Spar in Switzerland enables Bitcoin payments at checkout
Customers can pay for groceries at Spar using Bitcoin via a simple QR code.
Shoppers at a Spar supermarket in Zug, Switzerland, can now pay for groceries using Bitcoin, thanks to a new Lightning Network integration. The feature was introduced via BTC Map. It was supported by DFX Swiss and highlights the growing use of crypto in everyday transactions.
Customers can complete their purchases simply by scanning a static QR code at checkout, making Bitcoin payments seamless and accessible. Rahim Taghizadegan, a Swiss lecturer and crypto expert, praised the system’s ease of use and its potential for wider adoption.
With over 1,000 Swiss businesses already accepting Bitcoin, the country remains one of Europe’s strongest cryptocurrency supporters. As a global chain with nearly 14,000 stores worldwide, Spar’s participation signals greater trust in digital payments.
Meanwhile, Switzerland’s Crypto Valley continues to thrive, reaching a $593 billion valuation in 2024.
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