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BitPay Brings Apple Pay and Google Pay Checkout to Crypto Purchases
BitPay is trying to make buying cryptocurrency look more like an ordinary mobile checkout.
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BitPay has added a purchase option to its iOS and Android wallet that lets users buy cryptocurrency through Apple Pay, Google Pay, debit and credit cards, and SEPA transfers where available. The company announced the feature on November 5, and it is powered by MoonPay, which supplies the purchase infrastructure. According to BitPay, the option can be used in more than 100 countries, though availability depends on local support and the eligibility of each user and market.
The change concerns access to crypto rather than network rules. The article cautions that buyers may still face identity checks, spending limits, bank declines and fees, and that a displayed quote can differ from the final total. It also notes that Apple Pay and Google Pay authorize payments but do not reclassify a self-custody wallet as a bank.
Why it matters: Familiar card and mobile payment options can lower the barrier for new buyers, though clear fee and confirmation details remain essential.
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