About BitPay
BitPay is a crypto app for individuals and a payment service for merchants. It offers a wallet for storing and trading digital assets, plus tools for businesses that want to accept crypto.
What it does
For personal use, BitPay provides a self-custody wallet, buying and swapping, and the option to spend crypto on bills and gift cards. For businesses, it offers online and in-store crypto payments, stablecoin payments, invoices and crypto payouts. The site also mentions support for several networks, including Solana and Arbitrum, Optimism and Base.
Key features
- Self-custody wallet across several networks
- Buy and swap cryptocurrencies inside the app
- Pay bills and buy gift cards with crypto
- Accept crypto payments and make payouts
- Browser extension wallet
Who it's for
The app suits people who already hold crypto and want to spend or convert it. The merchant side suits online shops and service businesses that want to take crypto. People new to crypto should understand that digital asset prices can change quickly.
Pricing and good to know
The site says buy and swap offers are compared across providers, with transparent pricing shown before you confirm. Merchant pricing is on the business pages. The service has geographic restrictions, and its terms apply. Crypto holdings are not protected like a bank deposit, so keep backups of your wallet recovery details.
Highlights
- Store crypto in a self-custody wallet
- Buy and swap cryptocurrencies inside the app
- Pay bills and buy gift cards with crypto
- Accept crypto payments and make payouts
- Use a browser extension wallet
