Who Accepts Monero

Quick Answer

• Thousands of merchants accept Monero (XMR) across gift cards, VPNs, hosting, travel, gaming, and more.
• The most complete, human-curated directory is Monerica.com — start there, then browse by category.
• Below are direct links to well-known XMR-friendly merchants plus big brands you can reach via gift cards.

Featured Merchants — Direct Links

• Stealths.net (Prepaid Cards): privacy-first shop with no JavaScript, Tor support, and no email required to view codes — Stealths.net
• CoinCards (Gift Cards): wide catalog for everyday shopping; regional sites available — coincards.com
• XMR.CARDS (Gift Cards & Reloadable Visa): privacy-first shop with no JavaScript, Tor support, and no email required to view codes — xmr.cards
• LNVPN (VPN / eSIM): privacy-focused VPN that accepts XMR — lnvpn.net
• Strike (VPS Hosting): high-performance VPS hosting payable in Monero — strike.bz

Everyday Brands You Can Reach via Gift Cards

• Amazon: purchase third-party gift cards with XMR, then spend at amazon.com
• Walmart: use XMR-bought gift cards at walmart.com
• Home Depot: use gift cards for hardware and supplies at homedepot.com
• Airbnb: fund travel with gift cards at airbnb.com
• Uber: ride and delivery credits via gift cards at uber.com
• DoorDash: food delivery credits via gift cards at doordash.com
• Hotels.com: hotel stays via gift cards at hotels.com

Where Monero Is Commonly Accepted

• Gift Cards & Prepaid: convert XMR into store credit for retail, travel, food, and gaming (e.g., XMR.CARDS, CoinCards, Coinsbee).
• VPN Companies: privacy services that align with XMR’s ethos (e.g., LNVPN).
• Hosting & Servers: VPS and infrastructure providers (e.g., Strike).

How to Pay Privately with Monero

• Use subaddresses: generate a fresh subaddress per merchant for better compartmentalization.
• Consider Tor: browse and pay over Tor when possible, especially with privacy-focused vendors.
• Save codes securely: store gift card numbers/PINs in a password manager or offline vault.
• Check region & terms: some cards are country-specific or have brand restrictions.
• Verify fees: processors may add service fees; confirm totals at checkout.

FAQ

• Is there one master list of XMR merchants? Yes — see Monerica.com for the main curated directory and category pages.
• Do big brands accept Monero directly? Often it’s indirect via gift cards. Buy the card with XMR, then spend it on the brand’s site or in-store.
• Are there fees? Sometimes. Gift card processors and payment gateways may charge service fees; check your final total.
• Will availability change? Yes. Merchant acceptance and product ranges can change; always verify details on the merchant’s own site.

TL;DR

• Start at: Monerica.com for the up-to-date directory.
• Direct links: XMR.CARDS, CoinCards, Coinsbee, LNVPN, Strike.
• Everyday brands via gift cards: Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot, Airbnb, Uber, DoorDash, Hotels.com.

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