Online stores that accept Bitcoin
- Overstock – A super retailer who fully accepts and supports Bitcoin payments.
- Home Depot – A chain of home improvements, the largest in the United States.
- Newegg – An online retail giant that accepts Bitcoin payments for most of its inventory.
- Shopify – An ecommerce platform that allows users to create their own online stores, similar to Etsy and eBay.
- Microsoft – One of the largest companies in the world, it allows users to add money to their accounts with Bitcoin
Most large market-based companies online do not yet accept Bitcoin as a form of payment. There is only one way to buy with Bitcoin from them using gift cards.
Service providers that accept Bitcoin
Accepting Bitcoin as a payment method varies from company to company. However, there are various companies, in different sectors, that are focusing on expanding their clientele by giving the option to pay with digital currencies.
- AT&T – Mobile service provider.
- Twitch – Live streaming platform.
- Dish Network – Provider of direct satellite broadcasting services in America.
- ExpressVPN – A high-speed secure VPN network.
- NordVPN – An unregistered VPN provider from Malta.
- ProtonMail – An end-to-end encrypted email provider.
- Vultr – A web hosting company.
- WordPress – Open-source tool that allows users to create websites and blogs.
- Reddit – You can buy premium features with Bitcoin.
- Namecheap – Web and domain provider.
- Bloomberg, Chicago Sun-Times – Subscribe to online news media.
Buying video games with Bitcoin
In the past, you had to visit a physical store to buy a video game. These days, however, most players buy online. Video games are moving into digital possession just like digital currencies. So, it is normal that more and more leading gaming selling platforms are accepting Bitcoin.
- Xbox – Bitcoin can buy Xbox Live subscriptions, games and add-ons.
- Humble Bundle – A digital store that contributes a portion of its revenue to charities.
- Big Fish Games – A classic gaming company based in Seattle, Washington.
Travel companies that accept Bitcoin
There are many competitive travel-related services and most of them offer alternative payment methods. Some services where you can book your vacation and pay with Bitcoin are as follows:
- Expedia – One of the largest online travel booking agencies in the world that accepts BTC for hotel bookings and plans to introduce it as payment for flights, activities, etc.
- AirBaltic – The first airline to ever accept Bitcoin payments for a variety of flights.
- Virgin Galactic – The world’s first commercial space line, owned by billionaire Richerd Branson accepts Bitcoin.
Nonprofits that accept Bitcoin
- Wikimedia Foundation – A non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging the development, programming, and distribution of free multilingual educational content.
- Wikileaks – An international non-profit organization that publishes secret information, news leaks, and classified media provided by anonymous sources.
- The Giving Block – A platform that makes it easy for nonprofits and donors to accept and give away cryptocurrency donations.
Restaurants and supermarkets that accept Bitcoin
- Subway – You can buy Bitcoin sandwiches in various locations around the world.
- Burger King – A large multinational fast food restaurant chain, selling hamburgers, french fries, etc.
- Whole Foods – A supermarket chain that sells organic products.
Taxis
Several various taxi and transfer services to airports in different parts of the world accept Bitcoin as a payment method.
Education
- Treehouse – An interactive training place that accepts Bitcoin for various courses.
- Curtin University – A large university in Australia with courses covering architecture, business, engineering, information technology and more.
- The King’s College – A Christian liberal arts college based in New York City.
- European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) – A German university with many international students.
In 2013 the University of Nicosia, a private school in Cyprus, became the first university to offer a master’s degree in blockchain and digital currencies. Where the tuition fees can be paid with Bitcoin.
Luxurious ways to spend Bitcoin
- BitCars – An online marketplace that sells cars using Bitcoin.
- AutoCoinCars – An online marketplace that sells cars by quoting its prices in Bitcoin.
- Bithome – An online real estate market based in Switzerland where one can buy or sell cars with Bitcoin.
- Prestige Time – A store that allows you to buy luxury watches with Bitcoin.
- Denison Yacht Sales – A company that allows you to buy boats with Bitcoin.