Why book hotels with crypto instead of a credit card?
Paying with crypto on trip1 gives you more privacy, no foreign transaction fees, no credit card needed, and global accessibility from any wallet.
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What is trip1?
trip1 is a hotel booking platform where you can search and book from over 3 million hotels in 190+ countries - and pay with cryptocurrency. trip1 accepts 120+ cryptocurrencies via CoinGate, a MiCA-licensed payment provider - including Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, and many more. Here is why crypto can be a better option than a credit card for hotel bookings.
More privacy for your financial data
When you book with a credit card, you share your card number, expiry date, and CVV with the booking platform. With crypto on trip1, you just scan a QR code from your own wallet. No credit card numbers, no bank details, no financial information shared with anyone.
No foreign transaction fees
Banks typically charge 1-3% in foreign transaction fees when you book hotels abroad with a credit card. On top of that, currency conversion markups can add another 1-2%. With crypto, these fees disappear. You pay the blockchain network fee (usually a fraction of a dollar on fast networks) and that is it.
Global accessibility
Not everyone has access to a credit card or international banking. Crypto payments open up hotel bookings to anyone with a crypto wallet, regardless of their banking situation or country. This makes trip1 accessible to travellers worldwide.
Put your crypto to practical use
Hotel bookings are one of the most practical ways to spend cryptocurrency. Instead of converting crypto to fiat and losing value on exchange fees, you can spend it directly on travel through trip1. CoinGate handles the conversion on the backend, so the hotel receives fiat and you enjoy your stay.
Why book hotels with crypto - FAQ
Yes. trip1 uses CoinGate, a MiCA-licensed payment processor regulated by the Bank of Lithuania. Your crypto payment is converted to fiat before reaching the hotel, so there is no volatility risk.
No. When you pay with crypto on trip1, you do not need to enter any credit card or bank details. You just scan a QR code and send the payment from your own wallet.
Crypto payments offer more privacy (no credit card needed), lower fees (no bank or currency conversion charges), and global accessibility (anyone with a crypto wallet can book, regardless of banking access).
