Inform yourself
Bitcoin is different than what you know and use every day. Before you start using Bitcoin, there are a few things that you need to know in order to use it securely and avoid common pitfalls.
Getting started with Bitcoin
Getting started with Bitcoin does not require deep technical knowledge.
How to use Bitcoin
Choose your wallet
Free bitcoin wallets are available for all major operating systems and devices to serve a variety of your needs. For example, you can install an app on your mobile device for everyday use or you can have a wallet only for online payments on your computer. In any case, choosing a wallet is easy and can be done in minutes.
Get Bitcoin
You can get Bitcoin by accepting it as a payment for goods and services. There are also several ways you can buy Bitcoin.
Spend Bitcoin
There are a growing number of services and merchants accepting Bitcoin all over the world. Use Bitcoin to pay them, and your feedback helps other people find trustworthy places to spend.
How to accept Bitcoin
Inform yourself
Bitcoin does not require merchants to change their habits. However, Bitcoin is different than what you know and use every day. Before you start using Bitcoin, there are a few things that you need to know in order to use it securely and avoid common pitfalls.
Processing payments
You can process payments and invoices by yourself or you can use merchant services and deposit money in your local currency or bitcoins. Most point of sales businesses use a tablet or a mobile phone to let customers pay with their mobile phones.
Accounting and taxes
Merchants often deposit and display prices in their local currency. In other cases, Bitcoin works similarly to a foreign currency. To get appropriate guidance regarding tax compliance for your own jurisdiction, you should contact a qualified accountant.
Reach bitcoin customers
A growing number of people hold bitcoin and look for places to spend it. Listing your business helps them find you. You can also display the Bitcoin logo on your website or your physical storefront.
