KuCoin Pay, the official payment solution of global cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, is partnering with Cryptorefills, a leading Web3 global payment gateway. The partnership will enable over 40 million customers on KuCoin Exchange to access various travel and lifestyle services. Cryptorefills allows users to spend cryptocurrencies on real-world assets and services, including global travel bookings, everyday digital purchases, e-gifts and e-SIMs, etc.
Starting today, KuCoin users will be able to benefit from these services directly via the KuCoin App or connect their wallets on the Cryptorefills website. In parallel, KuCoin Pay has been added as a direct checkout option on the Cryptorefills platform. Every service on Cryptorefills will be accessible to KuCoin users via both platforms, allowing them to spend 50+ cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT), Circle USD (USDC), Solana (SOL) and KuCoin Token (KCS).
Cryptorefills enables users in over 180 countries to spend crypto on their daily needs. The platform allows users to access cheap flights, stay in hotels around the world, use e-SIMs, and make mobile top-ups in select countries. Additionally, users can spend their crypto on gift cards in ecommerce, games, entertainment, streaming services, electronics, E-money and other products. The platform started out accepting BTC on the Lightning Network and Ethereum Layer 2 solutions, promoting scalable crypto commerce.
“Travel is a natural fit for cryptocurrency. Both are borderless by design. This partnership bridges the gap between crypto ownership and daily spending,” said Nicholas Kunz, BD Manager at KuCoin.”We believe this collaboration will also help bring cryptocurrency into everyday use across more countries, accelerating mainstream adoption around the world”
Following the partnership and integration of Cryptorefills into the KuCoin App, users on the platform are now able to access all the services above with a click of a button. These include booking flights with over 300 airlines and reserving accommodations at more than 1 million hotels worldwide. Users can also purchase over 4,000 gift cards from global brands, buy mobile top-ups across 140+ carriers, and access eSIM services.
KuCoin Pay aims to support merchant solutions that drive business growth by integrating crypto payments into users’ daily purchases. It offers a contactless, secure, and borderless payment system using a variety of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. The partnership with Cryptorefills bonds well with the company’s vision, showing its commitment to expanding real-world utility for digital assets.
By building a robust crypto commerce ecosystem, including QR code checkout, native app integration, and merchant partnerships, KuCoin Pay positions itself as a trailblazer in Web3 payments and decentralized finance.
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