November 30, 2023
Crypto & Cheer: Your Go-To Guide for Holiday Shopping with Bitcoin and Altcoins
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There are more ways to do your holiday shopping with crypto, and more places to do it, than ever before. More merchants accept direct crypto payments every day, but you can even spend cryptocurrency at stores and brands that don’t with BitPay’s extensive range of shopping options like gift cards and Bill Pay. This year, make the holidays a little easier by doing your shopping with crypto.
The holiday season is well underway, and that means celebrating with family and friends, eating way too much food and of course, holiday gift shopping. Finding the perfect gifts for your loved ones during the holidays can be stressful. You might even be reading this and breaking into a cold sweat at the realization you haven’t even started shopping yet. These days it’s fast and easy to do your holiday shopping with crypto. Read on for some helpful tips, and a list of crypto-friendly merchants where you can buy something for everyone on your list.
What type of gifts can I buy with crypto?
Got a travel junkie in your life? A hardcore gamer or gadget hound? Maybe a die-hard foodie? Whatever your loved ones are most passionate about, you can put a smile on all of their faces this holiday season when you buy them the perfect gift with crypto. You might be surprised at the huge variety of retailers and brands that accept crypto payments through BitPay. And even if your favorite store doesn’t accept crypto directly, you still have virtually limitless options for shopping with cryptocurrency.
Here are just some of the holiday gift shopping categories you’ll find in our Merchant Directory:
Electronics and gadgets
Clothes, shoes and fashion accessories
Jewelry and watches
Travel, stays and trips
Food and meals
Home furnishings
Games, experiences and gear
Health and beauty must-haves
Charitable donations
How to do your holiday shopping with crypto this year
Now that you know you can buy pretty much any type of holiday gift you can think of with crypto, it’s time to get shopping. There are several ways to go about it, depending on your preferences. If you prefer paying with crypto directly, check out our Merchant Directory for a complete list of stores, restaurants and more that offer direct crypto payments.
Pay directly from your wallet
Checking out and paying straight from your wallet is the most straightforward way to do your holiday shopping with crypto. Pay with dozens of coins and tokens from practically any wallet. Merchants in practically every niche accept crypto payments - from travel and fashion, to home goods and gadgets.
Dallas Mavericks: At the Dallas Mavericks, you can use Bitcoin to purchase tickets and merchandise, making it a unique gift for sports enthusiasts during the holiday season.
Newegg: Newegg accepts Bitcoin for a wide range of electronics and tech gadgets, perfect for finding high-tech holiday gifts.
Jomashop: Jomashop allows you to buy luxury watches and designer accessories with Bitcoin, offering a sophisticated gift choice for the festive season.
PacSun: At PacSun, you can use cryptocurrency to buy trendy apparel and accessories, ideal for updating your winter wardrobe or gifting to fashion-forward friends.
Plus: At Plus, you can use cryptocurrency to purchase trendy holiday gifts like exclusive Jordan shoes and stylish streetwear, perfect for the festive season.
Ace Jewelers: Ace Jewelers offers the opportunity to purchase exquisite jewelry and watches with Bitcoin, adding a sparkle to your holiday celebrations.
L.G.R.: You can buy stylish L.G.R. sunglasses, a perfect sunny getaway accessory or a thoughtful gift for the winter holiday traveler.
Maison Birks: Maison Birks accepts Bitcoin for their luxurious range of fine jewelry and watches, making it easier to give a touch of elegance this holiday season.
APMEX: APMEX allows the purchase of precious metals like gold and silver with Bitcoin, a timeless gift for those who appreciate traditional holiday treasures.
Pay off credit card bills with BitPay Bill Pay
The holidays are a great time to rack up some credit card rewards points, especially if you’re just going to pay off the balance anyway. With BitPay Bill Pay, you can gobble up all of those sweet, sweet cash-back bonuses and travel rewards by doing your holiday shopping with your favorite credit card and then seamlessly paying off the bill with crypto. You could even use those reward points to buy more crypto – just an idea!
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Gift Cards
It’s not a problem if your favorite merchant or retailer doesn’t accept direct crypto payments yet. Some merchants are still catching up to the idea. Those brands that have been slow to adopt crypto all have one thing in common: they all sell and accept gift cards.
You can buy gift cards with crypto to be used at your favorite brands and retailers. . Gift cards are a great way to do your holiday shopping, whether you shop with the gift cards you purchase or gift the cards to somebody directly. Who’s gonna turn up their nose at a $100 gift card from their favorite store or restaurant?
Some of our favorite stores to shop for gift cards with crypto include:
Donate to nonprofit organizations and charities
One of the best things about cryptocurrency is that it can be a powerful force for good. You can take that a step further this holiday season by donating crypto to a worthy cause. Charitable organizations have really gotten on board with crypto, and it’s easy to see why. Crypto payments are fast, inexpensive and super easy to accept. You can donate anonymously, in your own name or even on behalf of others. A charitable contribution in a loved one's name makes a thoughtful holiday gift, and you can make your donation in crypto.
Some notable nonprofits and charitable organizations that accept crypto include:
Spend anywhere with the BitPay Card
By far the most convenient way to do your holiday shopping with crypto is with the BitPay Card. Keep it in your wallet (or the virtual card on your phone) and you’ll always have your crypto spending power within reach. Load up the prepaid debit card from your preferred wallet using the cryptocurrency of your choice and boom, you’re ready to spend crypto as easily as cash anywhere in the world Mastercard is accepted. The BitPay Card supports Bitcoin, Ethereum and more than a dozen top altcoins, tokens and stablecoins, with more being added all the time.
