What payment methods does Trip1 accept?

Trip1 lets you book over 3 million hotels worldwide and pay with cryptocurrency or traditional payment methods. Whether you hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC - you can complete your booking in minutes.

Cryptocurrency Payments

Trip1 accepts cryptocurrency payments processed by CoinGate, a MiCA-licensed crypto payment provider based in Europe. CoinGate is authorized as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) by the Bank of Lithuania.

When you select crypto at checkout, you’ll see a CoinGate payment window with a QR code and wallet address. Simply send the exact amount from your wallet, and your booking is confirmed once the transaction is verified on the blockchain.

Supported Cryptocurrencies

  • Bitcoin (BTC) — Bitcoin, Lightning Network
  • Ethereum (ETH) — Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, BNB Smart Chain
  • USDC — Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, BNB Smart Chain
  • Litecoin (LTC) — Litecoin
  • Bitcoin Cash (BCH) — Bitcoin Cash
  • XRP — XRP Ledger
  • TRON (TRX) — Tron
  • Dogecoin (DOGE) — Dogecoin
  • Binance Coin (BNB) — Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain
  • Polygon (POL) — Ethereum, Polygon
  • Solana (SOL) — Solana

Pay with Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency for hotel bookings on Trip1. You can pay on-chain or via the Lightning Network for near-instant confirmation and lower fees. Simply scan the QR code at checkout with any Bitcoin wallet (e.g. BlueWallet, Muun, Phoenix, Electrum) and confirm the transaction.

Pay with Ethereum (ETH)

Ethereum payments are supported on multiple networks, including Layer 2 solutions like Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism. Using a Layer 2 network means lower gas fees and faster confirmation times compared to Ethereum mainnet.

Pay with USDC (Stablecoin)

USDC is a dollar-pegged stablecoin and is available on 7 networks at Trip1 checkout - more than any other supported coin. It’s ideal if you want to avoid price volatility between the time you initiate payment and when it’s confirmed. USDC is fully MiCA-compliant within the EU.

What About USDT (Tether)?

As of March 2025, USDT is no longer available for payments through CoinGate. This is due to EU MiCA regulations, which require stablecoins to hold an electronic money (e-money) license to operate in Europe. Tether has not obtained this license. USDC is the recommended stablecoin alternative - it’s widely available on exchanges and supported on the same networks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Search for a hotel on trip1.com, select your dates and room, then choose "Pay with Crypto" at checkout. You'll see a CoinGate payment page where you can select your preferred cryptocurrency and network. A QR code and wallet address will appear - send the exact amount from your wallet to complete the booking.

There is no minimum hotel booking amount specific to crypto. However, blockchain networks have their own minimum transaction thresholds. For most currencies, any standard hotel booking amount will be well above these minimums.

Confirmation times depend on the cryptocurrency and network you choose. Lightning Network payments (Bitcoin) are near-instant. On-chain Bitcoin transactions typically take 10-30 minutes. Layer 2 networks (Arbitrum, Base, Optimism) confirm within seconds to a few minutes. Most hotel bookings are confirmed shortly after the blockchain transaction is verified.

CoinGate payment invoices have a time window (typically 20 minutes) during which the exchange rate is locked. If the invoice expires or the wrong amount is sent, contact our support team - we'll work with CoinGate to resolve underpayments, overpayments, or expired invoices.

Refund policies follow the cancellation terms of the specific hotel you booked. If a refund is due, it will be processed according to Trip1's standard refund procedure. Contact our support team for assistance.

Yes. CoinGate is a regulated payment processor licensed under the EU MiCA framework and authorized by the Bank of Lithuania. Crypto transactions are secured by blockchain technology, and payments are processed through CoinGate's encrypted infrastructure. Trip1 never has direct access to your wallet or private keys.

You can use any cryptocurrency wallet that supports the coin and network you want to pay with. Popular options include MetaMask (Ethereum and Layer 2s), Phantom (Solana), Trust Wallet (multi-chain), and any Bitcoin wallet supporting on-chain or Lightning payments.

Absolutely. CoinGate holds a MiCA license and operates fully within EU regulations. All supported cryptocurrencies listed above are available for EU customers. Note that USDT is not available due to MiCA compliance requirements - use USDC instead.

Yes. Trip1 serves customers worldwide, and crypto payments through CoinGate are available globally. Check CoinGate's supported countries for the full list.

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