{"id":21392,"date":"2026-06-16T10:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T10:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitsacard.com\/blog?p=21392"},"modified":"2026-06-16T10:50:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T10:50:00","slug":"how-to-pay-crypto-online-physical-stores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitsacard.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-pay-crypto-online-physical-stores","title":{"rendered":"How to pay with crypto online and in physical stores"},"content":{"rendered":"

Paying with cryptocurrencies<\/a> is no longer a thing of the future nor does it require being a computer genius. At first, to send crypto you had to use command lines and program code on your computer. Today, the process is as simple as using your bank\u2019s app or sending a text message.<\/p>\n

Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies that work differently from traditional money. Instead of relying on banks or governments, they are managed through blockchain technology.<\/p>\n

With the rise of this ecosystem, more and more businesses accept them. And although traditional methods are already fast, in today\u2019s world you have to be on top of everything to not fall behind. Cryptos are here<\/a> to stay!<\/p>\n

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The challenge of paying with crypto<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While cryptocurrencies are fast, secure, and global, the reality is that they still face a couple of daily challenges:<\/p>\n

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  1. Most common stores still do not accept them directly.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Making a transaction directly on the blockchain can be slow or expensive<\/strong>if you\u2019re only going to pay for a coffee.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The solution?<\/strong>\u00a0Use an\u00a0\u201cintermediate layer,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0such as a payment processor or a prepaid card.<\/p>\n

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    Methods to pay with cryptocurrencies<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    To make things easier for you, here\u2019s a quick summary of the three main ways that exist today to spend<\/a> your digital assets. This way you can choose the option that best suits your daily or high-value purchases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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    Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		How does it work?<\/strong><\/td>\nWhere can it be used?<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

    The good and the bad<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

    1. Direct Payment<\/td>\nYou pay from your wallet directly to the merchant (using networks like Lightning Network<\/a> to make Bitcoin fast and cheap).<\/td>\nOnline gaming stores, VPNs, software, some merchants, and via gift cards.<\/td>\nPros:<\/strong>\u00a0No intermediaries.<\/p>\n

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    Cons:<\/strong>\u00a0Coverage is very limited outside the crypto world.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    2. Prepaid Card<\/td>\nYou load your cryptocurrencies onto the card, and it automatically converts them to your local currency when you pay<\/a>.<\/td>\nAny physical or online store that accepts<\/a> Visa or Mastercard. Compatible with Apple Pay and Google Pay.<\/td>\nPros:<\/strong>\u00a0It is the most practical and convenient option for daily use.<\/p>\n

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    Cons:<\/strong>\u00a0May have small conversion fees.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

    3. Convert to Fiat<\/td>\nYou exchange your cryptocurrencies for regular money on an exchange and withdraw it to your bank account.<\/td>\nAbsolutely anywhere, since you pay with your regular money.<\/td>\nPros:<\/strong>\u00a0Ideal and secure for large amounts.<\/p>\n

    Cons:<\/strong>\u00a0Requires more steps, more time, and is not convenient for daily purchases.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    Daily spending guide: Physical store vs. online<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    If you are wondering how to bring your cryptocurrencies into the real world for your everyday purchases, the key lies in the channel you use. Whether you go to the corner supermarket or are browsing on your computer, here we show you in a very simple way how each option works and which one is most recommended:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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    Purchase Channel<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

    		How does it work?<\/strong><\/td>\nWhere can it be used?<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

    How practical is it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

    In Physical Store<\/td>\n\u2022\u00a0With a prepaid card:<\/strong>\u00a0Works exactly like a regular Visa. \u2022\u00a0Without a card:<\/strong>\u00a0It is practically impossible in the vast majority of stores.<\/td>\nSupermarkets, cafeterias, clothing stores, and any business with a traditional point of sale.<\/td>\nVery practical!<\/strong>\u00a0For the merchant, there is no visible difference; you pay with crypto, and they receive their local currency.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Online Store<\/td>\n\u2022 You enter your crypto prepaid card details on the payment gateway, just as you would with any traditional bank card.<\/td>\nOn major platforms like Amazon<\/a>, Booking, Airbnb, and any website that accepts Visa.<\/td>\nExcellent!<\/strong>\u00a0It allows you to use your digital assets on your favorite e-commerce platforms without complex processes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Now, for your daily expenses,\u00a0the prepaid card <\/strong>loaded<\/strong><\/a> with crypto is, without a doubt, the option that makes the most sense.<\/strong>\u00a0It gives you the freedom to spend your funds anywhere in the world without depending on the business directly accepting cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n

    In conclusion,\u00a0paying with cryptocurrencies is already a secure, fast, and hassle-free reality<\/strong>\u00a0that transforms the way individuals and companies move their money through blockchain<\/a> technology.<\/p>\n

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    Although it offers enormous flexibility in a 24\/7 active economy and allows you to operate without intermediaries, you should not forget the basic precautions:\u00a0properly manage tax obligations, consider market volatility, and above all, protect your private keys offline.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    As investor Warren Buffett rightly says:\u00a0\u201cIn the world of business, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield.\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0Don\u2019t stay looking back; the future is built by looking forward! For this reason,\u00a0load your crypto. Pay wherever you want. Download <\/strong>Bitsa<\/strong><\/a> now!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Paying with crypto is simpler than it seems. Here\u2019s how to do it online, in physical stores, and anywhere that accepts Visa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":21722,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[264],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21392","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-finance-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bitsacard.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21392","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bitsacard.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bitsacard.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bitsacard.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bitsacard.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21392"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/bitsacard.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21392\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21727,"href":"https:\/\/bitsacard.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21392\/revisions\/21727"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bitsacard.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21722"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bitsacard.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21392"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bitsacard.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21392"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bitsacard.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21392"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}