Who needs a 3% card fee?
Card payment fees of 1.5-2.5% take a big bite out of small business margins that average just 5-10%.
Bitcoin payments can be processed via the Lightning Network with negligible fees and no intermediaries.
Why accept bitcoin?
Instant settlement
Get paid in seconds with Lightning Network payments, not days. No more waiting for bank transfers to clear.
No fraud or chargebacks
Bitcoin transactions are final. Say goodbye to the cost and hassle of fraudulent chargebacks for good.
Virtually no fees
Pay mere cents per transaction with Lightning. Keep more of your sale price without high card fees.
Protect your margin
With average Aussie business margins around 5%, saving 2-3% on fees by accepting bitcoin makes a huge difference.
Get on the map
Get discovered by customers who want to pay with bitcoin. Adding your business to the Bitcoin map helps travellers and locals find you and shows you are part of a growing community.
Square Bitcoin Payments (US Only)
Square has integrated Bitcoin payments for US merchants, but this feature isn't available in Australia yet. Want to see it here? Sign the petition orcontact Square to request Australian support.
Sign PetitionAccepting bitcoin over the counter
Australian merchants already have several point‑of‑sale (POS) options that enable lightning‑fast bitcoin payments. Most POS apps integrate with your existing phone or tablet, so you don't need special hardware. They generate a Lightning invoice and display a QR code for customers to scan; payments are instant and often cost only a few satoshis.
Wallet of Satoshi
A popular Lightning wallet that also works as a POS system. It's Australian‑owned and available for Android and iOS. Customers pay via QR code; merchants can quickly send funds to their bank or keep them in bitcoin.
Bitaroo POS
Bitaroo offers a POS app for Android and iOS that lets merchants accept bitcoin over the Lightning Network. Bitaroo is an Australian exchange with local support.
IBEX Pay
An international Lightning payment processor that provides POS hardware and web apps for accepting bitcoin. Settlements can be in bitcoin or converted to fiat.
Blink
A payment provider offering a simple interface to accept bitcoin payments on‑site or online.
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Accepting bitcoin online
If you run an ecommerce site or invoice clients online, several platforms can help you accept bitcoin. These solutions provide easy integration, flexible settlement options, and support for multiple currencies.
BTCPay Server
A free, open‑source, non‑custodial payment processor that allows you to accept bitcoin directly into your own wallet. It can be integrated into websites, WooCommerce stores, and subscription platforms.
opennode
A payment platform where businesses can accept or send Bitcoin payments instantly via the Lightning Network or on-chain, with minimal fees and no chargebacks. It offers secure hosted checkout pages, payment buttons, ecommerce plug-ins and APIs, allowing merchants to accept Bitcoin globally and convert it to local currency if desired.
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Contact our team for more advice
Speak directly with one of our team for tailored guidance on accepting bitcoin and being on the map. We're here to help Australian retailers take advantage of internet money.