From Coffee Shops to Airlines: Who Accepts Bitcoin, Ether and XRP in 2025

Why It Matters

Payment processors that instantly convert crypto to fiat and reduce compliance burdens are easing merchant adoption, opening new revenue streams for businesses and accelerating mainstream use of digital assets for everyday and high‑value purchases.

Summary

By 2025 Bitcoin, Ether and XRP have moved from niche assets to practical payment options across coffee shops, fast-food chains, major retailers and travel services, supported by gift-card schemes and third-party processors. Notable examples include Starbucks via Bitrefill, Sheetz and Steak ’n Shake (which reported an 11% sales lift after rolling out BTC), big tech and retail names like Microsoft, Home Depot and Travala, and airline moves such as Emirates’ tie-up with Crypto.com and long‑running adopters like AirBaltic. Payment processors that instantly convert crypto to fiat and reduce compliance burdens are easing merchant adoption, opening new revenue streams for businesses and accelerating mainstream use of digital assets for everyday and high‑value purchases.