retailer began allowing payment for orders in bitcoins on its website through a partnership with Bitpay.com. At the moment, Lush accepts cryptocurrencies as a form of payment directly on its website.
Gift Vouchers
There are many services where you can’t pay with Bitcoin. For instance, Amazon or iTunes. But you can overcome the system by buying gift vouchers for these services and paying with the cryptocurrency for them. One of the places where you can get such a voucher is . On their website, you will find gift cards for purchasing at Dunkin’ Donuts, Adidas, Airbnb, Apple, Uber, etc. You can choose the value of the voucher. Normally, it can be between $5 and $250.
Tesla
Tesla announced in February 2021 that it would buy $1.5 billion worth of bitcoin. It also said it would accept the digital currency to buy its popular electric cars. And so it did… Until the company changed its mind on 13 May 2021. And while you still can’t buy Tesla with bitcoin today, Musk announced on 14 June 2021 that once bitcoin mining is more than 50% renewable energy, it will reopen the bitcoin purchase option. So hold on tight – all the miners are leaving China, and renewable energy is slowly becoming a bigger part of the bitcoin mining landscape.
Conclusion
Since the popularity of cryptocurrency is rising, more and more companies start accepting bitcoin. So if your favorite store still hasn’t provided customers with an opportunity to make payment with crypto coins, you can wait or try to make a purchase with a gift voucher using the system we explained above.