How to pay with Bitcoin on trip1?
trip1 accepts Bitcoin on-chain and via the Lightning Network. Search 3 million+ hotels, pay with BTC from any wallet, and get instant booking confirmation.
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Pay with Bitcoin - step by step
Step 1: Search for your hotel
Go to trip1.com and enter your destination, check-in and check-out dates, and number of guests. Browse the results and pick the hotel that works for you.
Step 2: Select your room and proceed to checkout
Choose your preferred room type and click "Book now". Fill in the guest details on the checkout page. You will see the total price displayed in your selected currency.
Step 3: Choose "Pay with crypto"
At the payment step, select "Pay with crypto". The CoinGate payment window opens, showing the available cryptocurrencies. Select Bitcoin (BTC) and choose your preferred network - either Bitcoin on-chain or Lightning Network.
Step 4: Send the exact BTC amount
The payment window displays a QR code and a wallet address with the exact BTC amount to send. Open your Bitcoin wallet, scan the QR code or paste the address, and send the payment. Make sure to send the exact amount shown - underpayments may not be processed automatically.
Step 5: Wait for confirmation
Lightning payments confirm almost instantly. On-chain payments need at least one network confirmation, which usually takes 10 to 60 minutes. Once confirmed, your booking is complete and you will receive a confirmation email with all the details.
Which Bitcoin network should you use?
trip1 supports two Bitcoin networks: on-chain and Lightning Network (Bitcoin's fast payment layer).
We recommend the Lightning Network for most bookings. It confirms in seconds and has much lower fees than on-chain transactions. Most modern Bitcoin wallets support Lightning - look for a "Lightning" or "Send via Lightning" option in your wallet.
On-chain payments work with any Bitcoin wallet but take longer to confirm. If you choose on-chain, set a reasonable transaction fee to avoid delays - a low fee during high network congestion can cause your payment to expire before it confirms.
Before you send
Important: Always double-check that you are sending Bitcoin on the correct network (Bitcoin or Lightning). Sending BTC to an address on the wrong network cannot be reversed, and trip1 cannot recover those funds.
Paying with Bitcoin on trip1 - FAQ
Yes. trip1 accepts Bitcoin for hotel bookings in 190+ countries, both on-chain and through the Lightning Network. Select Pay with crypto at checkout and send BTC from any wallet. CoinGate, trip1's MiCA-licensed payment provider, handles the conversion, so the hotel receives regular currency and you need no trip1 wallet.
Pick your hotel and room on trip1, click Book now and fill in the guest details. At the payment step, choose Pay with crypto, then select Bitcoin and either on-chain or Lightning in the CoinGate window. Scan the QR code or paste the address into your wallet and send the exact BTC amount shown.
Yes. trip1 supports Bitcoin on two networks: on-chain and the Lightning Network, Bitcoin's fast payment layer. Lightning payments confirm in seconds and cost much less than on-chain ones, so trip1 recommends it for most bookings. Look for a Lightning or Send via Lightning option in your Bitcoin wallet.
Any Bitcoin wallet or exchange app that can send BTC to an outside address works for an on-chain payment. To pay over Lightning, your app needs a Lightning or Send via Lightning option, which most modern Bitcoin wallets have. Scan the QR code in the CoinGate window and send the exact amount shown.
Lightning payments confirm almost instantly. On-chain payments need at least one network confirmation, which usually takes 10 to 60 minutes depending on congestion and the fee you set. Once the payment confirms, your booking is complete and trip1 emails you the details. Set a reasonable fee on-chain to avoid delays.
If the CoinGate payment window closes before your payment counts, the booking is not completed. CoinGate says a late payment does not complete the invoice and the amount you sent may be refunded. Contact trip1 support with your booking reference and transaction hash, then start a new booking, ideally paying over Lightning.