From being limited to the trading and investment sector to being used for purchasing goods and services, bitcoin has come a long way. Platforms like bitql.cloud offer the best features to traders like live customers, training for newbie traders and accurate trading calls. Moreover, the goods and services range an individual can purchase with BTC is skyrocketing every day as more and more companies are announcing that they will accept bitcoin payments. 

The recent addition to the list of giant companies allowing an individual to purchase their goods and services with bitcoin includes Starbucks and Tesla. Here is a list of products that an individual can purchase with BTC.     

Key Takeaways!

1. An individual can purchase with BTC from anyone and everyone irrespective of their status, location and origin.

2. Bitcoin allows an individual to easily make purchases without the hassles of card payments or cash payments like purchasing at a grocery store using cash.

3. All you have to do is have some BTC in your wallet and go to the merchant’s site that sells the product you want to purchase, and by simply clicking on a button, you will be able to pay for your desired good or service!

4. Making payment via bitcoin is safe since it’s protected by online encryption technology known as SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)

Things that you can purchase with BTC!

1. Electronics, gadgets and appliances, including computers, tablets and smartphones

2. Cars: From iconic brands like Tesla and BMW to lesser-known models that you can purchase using BTC

3. Grocery items like foods, beverages and other fresh goods

4. Books: From tablets to hard copies of books such as e-books or printed books

5. Artwork like paintings to digital photos

6. Home decoration items, including household essentials, furniture and lighting fixtures

7. Furniture like mattresses, dining tables, and chairs for all your rooms at home

Companies that accept bitcoins!

Starbucks!

The coffee giant recently announced that they would soon start accepting payments in BTC. The company is partnering with Coin base to accept BTC as a method of payment at its stores. Starbucks has more than 16000 outlets worldwide, and this move of theirs will increase the bitcoin ecosystem by leaps and bounds, bringing new users into the space.

Tesla!

Another major international corporation that announced that they would begin accepting payments in BTC was none other than Tesla, the car manufacturer of electric vehicles. They announced this move through their official Twitter handle when a user asked them if they would be making purchases via BTC. 

Airbnb!

The popular online lodging service announced that they would accept BTC payments for their rentals; this move is more than welcome by the whole community since Airbnb allows individuals to rent out their houses or apartments for short or long periods at a meager price.

Goldman Sachs!

A famous American F&B company that also holds an investment banking arm, Goldman Sachs’ CEO announced through his Twitter handle that he would accept BTC in exchange for paying his employees their salaries or payment.

Microsoft!

The world’s software giant also joined the list of companies that accept bitcoins as a payment method. They announced through their Twitter handle that they would accept BTC for all purchases made by individuals and businesses.

Paypal!

PayPal, the major e-commerce and Payment Company, accepted BTC payments on its website in July 2014. Coin base was the partner for this venture. The domain name for the bitcoins payment gateway on their website was given “buybitcoins.Paypal.com” and made life in September 2014.

Overstock!

The e-commerce company that started accepting Bitcoin payments on their website in 2014 also announced through their Twitter handle that they would accept BTC for all purchases on their website.

Home Depot!

This American multinational home improvement superstore announced that they would be accepting BTC payments for their products and services shortly. As a result, over 80,000 employees will expect to receive payment in BTC.

Gift cards!

Gyft is a company that sells gift cards online; you can use your bitcoins to purchase a gift card of your choice and then use it as payment at several places such as Amazon, iTunes, Sephora and many more. 

Toys R Us!

Toys R Us announced in September 2014 that they would accept BTC payments through their website. They are also accepting payments from individuals and businesses using PayPal. The Bitcoin payment was processed through Coin base. So, if you wish to purchase a toy with BTC, you can go to their website and select a toy by paying via the “BTC” payment method.