# Does TAP Air Portugal accept crypto? > No: TAP lists cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Klarna, Revolut Pay, Pix, MB Way and Multibanco, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). Pay TAP flights in USDT or BTC. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/tap-air-portugal/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does TAP Air Portugal accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, TAP Air Portugal's official payment page listed cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Klarna, Revolut Pay, Pix, MB Way and Multibanco. It listed no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells TAP tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. TAP issues the ticket in the traveller's name, and your balance is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## TAP Air Portugal: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | The official payment-methods page lists cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Klarna, Revolut Pay, Pix, MB Way and Multibanco; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Card holder check | The holder of the card used to pay does not need to travel, but in some cases the card payment may need to be validated before boarding. | | Country | Portugal | | Hubs | LIS | Source: [TAP Air Portugal, payment methods](https://www.flytap.com/en-us/booking-information/payment-methods) ## TAP: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Cards online | American Express, China UnionPay, Mastercard and Visa; Diners and UATP not for TAP Miles&Go customers | | At TAP counters | Credit card, debit card, certified check, and cash except at London Heathrow | | Refund if TAP cancels | To the same payment method, if you do not take an alternative flight | | Refund timing | Credit card: 7 days; debit card purchases: bank transfer within 21 days | | Refund request fee | Online: none; Contact Center or sales desk: 40 EUR, 50 USD or 60 CAD per ticket | | Payment currency | The currency of the country selected for the booking | | Alliance | Star Alliance member since March 2005 | ## Which payment methods does TAP accept? Online, TAP lists cards, wallets and local methods from its two main markets. For Portugal: MB Way, Multibanco and MBNet. For Brazil: Pix and NuPay. Plus PayPal, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Klarna, Revolut Pay and the Airplus Debit Account. At TAP counters you can also pay by certified check or in cash, except at London Heathrow. No crypto appears online or at the counter. ## Can another person's card pay for a TAP ticket? Yes. TAP's FAQ says the holder of the card used to pay does not need to travel. In some cases, though, the card payment may need to be validated before boarding. With SatFares, you pay us in crypto, and no card of yours is used. Payment validation is TAP's own rule. If TAP asks you for any check before boarding, contact support@satfares.com with your booking code. The traveller still needs a passport whose names match the booking. ## How does TAP refund a cancelled flight? If TAP cancels and you do not take an alternative flight, TAP refunds the ticket to the same payment method. Credit card refunds take 7 days; purchases by debit card are refunded by bank transfer within 21 days. An online refund request costs nothing, but the Contact Center or a sales desk charges 40 EUR, 50 USD or 60 CAD per ticket. On a SatFares booking, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the TAP fare rules apply, and any refund goes to your balance. ## How do I book TAP with crypto? TAP on SatFares: **Available**. Its hub is Lisbon (LIS). Popular pages: [São Paulo to Lisbon](https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-lisbon/) and [flights to Lisbon](https://satfares.com/flights/to/lisbon/). Top up from $25 in USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC, then choose your TAP flight. The total is held while our team books it on request. Your balance is charged when TAP issues the e-ticket number. Travelling from Brazil? Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. See [flights from Brazil](https://satfares.com/flights/from/brazil/). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does TAP accept Bitcoin? No. TAP's official payment page, read on October 12, 2026, names no bitcoin and no other cryptocurrency. You can pay a TAP ticket in BTC through SatFares: BTC on the Bitcoin network is credited after 2 confirmations. TAP issues the ticket in the traveller's name. ### Does TAP accept Pix? Yes. Pix is on TAP's list of online payment methods, with NuPay for Brazil. TAP charges the total in the currency of the country selected for the booking. SatFares does not take Pix: you top up in crypto, and the price is shown in US dollars. ### Can I pay TAP in cash? At TAP counters, yes, except at London Heathrow. TAP counters also take credit cards, debit cards and certified checks. Online, cash is not an option. Online, the options are cards, wallets such as PayPal and Apple Pay, and local methods such as MB Way and Pix. ### Is TAP in Star Alliance? Yes. TAP Air Portugal has been a Star Alliance member since March 2005, according to the Star Alliance member list checked on October 12, 2026. Its hub is Lisbon (LIS), and its flights are sold on request by SatFares when the live search returns them. ### In which currency will I pay for a TAP flight on SatFares? In US dollars, from your crypto balance. TAP itself charges in the currency of the country you select on its site. With a stablecoin such as USDT or USDC, your balance stays in dollars until you book. Prices on SatFares include taxes. ### What do I enter to book TAP on SatFares? Each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, date of birth, gender, and passport details for international flights. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Sources 1. [TAP payment methods](https://www.flytap.com/en-us/booking-information/payment-methods) — TAP Air Portugal (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [TAP frequently asked questions](https://www.flytap.com/en-us/help/frequently-asked-questions) — TAP Air Portugal (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Star Alliance member airlines](https://www.staralliance.com/en/members) — Star Alliance (checked 2026-10-12) --- SatFares: SatFares is a flight booking site paid only in crypto (USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL, LTC). The airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name, and your balance is charged only when the e-ticket number is issued.