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Bitcoin has firmly established itself as the dominant cryptocurrency, dominating the digital currency space. As the most well-known and widely used digital asset, Bitcoin is accepted as a valid payment method by many well-known businesses. From innovative events such as OCS Coffee Days launched by Base to promote on-chain summer activities through gamification, to major retailers adding cryptocurrency options at checkout, Bitcoin's influence in the mainstream economy is undeniable. This article will explore how and in which industries Bitcoin is being accepted, highlighting some important adoption and integration cases.
Overview of Companies Accepting Bitcoin
The most popular companies accepting Bitcoin payments in 2024 include:
PayPal
Wikipedia
Microsoft
AT&T
Starbucks
Whole Foods
Home Depot
Shopify
Additionally, you can use this search engine to search by product for merchants that accept Bitcoin.
If you want a more detailed list of companies that accept Bitcoin, keep reading. Here’s what we cover in this article:
Major Companies Accepting Bitcoin
Stores that accept Bitcoin
Frequently asked questions
Summarize
Source: List of Companies Accepting Bitcoin in 2024, including more than 20 major companies
1. Major companies accepting Bitcoin payments
1）PayPal
PayPal has integrated cryptocurrency into its platform, allowing users to buy, sell and store Bitcoin and other digital currencies such as stablecoins. As the world's leading digital payment platform, PayPal's acceptance of Bitcoin marks an important step for cryptocurrency to enter the mainstream. Users can also use cryptocurrency payments at more than 26 million merchants around the world through PayPal's checkout function.
What you can buy: Nearly anything from PayPal's vast network of merchants, including electronics, apparel, and more.
2) Wikipedia
Wikimedia, the company that runs Wikipedia, the world's largest open-source encyclopedia, is accepting Bitcoin donations for payment via BitPay.
3) Microsoft
Microsoft allows the use of Bitcoin to top up Microsoft accounts. In the past, Microsoft suspended the acceptance of Bitcoin, but resumed the service shortly afterwards.
4）AT&T
AT&T is the first major U.S. mobile operator to offer a cryptocurrency payment option, allowing customers to pay through BitPay.
5) Starbucks
Through the Bakkt payments platform, Starbucks allows customers to top up their Starbucks cards with Bitcoin through its app, allowing them to indirectly use cryptocurrency to purchase coffee and other goods.
What You Can Buy: Use your Starbucks Card to purchase everything in-store.
6）Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market has partnered with the Spedn app to allow customers to pay with Bitcoin at checkout. The leading supermarket chain's acceptance of Bitcoin marks a major step forward in the adoption of the digital currency for everyday retail shopping.
What you can buy: Fresh produce, meats, seafood, natural beauty products, and all your essentials.
7) Home Depot
As the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, Home Depot allows customers to use Bitcoin to pay for tools, building materials and services through the Flexa Spedn application. This move greatly simplifies cryptocurrency transactions and marks an important step for Home Depot to accept digital currencies in the retail sector.
What you can buy: Building materials, home appliances, gardening tools, smart home products, and more.
8）Shopify
Shopify allows its users, i.e. store owners who set up their online business on the Shopify platform, to enable cryptocurrency payment solutions and accept different cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.
9) Burger King
Burger King stores in Venezuela have announced a partnership with Cryptobuyer to accept cryptocurrency payments, according to local news reports. Customers can pay with Bitcoin, Dash, Litecoin, Ethereum, and Tether.
In addition, the German Burger King branch began accepting Bitcoin on September 3, 2019, but this is more like a marketing trick and it is not possible to use Bitcoin to purchase goods in the physical store.
You can only order online and pay with Bitcoin or Bitcoin Cash through the Lieferservice takeaway service, which partners with restaurants across Germany.
10) KFC
For a limited time, KFC Canada has decided to accept Bitcoin for the purchase of a “Bitcoin Bucket of Chicken.” The company processes payments through BitPay, and the buckets will be delivered directly to customers’ home addresses.
11）Overstock
Overstock, a well-known American online retailer that sells big-ticket items at lower prices due to excess inventory, has partnered with Coinbase to allow customers to pay for online orders with Bitcoin.
13) Subway
Several Subway locations accept (or have accepted, current status is unclear) Bitcoin as payment for sandwiches. You can see an example in this video:
13）Twitch
Twitch, the leading game streaming platform owned by Amazon, accepts Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash as payment methods for its services. The company removed this option in March 2019 but re-enabled it in June. You can donate to Twitch users directly through your Bitcoin wallet.
14) Pizza Hut
As of November 2020, the giant pizza chain Pizza Hut now accepts Bitcoin payments in Venezuela. This is due to economic sanctions in the country, which has driven cryptocurrency acceptance, and while the move has not yet been rolled out globally, it could be a sign of things to come.
15) Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins plan to allow fans at home games to pay with Litecoin and Bitcoin when purchasing tickets for its 50/50 raffle, with half of the proceeds from the raffle going to support the Miami Dolphins Foundation and its charitable causes.
16) Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks now accept Bitcoin as a method of payment for game tickets and merchandise. All Bitcoin payments will be processed on the team’s website via BitPay.
17) Virgin Galactic
Richard Branson's companies, including Virgin Mobile and Virgin Atlantic, allow you to pay for space travel with Bitcoin.
18) Norwegian Air
Nordic airline, the largest and third-largest budget airline in Europe, plans to launch a cryptocurrency payment solution that will allow customers to pay for their tickets using Bitcoin.
19) Namecheap
Namecheap, one of the leading domain name registrars, has been accepting Bitcoin payments since 2013 due to strong demand from users of the company’s technology.
20) Think
Founded in 1989, the American online travel company began accepting Bitcoin payments through Coinbase, and later switched to BTCPayServer to process payments.
21) Co
Gyft allows users to buy and send gift cards online from retailers such as Amazon, Starbucks and iTunes. The company accepts Bitcoin payments at no extra charge.
22）NewEgg
The online retailer, which sells computer hardware and consumer electronics, was one of the first businesses to accept Bitcoin as payment.
23) The Internet Archive
The San Francisco-based nonprofit digital library, dedicated to its mission of "universal access to all knowledge," accepts bitcoin donations. Its website archive, the Wayback Machine, contains hundreds of billions of archived web pages.
24) The Pirate Bay
An online index of digital content for entertainment media and software. The site has been accepting Bitcoin and cryptocurrency donations since 2013.
25）4Chan
A popular site among cryptocurrency users, 4Chan is an image board site where users post anonymously, with the most recent posts listed first.
4Chan is divided into different sections, each with its own specific content and guidelines. It is not possible to register an account. The site accepts Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, and Litecoin as payment for 4Chan Pass.
26）Mega.nz
A cloud storage and file hosting service launched on January 19, 2013 by Kim Dotcom, who previously founded Megaupload. The site accepts Bitcoin for account upgrades.
27) Amazon (not directly accepted)
Amazon, the largest online retailer today, doesn't accept Bitcoin directly, but you can shop on the site and pay with Bitcoin using Purse.io, which connects people who want to shop with Bitcoin with people who are willing to complete their orders in exchange for Bitcoin.
28) ExpressVPN
This is one of the largest virtual private network services that allows you to surf the internet securely and privately. ExpressVPN is a subscription-based service and accepts Bitcoin.
29) Benfica
Sporting Lisboa and SL Benfica (often referred to as Benfica), two famous sports clubs in Lisbon, Portugal, accept Bitcoin for payment of match tickets and merchandise.
30）Quiznos
Quiznos, the Denver-based restaurant brand known for its submarine sandwiches, has announced plans to accept cryptocurrency payments at its Denver Airport location.
31) AMC Theaters
AMC, a well-known American cinema chain, has announced that it will accept Bitcoin as payment for movie tickets by the end of 2021. This option will apply to all AMC theaters in the United States.
2. Industry-specific adoption trends
1) Retail
The retail industry was one of the earliest adopters of Bitcoin payments. Companies like Shopify and Overstock have integrated cryptocurrencies into their payment systems, allowing customers to purchase everything from electronics to household goods. Even brick-and-mortar businesses like Home Depot accept Bitcoin payments through platforms like Flexa. This shows that Bitcoin is increasingly being seen as a legitimate and flexible payment option in the retail industry.
2) Tourism
In the travel industry, Bitcoin adoption is also significant. Platforms like Travala, Norwegian Air and CheapAir now accept Bitcoin, allowing travelers to seamlessly book flights, hotels and car rentals. The integration of Bitcoin by major travel companies shows its growing acceptance in everyday transactions.
3) Technology Industry
Tech giants like Newegg are at the forefront of Bitcoin acceptance, offering their products and services in exchange for the cryptocurrency. This is especially important for customers who want to purchase software, hardware or digital goods. Tech companies often lead innovation in this space, and their support for Bitcoin as a payment method reflects Bitcoin's expanding role in the digital economy.
3. Regional insights
Bitcoin adoption varies by region, with each region having different motivations and challenges.
1) North America
The United States is one of the countries with the most widespread Bitcoin adoption, driven primarily by tech-savvy consumers and large companies that accept cryptocurrencies. Companies like AMC Theaters and AT&T have included Bitcoin in their payment options, while retailers like Whole Foods also allow Bitcoin purchases through third-party apps. This adoption trend is supported by a growing number of crypto-friendly states and legislation designed to regulate rather than restrict Bitcoin use.
2) Europe
Europe, particularly Switzerland and Germany, has become a hotspot for cryptocurrency adoption, thanks to supportive legal frameworks and growing consumer demand. In Germany, Bitcoin is now recognized as legal tender, and Switzerland’s “Crypto Valley” is a major hub for blockchain companies and cryptocurrency initiatives.
3) Latin America
In regions such as Venezuela and Argentina, Bitcoin adoption is increasing rapidly due to economic instability and high inflation. Bitcoin provides individuals with a way to store value and avoid the devaluation of national currencies. Businesses in these countries are increasingly using Bitcoin for cross-border transactions and daily payments.
4) Asia
Countries such as Japan and South Korea are leading the way in Bitcoin adoption in Asia. Both countries have regulatory frameworks that encourage the use of cryptocurrencies, especially in retail
4. Expert Comments
The inclusion of Bitcoin in the payment system has profound implications for businesses, with many industry leaders commenting on this:
“Bitcoin is no longer just a speculative asset; it is becoming a store of value and a medium of exchange that is increasingly attractive to businesses looking to meet customer demand for digital currencies.” – Michael Sonnenshein, former CEO of Grayscale Investments
“Accepting Bitcoin not only brings us a new customer base, it positions Overstock as a forward-thinking retailer in the changing digital economy.” – Patrick Byrne, former CEO of Overstock
Sonnen's comments underscore Bitcoin's growing legitimacy in the eyes of consumers and businesses. Likewise, Overstock was one of the first major companies to accept Bitcoin, highlighting its commitment to embracing the emerging technology.
5. Stores that accept Bitcoin payments
In addition to the large companies mentioned in the previous chapter, there are many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that also accept Bitcoin payments.
Alza – the largest online retailer in the Czech Republic
Alternative Airlines - A website that allows you to book flights using multiple cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin.Travel - Travel website with accommodation, apartments, attractions, etc.
Travala – The world’s largest cryptocurrency-enabled OTA (Online Travel Agency), offering a comprehensive range of travel products (including hotel accommodation and tours) covering multiple destinations, payable in a variety of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Travala is backed by the well-known cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
Pembury Tavern – a pub in London, England
Old Fitzroy – a pub in Sydney, Australia
The Pink Cow – a restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
Zynga – Mobile gaming company
EZTV - Torrent site for TV show torrents
Lumfile - A company that offers free cloud file server services, with paid support for premium services
Etsy Vendors – 93 Etsy vendors accept Bitcoin
PizzaForCoins.com - Accept Bitcoin payments for Domino's Pizza
Bitcoincoffee.com – Buy your favorite coffee online
Grass Hill Alpacas – Local Farm in Haydenville, MA
Jeffersons Store – Streetwear store in Bergenfield, New Jersey
Helen’s Pizza – buy a slice of pizza with Bitcoin in Jersey City, New Jersey
A Class Limousine – provides airport transfers in Newark, New Jersey
Seoclerks.com - Cheap SEO Services
Fancy.com – Discover, collect things you love, and buy them all in one place
Humblebundle.com – Indie gaming website
BigFishGames.com – Games for PC, Mac, and smartphones (iPhone, Android, Windows)
Suntimes.com – Chicago's online newspaper
San Jose Earthquakes – American MLS professional soccer team based in San Jose, California
Crowdtilt.com – The fastest and easiest way to raise money with family and friends
Lumfile - Free cloud hosting
Museum of the Coastal Bend – Museum in Victoria, Texas, United States
Gap, GameStop and JC Penney – Pay with Bitcoin via eGifter.com
Fight for the Future – Leading organization dedicated to internet freedom
i-Pmart (ipmart.com.my) – Malaysian online mobile phone and electronic parts retailer
Curryupnow.com – 12 Restaurants in San Francisco That Accept Bitcoin
Dish Network – American satellite TV service provider
Libertarian Party – Libertarian Party of the United States
Yacht-base.com - Croatia Yacht Charter
Euro Pacific – Major precious metals trader
CEX – a chain of recycling stores based in Glasgow, Scotland that accepts Bitcoin
Straub Auto Repairs – Auto repair shop in Hastings on the Hudson River in New York
PSP Mollie – Dutch Payment Service Provider
Intuit – American software company that develops financial and tax preparation software
ShopJoy – Australian online retailer selling novelty and unique gifts
Lv.net – High-Speed Internet Service Provider in Las Vegas
Grooveshark – Online music streaming service based in the United States
MIT Coop Store – MIT’s student bookstore
SimplePay – Nigeria’s most popular web and mobile wallet service
SFU Bookstore – Simon Fraser University Bookstore in Vancouver, Canada
State Republican Party – First state Republican Party to accept Bitcoin donations
mspinc.com – Respiratory Medical Equipment Supplier
Shopify.com – an online store that allows anyone to sell their products
Famsa – Mexico’s largest retailer
Naughty America – Adult entertainment provider
Universidad de las Américas Puebla – A well-known university in Mexico
MovieTickets.com - Online movie ticket exchange/retailer
Dream Lover – Online Relationship Service
Rakuten – Japan’s e-commerce giant
Badoo – Online Dating Network
T-Mobile Poland – T-Mobile Poland’s mobile recharge company
Stripe – a payments company based in San Francisco
WebJet – Online Travel Agency
Green Man Gaming – Popular digital game reseller
Save the Children – Global charity
NCR Silver – Point of Sale System
One Shot Hotels – Spanish hotel chain
Coupa Café – in Palo Alto
PureVPN – VPN Service Provider
That’s my face – Custom doll
Foodler – North American restaurant delivery company
Amagi Metals – Precious Metals Supplier
While many companies are excited to let us know that they are accepting Bitcoin, they will not update us if they stop accepting Bitcoin. Therefore, this list may be out of date and should be used with caution.
More SMEs that accept Bitcoin can be found here and here. In addition, many people have started promoting their SMEs in the comments section of this page.
6. Future predictions
1) Regulatory development
Future Bitcoin adoption is likely to be affected by the changing regulatory landscape, particularly in the United States and Europe. The introduction of a more robust framework could simplify the use of Bitcoin or, in some cases, limit its adoption. Governments are increasingly concerned about issues such as money laundering and fraud, which could lead to stricter compliance requirements for businesses that accept cryptocurrencies.
2) Technological progress
Technological advances such as the Lightning Network or Layer 2 solutions designed to make transactions faster and cheaper could significantly drive adoption rates. By lowering transaction costs and increasing speeds, small businesses may become more inclined to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for everyday purchases. The technology also opens up the possibility of micropayments, which may see a surge in usage as infrastructure continues to improve.
3) Increased institutional adoption
As more institutions, such as PayPal and Square, incorporate Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies into their platforms, mainstream cryptocurrency adoption is expected to increase. With institutional support, Bitcoin may evolve from a speculative investment to a widely accepted payment method for goods and services in a variety of different fields.
7. Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can Bitcoin be converted into cash?
Bitcoins can be converted into cash through a Bitcoin ATM or through a Bitcoin exchange.
2) Does Amazon accept Bitcoin?
No, you cannot pay with Bitcoin on Amazon. However, you can purchase items on Amazon with Bitcoin indirectly by using Purse.io.
3) Does Microsoft still accept Bitcoin?
No, Microsoft briefly accepted Bitcoin but suspended the service in 2018. According to a recent update, Microsoft no longer accepts Bitcoin for purchases of Xbox or Windows products.
4) Does Starbucks accept Bitcoin?
Starbucks does not directly accept Bitcoin. However, customers can use Bitcoin indirectly through apps like Bakkt to top up their Starbucks cards and pay for purchases with Bitcoin.
5) Does the hotel accept Bitcoin?
While most hotels do not accept Bitcoin directly, some travel platforms, such as Travala and Bitcoin.travel, offer hotel reservations that can be paid for with Bitcoin. In the past, Expedia accepted Bitcoin but stopped doing so in 2018.
6) What can I buy with Bitcoin?
Today, it is possible to buy almost anything with Bitcoin thanks to Bitcoin debit cards. These cards are issued by Visa or Mastercard and can be topped up with Bitcoin.
7) Does Expedia still accept Bitcoin?
No, Expedia quietly stopped accepting Bitcoin in 2018.
8) Does eBay still accept Bitcoin?
No, eBay does not allow Bitcoin as a payment method.
8. Conclusion
Although there aren’t many places that accept Bitcoin directly, it’s clear that Bitcoin adoption as a payment method is increasing every year. An example is a company like NowPayments, which is a crypto payment gateway that can be integrated into any business, enabling it to accept Bitcoin as well as many other currencies.
So, while we’re still a long way off from all companies accepting Bitcoin directly (rather than through a payment processor or Bitcoin debit card), well-known brands like Microsoft, AT&T, and Overstock are already taking the first steps in the right direction.
Do you know of any merchants that accept Bitcoin as payment that are not listed on this page? Share them in the comments below.
