Bitcoin transactions are prohibited in the host country of the World Cup, but there are still opportunities to pay with crypto during the World Cup.
No peer-to-peer or P2P transactions are allowed, and there are no Bitcoin ATMs. But there are three easy ways to take advantage of cryptocurrency savings.
The FIFA World Cup is approaching and thousands of fans from all over the world are preparing to travel to Qatar. What can they use Bitcoin (BTC) for while they are there?.
Almost two months after the start of one of the most popular sporting events, FIFA explained that more than 2.5 million tickets have been sold for World Cup matches.
Options where to use cryptocurrencies in Qatar
Due to the two-year ban on cryptocurrencies in Qatar, there are no Bitcoin ATMs in the country. Direct actions (P2P or peer-to-peer) are also not allowed. However, cryptocurrency holders have legal alternatives to use their savings while in Qatar.
Bitrefill
Bitrefill is an international platform that allows you to buy gift cards and top up credit on various platforms, paying with Bitcoin. On its website, it offers the option to exchange cryptocurrencies for credit cards or gift cards denominated in various national currencies, including the Qatari Riyal, via the mainnet or the Lightning Network. In this way, those who travel to Qatar will be able to pay for Uber trips, buy phone services from companies such as Ooredoo or Vodafone, enjoy entertainment at Virgin Megastore and buy food at LuLu Hypermarket using Bitrefill.
Debit or credit cards from exchanges
Currently, some cryptocurrency exchanges have prepaid cards that allow you to pay your balance in cryptocurrencies wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted. For example, Binance is one of them, but there are many more options, including various brokers from Argentina and Latin America. In such cases, you do not need to worry about the change as it happens automatically on the exchange.
Bitcoin will have its space in the FIFA World Cup
Bitcoin will be in the World Cup one way or another, just like it has been in major soccer leagues around the world. At least it has been confirmed that Crypto.com, the exchange that sponsors the event and is one of the main partners of FIFA, will display its logo in all the stadiums where the match will be played.
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