{"id":754,"date":"2022-07-29T11:00:48","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T11:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guardarian.com\/blog\/?p=754"},"modified":"2026-02-06T11:15:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:15:20","slug":"what-can-you-buy-with-cryptocurrencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardarian.com\/blog\/what-can-you-buy-with-cryptocurrencies","title":{"rendered":"What Can You Buy with Cryptocurrencies?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are a lot of skeptics looking down on the crypto market as of late, mostly due to the value decrease that most cryptocurrencies have been subjected to, specifically Bitcoin.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some people don’t realize that despite its volatility, crypto has already entered our everyday life with many uses. For example, you can use crypto cards to make payments using crypto, just like with regular bank cards,<\/span><\/p>\n

And while the concept of buying things with crypto is relatively new, you can already successfully buy many services, assets, or everyday items with your crypto assets.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, in this short article we will be discussing what you can already pay for with cryptos, starting with:<\/span><\/p>\n

Online Shopping\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Believe it or not but it has become quite common to pay for stuff using BitPay these days. For those that are unaware of what we\u2019re talking about here, BitPay is a Bitcoin<\/a> payment service provider which allows users to pay for anything they want using their Bitcoins.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

There are plenty of websites that allow you to use this app to pay for stuff, including Uber, Barnes & Nobles, Hotels.com, and even Airbnb and DoorDash.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

On top of that, depending on the state that you live in currently, you could also use your crypto wallet directly to pay for stuff, although you will have to look up the place you want to purchase your items from and whether they allow this in the first place before you proceed.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

YouTube Services\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

One of the most accepting platforms on the open market right now is YouTube since they\u2019ve made it their life goal to adopt and support cryptocurrency payments by now.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

You can do anything you want with your crypto wallet on the platform, including donating money, purchasing products, or anything from the creators directly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sports and Entertainment Venues\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n

We all love watching and taking part in sports, gaming, and entertainment venues, so let\u2019s just say that it\u2019s not exactly that surprising to see their integration of crypto as a viable payment option.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the biggest names in the industry that allow you to pay with a crypto wallet include Twitch, AMC Theaters, Dish TV, Dallas Mavericks, and Sacramento Kings.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

These may sound limiting, but as time moves on more and more of these venues will be available for us, so definitely keep an eye out for your favorite sports or gaming event to see if they attempt to integrate cryptocurrencies into them.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Travel Expenses<\/b><\/h3>\n

Depending on which website you use to pay for your travel expenses, you can use your crypto wallet to cover everything and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For example, you can purchase different flights if you use CheapAir with Bitcoin or most any other cryptocurrency out there.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Some other websites such as Expedia will only allow you to book your hotels using your crypto wallet, while other, more popular platforms such as Uber, Airbnb, and the Royal Caribbean are limited to Bitcoin use only.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Physical Store Payments<\/b><\/h3>\n

This again largely depends on the place you live in, but it is actually not that unheard of for the stores around you to have the option available to allow you to pay for anything using your crypto wallet.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This will require you to do some research or maybe just ask around to make sure, but for the most part, as long as the place you\u2019re shopping in is up to date with the recent crypto developments, let\u2019s just say that it\u2019s pretty obvious that they\u2019ll be as supportive of the industry as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Amongst the most popular ones you can go to right now though you have the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n