For merchants

Accept Bitcoin
at your business.

Zero setup cost. Near-zero fees. Works in 10 minutes. You don't need to understand Bitcoin to accept it — you just need a phone.

$0
Setup cost
~0%
Transaction fees
10m
To get started

Worried about KYC verification? You're not alone — it's the #1 reason merchants stop during setup.

KYC (Know Your Customer) is the same identity check you did when you opened your bank account, set up Zelle, or signed up for Cash App. It's required by law for licensed money transmitters. It takes 2 minutes and protects you too.

If you'd rather skip KYC entirely, scroll down — we have no-KYC options too.

Choose your setup

Pick the option
that works for you.

Strike
Easiest

The simplest way to accept Bitcoin Lightning payments. Show a QR code, customer scans and pays, you receive dollars instantly if you want.

  • Auto-convert to USD instantly — zero volatility risk
  • Free to download and set up
  • Near-zero transaction fees
  • Works on any smartphone
  • Instant settlement — no waiting days like credit cards
KYC required: Name, DOB, last 4 of SSN, phone. Same as Venmo or Cash App.
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Square
Familiar

Already use Square for card payments? Square now supports Bitcoin payments through Cash App Pay. Keep your existing setup and add Bitcoin acceptance with no new hardware needed.

  • Works with your existing Square terminal
  • Familiar dashboard you already know
  • Bitcoin payments via Cash App Pay integration
  • Automatic reporting alongside card sales
  • Trusted brand — easy to explain to staff
KYC required: Same as your existing Square account verification.
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BTCPay Server
No KYC

Self-hosted Bitcoin payment processor. Completely free, completely private, zero fees, zero KYC. Requires a bit more technical setup but gives you full control.

  • Zero KYC — no ID required at all
  • 100% free — open source software
  • Zero transaction fees
  • Full control — no third party involved
  • Plugins for WooCommerce, Shopify, and more
KYC required: None. Ever. You are your own payment processor.
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OpenNode
Easy

Business-focused Bitcoin payment gateway. Great for online stores, restaurants, and service businesses. Handles Lightning and on-chain with automatic fiat conversion.

  • Accepts both Lightning and on-chain Bitcoin
  • Auto-convert to USD
  • API for online stores and websites
  • Clean merchant dashboard
  • No monthly fee on basic plan
KYC required: Business verification for higher withdrawal limits.
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Cash App
Familiar

Already have Cash App? You can receive Bitcoin payments directly. Great starting point for merchants already using it for other payments.

  • Most merchants already have it
  • No new app to learn
  • Instantly familiar to customers too
  • Easy to convert Bitcoin to cash
  • Zero setup friction
KYC required: Same as existing Cash App verification.
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Bitcoinize
Hardware

A dedicated Bitcoin point-of-sale terminal. Plug it in, set your prices, and accept Lightning payments like a traditional card terminal.

  • Dedicated hardware — no phone needed
  • Feels familiar like a card terminal
  • Perfect for busy retail counters
  • Prints receipts
  • Great for staff who aren't tech savvy
KYC required: Varies by plan. Hardware cost applies.
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Quick start

Up and running
in 10 minutes.

1
Download Strike (or your chosen app)
Free from the App Store or Google Play. Takes 2 minutes to install and create your account.
2
Complete verification
Name, date of birth, last 4 of SSN. Same info you gave Venmo or your bank. Takes 2 minutes.
3
Generate your payment QR code
Enter the amount, tap "Request", and a QR code appears. Print it or show it on your phone at the counter.
4
Put up your SpendSats sticker
Let the Bitcoin community know you're open for sats. Email us at spendsats.io and we'll send you a free sticker kit.
5
Accept your first payment
Customer scans your QR code, confirms the amount, and pays. You get notified instantly. That's it.
Common concerns
"I don't want to hold Bitcoin — what if the price drops?"
You don't have to hold it. Strike auto-converts every payment to USD instantly. Your customer pays in sats, you see dollars. Zero volatility risk.
"My customers don't use Bitcoin."
More do than you think. Bitcoiners actively seek out merchants that accept it — your sticker is free marketing to a loyal spending community.
"What if I make a mistake?"
Lightning payments are simple — amount in, QR code out. If you can use Venmo, you can use Lightning.
"Is it legal?"
100% legal in the US. Strike handles the compliance side automatically.
"What's in it for me beyond saving fees?"
No chargebacks. Ever. Bitcoin payments are final — no customer can reverse a Lightning payment like they can dispute a credit card charge.

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getting set up?

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