Spend Bitcoin

Now that you’ve loaded your Wirex wallet, you might be wondering where to spend Bitcoin balances, or even how to spend Bitcoins. For first-time users, spending Bitcoins might seem strange. However, many vendors accept Bitcoin payments.

How to Spend Bitcoin

There are several merchants worldwide which accept Bitcoin payments for services and goods, and the list continues to grow. Some of the most popular merchants include:
  • Overstock
  • Dell
  • Microsoft
  • CheapAir.com
  • Walmart
  • Nike
  • Amazon
  • REEDS Jewelers
As more companies recognize the borderless benefits of accepting, holding and transacting in Bitcoin, consumer demand for the limited currency will continue to outpace supply. Wirex allows account holders to convert up to three currencies (USD, EUR, GBP) as well as a growing list of Altcoins into Bitcoin balances.

Converting from Bitcoin to Local Currencies

Another popular way to spend Bitcoins is by converting them into local currencies and using your mobile wallet to access these balances via a virtual or plastic card.

Virtual Card

For a $3 set up cost, the Wirex App allows you to shop online and present the iOS or Android app at offline vendors that accept payments by phone. Accessing the funds offline requires two-step authentication when you present your payment method to the vendor.

Plastic Card

For a $17 set up cost (including shipping and delivery), the Wirex card allows you to spend Bitcoin using a traditional keypad payment processor. As with the application, authentication is by entering a PIN that is separate from the PIN you would use at the ATM.

Spend Bitcoin Anywhere

With so many online vendors accepting Bitcoin payments for goods and services and almost all offline vendors accepting the Wirex card in the same way they might accept Visa or debit with their PIN-and-chip machines, you really can spend Bitcoin anywhere!

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