Method #1
Gift Cards & Vouchers
Purchase digital gift cards for global retailers (electronics, groceries, travel, gaming, and more). It’s the fastest way to convert BTC into everyday purchases.
- Instant delivery, works worldwide
- Great for subscriptions & essentials
- Keep your financial footprint minimal
Method #2
Bitcoin-Friendly Merchants
Thousands of online stores accept Bitcoin directly. Check out vendors supporting BTCPay Server, Lightning, or payment processors that don’t require personal accounts.
- No card required
- Settle on-chain or over Lightning
- Support merchants that support freedom
Method #3
Peer-to-Peer Marketplaces
Trade BTC for goods, services, or local currency using P2P platforms. Choose escrowed trades and verify counterparties’ reputations for safer swaps.
- Global access, local settlement
- Escrow + reputation systems
- Flexible pricing & terms
Privacy Workflow with Wasabi
- Receive or acquire BTC into Wasabi Wallet.
- Use CoinJoin to improve on-chain privacy.
- Connect over Tor (default) before visiting external services.
- Spend from your CoinJoined outputs to the chosen service.
- Record only what you need — your data belongs to you.
Note: External services have their own policies. Choose providers aligned with your privacy preferences.
Best Practices
- Prefer non-custodial, non-KYC services when possible.
- Keep browser fingerprint small (disable unnecessary extensions).
- Use fresh addresses; avoid address reuse.
- Split large purchases into sensible amounts.
- Verify URLs and beware of phishing.
Example Use Cases
The following are common, practical scenarios:
- Top up mobile, streaming, and gaming with BTC via gift codes.
- Buy travel (hotels, flights) using voucher intermediaries.
- Order electronics or software from BTC-friendly stores.
- Pay freelancers or accept BTC for your own services.