Crypto-for-gift-card marketplaces

Bitrefill

Bitrefill is the dominant crypto-for-gift-card marketplace.

Website

bitrefill.com

KYC

optional KYC — No account or KYC required for most gift card purchases. Some product categories (refills, certain countries) may require an account or KYC.

Status

active

Fiat on-ramp

no

Payment

crypto, lightning

Jurisdiction

Spain (operator-disclosed)

Founded

2014

Open source

no

Custodial

no

Last verified

Jan 1, 2026

Sources

2

Overview

Strengths

• Wide gift-card catalog across many countries and merchants.
• Lightning payment is first-class.
• Standard gift-card purchases require no account.

Caveats

• Some merchant cards are sold subject to terms requiring identity at the merchant.
• Operator can request information for high-value or unusual orders.
• Facts need re-verification by operator (last seeded 2026-01).

Verdict

Bitrefill is the dominant crypto-for-gift-card marketplace. Wide catalog, first-class Lightning, no-account purchase for most flows. Useful both for paying ordinary retail bills and for routing crypto into specific merchant uses.

FAQ

Does Bitrefill require KYC?

Bitrefill has optional KYC; you can use the service without it for the basic flow. No account or KYC required for most gift card purchases. Some product categories (refills, certain countries) may require an account or KYC.

What payment methods does Bitrefill accept?

Bitrefill accepts: crypto, lightning.

Where is Bitrefill based?

Operating jurisdiction listed as Spain (operator-disclosed). This is best-known information; corporate structure can be opaque.

Sources

1. Bitrefill about · accessed Jan 1, 2026
2. Bitrefill legal · accessed Jan 1, 2026

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