Bitcoin continues to be the most common cryptocurrency, and for many companies that sell over the Internet, it becomes a real alternative to the US dollar. Needless to say, because the side Bitcoins already passed such major retailers as Microsoft and CheapAir.
However, most companies that accept Bitcoin payments, do not work with them directly. They do this via intermediaries, who receive a commission (eg, companies and Paymium Coinbase). Most traders are still cautious to Bitcoin, but realize that an increasing number of customers are in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency competitive alternative to the official money. Therefore, traders are willing to pay fees for the use of Bitcoin.
Below is a dozen of the most well-known companies, accepting payments in Bitcoin.
- Microsoft
When Microsoft announced that it will accept Bitcoin for payment, cryptocurrency fans rejoiced. And no wonder - because it promised a great future Bitcoins. If we do not take into account a small stir in early 2016, when Microsoft announced on the blog bug that stopped to take Biktoiny, everything else went like clockwork.
Users can make Bitcoin MicrosoftOnline on the account from which you can purchase for cryptocurrency variety of digital products, including Windows applications and games, music games and Xbox, and also products for the Windows Phone. Microsoft has yet to provide its customers with the opportunity to acquire Bitcoins for material goods (eg, equipment or non-digital copies of Microsoft software), but in the future the situation may change.
- Dell
Former (and perhaps real) rivals - Dell and Microsoft - not many have the same views, but both companies are enthusiastic about Bitcoin. For Bitcoins on Dell.com you can buy almost everything, including material products. If you have Coinbase account, payments on Dell can be sent directly from it, thereby avoiding the payment of commissions Miner (about 1% of the transaction).
- Expedia
The tour operator Expedia accepts payment in Bitcoins through Coinbase. Pay a trip Bitcoins online is as simple as a credit or debit card. Coinbase Users can take advantage of cancellation or return of paid funds. Returns are in US dollars.
- Overstock.com
Special attention and respect deserves the company Overstock. More in 2014 retail e-commerce giant, became the first major company to take the side of Bitcoin.
Head Overstock is a big fan cryptocurrency. The company belongs to a small number of sellers who leave a certain amount of revenue in Bitcoins, without converting them into fiat money.
- Newegg
Another ardent supporter Bitcoin was the company Newegg, specializing in sales of personal electronics and computer equipment. And, despite the fact that they no longer offer a 10% discount for users who are used to pay biktoiny, the company continues to promote Bitcoin as a payment means.
- DISH Network
DISH Network accepts Bitcoins as payment for the satellite TV and content services from mid-2014. The company supports Bitcoin, offering various bonuses to new customers the DISH, cryptocurrency-paying accounts. Just like most other companies, to receive payments using DISH Coinbase. Therefore, if you are the DISH customer, you will not hurt to create an account on Coinbase.
- Rakuten
The Japanese giant retail e-commerce Rakuten - as an ardent supporter of Bitcoin. In 2015, the company offered to users kriptovalyutnym amazing discount of 30% on all the products presented on the site.
Unfortunately, this discount is no longer valid. In July this year, Rakuten announced its intention to acquire the company BitNet, whose services she used to process payments kriptovalyutnyh. The deal is still under negotiation, and its exact effects are not clear. There are rumors that Rakuten plans to use BitNet assets to launch an innovative loyalty program based on blokcheyne.
In other words, even if Rakuten will not return to its users staggering 30% discount from its loyal customers kriptovalyutnyh soon will have a new reason for joy.
- TigerDirect
Another electronics dealer, not afraid to take the risk, taking Bitcoin - the company TigerDirect. And they have not lost, because in the first 18 months of half of new customers totaled site users cryptocurrency.
The site has a section detailing how to work with Bitcoin. All payments are made through BitPay.
It is noteworthy that at TigerDirect has the possibility of partial payment. For example, if you have enough Bitcoins to perform a full transaction, you can use PayPal, credit or debit card or any other payment method).
- CheapAir
If you for some reason are not satisfied with Expedia, you can refer to CheapAir portal, which began accepting Bitcoin as early as 2013. He now also takes Laytkoyny and Dogikoyny (Litecoin and Dogecoin).
Bitcoin payment process extremely simple - just two mouse clicks, and you're done. Payments are made through Coinbase, moreover fees are much lower than when paying through PayPal.
- Sacramento Kings
Part of the American NBA basketball team Sacramento Kings (Sacramento Kings) lately can not boast of a successful game, however in 2014 it became the first major American sports club accepting Bitcoins.
The purpose of this move was the desire to abandon paper tickets and cash, which is very convenient for visitors who do not need to take with you on the game purses. A few months later, Sacramento Kings followed the example of the football club San Jose Earthquakes (San Jose Earthquakes).
conclusion
Bitcoin was able to fully justify the optimistic forecasts of their most loyal fans. Any casual observer would agree that on its way Bitcoin met many obstacles. And of course, it is still much to be done.
However, despite all the setbacks, the emergence and development of Bitcoin - a major event. Although not everything is going smoothly, Bitcoin continues to evolve, and, as is proved by the increasing number of hosting its major trading companies, its driving force is the keen desire of people to take advantage of uncontrolled government alternative currency.
That is why you can easily say that in the coming months and years, the number of sellers accepting Bitcoin will increase.