As cryptocurrency has become more mainstream, a large assortment of merchants, stores and brands have gotten on board with accepting direct crypto payments. This means you can now do most, if not all, of your day-to-day spending right from your crypto wallet. From your monthly bills to weekly groceries, hop in and pay with crypto!
There are plenty of big-ticket items you can buy with crypto, but we’re not necessarily all in the market for a new Lamborghini. For the average crypto consumer, purchases like clothing, groceries and monthly bills are far more commonplace. Here are some of the most popular everyday expenses you can buy with crypto.
What everyday purchases can I make with crypto?
Bill payments
Life has few certainties, but one of them is your bills arriving like clockwork month after month. With BitPay Bill Pay, you can ditch the big banks and pay with crypto instead. Start by connecting recurring monthly bills like your mortgage payment, credit card payments, car loans, student loan payments, or even personal loans. Sign up in the BitPay app or on the BitPay website. Easily find your bills, connect your accounts, and make seamless payments directly from practically any wallet.
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Clothing
We all want to look our best, and the clothes, shoes and accessories we wear can help put our best foot forward. Whether it’s looking sharp for a job interview or turning some heads during a night out on the town. But no matter your style, you’ll find clothing brands and retailers that accept direct crypto payments, from Pacsun to Ralph Lauren, and many more. Find more clothing brands and retailers where you can pay with crypto.
Transportation and gas
We’ve all got to get where we’re going one way or another, whether by our own vehicle or public transportation. Through the BitPay app, you can purchase gift cards with crypto to pay for all kinds of transit expenses. Everything from an Uber ride, car services at Jiffy Lube, top-quality auto parts from AutoZone or gasoline (and a snack for the road) from Sheetz.
Groceries
Whether you’re stocking up for the family on a weekly grocery trip or satisfying a late-night craving for cheese puffs, BitPay has you covered. You can buy gift cards with crypto that cover both ends of the spectrum. Prefer to have grocery delivery from your favorite supermarket? You can also get gift cards from Uber Eats and DoorDash.
Entertainment and going out
Whether your idea of a good time is restaurants, bars or going to the movies, you have many choices for paying your way with crypto. Recline in comfort at AMC Theaters, snag an order of Bang Bang Shrimp at Bonefish Grill, pop into Yard House for a few cold ones and call an Uber to get you home safely, all with your favorite crypto.
Gifts and donations
Feeling generous? There’s a wide range of charities and nonprofits you can support directly from your crypto wallet, including the American Red Cross, the Against Malaria Foundation and the American Cancer Society. Learn more about donating crypto with BitPay.
Choose multiple ways to pay for everyday purchases with crypto
So far we’ve covered what everyday purchases you can make with crypto. Now all that’s left to do is cover the how. You have a number of choices, from direct crypto payments to buying gift cards from your favorite retailer. Whichever option you go with, you’ll be able to seamlessly spend crypto on your day-to-day expenses.
Pay directly from your wallet
BitPay partners with hundreds of retailers, brands and online merchants to help them accept direct crypto payments. Search our Merchant Directory for your favorite stores, connect your wallet and select the pay with crypto option at checkout. BitPay supports practically any wallet, making payments fast, easy and convenient for you. See how easy it is to pay with crypto via BitPay.
BitPay Bill Pay
One of BitPay’s newer offerings is BitPay Bill Pay. With it, you can securely pay virtually any bill straight from your crypto wallet, no wire transfers or checking account needed. Just let BitPay find your bills (or add them manually if you prefer). Choose your preferred wallet and the crypto you want to pay with. Then all you have to do is tap to pay and enjoy your bill-free life.
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The BitPay Card
The BitPay Card is the easiest and most convenient way to spend your crypto holdings. Accepted by millions of global merchants worldwide, the BitPay Card keeps your crypto spending power where it belongs: right in your pocket. Use it anywhere Mastercard is accepted, either online or in-store.
Buy gift cards via the BitPay app or Chrome extension
With the BitPay app or Google Chrome extension, you can buy gift cards with crypto from hundreds of stores and brands like Uber, Hotels.com and Home Depot. Simply choose the store and amount, then pay for the card with your preferred wallet and cryptocurrency. You’ll receive your gift card in your BitPay Wallet app instantly, ready for gifting or spending.
Which cryptocurrencies can I use?
BitPay supports many of the most popular coins, tokens and stablecoins. Pay for everyday expenses with Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin on the Lightning Network, Ethereum (ETH), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu Coin (SHIB), Litecoin (LTC), XRP (XRP), ApeCoin (APE), Polygon (MATIC), Dai (DAI), Binance USD (BUSD), USD Coin (USDC), Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), Pax Dollar (USDP), Gemini Dollar (GUSD) and Euro Coin (EUROC). BitPay continually evaluates the market to determine new coins to support, so check back regularly if your favorite crypto isn’t listed here.
Shopping with crypto has gotten incredibly easy. And now you can even spend some of your holdings on regular monthly expenses and other common purchases. Pay bills, go grocery shopping, get yourself some new threads or put gas in your car. BitPay makes it all fast, easy and secure.
