Quick answer: In 2026 you can pay with bitcoin directly at companies like Newegg, AMC Theatres, Microsoft (for digital content) and many Shopify stores, usually through payment processors such as BitPay or Coinbase Commerce. PayPal also launched “Pay with Crypto” in 2025, letting US merchants accept more than 100 cryptocurrencies. For everywhere else, the easiest option is a crypto debit card or bitcoin gift cards. Crypto acceptance changes often, so always confirm at checkout.
Updated October 2026. Several entries from earlier versions, including Starbucks through the Bakkt app and Whole Foods through SPEDN, no longer work as described and have been updated or removed.
Major companies that accept bitcoin
Newegg
The electronics retailer has accepted bitcoin since 2014 and supports BTC, ETH, BCH and DOGE through BitPay.
AMC Theatres
AMC began accepting crypto for online tickets and concessions in 2021, including BTC, ETH, LTC, BCH, DOGE and SHIB.
Microsoft
Microsoft has long accepted bitcoin to add funds for Xbox and Microsoft Store purchases, though availability has changed over the years and varies by region.
AT&T
AT&T lets customers pay their bills in crypto through BitPay, and was the first major US carrier to do so.
PayPal merchants
PayPal’s “Pay with Crypto,” launched in 2025, lets US merchants accept more than 100 cryptocurrencies from wallets like Coinbase, MetaMask and Phantom, converting payments to dollars or PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin.
Shopify stores
Thousands of Shopify merchants accept crypto through built-in integrations with Coinbase Commerce, BitPay and others.
Luxury brands
Brands including Gucci and TAG Heuer have accepted crypto at select US stores or online through BitPay.
Wikipedia
The Wikimedia Foundation accepts bitcoin donations.
Tesla
Tesla accepted bitcoin for cars briefly in 2021 before suspending it. It still accepts Dogecoin for some merchandise.
How to spend bitcoin almost anywhere
- Crypto debit and credit cards: cards from Coinbase, Crypto.com and MetaMask convert crypto to dollars at checkout, so you can spend anywhere Visa or Mastercard is accepted. See our Crypto.com review.
- Lightning Network apps: Cash App and Strike let you send bitcoin instantly for tiny fees, and some merchants accept Lightning payments directly.
- Gift cards: services like Bitrefill sell gift cards for thousands of retailers that you can buy with bitcoin.
Should you spend your bitcoin?
In the US, spending bitcoin is a taxable event: you may owe capital gains tax on any increase in value since you bought it. Many people prefer to hold bitcoin and spend dollars or stablecoins. See our crypto tax guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay with bitcoin at Starbucks or Whole Foods?
Not directly in most cases. Earlier workarounds using the Bakkt and SPEDN apps have ended. Use a crypto debit card instead.
Does Amazon accept bitcoin?
No, Amazon doesn’t accept bitcoin directly. You can buy Amazon gift cards with bitcoin through third-party services.
What is the easiest way to pay with bitcoin?
A crypto debit card, which works anywhere cards are accepted, or the Lightning Network for quick, low-fee payments where supported.
