{"id":23786,"date":"2026-03-03T12:52:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T11:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/how-can-i-accept-bitcoin\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T12:53:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T11:53:40","slug":"how-can-i-accept-bitcoin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/how-can-i-accept-bitcoin\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I accept Bitcoin?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772528513871{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #6193C9 !important;}&#8221;]\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"392\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Accepting Bitcoin &#8211; The guide for companies &amp; the self-employed<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"510\"><strong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"417\">Accepting Bitcoin<\/strong> &#8211; more and more merchants, service providers and online entrepreneurs are asking themselves precisely this question.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"626\">But as soon as you delve deeper, you quickly realize:<br data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"567\" \/>There is no <em data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"591\">single<\/em> solution for accepting Bitcoin.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"794\">Whether you want to accept Bitcoin in a store, in an online store or on a WordPress site &#8211; the right solution always depends on your requirements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"953\">Because before I can make a specific recommendation, a few basic questions need to be clarified:<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772528302308{margin-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"881\">\n<li data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"732\">\n<p data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"732\">Where do you want to accept Bitcoin &#8211; offline or online?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"771\">\n<p data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"771\">What technical environment do you use?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"832\">\n<p data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"832\">Would you like to keep Bitcoin or convert it directly into euros?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"881\">\n<p data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"881\">How do you deal with accounting and taxes?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]This guide will help you to make a structured decision on <strong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"896\">how you can accept Bitcoin<\/strong> and which solution makes sense for your business model.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772528423528{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #6193C9 !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Where would you like to accept Bitcoin?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1030\">The most important first question is:<br data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1178\" \/><strong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1245\">Does the payment take place in person on site &#8211; or online?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1030\">\ud83d\udc49 Do you want to accept Bitcoin offline or online?<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738351904557{border-top-width: 3px !important;border-right-width: 3px !important;border-bottom-width: 3px !important;border-left-width: 3px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #6193C9 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #6193c9;\"><strong>Accept Bitcoin in stores (offline \/ stationary trade) <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1314\">If you run a store, restaurant, caf\u00e9 or market stall, you can accept Bitcoin directly on site &#8211; just like a card payment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1431\">To <strong data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1357\">accept Bitcoin in a store<\/strong>, you need a so-called Bitcoin Point of Sale System (Bitcoin POS).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1466\">This can be operated as:<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772530878000{margin-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1501\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/bitcoin-web-point-of-sale\/\">Web-based solution (in the browser)<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1534\">App on smartphone or tablet<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1565\">Special hardware terminal<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1607\">Integration into existing POS systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The procedure is simple:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772528894712{margin-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1666\">You enter the euro amount.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1730\">The system automatically calculates the current Bitcoin exchange rate.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1764\">Your customer scans the QR code.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1819\">The payment is confirmed (Lightning in seconds).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1895\">This allows you to accept Bitcoin without any prior technical knowledge.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1981\">\ud83d\udc49 Detailed instructions:<br data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1926\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/bitcoin-im-geschaeft-akzeptieren-2\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1981\">https:\/\/coincharge.io\/bitcoin-im-geschaeft-akzeptieren\/<\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738351904557{border-top-width: 3px !important;border-right-width: 3px !important;border-bottom-width: 3px !important;border-left-width: 3px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #6193C9 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #6193c9;\"><strong>Accept Bitcoin in your online store (eCommerce)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2118\">If you want to accept Bitcoin online, there are several options.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2171\">Accept Bitcoin in classic store systems<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2201\">Do you run a store with:<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772530947614{margin-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2216\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/the-5-best-bitcoin-woocommerce-plugins\/\">WooCommerce<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2226\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/accept-lightning-and-bitcoin-on-shopify\/\">Shopify<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2237\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/shopware\/\">Shopware<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2247\">Magento<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2286\">or another eCommerce system?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2447\">Then you can integrate Bitcoin via a plugin or payment module.<br data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2361\" \/>This makes Bitcoin appear as an additional payment method alongside credit card or PayPal.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2548\">\ud83d\udc49 Instructions for online stores:<br data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2481\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/accept-bitcoin-in-online-store\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2548\">https:\/\/coincharge.io\/bitcoin-zahlungen-im-online-shop-akzeptieren\/<\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738351904557{border-top-width: 3px !important;border-right-width: 3px !important;border-bottom-width: 3px !important;border-left-width: 3px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #6193C9 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #6193c9;\"><strong>Accept Bitcoin on a website<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2660\">Not everyone sells through a traditional online store.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2701\">You can also accept Bitcoin for:<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772538064150{margin-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2721\">Services<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2731\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/bitcoin-donation-button-accept-bitcoin-donations-on-your-own-website\/\">Donations<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2751\">Coaching offers<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2771\">digital products<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2784\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/bitcoin-invoice-2\/\">Invoices<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2803\">Memberships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Suitable here:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772538168890{margin-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2843\">WordPress-Plugins<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2859\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/bitcoin-payment-link-pay-invoices-with-bitcoin\/\">Payment links<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2882\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/bitcoin-payment-button\/\">HTML payment buttons<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2924\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/bitcoin-payment-link-pay-invoices-with-bitcoin\/\">Invoice links by e-mail or WhatsApp<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Payment links in particular are a particularly easy way to quickly accept Bitcoin &#8211; without the need for a store system.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772529268789{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #6193C9 !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Which provider do you need to accept Bitcoin?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3252\">To be able to accept Bitcoin professionally, you usually need a <strong data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3251\">Bitcoin payment provider (Bitcoin payment gateway)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3317\">If a customer pays \u20ac50 in Bitcoin, the provider takes over:<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772529304379{margin-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3348\">Automatic price calculation<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3398\">Processing of on-chain and lightning payments<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3401\" data-end=\"3420\">Payment confirmation<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3423\" data-end=\"3448\">Transaction documentation<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3500\">Forwarding to your wallet or bank account<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"3502\" data-end=\"3611\">Many providers offer ready-made integrations so that you can accept Bitcoin with just a few clicks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3613\" data-end=\"3685\">\ud83d\udc49 Provider comparison:<br data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3638\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/bitcoin-payment-provider\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3685\">https:\/\/coincharge.io\/bitcoin-zahlungsanbieter\/<\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772529381277{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #6193C9 !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Would you like to keep Bitcoin or have it paid out in euros?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Before you accept Bitcoin, you should ask yourself the strategic question of whether you want to keep the Bitcoin or have it paid out to your bank account.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738351904557{border-top-width: 3px !important;border-right-width: 3px !important;border-bottom-width: 3px !important;border-left-width: 3px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #6193C9 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #6193c9;\"><strong>Accept and keep Bitcoin (self-custody)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"3891\" data-end=\"3984\">If you want to hold Bitcoin for the long term, you should opt for a self-custody solution.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"4015\">Suitable providers are e.g:<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772538206674{margin-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4019\" data-end=\"4029\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/coinsnap-specialist-for-bitcoin-payment-modules\/\">Coinsnap<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4032\" data-end=\"4047\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/btcpay-server\/\">BTCPay Server<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4050\" data-end=\"4059\">Zaprite<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4069\">Flash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4132\">The Bitcoin is transferred directly to your own wallet.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4134\" data-end=\"4153\">For this you need:<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772538255971{margin-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4157\" data-end=\"4190\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/xpub-where-can-i-find-the-xpub-key-from-my-wallet\/\">One xpub\/zpub key (for Onchain)<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4193\" data-end=\"4240\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/types-and-functions-of-bitcoin-lightning-wallet\/\">A Lightning Wallet (for Lightning payments)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"4071\" data-end=\"4132\">Advantage:<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772529495077{margin-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4253\" data-end=\"4287\">Full control over your Bitcoin<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4290\" data-end=\"4319\">No safekeeping by third parties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1738351904557{border-top-width: 3px !important;border-right-width: 3px !important;border-bottom-width: 3px !important;border-left-width: 3px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #6193C9 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #6193c9;\"><strong>Accept Bitcoin and change to euros automatically<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"4383\" data-end=\"4502\">If you don&#8217;t want to bear any exchange rate risk, you can accept Bitcoin and have it automatically converted into euros immediately.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4504\" data-end=\"4513\">Either:<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772538276791{margin-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4517\" data-end=\"4570\">Directly via a payment provider with bank payment<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4573\" data-end=\"4624\">Or via providers such as DFX, Wave.Space or bringin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4685\">The euro amounts will then be transferred to your bank account.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4687\" data-end=\"4695\">Advantage:<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772529609348{margin-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4698\" data-end=\"4713\">No price risk<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4716\" data-end=\"4736\">Simple accounting<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4739\" data-end=\"4761\">No wallet management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772529871973{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #6193C9 !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Taxes and accounting when accepting Bitcoin<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"4823\" data-end=\"4886\">Anyone who accepts Bitcoin must document the transactions correctly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4888\" data-end=\"4896\">Important:<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772529906759{margin-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"4900\" data-end=\"4955\">The euro value at the time of payment is decisive.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4958\" data-end=\"5036\">If you keep Bitcoin, the inflow is considered a purchase at the exchange rate at the time.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5039\" data-end=\"5099\">All transactions must be documented in a traceable manner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"4823\" data-end=\"4886\">Most Bitcoin payment providers offer:<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772529936746{margin-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"5149\" data-end=\"5159\">CSV export<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5162\" data-end=\"5185\">Transaction overviews<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5188\" data-end=\"5213\">Exchange rate documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"4823\" data-end=\"4886\">This allows you to provide your tax advisor with all the necessary information.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772530002685{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #6193C9 !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>The 5-step checklist: How to accept Bitcoin<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]If you want to accept Bitcoin, go through these steps:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772530400930{margin-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"5439\" data-end=\"5459\">Offline or online?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5463\" data-end=\"5510\">Which system do you use (PoS, Internet, store, WordPress)?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5514\" data-end=\"5553\">Keep Bitcoin or change to euros?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5557\" data-end=\"5594\">Self-custody or custodial provider?<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5598\" data-end=\"5642\">How do I integrate this into my accounting?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Only then should you decide on a concrete solution.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772530088879{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #6193C9 !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Conclusion: Accepting Bitcoin is easier than many think<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"5778\" data-end=\"5834\">Accepting Bitcoin is technically uncomplicated today.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5836\" data-end=\"5931\">The real challenge is to choose the right solution for your business model.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5933\" data-end=\"5959\">With Coincharge you will find:<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772538329926{margin-left: 50px !important;}&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"5963\" data-end=\"5996\">Step-by-step instructions<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5999\" data-end=\"6020\">Provider comparisons<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6023\" data-end=\"6062\">Practical solutions for retail &amp; eCommerce<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6065\" data-end=\"6096\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@coincharge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Video explanations on YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"6098\" data-end=\"6110\">Start here:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6112\" data-end=\"6204\">\ud83d\udc49 Accept Bitcoin in stores<br data-start=\"6146\" data-end=\"6149\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/bitcoin-im-geschaeft-akzeptieren-2\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6149\" data-end=\"6204\">https:\/\/coincharge.io\/bitcoin-im-geschaeft-akzeptieren\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6206\" data-end=\"6312\">\ud83d\udc49 Accept Bitcoin in the online store<br data-start=\"6242\" data-end=\"6245\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/accept-bitcoin-in-online-store\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6245\" data-end=\"6312\">https:\/\/coincharge.io\/bitcoin-zahlungen-im-online-shop-akzeptieren\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6314\" data-end=\"6403\">\ud83d\udc49 Compare Bitcoin payment providers<br data-start=\"6353\" data-end=\"6356\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/coincharge.io\/en\/bitcoin-payment-provider\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"6356\" data-end=\"6403\">https:\/\/coincharge.io\/bitcoin-zahlungsanbieter\/<\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772530189306{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #6193C9 !important;}&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Frequently asked questions about accepting Bitcoin<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"424\">How can I accept Bitcoin?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"745\">To accept Bitcoin, you need a Bitcoin payment provider (payment gateway). Depending on the location &#8211; retail store or online store &#8211; you integrate a point-of-sale system or a store plugin. The provider calculates the exchange rate, processes the payment and forwards it to your wallet or bank account.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"796\">Can I accept Bitcoin in the store?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"1076\">Yes, you can accept Bitcoin in stationary retail with a Bitcoin point of sale (POS). This works via an app, a web-based solution or a terminal. The customer scans a QR code and pays via Lightning or Onchain &#8211; similar to a card payment.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1127\">How do I accept Bitcoin in the online store?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1386\">You can integrate Bitcoin into your online store using a plugin or payment module. Store systems such as WooCommerce, Shopify or Shopware support corresponding extensions. After installation, Bitcoin appears as an additional payment method in the checkout.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1454\">Do I need my own wallet to accept Bitcoin?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1729\">That depends on your strategy. If you want to keep Bitcoin, you need your own wallet (self-custody). If you want to have the turnover automatically paid out in euros, the payment provider will take care of the conversion and transfer the amount to your bank account.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1793\">Can I have Bitcoin automatically converted into euros?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"2008\">Yes, many Bitcoin payment providers offer automatic conversion into euros. The Bitcoin amount is immediately exchanged at the current exchange rate and transferred to your bank account. This means you bear no exchange rate risk.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2061\">Is it complicated to accept Bitcoin?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2300\">No. Technically, it is easy to accept Bitcoin today. With a suitable provider, it often only takes a few minutes to set up. The only important thing is to decide in advance whether you want to keep Bitcoin or convert it to euros.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h3 data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2372\">How does accounting work if I accept Bitcoin?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2651\">When accepting Bitcoin, the euro value at the time of payment counts for accounting purposes. Payment providers provide transaction data including exchange rate, date and amount as a CSV export. 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