# SatFares — full content for language models > 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. Source: https://satfares.com/ · Generated: 2026-10-13 # Book flights with crypto, ticket issued in your name > Crypto flight booking on SatFares: book flights with crypto in USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. Crypto flights are charged only when the e-ticket is issued. - URL: https://satfares.com/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Crypto flight booking, with the ticket issued by the airline in your name. Pay for crypto flights with BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The total is held on your balance and charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. No ID upload at checkout, no selfie. The airline gets only the traveller data it requires. Airline ID rules still apply. **Quick answer — How do I book flights with crypto?** Book flights with crypto on **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto. Top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC (USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20). Pick a live fare and book from your balance. The total is **held, not charged**. Our team books the ticket on request and confirms the final total. You are charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number in the traveller's name. ## Where do you want to fly? Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Popular routes paid in crypto Each route page covers the card rules at departure, the passenger refund rules that apply and the airports. The note is the great-circle distance. - [Lagos → Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/lagos-dubai/) — 5,896 km (3,664 mi) - [Delhi → Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/delhi-dubai/) — 2,182 km (1,356 mi) - [Mumbai → Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/mumbai-dubai/) — 1,925 km (1,196 mi) - [São Paulo → Miami](https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-miami/) — 6,574 km (4,085 mi) - [São Paulo → Lisbon](https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-lisbon/) — 7,935 km (4,931 mi) - [Buenos Aires → Miami](https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-miami/) — 7,119 km (4,424 mi) - [Seoul → Da Nang](https://satfares.com/flights/seoul-da-nang/) — 2,981 km (1,852 mi) - [Frankfurt → Bangkok](https://satfares.com/flights/frankfurt-bangkok/) — 9,000 km (5,592 mi) - [Toronto → Cancún](https://satfares.com/flights/toronto-cancun/) — 2,605 km (1,619 mi) - [Buenos Aires → Madrid](https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-madrid/) — 10,087 km (6,268 mi) ## Open data we publish Dated and sourced tables, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0. We sell airline tickets paid in crypto, so we are not neutral: our own offer is always marked. - **[Airlines that accept crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/)** — Which airlines take crypto directly, how, with which conditions and since when. Last checked October 12, 2026. - **[Sanctions and restrictions](https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/)** — Countries, areas and airlines where flights can't be sold, with the reason and the source for each line. - **[Refund policy matrix](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/)** — How each crypto travel seller refunds a crypto payment, according to its published terms. - **[Real cost of paying in crypto](https://satfares.com/real-cost-of-paying-in-crypto/)** — Network fees and confirmations by coin and network, next to card costs. Figures appear only once measured. - **[Card friction index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/)** — Card limits and surcharges on spending abroad, by departure country, with sources. - **[Download the data](https://satfares.com/data/)** — The airline crypto index and the seller registry as JSON and CSV files, with a check date on every row. ## Questions before you book ### Is it safe to book flights with crypto? It can be, if your money is held until the airline issues the ticket. On SatFares, the total is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. If it can't be issued in time, the amount is released. The airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name. Blockchain payments are public: private checkout, not anonymity. Send each coin only on the network shown. See [how it works](https://satfares.com/how-it-works/). ### Can I book flights with Bitcoin? Yes. SatFares accepts Bitcoin on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. Bitcoin Lightning is not accepted. Your top-up is credited in US dollars, and you book from that balance. To compare other sellers, see [crypto flight booking sites compared](https://satfares.com/best-sites-to-book-flights-with-crypto/). ### Which coins and networks can I pay with? You can pay with Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). USDT works on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20). USDC works on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. Send each coin only on the network shown. We don't accept Monero (XMR). See [paying by coin and network](https://satfares.com/pay/). ### When is my balance charged? Only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. At checkout, the total is held on your balance. Our team then books the ticket and confirms the final total. If it is higher, you accept it or the amount is released. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount is released. See [how it works](https://satfares.com/how-it-works/). ### Who books my ticket, and how long does it take? Our team books it with the airline, on request, after checkout. We don't promise an issuing time. Your balance stays held, not charged, while you wait, and My trips shows the status. When the airline issues the e-ticket number, your e-ticket appears in My trips. If it can't be issued in time, the amount is released. ### Can I book low-cost airlines? Yes. Our live search can return low-cost airlines such as Ryanair, Wizz Air, AirAsia and IndiGo, and our team books them on request. Ryanair asks passengers who book through an agent without a commercial agreement to verify their identity with Ryanair. Sanctioned airlines are never sold. See [low-cost airlines and crypto](https://satfares.com/low-cost-airlines-and-crypto/). ### Do you check my ID? No. There is no ID upload and no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply: each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, date of birth and gender, plus passport details for international trips. We pass them to the airline only. See [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ### What happens if the airline cancels my flight? If the airline cancels or heavily changes your flight and you don't accept another flight, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules apply and any refund goes to your balance. See [refunds](https://satfares.com/refunds/). ### What is your fee? Our fee rule: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Nothing is added at checkout: the total in the search results is the amount held on your balance. A higher final total always needs your agreement. Network fees go to the blockchain, not to us. See [pricing](https://satfares.com/pricing/). More answers on low-cost airlines, ATOL, sanctions, refunds and traveller data: [all questions](https://satfares.com/faq/). ## Key facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | What we sell | Airline tickets only, issued by the airline in the traveller's name. No hotels, no packages: each booking is a single travel service | | Price shown | the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged | | Our fee | none (no booking fee or payment fee is added) | | Payment | Crypto only: Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC) | | Minimum top-up | $25, then book from your balance | | When you are charged | Your balance is held at checkout and charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number; if the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance | | How we book | On request: after checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. No issuing time is promised; a higher total needs your agreement | | Price change before the ticket is issued | You see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is taken without your agreement | | Baggage and fare rules | Confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket | | Airline cancels your flight | You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose | | You cancel | Under the fare rules of your ticket; any refund is credited to your balance | | ID at checkout | No ID upload and no selfie. Airlines require each traveller's names, date of birth and gender, plus passport details for international trips; we pass them to the airline only | | Your data | An email address is required for each booking (e-ticket, schedule changes, cancellations), never published or sold. Passport details and dates of birth are deleted 30 days after the trip; the booking history is kept 2 years, without identity documents | | Airlines | Full-service and low-cost airlines can be searched, including Ryanair, Wizz Air and AirAsia; sanctioned airlines are never sold | | Paused at launch | No flights to or from the United Kingdom yet. Flights are not ATOL protected | | Never sold (sanctions) | Flights to, from or within Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria, Crimea and the Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine, and tickets on sanctioned airlines | | Not accepted | Monero (XMR) and Bitcoin Lightning | | Operator | TravelGoat LLC, United States | --- 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. --- # About SatFares > About SatFares: flights paid only in crypto, operated by TravelGoat LLC (United States). What we sell, how our team books, and how we publish open data. - URL: https://satfares.com/about/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Who is behind SatFares?** **SatFares** is a flight booking site paid only in crypto, operated by TravelGoat LLC, a limited liability company registered in Delaware (United States). We sell airline tickets, paid from a balance topped up with BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. Our team books each ticket with the airline on request. The total is **held, not charged**, until the e-ticket number is issued. We also publish dated, sourced open data on crypto and air travel. ## Company facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Operator | TravelGoat LLC | | Registered in | Delaware | | Country | United States | | What we sell | Airline tickets only, paid in crypto | | What we don't sell | Hotels, car rentals, tours, insurance or packages | | Our role | Booking agent acting on your behalf; your contract of carriage is with the airline | | How we book | On request: our team books each ticket with the airline and confirms the final total | | Service fee | none (no booking fee or payment fee is added) | | IATA accreditation | None | | ATOL | Flights are not ATOL protected | | Registration numbers | None to show yet; we will publish real numbers only once we hold them | | Contact | support@satfares.com (English) | ## What does SatFares sell? SatFares sells airline tickets, and nothing else. You top up a prepaid balance with Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), from $25. You then book flights from that balance. We act as your booking agent. Bookings are made on request: after checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. The airline issues the ticket in each traveller's name. Your contract of carriage is with the airline: your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Your balance is held at checkout and charged only when the e-ticket number is issued. The steps are on [how it works](https://satfares.com/how-it-works/). ## What doesn't SatFares sell? We don't sell hotels, car rentals, tours or travel insurance. Each booking is a single travel service, not a package: EU package travel protection does not apply. We don't suggest or link to any other travel service. The reasons are on [is this a package?](https://satfares.com/is-this-a-package/). Some flights can't be booked: - flights to or from the United Kingdom, paused at launch; - flights to, from or within Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria, Crimea and the Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine; - tickets on sanctioned airlines. Low-cost airlines are not excluded. Our live search can return Ryanair, Wizz Air or AirAsia, and our team books them on request. The full list of restrictions, with sources, is on [sanctions and restrictions](https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/). ## What does SatFares charge? The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Nothing is added at checkout: the total in the search results is the amount held on your balance. The fee rule is on the [pricing page](https://satfares.com/pricing/) and in machine-readable form in [pricing.json](https://satfares.com/pricing.json). If it changes, both show the new rule. We don't sell personal data, and we don't show paid advertising. Network fees are paid by the sender to the blockchain network, not to us. ## How do we publish our open data? We publish tables that answer common questions about crypto and air travel. They show which [airlines accept crypto directly](https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/), [where flights can't be sold](https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/), and [how crypto travel sellers refund](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/). Our rules: - **Dated.** Every row carries the date of our last check. The page date changes only when a fact changes. - **Sourced.** Every status links to its source: an official page first, otherwise the press or a third party, and we say which. - **Open.** The tables are free to reuse under the CC BY 4.0 license, as JSON and CSV files on [open data](https://satfares.com/data/). - **Not neutral.** We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. - **Corrected.** To report an error, write to support@satfares.com with the page and a source. We correct the row and update its date. ## What does SatFares not claim? We only write facts that we can show. So, as of October 2026: - SatFares is not IATA accredited and has no ATOL. Flights are not ATOL protected. - We show no ratings, reviews, awards or customer numbers. - We don't claim that an airline accepts crypto through us. Airlines that accept crypto directly are listed in our index, with their own conditions. - We promise no issuing time, and we publish no network fee figure until we have measured it. - Route pages show the lowest market fares observed in our dated surveys. The surveys leave out sanctioned airlines and stops in the United Kingdom or a sanctioned country. These fares are references, not our selling price, and they are never guaranteed. - We don't promise that every airline or route can be booked. Our live search shows what our team can book for your dates. ## How can I contact SatFares? Write to support@satfares.com, in English. For a booking, give the airline booking code. For a payment, give the transaction ID (TXID), the coin and the network. We never ask for your account number, a passport scan or a selfie by email or chat. The rules that apply to your booking are in our [terms](https://satfares.com/terms/), and the use of your data is in our [privacy policy](https://satfares.com/privacy/). ## Questions about SatFares ### Is SatFares a travel agency? SatFares is a booking agent for flights, operated by TravelGoat LLC (United States). We book airline tickets on your behalf, paid from your crypto balance. Our team books each ticket with the airline on request, and the airline issues it in the traveller's name. We are not an airline, and we don't sell hotels or packages. ### Is SatFares IATA accredited or ATOL protected? No. SatFares is not IATA accredited, and flights sold by SatFares are not ATOL protected. For this reason, flights to or from the United Kingdom are paused at launch. We will publish registration numbers only once we really hold them. ### Who books my ticket? Our team does, on request. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. The airline issues the e-ticket in the traveller's name, and it appears in My trips. Your contract of carriage is with the airline, under its Conditions of Carriage. No issuing time is promised. ### Why should I trust your open data? Because you can check every row. Each row has the date of our check and a link to its source, and the files are open under CC BY 4.0. We sell airline tickets paid in crypto, so we are not neutral: our own offer is included and marked. Report errors to support@satfares.com. ### Does SatFares have reviews or ratings? No. We don't publish ratings, reviews or customer numbers, and we don't buy them. What we publish instead are verifiable facts: our price rule, our refund policy, and dated, sourced data on [open data](https://satfares.com/data/). You can check each fact against its source and its date. ### Where is SatFares based? SatFares is operated by TravelGoat LLC (United States). Support works by email, in English, at support@satfares.com. Prices and balances are in US dollars. The company has no IATA accreditation and no ATOL. Some countries are not served: see [sanctions and restrictions](https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/). ## Key facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | What we sell | Airline tickets only, issued by the airline in the traveller's name. No hotels, no packages: each booking is a single travel service | | Price shown | the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged | | Our fee | none (no booking fee or payment fee is added) | | Payment | Crypto only: Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC) | | Minimum top-up | $25, then book from your balance | | When you are charged | Your balance is held at checkout and charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number; if the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance | | How we book | On request: after checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. No issuing time is promised; a higher total needs your agreement | | Price change before the ticket is issued | You see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is taken without your agreement | | Baggage and fare rules | Confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket | | Airline cancels your flight | You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose | | You cancel | Under the fare rules of your ticket; any refund is credited to your balance | | ID at checkout | No ID upload and no selfie. Airlines require each traveller's names, date of birth and gender, plus passport details for international trips; we pass them to the airline only | | Your data | An email address is required for each booking (e-ticket, schedule changes, cancellations), never published or sold. Passport details and dates of birth are deleted 30 days after the trip; the booking history is kept 2 years, without identity documents | | Airlines | Full-service and low-cost airlines can be searched, including Ryanair, Wizz Air and AirAsia; sanctioned airlines are never sold | | Paused at launch | No flights to or from the United Kingdom yet. Flights are not ATOL protected | | Never sold (sanctions) | Flights to, from or within Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria, Crimea and the Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine, and tickets on sanctioned airlines | | Not accepted | Monero (XMR) and Bitcoin Lightning | | Operator | TravelGoat LLC, United States | --- 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. --- # Which airlines accept crypto directly? (checked October 12, 2026) > Of 36 airlines checked on October 12, 2026, only Emirates and airBaltic take crypto at their own checkout, with conditions. Dated sources, CC BY 4.0 data. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) 36 airlines, one row each: status, processor, conditions, dates and the source we read. Every row is dated, and the data is free to reuse. **Quick answer — Which airlines accept crypto directly?** On October 12, 2026, we checked 36 airlines. Only 2 take crypto at their own checkout: **Emirates** (UAE residents only) and **airBaltic** (GREEN fares only). FlySafair reportedly does too. South African Airways stopped. Four others announced crypto in the past but don't list it today, and 28 list none. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, can book each of these 36 airlines on request. Payment is held, not charged, until the e-ticket is issued. - **36** Airlines checked (Official payment page, press or third-party source, dated) - **2** Take crypto at their own checkout (Emirates and airBaltic, with conditions) - **4** Announced crypto in the past, not listed today (Air Arabia, LOT, Peach Aviation and Vueling) - **28** List no crypto (Including American, United, Qatar Airways, Ryanair and Wizz Air) - **36** Sold on request by SatFares (Each airline in this index, paid in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC) ## Airline crypto acceptance, row by row Sorted by status: accepts crypto, reported, announced in the past, stopped, then no. The last column says whether you can book the airline with SatFares instead. Statuses can differ by country: an airline shows only the payment methods of your market at checkout. | Name | Accepts crypto directly | How | Conditions | Dates | Checked | Source | Sold by SatFares | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [airBaltic](https://satfares.com/airlines/airbaltic/) | Yes | BitPay · BTC | GREEN and GREEN plus fares only ("BitPay payments are available for GREEN / GREEN plus tickets only"). Listed as "Bitcoin via BitPay" among the official payment options. | 2014 | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [airBaltic, payment options](https://book.airbaltic.com/text?id=basket_new-link_payment_options) | Available | | [Emirates](https://satfares.com/airlines/emirates/) | Yes | Crypto.com Pay | Eligible UAE residents only, for bookings priced and settled in UAE dirhams (AED), paid with a Crypto.com account on emirates.com or the Emirates app. Launched on July 28, 2026 (official release). The payment is approved in the Crypto.com app: by QR code on the website, or by a switch to the Crypto.com app on mobile. | 2026-07-28 | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Emirates media centre (2026-07-28)](https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-and-cryptocom-give-customers-a-new-way-to-pay-for-flights/) | Available | | [FlySafair](https://satfares.com/airlines/flysafair/) | Reported (not confirmed on the official website) | MoneyBadger, Ozow, Zapper · BTC (Lightning) | South African market. | — | October 12, 2026 (press) | [Daily Maverick (2026-03-15)](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-15-saa-passengers-get-another-way-to-pay-for-flights-bitcoin/) | Available | | [Air Arabia](https://satfares.com/airlines/air-arabia/) | Announced in the past, not confirmed today | AEC Wallet (Al Maryah Community Bank) · AE Coin (stablecoin backed 1:1 by the UAE dirham) | Customers with an AEC Wallet account (identity verified in the app) booking on the Air Arabia website. AE Coin payments through the AEC Wallet were announced by Air Arabia on May 26, 2025. The official payment-options page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists cards, Apple Pay, Tabby, Klarna, local methods and cash, and no AEC Wallet or other cryptocurrency. We found no dated source that says the option ended. | 2025-05 | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Air Arabia, payment options](https://www.airarabia.com/en/plan/booking-with-us/payment-options) | Available | | [LOT Polish Airlines](https://satfares.com/airlines/lot-polish-airlines/) | Announced in the past, not confirmed today | BitPay · BTC | Bitcoin via BitPay was announced in August 2015 (Cointelegraph). LOT's official payment page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists 16 payment methods and no cryptocurrency. We found no dated source that says the option ended. | 2015-08 | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [LOT, payment methods](https://www.lot.com/us/en/help-center/payments) | Available | | [Peach Aviation](https://satfares.com/airlines/peach-aviation/) | Announced in the past, not confirmed today | BTC | Bitcoin payments were announced in 2017, according to third-party reports. The official payment page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists cards, convenience store, ATM and internet banking, Peach Points and barcode payments, and no cryptocurrency. | 2017 | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Peach Aviation, payment methods](https://www.flypeach.com/en/lm/fares/payment) | Available | | [Vueling](https://satfares.com/airlines/vueling/) | Announced in the past, not confirmed today | BitPay | Bitcoin via BitPay was announced in June 2022, to start in early 2023 (Bitcoin Magazine). Daily Maverick wrote in March 2026 that Vueling rolled out crypto checkout in 2023. The official payment page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists cards, PayPal, iDEAL, Klarna, Revolut, Apple Pay, Bizum, Flight Credit and Avios, and no cryptocurrency. | 2022-06 | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Vueling help, payment options](https://help.vueling.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19798826289681-Payment-Options) | Available | | [South African Airways](https://satfares.com/airlines/south-african-airways/) | Stopped | Scan to Pay (MoneyBadger) · BTC | No longer accepts bitcoin through Scan to Pay; still payable in BTC indirectly through Pick n Pay or Travelwings. | → 2026-03 | October 12, 2026 (press) | [Daily Maverick (2026-03-15)](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-15-saa-passengers-get-another-way-to-pay-for-flights-bitcoin/) | Available | | [Aerolíneas Argentinas](https://satfares.com/airlines/aerolineas-argentinas/) | No | — | Aerolíneas Argentinas' official FAQ lists credit and debit cards on all its websites, plus Mercado Pago in Argentina; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Aerolíneas Argentinas, payment methods (FAQ)](https://www.aerolineas.com.ar/frequently-asked-questions-results?subcategory=7356&question=7352) | Available | | [Air Canada](https://satfares.com/airlines/air-canada/) | No | — | Air Canada's official payment-options page lists credit and debit cards, PayPal, Alipay, WeChat Pay, bank transfers, gift cards, AC Wallet and Flex Pay; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Air Canada, payment methods](https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/book/payment-methods.html) | Available | | [Air France](https://satfares.com/airlines/air-france/) | No | — | The official payment-methods page lists cards, e-wallets (PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay), online banking, bank transfer, ticket-office payment and vouchers; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Air France, payment methods](https://wwws.airfrance.us/information/legal/moyens-de-paiement) | Available | | AirAsia | No | — | No direct crypto payment found; the "BigCoin" token project (2018) was never confirmed. Pages offering AirAsia with crypto are third-party agencies. | — | October 12, 2026 (third party) | [CoinDesk (2018)](https://www.coindesk.com/airasia-planning-cryptocurrency-based-rewards-program) | Available | | [American Airlines](https://satfares.com/airlines/american-airlines/) | No | — | The official payment-options page lists major cards, Affirm, Citi Flex Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, cash or check, gift cards and travel credit; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [American Airlines, payment methods](https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/payment-options/payment-options.html) | Available | | [Asiana Airlines](https://satfares.com/airlines/asiana-airlines/) | No | — | Asiana's official booking page lists credit and debit cards, Korean easy-pay apps, bank transfer, PayPal, Alipay, UnionPay, WeChat Pay, Apple Pay and UATP; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Asiana Airlines, payment methods (Book Online)](https://flyasiana.com/C/KR/EN/contents/book-online) | Available | | [Avianca](https://satfares.com/airlines/avianca/) | No | — | Avianca's official help center lists Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, ELO in Brazil and PSE in Colombia; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Avianca, payment methods](https://ayuda.avianca.com/hc/en-us/articles/15983689920027-What-forms-of-payment-are-accepted-at-avianca-com) | Available | | [Azul](https://satfares.com/airlines/azul/) | No | — | Azul's official payment-methods page lists credit cards, Pix, FGTS (app only), vouchers, Azul credit and points plus money; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Azul, payment methods](https://www.voeazul.com.br/br/pt/sobreazul/pagamento1) | Available | | Delta Air Lines | No | — | No direct crypto payment; possible only through agencies or gift cards (Delta gift card sold at face value on Bitrefill). | — | October 12, 2026 (third party) | [GoTravelCrypto, third party (2026-08-14)](https://gotravelcrypto.com/travel-guides/which-airlines-actually-accept-crypto-directly-the-real-2026-list) | Available | | [Ethiopian Airlines](https://satfares.com/airlines/ethiopian-airlines/) | No | — | The official payment-options page lists major cards, local cards, bank transfers, mobile money, PayPal, Apple Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay and Klarna; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Ethiopian Airlines, payment methods](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/book/booking/payment-option) | Available | | [Etihad Airways](https://satfares.com/airlines/etihad-airways/) | No | — | The official payment-options page lists major cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, bank transfers, instalment plans and the Etihad Wallet; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Etihad Airways, payment methods](https://www.etihad.com/en-us/manage/payment-options) | Available | | [flydubai](https://satfares.com/airlines/flydubai/) | No | — | The official ways-to-pay page lists cards, cash at travel shops, vouchers, Skywards Miles, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Tabby, Click to Pay and local bank methods; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [flydubai, payment methods](https://www.flydubai.com/en/flying-with-us/ways-to-pay/) | Available | | [Iberia](https://satfares.com/airlines/iberia/) | No | — | The official US payment-methods page lists Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, gift cards, vouchers and Avios; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Iberia, payment methods](https://www.iberia.com/us/forms-of-payment/) | Available | | [Kenya Airways](https://satfares.com/airlines/kenya-airways/) | No | — | The official payment-methods pages list Visa, Mastercard, American Express, M-Pesa and other mobile money, PayPal, UnionPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, iDEAL, bank transfer and cash; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Kenya Airways, payment methods](https://www.kenya-airways.com/en/book-manage/booking-online/payment-methods/) | Available | | [KLM](https://satfares.com/airlines/klm/) | No | — | The official payment-methods page lists cards, instalments in France, e-wallets (PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay), online banking, bank transfer, office payment and vouchers; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [KLM, payment methods](https://www.klm.com/information/ticket-services/payment-methods) | Available | | [Korean Air](https://satfares.com/airlines/korean-air/) | No | — | Korean Air's official payment guides list major cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, UnionPay, bank transfers, Konbini and Korean easy-pay apps; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Korean Air, global payment methods](https://www.koreanair.com/contents/booking/reservation-guide/online-payment-guide/overseas) | Available | | [Lufthansa](https://satfares.com/airlines/lufthansa/) | No | — | The official payment-options page lists debit and credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Click to Pay, Klarna, bank transfers and local methods; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Lufthansa, payment methods](https://www.lufthansa.com/us/en/payment-options) | Available | | [Pegasus Airlines](https://satfares.com/airlines/pegasus-airlines/) | No | — | The official payment-options page lists cards, iDEAL, Bancontact, BKM Express, UnionPay, Masterpass, online bank transfer and gift cards; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Pegasus Airlines, payment methods](https://www.flypgs.com/en/payment-options) | Available | | [Qatar Airways](https://satfares.com/airlines/qatar-airways/) | No | — | The official payment-options page lists cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Cash + Avios, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Click to Pay and local methods; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Qatar Airways, payment methods](https://www.qatarairways.com/en/payment-options.html) | Available | | Ryanair | No | — | Ryanair's official help centre lists Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners/Discover and UATP cards, Apple Pay (Ryanair app only), Google Pay, PayPal, some debit cards, iDEAL and Pay by Bank; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Ryanair Help Centre, payment methods](https://help.ryanair.com/hc/en-ie/articles/12889290978449-What-payment-methods-are-accepted-by-Ryanair) | Available | | [Singapore Airlines](https://satfares.com/airlines/singapore-airlines/) | No | — | Singapore Airlines' official payment FAQ names credit and debit cards, UnionPay, Alipay, PayPal, PayNow, PromptPay, WeChat Pay and other local methods; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Singapore Airlines, payment methods](https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/faq/payments/payment-methods/) | Available | | Southwest Airlines | No | — | No direct crypto payment; possible only through agencies or gift cards (Southwest gift card +$0.25 on Bitrefill). | — | October 12, 2026 (third party) | [GoTravelCrypto, third party (2026-08-14)](https://gotravelcrypto.com/travel-guides/which-airlines-actually-accept-crypto-directly-the-real-2026-list) | Available | | [TAP Air Portugal](https://satfares.com/airlines/tap-air-portugal/) | No | — | The official payment-methods page lists cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Klarna, Revolut Pay, Pix, MB Way and Multibanco; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [TAP Air Portugal, payment methods](https://www.flytap.com/en-us/booking-information/payment-methods) | Available | | [Thai Airways](https://satfares.com/airlines/thai-airways/) | No | — | Thai Airways' official ticketing terms list credit and debit cards, PayPal, LINE Pay, WeChat Pay, Alipay, bank debit, THAI PAY and Cash + Miles; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Thai Airways, payment methods (reservation and ticketing terms)](https://www.thaiairways.com/en-au/content/reservation-ticketing-terms-and-conditions/) | Available | | [Turkish Airlines](https://satfares.com/airlines/turkish-airlines/) | No | — | The official payment FAQ lists cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, UnionPay, Klarna, bank transfers, gift cards, vouchers, Cash&Miles and TK Wallet; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Turkish Airlines, payment questions](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/any-questions/payment-questions/) | Available | | [United Airlines](https://satfares.com/airlines/united-airlines/) | No | — | The official payment-methods page lists credit cards, Visa, Alipay, Apple Pay, PayPal, UnionPay, Paze, Pix, monthly payments, UATP, TravelBank and travel credits; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [United Airlines, payment methods](https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/trip-planning/payment-methods.html) | Available | | [Vietnam Airlines](https://satfares.com/airlines/vietnam-airlines/) | No | — | Vietnam Airlines' official payment page lists Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, UATP, UnionPay, PayPal, Alipay, WeChat Pay, pay-later and local methods; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Vietnam Airlines, payment methods](https://www.vietnamairlines.com/vn/en/buy-tickets-other-products/how-to-buy-tickets-and-make-payment/how-to-make-payment) | Available | | Wizz Air | No | — | Wizz Air's official help centre lists credit and debit cards, bank transfer, WIZZ Credits, WIZZ gift vouchers, cash at the airport sales desk, iDEAL, Przelewy24, Trustly and Revolut Pay; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Wizz Air Help Centre, payment methods](https://www.wizzair.com/en-gb/help-centre/booking-information-and-services/payment/payment-methods) | Available | Download the data: [JSON](https://satfares.com/data/airline-crypto-acceptance.json) · [CSV](https://satfares.com/data/airline-crypto-acceptance.csv) (CC BY 4.0) *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## What do the statuses mean? - **Yes:** the airline takes crypto at its own checkout today, and we found a dated source for it. - **Reported (not confirmed on the official website):** the press says the airline takes crypto, but its own pages do not show it. - **Announced in the past, not confirmed today:** the airline or the press announced crypto payments in the past. The official payment page lists no crypto today, and no dated source says the option ended. - **Stopped:** a dated source says the airline no longer takes crypto. - **No:** the official payment page lists no cryptocurrency, or a dated source says there is no direct crypto payment. - **Not checked yet:** we have not read an official page. These airlines are left out of the table above. The open data uses short codes in the column "crypto_direct": "active" (Yes), "reported", "unverified" (announced in the past, not confirmed today), "stopped", "none" (No) and "unknown" (not checked yet). ## Does Emirates accept crypto? Yes, but only for eligible UAE residents. Since July 28, 2026, Emirates offers Crypto.com Pay on emirates.com and in the Emirates app, for bookings priced and settled in UAE dirhams (AED). You need a Crypto.com account and approve the payment in the Crypto.com app. Emirates' release does not say which coins can be used. A traveller who lives outside the UAE can't use this option. With SatFares you can pay an Emirates ticket in USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC from any country we serve. Details: [Emirates and crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines/emirates/). ## Does airBaltic still accept Bitcoin? Yes. On October 12, 2026, airBaltic's official payment page still listed "Bitcoin" through BitPay. It set one condition: "BitPay payments are available for GREEN / GREEN plus tickets only". The other options on that page are cards, PayPal and bank links. Some lists still say airBaltic takes bitcoin on "Basic" fares with a 5-day limit. The official page names GREEN and GREEN plus only, and states no deadline. Details: [airBaltic and bitcoin](https://satfares.com/airlines/airbaltic/). ## Can I pay Air Arabia with the AE Coin stablecoin? Not confirmed today. On May 26, 2025, Air Arabia announced that customers could pick the AEC Wallet at checkout. They would pay in AE Coin, a stablecoin backed 1:1 by the UAE dirham. The wallet is run with Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), and users verify their identity in the app. On October 12, 2026, the official payment-options page of Air Arabia listed cards, Apple Pay, Tabby, Klarna, local methods and cash, but not the AEC Wallet. We mark it "announced in the past, not confirmed today". Details: [Air Arabia and AE Coin](https://satfares.com/airlines/air-arabia/). ## Does any US airline take crypto? No. We read the official payment pages of [American Airlines](https://satfares.com/airlines/american-airlines/) and [United Airlines](https://satfares.com/airlines/united-airlines/) on October 12, 2026. They listed cards, wallets such as PayPal and Apple Pay, and travel credits. They listed no cryptocurrency. For Delta and Southwest, a third-party check of August 14, 2026 found no direct crypto payment. The usual workaround is a gift card bought with crypto. As of October 12, 2026, Bitrefill sold Delta gift cards at face value and Southwest cards at $0.25 above face value. With SatFares, American, United, Delta and Southwest can be booked on request and paid from a crypto balance. ## Which airlines stopped taking crypto? Only South African Airways, according to a dated source. Four other airlines announced crypto in the past, but their official payment pages list none today. We found no dated end for them, so we mark them "announced in the past, not confirmed today". - **South African Airways (stopped):** bitcoin through Scan to Pay was removed from its website and app, as reported on March 15, 2026. [Details](https://satfares.com/airlines/south-african-airways/). - **LOT Polish Airlines:** bitcoin through BitPay was announced in August 2015. LOT's payment page lists 16 methods today, and no crypto. [Details](https://satfares.com/airlines/lot-polish-airlines/). - **Vueling:** a BitPay partnership was announced in June 2022, and Daily Maverick says crypto checkout started in 2023. Its official payment page lists no crypto today. [Details](https://satfares.com/airlines/vueling/). - **Peach Aviation:** bitcoin was announced in 2017, according to third-party reports. Its payment page lists no crypto today. [Details](https://satfares.com/airlines/peach-aviation/). - **Air Arabia:** AE Coin payments were announced on May 26, 2025. Its payment page did not list them on October 12, 2026. [Details](https://satfares.com/airlines/air-arabia/). ## Which crypto airline facts are out of date? These claims still circulate in lists and AI answers. Here is what we found on October 12, 2026. | Common claim | What we found (October 12, 2026) | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | CheapAir accepts BTC, ETH and USDC | CheapAir stopped selling tickets in 2024; cheapair.com now redirects to another company | Your Mileage May Vary (2024-08-05); our check of the redirect | | Expedia accepts bitcoin | Expedia stopped on June 10, 2018 | Travolution | | airBaltic takes bitcoin on Basic fares | GREEN and GREEN plus fares only | airBaltic payment options | | Emirates accepts crypto | Eligible UAE residents only, bookings in AED, through Crypto.com Pay | Emirates media centre (2026-07-28) | | South African Airways accepts bitcoin | Stopped: no longer offered on its website or app | Daily Maverick (2026-03-15) | | Vueling accepts bitcoin via BitPay | Announced in 2022; not on its official payment page today | Vueling help, payment options | | LOT accepts bitcoin | Announced in 2015; not on its official payment page today | LOT, payment methods | | Peach Aviation accepts bitcoin | Announced in 2017; not on its official payment page today | Peach, payment methods | | Air Arabia accepts AE Coin | Announced in 2025; not on its official payment page today | Air Arabia payment options | | Fly Fairly sells flights for crypto | Renamed Laters.com in 2026 | Laters, pay with USDT | ## Where can I book a flight with crypto if the airline does not take it? Through a seller that takes crypto and pays the airline for you. Our seller registry lists 12 active sites that sell flights for crypto: Travala, Travorio, Laters, Alternative Airlines, Cryptorefills, KryptoMate, Trip.com, Crypto.com Travel, Destinia, Sleap, BitPay Travel, and TravelSwap. Each row shows its own check date, with the coins, refund rules, fees and ID checks stated in the site's own terms. The full table is on the [refund policy matrix and seller registry](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/) page. We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included there and marked. For the full comparison, see [crypto flight booking sites compared](https://satfares.com/best-sites-to-book-flights-with-crypto/) and the [alternatives](https://satfares.com/alternatives/). ## How did we check each airline? We read the airline's own payment page first, in English, on October 12, 2026. When the page was blocked or empty, we used the airline's help center or ticketing terms. We searched each page for "crypto", "bitcoin", "stablecoin", "USDT" and "USDC". - **Evidence "official website":** the airline's own page or press release. - **Evidence "press":** a dated news article; the airline's site did not confirm it. - **Evidence "third party":** a dated list by another site. Payment options differ by country, and airlines show only part of them on their pages. A "No" means that no crypto appears in the official list we read. We could not read the payment pages of LATAM, GOL and Copa Airlines, so they are "not checked yet" and left out. ## Can I download and reuse the data? Yes. The index is open data under the CC BY 4.0 licence. You can copy, share and adapt it, with credit to "SatFares Airline Crypto Acceptance Index" and a link to this page. - Airlines: [JSON](https://satfares.com/data/airline-crypto-acceptance.json) · [CSV](https://satfares.com/data/airline-crypto-acceptance.csv) - Crypto travel sellers: [JSON](https://satfares.com/data/crypto-travel-sellers.json) · [CSV](https://satfares.com/data/crypto-travel-sellers.csv) Each row keeps its own check date and source URL. Tell us at support@satfares.com when an airline changes its payment options. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which airlines accept bitcoin directly? airBaltic is the clearest case: its official payment page lists bitcoin through BitPay, for GREEN and GREEN plus fares only (checked October 12, 2026). FlySafair is reported by the press to take bitcoin over Lightning in South Africa. Emirates takes Crypto.com Pay, but it does not name the coins. South African Airways stopped in March 2026. LOT announced bitcoin in 2015, but its payment page lists no crypto today. ### Does any airline accept USDT? Not at its own checkout, as far as we found on October 12, 2026. No official payment page in our index names USDT. Emirates does not say which coins Crypto.com Pay accepts, and Air Arabia's AE Coin is a dirham stablecoin. To pay a ticket in USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, you need a seller such as SatFares. ### Does Qatar Airways accept crypto? No. Its official payment-options page lists cards, Cash + Avios, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Click to Pay and local methods. It lists no cryptocurrency (checked October 12, 2026). SatFares sells Qatar Airways tickets paid in crypto. See [Qatar Airways and crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines/qatar-airways/). ### Does Turkish Airlines accept crypto? No. The official payment FAQ of Turkish Airlines, updated on September 15, 2026, lists cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Klarna, bank transfers, gift cards and other methods. It lists no cryptocurrency. SatFares sells Turkish Airlines tickets paid in crypto. See [Turkish Airlines and crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines/turkish-airlines/). ### Do Ryanair, Wizz Air or AirAsia accept crypto? No. On October 12, 2026, the official payment pages of Ryanair and Wizz Air listed cards and bank payments, and no cryptocurrency. AirAsia has no direct crypto payment, according to a dated third-party source; its 2018 token project was never confirmed. All three can be booked on request with SatFares, paid from a crypto balance. See [low-cost airlines and crypto](https://satfares.com/low-cost-airlines-and-crypto/). ### Do Delta and Southwest accept crypto? No. A third-party check published on August 14, 2026 found no direct crypto payment at Delta Air Lines or Southwest Airlines. Our index marks both "No" with that source (rows checked October 12, 2026). The usual workaround is an airline gift card bought with crypto. Both airlines can be booked on request with SatFares, paid from a crypto balance. ### Do LATAM and GOL accept crypto? Not checked yet. We could not read the official payment pages of LATAM and GOL. So we give them no status, and they are not in the table above. A row is added only after we read a dated official source. Both airlines can be booked on request with SatFares, paid from a crypto balance. ### What airlines accept XRP? None that we found. No airline in our index names XRP (checked October 12, 2026). airBaltic names bitcoin, through BitPay. FlySafair is reported to take bitcoin over Lightning. Emirates does not say which coins Crypto.com Pay accepts. SatFares does not accept XRP either: you can pay with BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. ### Why do some lists still say CheapAir accepts bitcoin? Because they are out of date. CheapAir stopped selling tickets to the public in 2024, and on October 12, 2026 cheapair.com redirected to another company. Lists that rank it still repeat old facts. See [does CheapAir still accept Bitcoin?](https://satfares.com/does-cheapair-still-accept-bitcoin/). The same happens with Expedia, which stopped taking bitcoin in 2018. ### How often is this index checked? Every row shows the date of our last check, and the date in the title is the most recent one. All 36 rows were checked on October 12, 2026. When an airline adds or drops crypto, we update its row and keep the source. Write to support@satfares.com if you see a change. ### Is SatFares neutral? No. SatFares is run by TravelGoat LLC and sells airline tickets paid in crypto, so we have an interest. That is why every row links to its source, and why our own row in the seller registry is marked. Check the sources before you rely on a status. ### If I pay a seller in crypto, who issues my ticket? The airline. A seller such as SatFares books the ticket for you; with us, our team books it on request. The airline issues the e-ticket in the traveller's name. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). The way you paid does not change the ticket. ## Sources 1. [Emirates and Crypto.com give customers a new way to pay for flights](https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-and-cryptocom-give-customers-a-new-way-to-pay-for-flights/) — Emirates (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [airBaltic payment options](https://book.airbaltic.com/text?id=basket_new-link_payment_options) — airBaltic (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Air Arabia and Mbank transform air travel payments with AE Coin](https://press.airarabia.com/air-arabia-and-mbank-transform-air-travel-payments-with-ae-coin-speed-security-and-simplicity/) — Air Arabia (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Air Arabia payment options](https://www.airarabia.com/en/payment-options) — Air Arabia (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [LOT payment methods](https://www.lot.com/us/en/help-center/payments) — LOT Polish Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [Vueling payment options](https://help.vueling.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19798826289681-Payment-Options) — Vueling (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [Peach payment methods](https://www.flypeach.com/en/lm/fares/payment) — Peach Aviation (checked 2026-10-12) 8. [American Airlines payment options](https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/payment-options/payment-options.html) — American Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 9. [United Airlines payment methods](https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/trip-planning/payment-methods.html) — United Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 10. [What payment methods are accepted by Ryanair?](https://help.ryanair.com/hc/en-ie/articles/12889290978449-What-payment-methods-are-accepted-by-Ryanair) — Ryanair (checked 2026-10-12) 11. [Wizz Air payment methods](https://www.wizzair.com/en-gb/help-centre/booking-information-and-services/payment/payment-methods) — Wizz Air (checked 2026-10-12) 12. [Spanish airline Vueling to accept bitcoin payments](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/spanish-airline-vueling-to-accept-bitcoin-payments) — Bitcoin Magazine (2022-06-16) 13. [SAA passengers get another way to pay for flights: bitcoin](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-15-saa-passengers-get-another-way-to-pay-for-flights-bitcoin/) — Daily Maverick (2026-03-15) 14. [Which airlines actually accept crypto directly: the real 2026 list](https://gotravelcrypto.com/travel-guides/which-airlines-actually-accept-crypto-directly-the-real-2026-list) — GoTravelCrypto (2026-08-14) 15. [Poland's state-owned LOT Airlines now accepts bitcoin](https://cointelegraph.com/news/polands-state-owned-lot-airlines-now-accepts-bitcoin) — Cointelegraph (2015) 16. [What happened to CheapAir.com](https://yourmileagemayvary.com/2024/08/05/what-happened-to-cheapair-com/) — Your Mileage May Vary (2024-08-05) 17. [Expedia drops cryptocurrency bitcoin as payment option](https://travolution.com/articles/108081/expedia-drops-cryptocurrency-bitcoin-as-payment-option) — Travolution 18. [Bitrefill travel gift cards](https://www.bitrefill.com/us/en/gift-cards/travel/) — Bitrefill (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. --- # Does Aerolíneas Argentinas accept crypto? > No: Aerolíneas Argentinas takes cards, plus Mercado Pago in Argentina, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). How to pay its flights in USDT or USDC instead. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/aerolineas-argentinas/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Aerolíneas Argentinas accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, the official Aerolíneas Argentinas FAQ listed credit and debit cards on all its websites, plus Mercado Pago in Argentina. It listed no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Aerolíneas Argentinas tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The amount is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. ## Aerolíneas Argentinas: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | Aerolíneas Argentinas' official FAQ lists credit and debit cards on all its websites, plus Mercado Pago in Argentina; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | Argentina | | Hubs | AEP, EZE | Source: [Aerolíneas Argentinas, payment methods (FAQ)](https://www.aerolineas.com.ar/frequently-asked-questions-results?subcategory=7356&question=7352) ## Aerolíneas Argentinas: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Debit cards in Argentina | Visa Electron, Cabal 24 and Mastercard Debit | | Credit cards in Argentina | American Express, Cabal, Mastercard, Naranja, Patagonia 365, Tuya and Visa | | Mercado Pago | In Argentina only, with a single-holder account | | Allowed combinations | Two credit cards, two debit cards, or a card plus Mercado Pago account money; not a credit card plus a debit card | | Ticket issuance fee | Set by point of sale: USD 36 (South America) and USD 48 (international) for tickets sold in Argentina | | Alliance | SkyTeam | ## How can I pay Aerolíneas Argentinas? By card everywhere, and also with Mercado Pago in Argentina. Its help-center answer on online payment methods lists Argentine debit cards (Visa Electron, Cabal 24, Mastercard Debit) and credit cards (American Express, Cabal, Mastercard, Naranja, Patagonia 365, Tuya, Visa). Outside Argentina, the websites take credit and debit cards. We searched the page for "cripto", "crypto" and "bitcoin": none appears. ## Can I split an Aerolíneas Argentinas payment? Yes, in some combinations. The FAQ allows two credit cards, two debit cards, or one card plus money from a Mercado Pago account. A credit card plus a debit card is not allowed, and the Mercado Pago account must have a single holder. On SatFares, you pay from one balance. You can top up several times, in different coins, from $25 each. ## Does Aerolíneas Argentinas charge an issuance fee? Yes, according to its booking FAQ, and the amount depends on where the ticket is sold. For tickets sold in Argentina, it lists USD 36 for South America and USD 48 for international flights. For Brazil, Chile, the United States and Europe, it lists USD 30 and USD 40. On SatFares, the price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). ## How do I book Aerolíneas Argentinas with crypto? Aerolíneas Argentinas on SatFares: **Available**. Its hubs are Buenos Aires Aeroparque (AEP) and Ezeiza (EZE). Popular pages: [Buenos Aires to Madrid](https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-madrid/), [Buenos Aires to Miami](https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-miami/) and [flights from Argentina](https://satfares.com/flights/from/argentina/). Top up in USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, or in USDC on ERC-20, and book. The total is held while our team books the ticket on request. It is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. ## What if Aerolíneas Argentinas cancels my flight? You decide how the money comes back: a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you are the one cancelling, the airline's fare rules decide, and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Aerolíneas Argentinas accept Bitcoin? No. Its official payment FAQ, read on October 12, 2026, lists cards and Mercado Pago, and no bitcoin or other cryptocurrency. With SatFares, you can pay an Aerolíneas Argentinas ticket in BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. ### Can I pay Aerolíneas Argentinas with Mercado Pago? Yes, in Argentina, with a Mercado Pago account that has a single holder. You can combine one card with Mercado Pago account money. Mercado Pago is listed for Argentina only; on the airline's other websites, you pay by credit or debit card. On SatFares, you pay from a crypto balance instead. ### Can I combine a credit card and a debit card? No. Aerolíneas Argentinas allows two credit cards, two debit cards, or a card plus Mercado Pago account money, but not a credit card with a debit card. The Mercado Pago account must also have a single holder. On SatFares, a booking is paid from one balance, which you can top up several times. ### Is Aerolíneas Argentinas in SkyTeam? Yes. The airline lists SkyTeam under "Alianzas" in its site footer, and SkyTeam's member list confirmed it on October 12, 2026. Its hubs are Buenos Aires Aeroparque (AEP) and Ezeiza (EZE), and its tickets are sold on request by SatFares for crypto. ### Do I pay taxes when I pay a flight in crypto from Argentina? We do not give tax advice. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. Our page on [flights from Argentina](https://satfares.com/flights/from/argentina/) lists the dated card rules we found. ### What data does Aerolíneas Argentinas need for my ticket? Each traveller's names exactly as in the passport or national ID, date of birth and gender, plus passport details for international trips. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. We pass these details to the airline only. ## Sources 1. [Aerolíneas Argentinas, payment methods (FAQ)](https://www.aerolineas.com.ar/frequently-asked-questions-results?subcategory=7356&question=7352) — Aerolíneas Argentinas (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [SkyTeam member airlines](https://www.skyteam.com/en/about) — SkyTeam (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. --- # Does Air Arabia accept crypto? > Air Arabia announced AE Coin payments via the AEC Wallet in May 2025; its payment page did not list them on October 12, 2026. Other ways to pay in crypto. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/air-arabia/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Air Arabia accept crypto?** Not confirmed today. On May 26, 2025, Air Arabia announced that customers could pay in AE Coin, a stablecoin backed 1:1 by the UAE dirham, through the AEC Wallet app. On October 12, 2026, its official payment-options page did not list that option. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, takes USDT, USDC and BTC instead. Your balance is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## Air Arabia: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | Announced in the past, not confirmed today | | Payment processor | AEC Wallet (Al Maryah Community Bank) | | Coins | AE Coin (stablecoin backed 1:1 by the UAE dirham) | | Conditions | Customers with an AEC Wallet account (identity verified in the app) booking on the Air Arabia website. | | Since | 2025-05 | | Details | AE Coin payments through the AEC Wallet were announced by Air Arabia on May 26, 2025. The official payment-options page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists cards, Apple Pay, Tabby, Klarna, local methods and cash, and no AEC Wallet or other cryptocurrency. We found no dated source that says the option ended. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | United Arab Emirates | | Hubs | SHJ | | Low-cost airline | Yes | Source: [Air Arabia, payment options](https://www.airarabia.com/en/plan/booking-with-us/payment-options) ## Air Arabia and AE Coin: more facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Wallet partner | Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), described in the release as the UAE's first fully integrated digital bank | | Wallet set-up | Download the AEC Wallet app, create an account, verify your identity, then top up from an Mbank account or another supported method | | Hold a fare | Up to 24 hours before you pay | | Cash payment | At sales offices, partner travel agents, partner banks, money exchange houses, retail chains and post offices | | Local methods in the Gulf | Mada cards in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait bank cards and OmanNet | ## What is AE Coin, and can I use it on Air Arabia? AE Coin is a stablecoin backed 1:1 by the UAE dirham. In its release of May 26, 2025, Air Arabia said customers could select the AEC Wallet at checkout on its website. It called itself the first airline in the region to offer stablecoin payments. To use the wallet, you download the AEC Wallet app, create an account and verify your identity. On October 12, 2026, the official payment-options page did not show the AEC Wallet. Checkouts can differ by market, so we mark the option "announced in the past, not confirmed today" until an official page lists it again. ## Can I pay Air Arabia with USDT or bitcoin? Not on Air Arabia's own pages: they name no other crypto than the AE Coin of the 2025 release. AE Coin is a dirham coin, not USDT or USDC. With SatFares, you top up in USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20, or BTC, ETH, SOL and LTC. Air Arabia on SatFares: **Available**. Flights depend on our live search, so look for Air Arabia flights for your date and route. ## Which ways to pay does Air Arabia list? On October 12, 2026, the official payment-options page listed: - debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, Tabby and Klarna; - local methods in the Gulf: Mada cards in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait bank cards and OmanNet; - local methods in India and Morocco: UPI, cards and mobile banking; - local methods elsewhere: online payments in Egypt, Malaysia and Thailand, and bank transfers or cards in the Netherlands and Belgium; - cash at sales offices and partners; - payment through the contact centre, with your booking reference. You can hold a fare for up to 24 hours before paying. ## How would a SatFares booking of Air Arabia work? When Air Arabia appears in your search, the steps are the same as for any airline on SatFares. You top up from $25, pick the flight, and the total is held on your balance. Our team then books the ticket on request and confirms the final total. Your balance is charged only when Air Arabia issues the e-ticket number. If it can't be issued in time, the amount is released. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Air Arabia's hub is Sharjah (SHJ); see also [flights to Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/to/dubai/). ## What if Air Arabia cancels my flight? 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, Air Arabia's fare rules decide, and any refund goes to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is AE Coin the same as USDT? No. AE Coin is backed 1:1 by the UAE dirham, while USDT and USDC follow the US dollar. Air Arabia's 2025 release named AE Coin only. SatFares accepts USDT and USDC, not AE Coin. On SatFares, USDT works on TRC-20 or ERC-20, and USDC on ERC-20. ### Do I need to verify my identity to use the AEC Wallet? Yes. Air Arabia's release says you create an account in the AEC Wallet app, verify your identity and top up the wallet before paying. That check is done by the wallet provider. At SatFares checkout there is no ID upload and no selfie; airline ID rules still apply. ### Does SatFares sell Air Arabia tickets? Our status for Air Arabia is "Available". Its flights appear when our live search returns them for your date and route. If Air Arabia shows up, you can pay it from your crypto balance, and our team books it on request. ### Can I hold an Air Arabia fare before paying? Yes, on Air Arabia's own site: its payment page says you can hold your fare for up to 24 hours. On SatFares, there is no fare hold: at checkout the amount is held on your balance, and our team books the ticket on request. ### Can I pay Air Arabia in cash? Yes. Air Arabia lists cash payment at its sales offices, partner travel agents, partner banks, money exchange houses, retail chains and post offices. You can also pay through its contact centre with your booking reference. Air Arabia also lets you hold a fare for up to 24 hours before paying. ### Was Air Arabia the first airline to accept a stablecoin? Air Arabia's release of May 26, 2025 calls it the first airline in the region to offer stablecoin payments. We have not checked that claim against airlines in other regions. Emirates, also based in the UAE, launched Crypto.com Pay for UAE residents on July 28, 2026. ## Sources 1. [Air Arabia and Mbank transform air travel payments with AE Coin](https://press.airarabia.com/air-arabia-and-mbank-transform-air-travel-payments-with-ae-coin-speed-security-and-simplicity/) — Air Arabia (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Air Arabia payment options](https://www.airarabia.com/en/payment-options) — Air Arabia (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Flying soon? Air Arabia just introduced a smarter way to pay](https://gulfbusiness.com/en/2025/uae/flying-soon-air-arabia-just-introduced-a-smarter-way-to-pay) — Gulf Business (2025) --- 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. --- # Does Air Canada accept crypto? > No: Air Canada lists cards, PayPal, Alipay, WeChat Pay, bank transfers, gift cards and AC Wallet, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). Pay it in USDT or BTC. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/air-canada/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Air Canada accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, Air Canada's official payment page listed credit and debit cards, PayPal, Alipay, WeChat Pay, bank transfers, Air Canada gift cards, AC Wallet and Flex Pay. It listed no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Air Canada tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The amount is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## Air Canada: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | Air Canada's official payment-options page lists credit and debit cards, PayPal, Alipay, WeChat Pay, bank transfers, gift cards, AC Wallet and Flex Pay; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | Canada | | Hubs | YYZ, YVR, YUL | Source: [Air Canada, payment methods](https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/book/payment-methods.html) ## Air Canada: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Credit cards | American Express, China UnionPay, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa and UATP | | Debit cards | Visa Debit and Debit Mastercard; Interac Online on the Canadian edition only | | Bank transfers | SOFORT Banking, iDEAL, POLi, Bancontact/Mister Cash and Trustly | | Air Canada products | AC Wallet (Aeroplan members only), Air Canada Gift Cards, ACGlobe and ACGlobePlus, and Flex Pay | | Country rules | Accepted cards vary by country edition; some countries may charge a transaction fee on credit cards | | Passenger names | Must match the ID each passenger shows at airport check-in | | Alliance | Star Alliance founding member, May 1997 | ## Which payment methods does Air Canada accept? Air Canada's "Payment Options" page lists its own products first: AC Wallet, Air Canada Gift Cards, ACGlobe and ACGlobePlus, and Flex Pay. Then debit cards, six credit card brands, three eWallets (Alipay, WeChat Pay, PayPal) and bank transfers such as SOFORT, iDEAL, POLi, Bancontact and Trustly. Its booking FAQ adds Interac Online, on the Canadian edition only. We read both pages on October 12, 2026: neither mentions crypto, bitcoin or cryptocurrency. ## Does Air Canada charge a credit card fee? In some countries, yes. Air Canada says accepted credit cards vary by country or region edition, and that some countries may charge a transaction fee on credit card payments. On SatFares, no payment fee is added at checkout. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). ## What is the AC Wallet? An Air Canada payment option, available only to Aeroplan members. It sits next to gift cards and Flex Pay on the payment page. It is not a crypto wallet, and SatFares does not use it. A booking with us is paid from your own balance, topped up in crypto from $25. ## How do I book Air Canada with crypto? Air Canada on SatFares: **Available**. Its hubs are Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR) and Montreal (YUL); see for example [Toronto to Cancún](https://satfares.com/flights/toronto-cancun/). Send USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20, or BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. Book the flight: the amount is held while our team books it on request, then charged when Air Canada issues the e-ticket number. Enter names exactly as on each passenger's ID, as Air Canada requires. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Air Canada accept Bitcoin? No. Air Canada's payment page and booking FAQ, read on October 12, 2026, mention no bitcoin and no other cryptocurrency. With SatFares, you can pay an Air Canada ticket in BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. Its hubs are Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. ### Can I buy an Air Canada gift card with crypto? Bitrefill listed Air Canada gift cards in its travel category on October 12, 2026. You then pay on Air Canada's site with the card. With SatFares, one crypto payment books the ticket directly, and the airline issues it in the traveller's name. ### Does Air Canada accept Interac? Interac Online is accepted on the Canadian edition of aircanada.com only, according to Air Canada's booking FAQ. On other editions, the debit options are Visa Debit and Debit Mastercard, and accepted credit cards vary by country. SatFares uses no card at all: you book from a crypto balance. ### Is Air Canada in Star Alliance? Yes. Air Canada is a founding member of Star Alliance, which it joined in May 1997, according to the Star Alliance member list checked on October 12, 2026. Lufthansa, Thai Airways and United Airlines joined in the same month, May 1997. ### Can I use Aeroplan points on a SatFares booking? No. Aeroplan points and the AC Wallet work on Air Canada's own channels. A SatFares booking is paid only from your crypto balance. Air Canada Gift Cards, ACGlobe and Flex Pay also stay on Air Canada's side. You top up SatFares in USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC instead. ### Do passenger names need to match the ID? Yes. Air Canada says passenger names must match the identification each passenger will show at airport check-in. No ID upload, no selfie at SatFares checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. Check middle names and the order of names before you pay. ## Sources 1. [Air Canada payment options](https://www.aircanada.com/ca/en/aco/home/book/payment-methods.html) — Air Canada (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [About booking on aircanada.com (FAQ)](https://www.aircanada.com/content/dam/aircanada/portal/html/dailog-box/booking-flow/booking_FAQs_en.html) — Air Canada (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Bitrefill travel gift cards](https://www.bitrefill.com/us/en/gift-cards/travel/) — Bitrefill (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [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. --- # Does Air France accept crypto? > No: Air France lists cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, online banking, bank transfer and vouchers, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). Pay Air France in USDT or BTC. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/air-france/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Air France accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, the official Air France payment page listed cards, e-wallets such as PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay and KakaoPay, online banking such as iDEAL | Wero and Pix, bank transfer, ticket-office payment and vouchers. It listed no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Air France tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The amount is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## Air France: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | The official payment-methods page lists cards, e-wallets (PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay), online banking, bank transfer, ticket-office payment and vouchers; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | France | | Hubs | CDG | Source: [Air France, payment methods](https://wwws.airfrance.us/information/legal/moyens-de-paiement) ## Air France: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Cards | American Express, Air France KLM American Express, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa, Visa Electron and UATP/AirPlus | | E-wallets | PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, WeChat Pay, AliPay and KakaoPay | | Online banking | iDEAL \| Wero, FPX, CUP, Nordea, Trustly and Pix | | Payment surcharge | May apply; not refunded unless Air France-KLM cancels the flight and the ticket is unused | | When your account is debited | Your bank holds the amount after booking; the final debit can take up to 30 days | | Bank transfer | Needs 10 to 14 days before departure; the ticket is emailed within 5 business days of full payment | | Vouchers | Non-transferable, for the named passenger only, valid for 12 months | | Payment partners | Some transactions are processed by Worldline and Adyen | ## Which payment methods does Air France accept? On the US version of its legal page, Air France lists six groups: debit and credit cards, e-wallets, online banking, bank transfer, payment at a ticket office or airport, and Air France or KLM vouchers. You can also pay in another currency. The e-wallets are PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, WeChat Pay, AliPay and KakaoPay. The online banking options are iDEAL | Wero, FPX, CUP, Nordea, Trustly and Pix. There is no crypto option. Air France is a SkyTeam member, with its hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). ## Does Air France add a payment surcharge? It may. Air France says a payment surcharge may apply, and that it is not refunded, unless Air France-KLM cancels your flight and the ticket is unused. On SatFares, the price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). No surcharge is added at checkout, whatever the coin. ## When does Air France take the money? In two steps. After booking, your bank holds the amount; your account is debited when Air France finalizes the payment, which may take up to 30 days. SatFares also works in two steps. At checkout, the total is held on your crypto balance while our team books the ticket on request. It is charged when Air France issues the e-ticket number, and released if the ticket can't be issued in time. ## How do I book Air France with crypto? Air France on SatFares: **Available**. Top up from $25 in USDT (TRC-20 or ERC-20), USDC (ERC-20), BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC, then search your route, for example to Paris. Air France issues the ticket in the traveller's name, as for any booking. ## What if Air France cancels my flight? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the Air France fare rules decide, and any refund is credited to your balance. Flights from EU airports are also covered by EU Regulation 261/2004. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Air France accept Bitcoin? No. The Air France payment page we read on October 12, 2026 names no bitcoin and no other cryptocurrency. With SatFares, you can pay an Air France ticket in BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. Its hub is Paris (CDG). ### Can I pay Air France by bank transfer? Yes, when there are at least 10 to 14 days between booking and departure. Air France emails the ticket within 5 business days after full payment. A crypto top-up on SatFares has no such delay rule: you book once your balance is credited. ### Are Air France vouchers transferable? No. Air France and KLM vouchers are non-transferable, must be used for the passenger named on them, and are valid for 12 months from issue. A SatFares booking can't be paid with these vouchers: it is paid only from your crypto balance. ### Is Air France in SkyTeam? Yes. Air France is a member of the SkyTeam alliance, according to SkyTeam's member list checked on October 12, 2026. KLM, Kenya Airways, Korean Air, Vietnam Airlines and Aerolíneas Argentinas are SkyTeam members too, and all of them are sold on request by SatFares. ### Does KLM have the same payment rules as Air France? Mostly. The two airlines list almost the same cards, wallets, banking options and vouchers. KLM adds instalments in France and no cash payment at Amsterdam Schiphol. See [KLM and crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines/klm/). Both apply the same payment surcharge rule and the same 30-day charging delay. ### What do I enter to book Air France on SatFares? Each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, date of birth and gender, plus passport details for international flights. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. Air France receives these details; we never ask for a passport scan. ## Sources 1. [Air France payment methods](https://wwws.airfrance.us/information/legal/moyens-de-paiement) — Air France (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [SkyTeam member airlines](https://www.skyteam.com/en/about/our-members) — SkyTeam (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. --- # Does airBaltic still accept Bitcoin? > Yes: airBaltic still lists bitcoin via BitPay, for GREEN and GREEN plus fares only (checked October 12, 2026). Or pay airBaltic in USDT or USDC on SatFares. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/airbaltic/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does airBaltic still accept Bitcoin?** Yes. On October 12, 2026, the official airBaltic payment page still listed bitcoin through BitPay, but only for GREEN and GREEN plus tickets. airBaltic is one of only two airlines in our index that take crypto at their own checkout. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, also sells airBaltic tickets for USDT, USDC, BTC and other coins. The amount is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## airBaltic: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | Yes | | Payment processor | BitPay | | Coins | BTC | | Conditions | GREEN and GREEN plus fares only ("BitPay payments are available for GREEN / GREEN plus tickets only"). | | Since | 2014 | | Details | Listed as "Bitcoin via BitPay" among the official payment options. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Card holder check | A card that does not belong to a traveller can be used: the card owner's phone number is required, and airBaltic may call to confirm. If the owner can't be reached, airBaltic may cancel the booking. | | Country | Latvia | | Hubs | RIX | Source: [airBaltic, payment options](https://book.airbaltic.com/text?id=basket_new-link_payment_options) ## airBaltic: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Cards listed | American Express, VISA, MasterCard, Maestro, VISA Electron, VISA Virtual and UATP | | Other options | PayPal, and bank links such as Swedbank, SEB, DNB and Nordea, depending on your country of residence | | Company invoice | Issued after payment from the company details entered at purchase; it can't be split later | | Deadline before departure for BitPay | None stated on the official page | | Refund of a BitPay payment | Not stated on the official payment page | | "Basic fares, 5 days ahead" (older lists) | Not on the official page on October 12, 2026 | ## Which airBaltic fares can I pay with bitcoin? Only GREEN and GREEN plus. The payment page says it in one line: "BitPay payments are available for GREEN / GREEN plus tickets only". If you pick another fare type, the bitcoin option does not apply, and you pay by card, PayPal or bank link. The page names "Bitcoin" and no other coin. It does not say how a BitPay payment is refunded when a flight is cancelled. ## Is the "Basic fares, 5 days before departure" rule still true? Not according to airBaltic's own page. Some lists of crypto-friendly airlines, such as a NOWPayments article of March 2026, still say bitcoin works on Basic fares booked at least 5 days ahead. On October 12, 2026, the official page named GREEN and GREEN plus fares, and gave no deadline. Rules change: check the payment step before you book. ## Can I pay airBaltic with USDT or USDC? Not at airBaltic's checkout, which lists bitcoin only. With SatFares you can. Top up in USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), or in USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20). Then book the airBaltic flight from your balance. A stablecoin keeps the amount in dollars between your top-up and the booking. ## BitPay at airBaltic or a SatFares balance: what changes? With BitPay you pay airBaltic directly, in bitcoin, on two fare types. With SatFares, you pay us from a balance and our team books the ticket on request; airBaltic still issues it in the traveller's name. - **Coins:** bitcoin only at airBaltic; BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC with us. - **Charge:** with us, the total is held at checkout and charged only when the e-ticket number is issued. - **Airline cancels:** with us, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. - **Cost:** the price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). airBaltic on SatFares: **Available**. Its hub is Riga (RIX). ## What if airBaltic cancels my flight? 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 airBaltic fare rules apply, and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). More on [airline cancellations](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does airBaltic accept Bitcoin in 2026? Yes. On October 12, 2026, airBaltic's official payment options still included bitcoin through BitPay, for GREEN and GREEN plus tickets only. Our dataset dates the BitPay option to 2014, and it was still on the page twelve years later. Other fares are paid by card, PayPal or bank link. ### Which coins does airBaltic accept? The official page names bitcoin only, through BitPay. It does not list other coins or networks. If you want to pay airBaltic with a stablecoin, SatFares accepts USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20 and USDC on ERC-20. BTC, ETH, SOL and LTC are accepted too. ### Can I pay airBaltic with Bitcoin Lightning? The airBaltic page does not mention Lightning. SatFares does not accept Lightning either: send BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. See [pay with BTC](https://satfares.com/pay/btc/). airBaltic's own BitPay option works only on GREEN and GREEN plus fares in any case. ### Can I pay for someone else's airBaltic flight? Yes. At airBaltic, a card that is not the traveller's is allowed if you give the owner's phone number; airBaltic may call to check. With SatFares no card is involved: you pay from your crypto balance and enter the traveller's details exactly as in the passport. ### Does airBaltic refund a bitcoin payment in bitcoin? The airBaltic payment page does not say how a BitPay payment is refunded. Ask airBaltic before you book if it matters. On a SatFares booking, the rule is written: if the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel, the fare rules apply. ### Do I need to upload my passport to book airBaltic on SatFares? No. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply: names exactly as in the passport, date of birth and gender, plus passport details for international flights. We pass them to the airline only. The ticket is issued by airBaltic. ## Sources 1. [airBaltic payment options](https://book.airbaltic.com/text?id=basket_new-link_payment_options) — airBaltic (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Top 10 travel websites that accept cryptocurrency payments](https://nowpayments.io/blog/top-10-travel-websites-that-accept-cryptocurrency-payments) — NOWPayments (2026-03-02) --- 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. --- # Does American Airlines accept crypto? > No: American Airlines lists cards, Affirm, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, gift cards and travel credit, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). Pay AA in USDT or BTC. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/american-airlines/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does American Airlines accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, American Airlines' official payment page listed major cards, Affirm, Citi Flex Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, cash or check at some counters, gift cards and travel credit. It listed no cryptocurrency. No US airline we checked takes crypto directly. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells American Airlines tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The amount is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## American Airlines: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | The official payment-options page lists major cards, Affirm, Citi Flex Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, cash or check, gift cards and travel credit; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | United States | | Hubs | DFW, CLT, MIA, ORD | Source: [American Airlines, payment methods](https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/payment-options/payment-options.html) ## American Airlines: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Cards | American Express, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa, UATP, UnionPay (credit only) and Citi / AAdvantage cards | | PayPal | All travel except award tickets, for U.S. or UK residents; if PayPal declines, the reservation is canceled | | Affirm | Flights and seats only, not other extras such as bags | | Cash or check | Only at some airport ticket counters or travel centers | | Travel credit | Flight Credits book flights only; Trip Credits pay for flights and bags online | | Alliance | oneworld | ## Which payment methods does American Airlines accept? Cards, pay-over-time plans, wallets, cash and credits. The card list runs from American Express to UnionPay (credit only) and the Citi / AAdvantage cards. Affirm and Citi Flex Pay spread the cost. Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Venmo are the wallets. Gift cards, Flight Credits, Travel Vouchers and Trip Credits complete the list. Cash or check works only at some airport ticket counters or travel centers. Crypto is not accepted in any form. ## Can I use PayPal or Affirm on aa.com? With limits. PayPal works for all travel except award tickets, and only for U.S. or UK residents; if PayPal declines the payment, the reservation is canceled. Affirm can pay for flights and seats, but not for other extras such as bags. A SatFares payment has no residence rule tied to a wallet: you top up from $25 in crypto, then book. Countries under sanctions are the exception. ## Can I pay American Airlines in crypto through an agency? Yes, and that is the only way. A third-party list of August 14, 2026 said American Airlines had no direct crypto payment, and that crypto worked only through agencies. We checked aa.com on October 12, 2026: the official payment page confirms it, with no crypto in the list. Our index now cites the official page. ## How do I book American Airlines with crypto? American Airlines on SatFares: **Available**. Its hubs in our dataset are Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Charlotte (CLT), Miami (MIA) and Chicago O'Hare (ORD). Popular pages: [São Paulo to Miami](https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-miami/), [Buenos Aires to Miami](https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-miami/) and [flights to Miami](https://satfares.com/flights/to/miami/). Top up in USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC, then book. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. The total is held at checkout, our team books the ticket on request, and the charge comes when American issues the e-ticket number. US flights need each traveller's full name, date of birth and gender for Secure Flight. ## What if American Airlines cancels my flight? On SatFares, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. US rules (14 CFR part 260) also require a refund when an airline cancels or significantly changes a flight and you refuse the alternative. If you cancel yourself, American's fare rules apply, and any refund goes to your balance. See [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does American Airlines accept Bitcoin? No. The aa.com payment page we read on October 12, 2026 lists no bitcoin and no other cryptocurrency. With SatFares, you can pay an American Airlines ticket in BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. Its hubs include Miami (MIA). ### Does any US airline accept crypto? Not directly, among those we checked. American Airlines and United list no crypto on their official payment pages (October 12, 2026). A third-party check found no direct crypto payment at Delta or Southwest. The options are agencies such as SatFares, or gift cards bought with crypto. ### Is American Airlines in oneworld? Yes. American Airlines is a member of the oneworld alliance, according to oneworld's member list checked on October 12, 2026. Qatar Airways and Iberia are oneworld members too; all three are sold on request by SatFares and paid from a crypto balance. ### Can I pay American Airlines with Venmo? Yes. Venmo is on American's list of payment methods, with PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay. SatFares does not take Venmo: you pay from a balance topped up in crypto. PayPal on aa.com is limited to U.S. or UK residents. ### Can I use American Airlines travel credit on SatFares? No. Flight Credits, Trip Credits and Travel Vouchers are used on American's own channels. A SatFares booking is paid only from your crypto balance. Flight Credits can only book flights, and Trip Credits can also pay for bags online, both on aa.com. ### What do US flights require from me at checkout? Each traveller's full name exactly as in the ID used to travel, date of birth and gender. The TSA Secure Flight program requires them, and international trips also need passport details. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. ## Sources 1. [American Airlines payment options](https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/payment-options/payment-options.html) — American Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Which airlines actually accept crypto directly: the real 2026 list](https://gotravelcrypto.com/travel-guides/which-airlines-actually-accept-crypto-directly-the-real-2026-list) — GoTravelCrypto (2026-08-14) 3. [oneworld member airlines](https://www.oneworld.com/members) — oneworld (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [49 CFR 1560.101 (Secure Flight passenger data)](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/1560.101) — Cornell LII --- 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. --- # Does Asiana Airlines accept crypto? > No: Asiana lists cards, Korean easy-pay apps, bank transfer, PayPal, Alipay, WeChat Pay and UATP, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). Pay Asiana in USDT or BTC. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/asiana-airlines/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Asiana Airlines accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, Asiana Airlines' official booking page listed credit and debit cards, Korean easy-pay apps, bank transfer, PayPal, Alipay, UnionPay, WeChat Pay, Apple Pay and UATP. It listed no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Asiana tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. Your balance is held, not charged, until Asiana issues the e-ticket number. ## Asiana Airlines: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | Asiana's official booking page lists credit and debit cards, Korean easy-pay apps, bank transfer, PayPal, Alipay, UnionPay, WeChat Pay, Apple Pay and UATP; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Card holder check | Online, only cards in the traveller's name can be used. If the card holder's name does not match the passenger's, airport verification may be required, and failing it can lead to denied boarding. | | Country | South Korea | | Hubs | ICN | Source: [Asiana Airlines, payment methods (Book Online)](https://flyasiana.com/C/KR/EN/contents/book-online) ## Asiana: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Bookings in KRW | Korean cards, easy-pay services, bank transfer, overseas Visa, MasterCard and JCB cards, UATP, and Apple Pay on macOS | | Japan | Cards, Rakuten Pay, convenience store payment under JPY 300,000, bank transfer, PayPal and PayPay | | China | Alipay, China UnionPay, WeChat Pay, credit card and UATP | | Americas and other areas | Credit cards, PayPal and UATP; debit cards and PayPal in some areas | | Payment method is final | It can't be changed after purchase | | Bank-transfer refunds after 180 days | Not online: the passenger visits a reservation center or branch | | Alliance | Star Alliance member since March 2003 | ## Which payment methods does Asiana accept? It depends on the currency and region of the booking. In Korean won: Korean cards, easy-pay services, bank transfer, overseas Visa, MasterCard and JCB, UATP and Apple Pay. In Japan: cards, Rakuten Pay, convenience stores, bank transfer, PayPal and PayPay. In China: Alipay, UnionPay, WeChat Pay, cards and UATP. In the Americas: credit cards, PayPal and UATP. We read the "Online Payment Methods" section in full: no crypto, no bitcoin. ## Can I pay for someone else's Asiana ticket with my card? Online, not easily. Asiana says only cards in the traveller's name can be used. If the card holder's name does not match the passenger's, an airport verification may be required, and failing it can lead to denied boarding. On SatFares, the person who pays tops up a balance in crypto and enters the traveller's details exactly as in the passport. No card of yours is used. Card rules are Asiana's own: if Asiana asks you for any check at the airport, contact support@satfares.com with your booking code. ## Are there foreign card fees on Asiana? They may apply. For cards issued outside Korea, Asiana accepts Visa, Mastercard, Amex and Diners Club, and warns that extra foreign transaction fees may apply. On SatFares, prices are in US dollars, and the price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). ## How do I book Asiana with crypto? Asiana on SatFares: **Available**. Its hub is Seoul Incheon (ICN); see [flights from South Korea](https://satfares.com/flights/from/south-korea/). Top up from $25 in USDT (TRC-20 or ERC-20), USDC (ERC-20), BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. Pick the Asiana flight, and the amount is held while our team books it on request. The e-ticket number from Asiana turns the hold into a charge; without it, the amount is released. If Asiana cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Asiana accept Bitcoin? No. Asiana's official booking page, read on October 12, 2026, lists no bitcoin and no other cryptocurrency. With SatFares, you can pay an Asiana ticket in BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. Its hub is Seoul Incheon (ICN). ### Can I pay Asiana with Naver Pay? Yes, for bookings in Korea. Asiana lists NAVER Pay, Kakao Pay, Toss Pay, PAYCO, Samsung Pay and Apple Pay as easy payment services, plus BankPay. Outside Korea, the options change: in Japan, for example, Asiana lists Rakuten Pay, PayPay and convenience stores. ### Is Asiana in Star Alliance? Yes. Asiana Airlines joined Star Alliance in March 2003, and was still on the Star Alliance member list on October 12, 2026. Korean Air, the other big airline at Incheon, is a SkyTeam member. Both are sold on request by SatFares. Its hub is Incheon (ICN). ### Can I change how I paid for an Asiana ticket? No. Asiana says you cannot change the payment method for your ticket after purchase. On SatFares, every booking is paid from your balance. A refund after an airline cancellation is paid in USDT or USDC, or credited to your balance if you choose it. ### How do I get a refund for an Asiana ticket paid by bank transfer? Within 180 days of purchase, online. After 180 days, Asiana says a ticket paid by account transfer can't be refunded online: the passenger must visit a reservation center or branch. On SatFares, a refund is paid in USDT or USDC, or credited to your balance, with no bank account involved. ### Do I need to upload ID to book Asiana on SatFares? No. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply: each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, date of birth, gender and passport details for international flights. We pass them to the airline only, and the passenger shows the passport at check-in. ## Sources 1. [Book Online, Asiana Airlines](https://flyasiana.com/C/KR/EN/contents/book-online) — Asiana Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [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. --- # Does Avianca accept crypto? > No: Avianca takes Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Diners, Discover, Apple Pay, ELO and PSE, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). Pay Avianca flights in USDT or BTC. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/avianca/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Avianca accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, Avianca's official help center listed Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, ELO in Brazil and PSE in Colombia, and no cryptocurrency. A search of the help center for "crypto" returned nothing. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Avianca tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The amount is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## Avianca: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | Avianca's official help center lists Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, ELO in Brazil and PSE in Colombia; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Card holder check | Tickets bought less than 48 hours before departure may need payment verification at the airport: the physical card and the card holder's ID, or a new payment with another card. | | Country | Colombia | | Hubs | BOG | Source: [Avianca, payment methods](https://ayuda.avianca.com/hc/en-us/articles/15983689920027-What-forms-of-payment-are-accepted-at-avianca-com) ## Avianca: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Cards | Credit and debit cards whatever the issuing country: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and American Express; Discover everywhere except Colombia | | Apple Pay | In the US, Spain, Colombia, France and the UK | | Payment currency | Local currency in Colombia, Argentina and Brazil; euros in listed European countries; pounds in the UK; US dollars elsewhere | | Avianca Credits | Up to 2 per transaction, combined with another method; the credit holder must be a passenger | | Alliance | Star Alliance member since June 2012 | ## Which payment methods does Avianca accept? Mostly cards. Avianca's help center, updated on October 10, 2026, says avianca.com takes credit and debit cards whatever the issuing country. Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and American Express work in all countries, and Discover everywhere except Colombia. Apple Pay works in five countries, PSE in Colombia and ELO in Brazil. Crypto is not on that list, and searches for "crypto" and "criptomonedas" in the help center gave no result. ## Why may Avianca check my card at the airport? Because of the purchase date. For tickets bought less than 48 hours before departure, Avianca may ask for payment verification at the airport. You then show the physical card and the card holder's ID, or you pay again with another card. With SatFares, you pay us in crypto, and no card of yours is used. The 48-hour payment check is Avianca's own rule. If Avianca asks you for any check at the airport, contact support@satfares.com with your booking code. The traveller still shows the passport or ID used for the booking. ## In which currency does Avianca charge? It depends on where you buy. Purchases from Colombia, Argentina and Brazil are charged in local currency; listed European countries pay in euros, the UK in pounds, and other countries in US dollars. On SatFares, the price is always shown in US dollars. A top-up in USDT or USDC keeps your balance in dollars until you book. ## How do I book Avianca with crypto? Avianca on SatFares: **Available**. Its hub is Bogotá (BOG); see [flights from Colombia](https://satfares.com/flights/from/colombia/). Top up from $25, choose the Avianca flight, and the total is held. Our team books the ticket on request and confirms the final total. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Your balance is charged when Avianca issues the e-ticket number. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. ## What if Avianca cancels my flight? With SatFares, an airline cancellation means you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Avianca also lists force majeure cases, medical incapacity or death, in which you may ask for a refund or a change at no extra cost. If you cancel for other reasons, the fare rules apply, and any refund goes to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Avianca accept Bitcoin? No. Avianca's payment article, read on October 12, 2026, lists cards, Apple Pay, PSE and ELO, and no bitcoin or other cryptocurrency. With SatFares, you can pay an Avianca ticket in BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. ### Does Avianca accept PSE? Yes, in Colombia. PSE is a Colombian online bank payment, listed by Avianca with the cards. In Brazil, Avianca lists ELO cards. Discover cards work everywhere except Colombia, and Apple Pay works in the US, Spain, Colombia, France and the UK. ### Is Avianca in Star Alliance? Yes. Avianca has been a Star Alliance member since June 2012, according to the Star Alliance member list checked on October 12, 2026. Its hub is Bogotá (BOG). Copa Airlines, another Star Alliance member in the region, is not checked yet in our index. ### Can I use Avianca Credits on SatFares? No. Avianca Credits are used on avianca.com, up to 2 per transaction with another payment method, and the credit holder must be a passenger. A SatFares booking is paid only from your crypto balance. Avianca Credits stay on avianca.com. They can't pay a crypto booking. ### Can I book an Avianca flight at the last minute with crypto? Yes, when it is in the live search. You pay us in crypto, and no card of yours is used. The 48-hour payment check is Avianca's own rule; if Avianca asks you for any check, contact support@satfares.com with your booking code. Nothing is charged until Avianca issues the e-ticket number. ### Can I pay Avianca with USDT on TRC-20? Not on avianca.com. On SatFares, yes: send USDT on Tron (TRC-20) only to the TRC-20 address shown on the payment page. Funds sent on another network may be lost. See [pay with USDT on TRC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/). USDC works on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. ## Sources 1. [What forms of payment are accepted at avianca.com?](https://ayuda.avianca.com/hc/en-us/articles/15983689920027-What-forms-of-payment-are-accepted-at-avianca-com) — Avianca (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Payment verification for tickets purchased less than 48 hours before departure](https://ayuda.avianca.com/hc/en-us/articles/36257637967771-Payment-verification-for-tickets-purchased-less-than-48-hours-before-departure) — Avianca (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Avianca Credits](https://www.avianca.com/en/book/avianca-credits) — Avianca (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Avianca changes and refunds](https://www.avianca.com/en/my-booking/services/changes-and-refunds) — Avianca (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [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. --- # Does Azul accept crypto? > No: Azul takes credit cards, Pix, FGTS in its app, vouchers, Azul credit and points plus money, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). Pay Azul in USDT or USDC. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/azul/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Azul accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, Azul's official payment page listed credit cards, Pix, FGTS (in the Azul app only), vouchers, promo codes, Azul credit and points plus money. It listed no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Azul tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The amount is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. ## Azul: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | Azul's official payment-methods page lists credit cards, Pix, FGTS (app only), vouchers, Azul credit and points plus money; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | Brazil | | Hubs | VCP | Source: [Azul, payment methods](https://www.voeazul.com.br/br/pt/sobreazul/pagamento1) ## Azul: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | FGTS | In the Azul app only; the FGTS account holder must be a traveller; can't be combined with a card or Pix | | Issuance fee online | None on the Azul website and app | | Issuance fee at airports and stores | Domestic: R$130 up to R$1,500, or 10% above that; international: 7% of the fare | | Points plus money | Azul Fidelidade members can combine points and money | | FGTS booking cancelled by Azul | More than 24 hours after approval: Azul deposits the full amount into a bank account the customer names | ## Which payment methods does Azul accept? Seven, on its "Formas de Pagamento" page: FGTS, credit card, Pix, vouchers, promo codes, Azul credit, and points plus money for Azul Fidelidade members. We read the full page, including its terms, and searched it for "cripto", "crypto" and "bitcoin": none appears. Azul is a Brazilian airline, and its hub in our dataset is Campinas (VCP). ## How does FGTS payment work on Azul? FGTS is the Brazilian workers' guarantee fund. Azul accepts an advance on the yearly FGTS withdrawal, through Banco Digio, in the Azul app only. The FGTS account holder must be one of the travellers, and FGTS can't be combined with a credit card or Pix. If Azul cancels the booking more than 24 hours after the FGTS payment is approved, it deposits the full amount into a bank account the customer names. ## Does Azul charge an issuance fee? Not online. Purchases on the Azul website and app carry no issuance fee. At airports and stores, a domestic ticket costs R$130 up to R$1,500, or 10% above that, and an international ticket costs 7% of the fare. On SatFares, nothing is added at checkout: the price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). ## How do I book Azul with crypto? Azul on SatFares: **Available**. Top up from $25 in USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20, or BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC, then book from your balance. The amount is held at checkout while our team books on request, and charged when Azul issues the e-ticket number. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. For Brazilian card rules and our dated sources, see [flights from Brazil](https://satfares.com/flights/from/brazil/). ## What if Azul cancels my flight? On SatFares, a flight cancelled by the airline gives you the choice: a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, Azul's fare rules decide, and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Azul accept Bitcoin? No. Azul's official payment page, read on October 12, 2026, lists no bitcoin and no other cryptocurrency. With SatFares, you can pay an Azul ticket in BTC sent on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. Azul's hub is Campinas (VCP). ### Does Azul accept Pix? Yes. Pix is one of the seven payment methods on Azul's page, with credit cards, FGTS, vouchers, promo codes, Azul credit and points plus money. FGTS can't be combined with Pix. On SatFares, Pix is not accepted: you top up in crypto. ### Can I pay Azul with FGTS on the website? No. Azul accepts FGTS in the Azul app only, and the FGTS account holder must be one of the travellers. FGTS can't be combined with a credit card or Pix. If Azul cancels more than 24 hours after approval, it repays the full amount to a bank account you name. ### Can I use Azul Fidelidade points on SatFares? No. Points plus money works on Azul's own channels for Azul Fidelidade members. A SatFares booking is paid only from your crypto balance. Azul credit, vouchers and promo codes are also used on Azul's side, not on a SatFares booking. ### Is there a fee to buy an Azul ticket at the airport? Yes. Azul's terms list an issuance fee at airports and stores. It is R$130 up to R$1,500 for a domestic ticket, or 10% above that, and 7% of the fare for an international ticket. Online purchases have none. SatFares adds no issuance fee at checkout. ### Can I pay Azul with USDT from Brazil? Not on Azul's site, but yes through SatFares: you top up in USDT and book the Azul flight from your balance. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. ## Sources 1. [Azul, Formas de Pagamento](https://www.voeazul.com.br/br/pt/sobreazul/pagamento1) — Azul (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. --- # Does Emirates accept crypto? Only for UAE residents paying in AED > Emirates takes crypto only from UAE residents paying in AED, through Crypto.com Pay since July 28, 2026. Others can pay Emirates in USDT or BTC on SatFares. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/emirates/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Emirates accept crypto?** Only for eligible UAE residents paying in AED. Since July 28, 2026, Emirates accepts Crypto.com Pay on emirates.com and in its app, when the booking is priced and settled in dirhams (AED). Everyone else needs a seller. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Emirates tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. Your balance is held, not charged, until Emirates issues the e-ticket number. > **Travel disruption: check official advice (October 13, 2026)** Since hostilities between the United States and Iran began on February 28, 2026, commercial flights in the region have been disrupted. The US Department of State rates the UAE Level 3, "Reconsider travel" (advisory of August 29, 2026). The UK Foreign Office warns of possible flight cancellations and airspace closures (page updated July 24, 2026). Read the US advisory and the UK advice, before you book. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. More on flights to Dubai. ## Emirates: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | Yes | | Payment processor | Crypto.com Pay | | Conditions | Eligible UAE residents only, for bookings priced and settled in UAE dirhams (AED), paid with a Crypto.com account on emirates.com or the Emirates app. | | Since | 2026-07-28 | | Details | Launched on July 28, 2026 (official release). The payment is approved in the Crypto.com app: by QR code on the website, or by a switch to the Crypto.com app on mobile. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Card holder check | In some countries the card holder must be one of the travellers or carry the same name, and the card may be requested at the check-in desk. | | Country | United Arab Emirates | | Hubs | DXB | Source: [Emirates media centre (2026-07-28)](https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-and-cryptocom-give-customers-a-new-way-to-pay-for-flights/) ## Emirates and crypto: more facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Company behind the option | Crypto.com's Dubai entity, holder of a Stored Value Facilities licence from the Central Bank of the UAE | | Coins named by Emirates | None: the launch release does not list them | | Partnership signed | Memorandum of Understanding with Crypto.com, July 2025 | | Regulation | Processed in line with UAE regulatory standards, according to Emirates | | Travellers living outside the UAE | Can't use Crypto.com Pay at Emirates, even with a Crypto.com account | ## Can non-UAE residents pay Emirates with crypto? Not on emirates.com. Emirates limits Crypto.com Pay to eligible UAE residents, and only for bookings priced and settled in AED. A traveller who lives in Nigeria, India or Brazil can't use it, even with a Crypto.com account. The other option is a seller that takes crypto and books the ticket with the airline. With SatFares, you pay from your own balance, and Emirates issues the ticket in the traveller's name. Popular routes: [Lagos to Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/lagos-dubai/), [Mumbai to Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/mumbai-dubai/) and [Delhi to Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/delhi-dubai/). ## Can I pay Emirates with USDT? Not directly. Emirates does not name USDT, and its option only runs through a Crypto.com account. On SatFares, USDT is accepted on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), and USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20). Send USDT on TRC-20 only to the TRC-20 address shown on the payment page. Funds sent on another network may be lost. Network steps and confirmations: [pay with USDT on TRC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/). ## How do I book Emirates with crypto on SatFares? Emirates on SatFares: **Available**. The steps: 1. Top up your balance from $25. 2. Search your Emirates route, for example to [Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/to/dubai/). The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. 3. At checkout, the total is held on your balance. Our team books the ticket with Emirates on request and confirms the final total. 4. Your balance is charged when Emirates issues the e-ticket number. If it can't be issued in time, the amount is released. Flights to or from the United Kingdom are paused at launch, including Emirates flights. ## Will Emirates ask for my card at check-in? It can, for card payments in some countries. Emirates' booking FAQ says that the card holder may have to be a traveller or carry the same name. The card may also be requested at the check-in desk. With SatFares, you pay us in crypto, and no card of yours is used. Card-holder rules are Emirates' own. If Emirates asks you for any check at the airport, contact support@satfares.com with your booking code. You still show your passport, and the names on the booking must match it exactly. See [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ## What if Emirates cancels my flight? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the Emirates fare rules of your ticket decide what comes back, and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Emirates accept Bitcoin? Emirates does not name bitcoin. Its crypto option is Crypto.com Pay, open since July 28, 2026 to eligible UAE residents paying in AED; the coins depend on the Crypto.com app. On SatFares you can pay an Emirates ticket in BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. ### Do I need a Crypto.com account to pay Emirates in crypto? On emirates.com, yes: you approve the payment in the Crypto.com app. With SatFares, no. You send coins from your own wallet or exchange to the address on our payment page, on the exact network. Then you book from your balance. ### Is the Emirates crypto option regulated? Emirates says payments are processed in line with UAE regulatory standards. The option is run by Crypto.com's Dubai entity. Emirates says it was the first virtual asset service provider to get a Stored Value Facilities licence from the UAE Central Bank. ### Can I pay for another person's Emirates ticket? Yes. Enter each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, the date of birth and gender, plus passport details for international trips. Emirates issues the ticket in the traveller's name. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. ### Can I fly Emirates to or from London with SatFares? Not yet. Flights to or from the United Kingdom are paused at launch on SatFares, whatever the airline. Selling flight-only tickets there requires ATOL arrangements that we have not put in place. Flights are not ATOL protected. Other Emirates routes appear in the live search. ### What does SatFares charge on an Emirates ticket? Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. If the total is higher when our team books, you see it and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Network fees of your own transfer are paid to the blockchain, not to us. ### Since when has Emirates taken crypto? Since July 28, 2026. Emirates and Crypto.com signed a Memorandum of Understanding in July 2025. The payment option went live about a year later, on emirates.com and in the Emirates app. It is limited to eligible UAE residents paying in AED. ## Sources 1. [Emirates and Crypto.com give customers a new way to pay for flights](https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-and-cryptocom-give-customers-a-new-way-to-pay-for-flights/) — Emirates (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Booking with Emirates (FAQ)](https://www.emirates.com/au/english/help/faq-topics/booking-with-emirates/) — Emirates 3. [Emirates accepts crypto payments for UAE residents](https://www.insideflyer.com/posts/emirates-accepts-crypto-payments-for-uae-residents/) — InsideFlyer (2026-07-29) 4. [United Arab Emirates Travel Advisory (Level 3: Reconsider travel)](https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/united-arab-emirates.html) — US Department of State (August 29, 2026; checked 2026-10-13) 5. [United Arab Emirates travel advice](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates) — UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (updated July 24, 2026; checked 2026-10-13) --- 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. --- # Does Ethiopian Airlines accept crypto? > No: Ethiopian lists cards, mobile money such as M-Pesa and MTN MoMo, PayPal, Klarna and bank transfers, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). Pay in USDT instead. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/ethiopian-airlines/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Ethiopian Airlines accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, Ethiopian Airlines' official payment page listed international and local cards, bank transfers, mobile money such as M-Pesa, Airtel Money and MTN MoMo, PayPal, Apple Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay and Klarna. It listed no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Ethiopian tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The amount is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## Ethiopian Airlines: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | The official payment-options page lists major cards, local cards, bank transfers, mobile money, PayPal, Apple Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay and Klarna; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Card holder check | The card holder may have to verify in person or send a Credit Card Authorization Form. | | Country | Ethiopia | | Hubs | ADD | Source: [Ethiopian Airlines, payment methods](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/book/booking/payment-option) ## Ethiopian Airlines: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | International cards | Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diners, JCB and UATP | | Local cards | UnionPay, Bancontact, Elo and Verve | | Mobile money | Wave, Mobi Cash, Airtel Money, M-Pesa, MTN MoMo, Equitel, Moov, Orange Money and Vodafone, by booking country | | Bank payments | Bank transfer, Swish, IATAPay, iDEAL, Trustly, SOFORT, EPS, UPI and OZOW, among others | | Book and hold | 24 hours for international flights, 6 hours for domestic ones, then pay by credit card | | PayPal | In all countries with a USD selling currency, on the website and the app | | Alliance | Star Alliance member since December 2011 | ## Which payment methods does Ethiopian accept? One of the longest lists we read, built for Africa. Besides international cards, Ethiopian takes local cards such as Verve and Elo. It also takes mobile money, which depends on the booking country. Examples are M-Pesa from Kenya and Ethiopia, and Airtel Money or MTN MoMo in several African countries, plus Wave and Orange Money. It also lists bank transfers, digital wallets (Apple Pay, WeChat Pay, PayPal, Alipay, Indian e-wallets), and pay-later options from PayPal and Klarna. Crypto is absent. ## What if I pay an Ethiopian ticket with my card for someone else? Expect a check. Ethiopian says the card holder may be contacted by email to verify the card in person, at the airport or at a nearby Ethiopian ticket office. Its credit card restriction page also mentions a Credit Card Authorization Form. With SatFares, you pay us in crypto, and no card of yours is used. Card checks are Ethiopian's own rules. If Ethiopian asks you for any check at the airport, contact support@satfares.com with your booking code. The traveller still shows a passport whose names match the booking. ## Can I hold an Ethiopian fare before paying? Yes, on Ethiopian's own channels. A reservation can be held for 24 hours on international flights, or 6 hours on domestic flights, then paid by credit card. After that it is cancelled. SatFares does not hold fares. At checkout, the amount is held on your balance, and our team books the ticket on request. ## How do I book Ethiopian with crypto? Ethiopian on SatFares: **Available**. Its hub is Addis Ababa (ADD). Top up from $25 in USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC, then book. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. For card limits in Nigeria and other countries, see [flights from Nigeria](https://satfares.com/flights/from/nigeria/) and the [card friction index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/). ## What if Ethiopian cancels my flight? If Ethiopian cancels, you pick the form of your refund: a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If the cancellation is yours, Ethiopian's fare rules apply, and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Ethiopian Airlines accept Bitcoin? No. Ethiopian's official payment page, read on October 12, 2026, lists no bitcoin and no other cryptocurrency. With SatFares, you can pay an Ethiopian ticket in BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. Its hub is Addis Ababa (ADD). ### Can I pay Ethiopian Airlines with M-Pesa? Yes, from Kenya and Ethiopia, according to Ethiopian's payment page. Mobile money depends on the booking country: Airtel Money or MTN MoMo are offered in several other African countries. SatFares takes no mobile money: you top up in crypto from $25. ### Does Ethiopian accept PayPal? Yes, in all countries where Ethiopian sells in US dollars, on the website and the mobile app. PayPal Pay Later and Klarna are also listed as pay-later options. A crypto booking with SatFares needs no PayPal account and no card. ### Is Ethiopian in Star Alliance? Yes. Ethiopian Airlines has been a Star Alliance member since December 2011, according to the Star Alliance member list checked on October 12, 2026. Kenya Airways, based in Nairobi, is a SkyTeam member. Both airlines are sold on request by SatFares. Its hub is Addis Ababa. ### Can I pay Ethiopian with USDT from Nigeria? Not on Ethiopian's site, but yes through SatFares: you top up in USDT and book from your balance, without using a naira card. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. ### Will Ethiopian ask to see a card at the airport? We can't rule out a check: card checks are Ethiopian's own rules. A SatFares booking does not use a card of yours, because you pay us in crypto. If Ethiopian asks you for any check, contact support@satfares.com with your booking code. You still show the traveller's passport at check-in, and the names must match it. ## Sources 1. [Ethiopian Airlines payment options](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/book/booking/payment-option) — Ethiopian Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Ethiopian Airlines credit card restriction](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/ae/information/essential-information/credit-card-restriction) — Ethiopian Airlines 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. --- # Does Etihad Airways accept crypto? > No: Etihad lists cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, instalments and the Etihad Wallet, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). How to pay Etihad flights in USDT or BTC. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/etihad-airways/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Etihad Airways accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, Etihad Airways' official payment page listed the Etihad Wallet, cards, local cards such as MADA and Jaywan, wallets such as PayPal and Apple Pay, bank transfers and instalment plans. It listed no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Etihad tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The amount is held, not charged, until Etihad issues the e-ticket number. ## Etihad Airways: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | The official payment-options page lists major cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, bank transfers, instalment plans and the Etihad Wallet; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | United Arab Emirates | | Hubs | AUH | Source: [Etihad Airways, payment methods](https://www.etihad.com/en-us/manage/payment-options) ## Etihad: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Etihad Wallet | Etihad Guest Miles and Etihad Money | | Cards | Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, UATP and JCB; local cards such as UnionPay, Carte Bancaire, MADA and Jaywan | | Bank payments | Trustly Pay By Bank, iDEAL, Sofort, NetBanking, UPI, KNET and offline bank transfer | | Instalments | FlexPay in the US and Canada, Tamara in Saudi Arabia, and card instalments, subject to credit checks | | One method per payment | Only one per transaction, unless you pay with Etihad Guest Miles or Etihad Money | | PayPal coverage | Flights departing from 60 countries, with Pay Later in selected markets | ## Which payment methods does Etihad accept? Five groups, on the official page: the Etihad Wallet (Guest Miles and Etihad Money), international and local cards, digital wallets, bank transfers and eBanking, and instalments. The local cards include MADA in Saudi Arabia and Jaywan in the UAE; bank options include UPI, NetBanking and KNET. Which of them you see depends on where you book and the currency you pay in. No crypto appears in any group. ## Can I split an Etihad payment between two methods? Usually not. Etihad allows one payment method per transaction. The exception is the Etihad Wallet: Etihad Guest Miles or Etihad Money can be combined with another method. On SatFares there is one method too: your balance. You can top up several times, in different coins, before you book. Each top-up starts at $25. ## Can I pay Etihad in instalments? In some markets, after a credit check: FlexPay in the US and Canada, Tamara in Saudi Arabia, and instalments on some Visa and Mastercard cards. SatFares offers no instalments and no credit. You pay the full total from a balance you already hold, and the price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. ## How do I book Etihad with crypto? Etihad on SatFares: **Available**. Its hub is Abu Dhabi (AUH). Top up in USDT (TRC-20 or ERC-20), USDC (ERC-20), BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. Pick an Etihad flight, and the total is held at checkout. Our team books the ticket on request; no issuing time is promised. Your balance is charged only when the e-ticket number exists, and released if it can't be issued in time. ## What if Etihad cancels my flight? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, Etihad's fare rules apply, and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Etihad accept Bitcoin? No. Etihad's official payment page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists no bitcoin and no other cryptocurrency. On SatFares, you can pay an Etihad ticket in BTC sent on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. Its hub is Abu Dhabi (AUH). ### Does Etihad accept PayPal? Yes, for flights departing from 60 countries, according to its payment page. A Pay Later option exists in selected markets. PayPal is one of five wallets Etihad lists, with Apple Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay eWallet. SatFares does not take PayPal. ### Do Etihad payment options depend on where I book? Yes. Etihad says the methods depend on where you book your flight and on the currency you pay in. On SatFares, the same crypto options apply in every country we serve, and the price is shown in US dollars. Sanctioned countries are the exception. ### What if my Etihad ticket does not arrive? Etihad says to contact its Global Contact Centre or a local office if you have no ticket within an hour of booking. That rule is for bookings made with Etihad. On SatFares, bookings are made on request, with no issuing time promised. Your balance is never charged without an e-ticket number; if it can't be issued in time, the held amount is released. ### Can I use Etihad Guest Miles on a SatFares booking? No. Guest Miles and Etihad Money are paid through the Etihad Wallet on Etihad's own channels. A SatFares booking is paid from your crypto balance only. Etihad allows one payment method per transaction, except when Guest Miles or Etihad Money are combined with another one. ### What do I enter to book Etihad 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. We pass these details to Etihad only, and you show the passport at check-in. ## Sources 1. [Etihad Airways payment options](https://www.etihad.com/en-us/manage/payment-options) — Etihad Airways (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. --- # Does flydubai accept crypto? > No: flydubai lists cards, cash at travel shops, Skywards Miles, Apple Pay and Tabby, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). Pay flydubai flights in USDT or BTC. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/flydubai/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does flydubai accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, flydubai's official ways-to-pay page listed cards, cash at its travel shops, vouchers and Skywards Miles. It also listed Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Tabby, Click to Pay and local bank methods. It listed no cryptocurrency. Unlike Emirates, it offers no crypto option to UAE residents. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells flydubai tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The amount is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. > **Travel disruption: check official advice (October 13, 2026)** Since hostilities between the United States and Iran began on February 28, 2026, commercial flights in the region have been disrupted. The US Department of State rates the UAE Level 3, "Reconsider travel" (advisory of August 29, 2026). The UK Foreign Office warns of possible flight cancellations and airspace closures (page updated July 24, 2026). Read the US advisory and the UK advice, before you book. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. More on flights to Dubai. ## flydubai: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | The official ways-to-pay page lists cards, cash at travel shops, vouchers, Skywards Miles, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Tabby, Click to Pay and local bank methods; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | United Arab Emirates | | Hubs | DXB | | Low-cost airline | Yes | Source: [flydubai, payment methods](https://www.flydubai.com/en/flying-with-us/ways-to-pay/) ## flydubai: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Cards | Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB and UATP | | Cash at a local office | Pay within 24 hours, or up to 48 hours before departure, whichever is earlier; a processing fee applies | | Hold my fare | Keeps the same fare for a small fee; the hold time depends on the departure date and fare rules | | Bookings with partner airlines | Must be paid within 1 hour of booking | | Loyalty programme | Emirates Skywards; members can pay flydubai flights with Skywards Miles | | Vouchers | Only for the passenger named on the voucher, before its expiry date | | Local methods | UAE NetBanking, benefit in Bahrain, bank transfer through IATA Pay, iDEAL, bizum and others | ## Does flydubai take crypto like Emirates? No. Both airlines fly from Dubai International (DXB) and share the Emirates Skywards programme, but only Emirates added a crypto option. Since July 28, 2026, Emirates takes Crypto.com Pay from eligible UAE residents paying in dirhams. flydubai's ways-to-pay page, read on October 12, 2026, has no such option. See [Emirates and crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines/emirates/). ## Can I pay flydubai in cash? Yes, with "Pay at our local office": you book, then pay at a flydubai Travel Shop or a payment partner. The deadline is short: within 24 hours, or up to 48 hours before departure if that comes first. A processing fee applies. With SatFares, crypto replaces both the card and the cash trip: you top up from $25 and book from your balance. Nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued. ## Can I hold a flydubai fare? On flydubai.com, yes: "Hold my fare" keeps the same fare for a small fee. The hold time depends on the departure date and the fare rules. SatFares has no fare hold. The amount is held on your balance at checkout, while our team books the ticket on request. It is released if the ticket can't be issued in time. ## How do I book flydubai with crypto? flydubai on SatFares: **Available**. It is a low-cost airline based at Dubai International (DXB); see [flights to Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/to/dubai/). Send USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20, or BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. Search, book, and the total is held while our team books on request. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. flydubai issues the ticket in the traveller's name, and that e-ticket number triggers the charge. ## What if flydubai cancels my flight? With a SatFares booking, the choice is yours: a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. When you are the one who cancels, flydubai's fare rules set what comes back, credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does flydubai accept Bitcoin? No. flydubai's official ways-to-pay page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists no bitcoin and no other cryptocurrency. You can pay a flydubai ticket in BTC through SatFares, sent on the Bitcoin network and credited after 2 confirmations. Its hub is Dubai (DXB). ### Can I pay flydubai with Skywards Miles? Yes, on flydubai's own channels: Emirates Skywards is flydubai's loyalty programme, and members can pay flydubai flights with Skywards Miles. A SatFares booking is paid only from your crypto balance. Skywards Miles can't be used to pay a crypto booking with us. ### Does flydubai accept Tabby? Yes. Tabby is on flydubai's list of payment methods, with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay and Click to Pay. SatFares offers no pay-later option. Tabby is a pay-later service; a SatFares booking is always paid in full from a balance you already hold. ### How long do I have to pay a flydubai booking in cash? 24 hours after booking, or until 48 hours before departure, whichever is earlier. A processing fee applies. Bookings that include a flydubai partner airline must be paid within 1 hour. With SatFares, there is no payment deadline after booking: the amount is held at checkout. ### Can someone else use my flydubai voucher? No. A flydubai voucher can be used only by the passenger in whose name it was issued, before its expiry date. Vouchers are spent on flydubai's own channels. A SatFares booking is paid only from a crypto balance, which you can use for any traveller you book for. ### Do I need a card to fly flydubai if I paid in crypto? No card of yours is used when you pay SatFares in crypto. You need a passport or ID valid for your trip, with names that match the booking. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. ## Sources 1. [flydubai ways to pay](https://www.flydubai.com/en/flying-with-us/ways-to-pay/) — flydubai (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Emirates and Crypto.com give customers a new way to pay for flights](https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-and-cryptocom-give-customers-a-new-way-to-pay-for-flights/) — Emirates (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [United Arab Emirates Travel Advisory (Level 3: Reconsider travel)](https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/united-arab-emirates.html) — US Department of State (August 29, 2026; checked 2026-10-13) 4. [United Arab Emirates travel advice](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates) — UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (updated July 24, 2026; checked 2026-10-13) --- 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. --- # Does FlySafair accept Bitcoin? > FlySafair is reported to take bitcoin over Lightning through MoneyBadger and Zapper (March 2026). How it works, and other ways to pay flights in crypto. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/flysafair/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does FlySafair accept Bitcoin?** Reportedly, yes. Daily Maverick wrote on March 15, 2026 that FlySafair, the South African low-cost airline, takes bitcoin through MoneyBadger and Zapper. You scan a QR code and pay over the Lightning network, and the airline receives rand. We could not confirm it on FlySafair's own site. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, takes on-chain BTC, USDT and USDC instead. The amount is held, not charged, until the e-ticket is issued. ## FlySafair: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | Reported (not confirmed on the official website) | | Payment processor | MoneyBadger, Ozow, Zapper | | Coins | BTC | | Networks | Lightning | | Conditions | South African market. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (press) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | South Africa | | Hubs | JNB, CPT | | Low-cost airline | Yes | Source: [Daily Maverick (2026-03-15)](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-15-saa-passengers-get-another-way-to-pay-for-flights-bitcoin/) ## FlySafair and bitcoin: more reported facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | How you pay | Scan a dynamic QR code at checkout with a Lightning wallet | | What FlySafair receives | Rand: MoneyBadger converts the bitcoin | | Wallets named in the report | Blink, Strike, Phoenix and Zeus; some need the MoneyBadger app to scan the QR code | | Our check on October 12, 2026 | FlySafair's payment page could not be opened, so the option is not confirmed by the airline | | Same payment chain | Also used by Lift, another South African airline, through Ozow | | Refund of a Lightning payment | Not stated in the report | ## How does FlySafair's bitcoin payment work? Through a South African payment chain. According to Daily Maverick, the passenger picks the crypto option, a dynamic QR code appears, and the passenger scans it with a Lightning wallet. MoneyBadger converts the bitcoin, so FlySafair receives the invoiced amount in rand. The article says this removes chargeback risk for the airline and speeds up settlement. The same chain serves Lift, another South African airline, through Ozow. ## Why is FlySafair marked "reported"? Because the only source is the press. We tried to read FlySafair's payment page on October 12, 2026, and it did not load. Until the airline's own page shows the option, we keep the status "reported (not confirmed on the official website)". This matters in South Africa: [South African Airways](https://satfares.com/airlines/south-african-airways/) dropped its bitcoin option without notice in early 2026. Check the checkout before you rely on it. ## Can I pay FlySafair with on-chain bitcoin or USDT? Not through the reported option, which uses Lightning. SatFares works the other way: you send BTC on the Bitcoin network, USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, or USDC on ERC-20. That tops up a balance from $25. FlySafair on SatFares: **Available**. Its flights appear when our live search returns them, and our team books the ticket on request. FlySafair's hubs are Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT). ## What if FlySafair cancels my flight? 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, FlySafair's fare rules apply, and any refund is credited to your balance. The Daily Maverick report does not say how a Lightning payment to FlySafair is refunded. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does FlySafair accept Bitcoin in 2026? The press says so: on March 15, 2026, Daily Maverick reported that FlySafair takes bitcoin through MoneyBadger's platform via Zapper. We could not confirm it on FlySafair's own website on October 12, 2026, so our index marks it "reported". Lift is in the same report. ### Which wallets can pay FlySafair in bitcoin? Lightning wallets. The report names Blink, Strike, Phoenix and Zeus, and says some of them need the MoneyBadger app to scan a merchant QR code. An exchange account that can't send over Lightning will not work for this option. SatFares does not take Lightning. ### Does FlySafair keep the bitcoin? No. According to Daily Maverick, MoneyBadger converts the bitcoin and FlySafair receives the invoiced amount in rand. The airline does not hold crypto. The same model applies to Lift, according to the report. On SatFares, your crypto funds a balance, and our team books the ticket with the airline on request. ### Does SatFares accept Lightning? No. SatFares accepts BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations, but not Lightning or Monero. Stablecoins are also accepted: USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, and USDC on ERC-20. Lightning is what FlySafair's reported option uses. That is the main difference between the two routes. ### Can I book FlySafair on SatFares? Our status is "Available". Search your route: if FlySafair flights appear in our live search, you can pay them from your crypto balance like any other airline. Our team books the ticket on request, and nothing is charged until FlySafair issues the e-ticket number. Its hubs are Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT). ### Is a crypto payment to FlySafair refunded in bitcoin? The report does not say. Ask FlySafair before you pay if it matters to you. On SatFares, the rule is written: if the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel a SatFares booking yourself, the fare rules decide, and any refund goes to your balance. ## Sources 1. [SAA passengers get another way to pay for flights: bitcoin](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-15-saa-passengers-get-another-way-to-pay-for-flights-bitcoin/) — Daily Maverick (2026-03-15) --- 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. --- # Does Iberia accept crypto? > No: Iberia lists cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, gift cards, vouchers and Avios, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). Pay Iberia flights in USDT or BTC. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/iberia/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Iberia accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, Iberia's official US payment page listed Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, gift cards, Iberia vouchers and Avios. It listed no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Iberia tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The total is held, not charged, until Iberia issues the e-ticket number. ## Iberia: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | The official US payment-methods page lists Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, gift cards, vouchers and Avios; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | Spain | | Hubs | MAD | Source: [Iberia, payment methods](https://www.iberia.com/us/forms-of-payment/) ## Iberia: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Also in the payment FAQ | Bizum, SOFORT bank transfer and instalments in Spain | | Surcharge | None on transactions made in Spain; a corporate credit card may add a charge in some countries | | When the card is debited | At the end of the online purchase; a bank pre-authorisation should not last more than 7 days | | Instalments | Through Iberia's provider, in Spain only for now | | Options by country | Each country has its own payment solutions, shown at purchase | | Alliance | oneworld | ## Which payment methods does Iberia accept? On its US site, Iberia shows seven: PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit and debit cards with the Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners logos, the Iberia Gift Card, Iberia vouchers and Avios. Its payment FAQ adds Bizum, SOFORT bank transfer and instalments, for Spain. Iberia offers different payment solutions in each country and shows yours at the time of purchase. We found no crypto in any of them. ## Does Iberia charge a card surcharge? Not in Spain: Iberia says transactions made in Spain carry no surcharge. In some countries, paying with a corporate credit card adds a charge, shown when you enter the card. On SatFares, the price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). The coin you top up with does not change the price. ## Why is there a hold on my card after an Iberia booking? Because some banks place a pre-authorisation first. Iberia debits the card at the end of the online purchase, and says a bank pre-authorisation should not last more than 7 days. SatFares uses a hold too, but on your crypto balance, not on a card. It becomes a charge only when Iberia issues the e-ticket number; if no ticket can be issued in time, the hold is released. ## How do I book Iberia with crypto? Iberia on SatFares: **Available**. Its hub is Madrid (MAD); see [Buenos Aires to Madrid](https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-madrid/) and [flights to Madrid](https://satfares.com/flights/to/madrid/). Top up from $25 in USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20, or BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. Then book from your balance; our team books the ticket with Iberia on request. From Argentina? Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. See [flights from Argentina](https://satfares.com/flights/from/argentina/). ## What if Iberia cancels my flight? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, Iberia's fare rules apply, and any refund is credited to your balance. Flights from EU airports are also covered by EU Regulation 261/2004. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Iberia accept Bitcoin? No. Iberia's payment page and payment FAQ, read on October 12, 2026, name no bitcoin and no other cryptocurrency. With SatFares, you can pay an Iberia ticket in BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. Its hub is Madrid (MAD). ### Can I use Avios on a SatFares booking? No. Avios work on Iberia's own website. A SatFares booking is paid only from your crypto balance. Iberia gift cards and vouchers are also used on Iberia's site only. You top up SatFares in USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC, and pay the ticket from that balance. ### Does Iberia accept Bizum? Iberia's payment FAQ describes Bizum, along with SOFORT bank transfer and instalments, as options in Spain. They do not appear on the US payment page, because each country sees its own options. Transactions made in Spain carry no surcharge at Iberia. ### Is Iberia in oneworld? Yes. Iberia is a member of the oneworld alliance, according to oneworld's member list checked on October 12, 2026. American Airlines and Qatar Airways are oneworld members too, and you can pay all three with crypto on SatFares. Iberia's hub is Madrid (MAD). ### Can I pay Iberia in instalments with SatFares? No. Iberia offers instalments through its provider in Spain only. SatFares has no instalments or credit: you pay the full total from your balance. Nothing is charged until Iberia issues the e-ticket number, and the amount is released if it can't be issued in time. ### What do I enter to book Iberia on SatFares? Each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, date of birth and gender, plus passport details for international flights. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. Iberia receives them for the ticket; we never ask for a passport scan. ## Sources 1. [Iberia forms of payment](https://www.iberia.com/us/forms-of-payment/) — Iberia (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Iberia payment FAQ](https://www.iberia.com/us/faqs/forms-of-payment/) — Iberia (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [oneworld member airlines](https://www.oneworld.com/members) — oneworld (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. --- # Does Kenya Airways accept crypto? > No: Kenya Airways lists cards, M-Pesa and other mobile money, PayPal, UnionPay, bank transfer and cash, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). Pay in USDT instead. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/kenya-airways/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Kenya Airways accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, Kenya Airways' official payment pages listed Visa, Mastercard and American Express, mobile money such as M-Pesa, Airtel Money and MTN Mobile Money, PayPal, UnionPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, iDEAL, bank transfer and cash. They listed no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Kenya Airways tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The amount is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## Kenya Airways: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | The official payment-methods pages list Visa, Mastercard, American Express, M-Pesa and other mobile money, PayPal, UnionPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, iDEAL, bank transfer and cash; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | Kenya | | Hubs | NBO | Source: [Kenya Airways, payment methods](https://www.kenya-airways.com/en/book-manage/booking-online/payment-methods/) ## Kenya Airways: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Mobile money | M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Equitel, Vodacom M-Pesa, MTN Mobile Money and Tigo Pesa | | Cash payment | Book online, then pay at a Kenya Airways ticket office, usually with a fee; not every office takes cash | | Refund form | Only to the form of payment used for the purchase | | Card refund timing | 21 to 30 business days, plus your bank's processing time | | 24-hour refund | Flights to or from the United States, booked direct 7 or more days ahead: full refund if cancelled within 24 hours | | Alliance | SkyTeam | ## Which payment methods does Kenya Airways accept? Three groups, each on its own official page: local and international cards, mobile money, and "other methods of payment". Mobile money covers M-Pesa in Kenya and Vodacom M-Pesa, plus Airtel Money, Equitel, MTN Mobile Money and Tigo Pesa. The other methods are mobile banking or bank transfer, cash at a ticket office, PayPal, China UnionPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay and iDEAL. We searched all three pages for crypto, bitcoin and stablecoins, and found none. ## How long does a Kenya Airways refund take? For a card, 21 to 30 business days, plus your bank's own processing time. Kenya Airways credits a refund only to the form of payment used for the purchase. If your flight was cancelled and you did not take an alternative, you ask for the refund with its online form, for tickets bought on kenya-airways.com. On a SatFares booking, the rule is different: if the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel, the fare rules apply, and any refund goes to your balance. ## Can I pay Kenya Airways in cash? Yes, at a ticket office. You book online, then pay cash at a Kenya Airways ticket office, usually with a fee. Kenya Airways warns that not all ticket offices accept cash. A crypto balance on SatFares avoids the office visit: you top up from $25 from your phone, then book. ## How do I book Kenya Airways with crypto? Kenya Airways on SatFares: **Available**. Its hub is Nairobi (NBO). Top up in USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), in USDC on Ethereum, or in BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. Pick your flight: the price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. The total is held when you book, and our team books the ticket on request. Kenya Airways then issues the ticket in the traveller's name, and your balance is charged at that moment. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Kenya Airways accept Bitcoin? No. None of Kenya Airways' official payment pages, read on October 12, 2026, lists bitcoin or another cryptocurrency. With SatFares, you can pay a Kenya Airways ticket in BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. Its hub is Nairobi (NBO). ### Can I pay Kenya Airways with M-Pesa? Yes. M-Pesa is the first mobile money method on Kenya Airways' list, with Vodacom M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Equitel, MTN Mobile Money and Tigo Pesa. Cards, PayPal, Alipay, WeChat Pay and cash at a ticket office are the other options. SatFares takes crypto only. ### Is Kenya Airways in SkyTeam? Yes. Kenya Airways is a member of the SkyTeam alliance, according to SkyTeam's member list checked on October 12, 2026. Air France, KLM and Korean Air are in SkyTeam too, and all of them are sold on request by SatFares, paid from a crypto balance. ### Does Kenya Airways have a 24-hour refund rule? For flights to or from the United States, yes. If you booked direct at least 7 days before departure, you can cancel within 24 hours. You then get a full refund to the original form of payment. Other tickets follow their fare rules. ### Can a Kenya Airways refund go to another account? No. Kenya Airways credits refunds only to the form of payment used for the purchase. On SatFares, a refund after an airline cancellation is paid in USDT or USDC, or credited to your balance if you choose it. You choose between the two. ### Can I pay Kenya Airways with USDT on TRC-20? Not on kenya-airways.com. On SatFares, yes: send USDT on Tron (TRC-20) only to the TRC-20 address shown on the payment page. Funds sent on another network may be lost. USDT on Ethereum (ERC-20) and USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) are also accepted. ## Sources 1. [Kenya Airways payment methods](https://www.kenya-airways.com/en/book-manage/booking-online/payment-methods/) — Kenya Airways (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Kenya Airways other methods of payment](https://www.kenya-airways.com/en/book-manage/booking-online/payment-methods/other-methods-of-payment-amops/) — Kenya Airways (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Kenya Airways online refunds](https://www.kenya-airways.com/en/book-manage/manage-booking/online-refunds/) — Kenya Airways (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Kenya Airways 24-hour refund policy](https://www.kenya-airways.com/en/policies/24-hours-refund-policy/) — Kenya Airways (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [SkyTeam member airlines](https://www.skyteam.com/en/about/our-members) — SkyTeam (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. --- # Does KLM accept crypto? > No: KLM lists cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, online banking, Alma instalments in France and vouchers, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). Pay KLM in USDT or BTC. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/klm/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does KLM accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, KLM's official payment page listed cards, instalments in France, e-wallets such as PayPal and Apple Pay, online banking, bank transfer, payment at a KLM office and vouchers. It listed no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells KLM tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. Your balance is held, not charged, until KLM issues the e-ticket number. ## KLM: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | The official payment-methods page lists cards, instalments in France, e-wallets (PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay), online banking, bank transfer, office payment and vouchers; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | Netherlands | | Hubs | AMS | Source: [KLM, payment methods](https://www.klm.com/information/ticket-services/payment-methods) ## KLM: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | E-wallets | PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, WeChat Pay, Alipay and KakaoPay | | Online banking | iDEAL \| Wero, FPX, CUP, Nordea, Trustly and Pix | | Instalments | In France, through Alma | | Cash at Amsterdam Schiphol | No longer accepted: bring an internationally recognized debit or credit card | | Payment surcharge | May apply; refunded only if Air France-KLM cancels the flight and the ticket is unused | | When you are charged | Your bank blocks the amount at once; KLM's final charge may take up to 30 days | | Bank transfer | For bookings made 10 to 14 days or more before departure; ticket by email within 5 business days of full payment | | Alliance | SkyTeam | ## Which payment methods does KLM accept? KLM's list has eight parts: debit and credit cards, payment in instalments (France only), e-wallets, online banking, bank transfer, payment at a KLM office, KLM or Air France vouchers, and payment in another currency. The cards include American Express, the Air France KLM American Express card, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa and UATP/AirPlus. No cryptocurrency appears. When we opened klm.com, it sent us to the French market site, in English, with the same list. ## Can I pay cash for a KLM ticket at Schiphol? No. KLM says you can no longer pay with cash at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, and asks travellers to bring an internationally recognized debit or credit card. If you have no card that works abroad, a crypto booking is one option. With SatFares you pay from a balance topped up in crypto, and no card is needed for the ticket. See [book a flight without a credit card](https://satfares.com/book-a-flight-without-a-credit-card/). ## Can I pay KLM in instalments? Only in France, through Alma, according to KLM's page. SatFares has no instalments: you pay the full total from your balance, and the price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). ## How do I book KLM with crypto? KLM on SatFares: **Available**. Its hub is Amsterdam (AMS); see flights to Amsterdam. Top up from $25. USDT is accepted on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20, and BTC, ETH, SOL and LTC on their own networks. When you book, the total is held, and our team books the ticket on request. KLM's e-ticket number triggers the charge; no number, no charge. ## What if KLM cancels my flight? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, KLM's fare rules decide, and any refund goes to your balance. Flights from EU airports are also covered by EU Regulation 261/2004. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does KLM accept Bitcoin? No. KLM's payment page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists no bitcoin and no other cryptocurrency. You can pay a KLM ticket in BTC through SatFares: send BTC on the Bitcoin network, then book from your balance. Its hub is Amsterdam (AMS). ### Is the KLM payment surcharge refundable? Only in one case: Air France-KLM cancels your flight and your ticket has not been used. Otherwise, KLM says the surcharge is not refunded. SatFares adds no surcharge at checkout. The price shown on SatFares is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). ### How long until KLM charges my card? Your bank blocks the amount when you book, and KLM's final charge may take up to 30 days. On SatFares, the hold on your crypto balance turns into a charge when the e-ticket number is issued. If it can't be issued in time, the hold is released. ### Is KLM in SkyTeam? Yes. KLM is a member of the SkyTeam alliance, according to SkyTeam's member list checked on October 12, 2026. Air France, its partner in the Air France-KLM group, is also a SkyTeam member; both share the same payment surcharge rule. ### Can I use a KLM voucher on a SatFares booking? No. KLM and Air France vouchers work on the airlines' own channels. A SatFares booking is paid only from your crypto balance. KLM vouchers are non-transferable and valid for 12 months, like Air France vouchers, and must be used for the named passenger. ### What details does KLM need for a ticket bought on SatFares? Each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, date of birth and gender, plus passport details for international flights. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. We pass them to KLM only, and you show the passport at Schiphol or any other airport. ## Sources 1. [KLM payment methods](https://www.klm.com/information/ticket-services/payment-methods) — KLM (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [SkyTeam member airlines](https://www.skyteam.com/en/about/our-members) — SkyTeam (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. --- # Does Korean Air accept crypto? > No: Korean Air lists cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Alipay, Konbini and Korean easy-pay apps, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). Pay Korean Air in USDT or BTC. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/korean-air/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Korean Air accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, Korean Air's official payment guides listed major cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, UnionPay, bank transfers, Konbini and Korean easy-pay apps such as Naver Pay and Kakao Pay. They listed no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Korean Air tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The amount is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## Korean Air: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | Korean Air's official payment guides list major cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, UnionPay, bank transfers, Konbini and Korean easy-pay apps; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | South Korea | | Hubs | ICN | Source: [Korean Air, global payment methods](https://www.koreanair.com/contents/booking/reservation-guide/online-payment-guide/overseas) ## Korean Air: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Cards | Visa, Mastercard, Amex, JCB, Discover and Diners Club | | By region | PayPal (global), PayTo (Australia), WeChat Pay, Alipay and UnionPay (China), bank transfer and iDEAL (Europe), FPS (Hong Kong), Konbini and LINE Pay (Japan), PromptPay and DuitNow (Southeast Asia), Apple Pay (Americas) | | In Korea | Korean cards, the Korean Air card, Apple Pay, Naver Pay, Kakao Pay, PAYCO, Toss Pay, Samsung Pay, BankPay and mobile phone payment | | Payment method is final | It can't be switched after the ticket is bought | | Cards issued outside Korea | No instalments; card details and address in English letters and numbers | | PayPal limits | Tickets booked at least 72 hours before departure, in 13 currencies; KRW, CNY, MYR and IDR are among those not supported | | Refund of a Konbini payment | Paid to a bank account in the ticket holder's name, not the buyer's | | Alliance | SkyTeam | ## Which payment methods does Korean Air accept? Korean Air publishes two guides. The global one lists cards and PayPal everywhere, then methods by region. In Australia it is PayTo; in China, WeChat Pay, Alipay and UnionPay; in Europe, bank transfer and iDEAL. Hong Kong has FPS, Japan has Konbini and LINE Pay, and Southeast Asia has PromptPay and DuitNow. Apple Pay works in the Americas. The Korea guide adds Korean cards and easy-pay apps: Naver Pay, Kakao Pay, PAYCO, Toss Pay, Samsung Pay and BankPay. Neither guide mentions crypto or bitcoin. ## Can I change the payment method of a Korean Air ticket? No. Korean Air says you may not switch payment methods after a ticket has been purchased, so the first choice stays with the ticket. On SatFares, the method is always your balance. If Korean Air cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ## Can I pay Korean Air with PayPal? Only for tickets booked at least 72 hours before departure, in 13 currencies. KRW, CNY, MYR and IDR are among the currencies PayPal can't be used for. Cards issued outside Korea can't pay in instalments, and their details must be typed in English letters and numbers. A crypto top-up on SatFares has no such limits on timing or currency: you book when your balance is credited. ## How do I book Korean Air with crypto? Korean Air on SatFares: **Available**. Its hub is Seoul Incheon (ICN). Popular pages: [Seoul to Da Nang](https://satfares.com/flights/seoul-da-nang/) and [flights from South Korea](https://satfares.com/flights/from/south-korea/). Send USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20, or BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. Book the flight: the total is held while our team books it on request, and charged once Korean Air issues the e-ticket number. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules decide, and any refund goes to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Korean Air accept Bitcoin? No. Neither of Korean Air's official payment guides, read on October 12, 2026, mentions bitcoin or any cryptocurrency. With SatFares, you can pay a Korean Air ticket in BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. Its hub is Seoul Incheon (ICN). ### Can I pay Korean Air with Kakao Pay? Yes, in Korea. Kakao Pay is one of the easy-pay apps in Korean Air's Korea guide, with Naver Pay, PAYCO, Toss Pay, Samsung Pay and BankPay. Outside Korea, the global guide applies: cards, PayPal and regional methods such as Konbini in Japan or FPS in Hong Kong. ### Is Korean Air in SkyTeam? Yes. Korean Air is a member of the SkyTeam alliance, according to SkyTeam's member list checked on October 12, 2026. Asiana Airlines, also based at Incheon, is a Star Alliance member. Both are sold on request by SatFares and paid from a crypto balance. ### Who receives the refund of a Konbini payment? The ticket holder. If a ticket paid at a Japanese convenience store is cancelled, Korean Air pays the refund to a bank account. That account is in the ticket holder's name, not the buyer's. On SatFares, refunds go to your balance or are paid in USDT or USDC. ### Can I pay Korean Air with USDT from South Korea? Not on koreanair.com. Through SatFares, yes: top up in USDT and book from your balance. Local tax and exchange rules still apply, and paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. USDT works on TRC-20 or ERC-20. ### What data does Korean Air need for my ticket? Each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, date of birth and gender, plus passport details for international flights. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. We pass them to Korean Air only, and you show the passport at the airport. ## Sources 1. [Korean Air, global payment methods](https://www.koreanair.com/contents/booking/reservation-guide/online-payment-guide/overseas) — Korean Air (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Korean Air, payment methods available in Korea](https://www.koreanair.com/contents/booking/reservation-guide/online-payment-guide/korea) — Korean Air (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [SkyTeam member airlines](https://www.skyteam.com/en/about) — SkyTeam (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. --- # Does LOT Polish Airlines accept crypto? > LOT announced bitcoin via BitPay in 2015; on October 12, 2026 its payment page listed 16 methods, none in crypto. How to pay LOT flights in crypto instead. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/lot-polish-airlines/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does LOT Polish Airlines accept crypto?** Not today, as far as LOT's own page shows. LOT Polish Airlines announced bitcoin payments through BitPay in August 2015. On October 12, 2026, its official payment page listed 16 methods and no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells LOT tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. LOT issues the ticket in the traveller's name, and your balance is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## LOT Polish Airlines: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | Announced in the past, not confirmed today | | Payment processor | BitPay | | Coins | BTC | | Since | 2015-08 | | Details | Bitcoin via BitPay was announced in August 2015 (Cointelegraph). LOT's official payment page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists 16 payment methods and no cryptocurrency. We found no dated source that says the option ended. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | Poland | | Hubs | WAW | Source: [LOT, payment methods](https://www.lot.com/us/en/help-center/payments) ## LOT: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Methods listed on October 12, 2026 | 16: cards, Przelewy24, Klarna, PayPal, PayPo, BLIK, iDEAL, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, Pay by Bank, Kakao Pay, Swish, KCP and PayPay | | Methods by market | They depend on the country where you book; the last booking step shows yours | | Fee on lot.com | No extra transaction fee, except possibly for a corporate card | | Fee at the Contact Center or airport | Set by market, for example 45 USD in the USA, 40 EUR in Germany and 150 PLN in Poland for intercontinental flights | | Domestic flights within Poland | 8% VAT is added to the ticket price, wherever you buy it | | Alliance | Star Alliance member since October 2003 | ## Did LOT ever accept bitcoin? Yes, according to the press. In August 2015, Cointelegraph reported that LOT, Poland's state-owned airline, accepted bitcoin through BitPay. Daily Maverick repeated it in March 2026, and many crypto travel lists still do. We found no announcement of the end. But on October 12, 2026, LOT's help center listed 16 payment methods, and bitcoin was not one of them. Our index marks LOT "announced in the past, not confirmed today", not "stopped": no dated source says the option ended. ## How can I pay a LOT flight with crypto today? Through a seller that takes crypto. On SatFares, LOT is **Available**: its flights from the Warsaw hub (WAW) appear in the live search. 1. Top up your balance from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL or LTC. 2. Choose your LOT flight; the price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. 3. The total is held at checkout, and our team books the ticket with LOT on request. 4. LOT issues the e-ticket number, and only then is your balance charged. If it can't be issued in time, the amount is released. ## Does LOT charge a fee to pay? Not on its website, according to LOT's help center, except possibly for corporate cards. A transaction fee applies when you buy or change a ticket through the LOT Contact Center or at the airport. It depends on the market: 45 USD in the USA, 40 EUR in Germany and Spain, 55 CHF in Switzerland. On SatFares, nothing is added at checkout. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). ## Can I pay LOT with USDT? Not at LOT's own checkout. SatFares accepts USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), and USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. Send each coin only on the network shown on the payment page. Our guide [USDT or USDC for flights](https://satfares.com/usdt-or-usdc-for-flights/) compares the two. ## What if LOT cancels my flight? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, LOT's fare rules apply, and any refund is credited to your balance. Flights departing from Poland are also covered by EU Regulation 261/2004: see [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does LOT accept bitcoin in 2026? No. LOT's official payment page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists 16 methods, from cards and BLIK to PayPal and Alipay, and no cryptocurrency. Bitcoin through BitPay was announced in August 2015. You can still pay a LOT ticket in BTC through SatFares. ### When did LOT stop taking bitcoin? We don't know if or when it stopped. LOT made no announcement that we could find. We only know two dated facts: the press reported bitcoin payments in August 2015, and the official payment page had no crypto on October 12, 2026. Our index shows "announced in the past, not confirmed today". ### Which local payment apps does LOT accept? It depends on the country where you book. LOT lists BLIK, Przelewy24 and PayPo, popular in Poland, plus Swish, iDEAL, Kakao Pay, KCP, PayPay, Alipay and WeChat Pay. The final booking step shows the methods of your market. SatFares uses none of them. ### Is LOT in an airline alliance? Yes. LOT Polish Airlines has been a Star Alliance member since October 2003, according to the Star Alliance member list checked on October 12, 2026. Lufthansa, United and Turkish Airlines are Star Alliance members too, and you can pay all of them with crypto on SatFares. ### Do I pay VAT on a domestic LOT flight? Yes. LOT adds 8% VAT to the ticket price for domestic journeys within Poland, whatever the country where the ticket is bought. The price shown on SatFares is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). ### What do I enter to book LOT on SatFares? Each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, date of birth and gender, plus passport details for international trips, and an email address for the booking. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. We pass them to LOT only. ## Sources 1. [LOT payment methods](https://www.lot.com/us/en/help-center/payments) — LOT Polish Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Are there any additional fees for purchasing a ticket?](https://www.lot.com/us/en/help-center/payments/are-there-any-additional-fees-for-purchasing-a-ticket) — LOT Polish Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Poland's state-owned LOT Airlines now accepts bitcoin](https://cointelegraph.com/news/polands-state-owned-lot-airlines-now-accepts-bitcoin) — Cointelegraph (2015) 4. [Star Alliance member airlines](https://www.staralliance.com/en/members) — Star Alliance (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [SAA passengers get another way to pay for flights: bitcoin](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-15-saa-passengers-get-another-way-to-pay-for-flights-bitcoin/) — Daily Maverick (2026-03-15) --- 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. --- # Does Lufthansa accept crypto? > No: Lufthansa lists cards, PayPal, Klarna, SEPA Direct Debit, Cash & Miles and local methods, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). Pay Lufthansa in USDT or BTC. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/lufthansa/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Lufthansa accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, the official Lufthansa payment page listed debit and credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Click to Pay, Klarna, SEPA Direct Debit, Cash & Miles and local methods such as Bizum, UPI and PiX. It listed no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Lufthansa tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The amount is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## Lufthansa: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | The official payment-options page lists debit and credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Click to Pay, Klarna, bank transfers and local methods; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | Germany | | Hubs | FRA, MUC | Source: [Lufthansa, payment methods](https://www.lufthansa.com/us/en/payment-options) ## Lufthansa: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Cards | Debit (Mastercard Debit, Visa Debit, Visa Electron) and credit (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club/Discover, JCB, AirPlus/UATP), plus UnionPay | | Wallets and bank options | PayPal, Apple Pay, Click to Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, iDEAL, bank transfer and SEPA Direct Debit | | Klarna | Pay in full today, pay in 30 days, or pay over time | | Price and payment method | Lufthansa says prices may vary depending on the payment method | | What decides your options | Country of residence, currency of the route and time to departure | | SEPA Direct Debit | Only for bookings made at least 14 working days (336 hours) before departure | | Card security | Strong Customer Authentication (3D Secure) on all Lufthansa payment processes | | Alliance | Star Alliance member since May 1997 | ## Which payment methods does Lufthansa accept? Cards first: debit, credit, UnionPay and corporate cards. Then PayPal, Apple Pay, Click to Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, iDEAL, bank transfer, SEPA Direct Debit and three Klarna options. Members can use Cash & Miles. Some markets add more: instalments in Brazil and Colombia, and cash at an agency in some countries. Local methods include Bizum, UPI, PiX, PromptPay, FPS and M-PESA. Crypto is not on the list. ## Does the Lufthansa price change with the payment method? It can. Lufthansa's payment page says prices may vary depending on the payment method used. On SatFares the rule is fixed: the price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). Nothing is added at checkout, whichever coin you top up with. ## Why don't I see every Lufthansa payment method? Because Lufthansa filters them. The methods offered depend on your country of residence, the currency of the route and the time left before departure. SEPA Direct Debit, for example, needs a booking at least 14 working days (336 hours) before the flight. A crypto booking through SatFares does not depend on those filters: you pay from your balance wherever you live, except for the countries we can't serve. ## How do I book Lufthansa with crypto? Lufthansa on SatFares: **Available**. Its hubs are Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC); see for example [Frankfurt to Bangkok](https://satfares.com/flights/frankfurt-bangkok/). Top up from $25 in USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20, or BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. Book the flight, and the total is held while our team books it on request. The charge comes only with the e-ticket number from Lufthansa; without it, the hold is lifted. ## What if Lufthansa cancels my flight? On SatFares, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the Lufthansa fare rules decide, and any refund is credited to your balance. Flights from EU airports are also covered by EU Regulation 261/2004: see [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Lufthansa accept Bitcoin? No. Lufthansa's official payment page, read on October 12, 2026, names no bitcoin and no other cryptocurrency. You can pay a Lufthansa ticket in BTC through SatFares, sent on the Bitcoin network and credited after 2 confirmations. Its hubs are Frankfurt and Munich. ### Does Lufthansa accept Klarna? Yes, in three forms: pay in full today, pay in 30 days, or pay over time. Availability depends on your country of residence and the route currency. SatFares offers no pay-later option: you pay from a balance topped up in crypto. ### Is Lufthansa in Star Alliance? Yes. Lufthansa has been a Star Alliance member since May 1997, according to the Star Alliance member list checked on October 12, 2026. It is one of the founding members, with United, Thai Airways and Air Canada, and all four are sold on request by SatFares. ### Can I pay Lufthansa with USDT? Not on lufthansa.com. On SatFares, USDT works on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20). Send it only on the network you selected, to the address shown on the payment page. USDC works on Ethereum (ERC-20) only, and BTC on the Bitcoin network. ### Does Lufthansa use 3D Secure? Yes. Lufthansa applies Strong Customer Authentication (3D Secure) to all its own payment processes, so your bank may ask you to confirm a card payment. A crypto payment to SatFares involves no card and no bank confirmation. There is nothing to approve in a banking app. ### Can I pay Lufthansa with Cash & Miles on SatFares? No. Cash & Miles works on Lufthansa's own channels. A SatFares booking is paid only from your crypto balance. Lufthansa's Klarna and SEPA Direct Debit options also stay on lufthansa.com. On SatFares, you top up in USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. ## Sources 1. [Lufthansa payment options](https://www.lufthansa.com/us/en/payment-options) — Lufthansa (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [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. --- # Does Peach Aviation accept Bitcoin? > Peach announced bitcoin in 2017; on October 12, 2026 its payment page listed cards, konbini, Peach Points and barcode wallets, no crypto. Your options now. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/peach-aviation/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Peach Aviation accept Bitcoin?** Not today, as far as Peach's own page shows. Peach Aviation, the low-cost airline based at Osaka Kansai, announced bitcoin payments in 2017. On October 12, 2026, its official payment page listed no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, takes USDT, USDC and BTC. Peach flights depend on the live search. The amount is held, not charged, until the e-ticket is issued. ## Peach Aviation: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | Announced in the past, not confirmed today | | Coins | BTC | | Since | 2017 | | Details | Bitcoin payments were announced in 2017, according to third-party reports. The official payment page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists cards, convenience store, ATM and internet banking, Peach Points and barcode payments, and no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | Japan | | Hubs | KIX | | Low-cost airline | Yes | Source: [Peach Aviation, payment methods](https://www.flypeach.com/en/lm/fares/payment) ## Peach: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Card currencies | JPY, KRW, CNY, TWD, HKD, THB and SGD | | Convenience store, ATM, internet banking | Japanese yen only, new bookings on the website, made more than 72 hours before departure | | Convenience store limit | Payments over JPY 300,000 can't be made | | Unpaid booking | Cancelled if not paid within 24 hours of the purchase confirmation | | Alipay and WeChat Pay | JPY and CNY only, since May 29, 2026 | | Cash | Not accepted | ## Did Peach ever take bitcoin? Peach announced bitcoin payments in 2017, and crypto lists still mention it. A third-party list dated August 14, 2026 already noted that the option was not consistently documented. On October 12, 2026, Peach's own payment page named four groups of methods: credit cards, convenience store, ATM and internet banking, Peach Points, and barcode payment. None is a cryptocurrency, so our index marks Peach "announced in the past, not confirmed today". ## How does Peach's convenience-store payment work? It is a pay-later option for Japan. You book on the website, then pay in yen. You can pay at a convenience store, at a Japan Post Bank ATM, or by internet banking with a bank that supports Pay-easy. - It works only for new bookings made more than 72 hours before departure. - You must pay within 24 hours of the purchase confirmation, or the booking is cancelled. - Convenience stores can't take payments over JPY 300,000. - You can't change the booking until it is paid. ## Which barcode wallets does Peach accept? Peach lists Rakuten Pay, PayPay, Alipay and WeChat Pay. With PayPay, only the pre-charged PayPay balance works. Alipay needs a verified Mainland Chinese national ID, and Alipay HK is not accepted. Since May 29, 2026, Alipay and WeChat Pay work in JPY and CNY only. UnionPay cards need a code received by SMS. ## Can I book Peach with crypto on SatFares? When Peach appears in the live search, yes. Our status for Peach is **Available**, and results depend on the date and route. Peach's hub is Osaka Kansai (KIX); see flights to Osaka. You top up from $25, and the total is held at checkout while our team books on request. Your balance is charged only when Peach issues the e-ticket number; if it can't be issued in time, the amount is released. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. ## What if Peach cancels my flight? 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, Peach's fare rules decide, and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Peach accept Bitcoin in 2026? Not on its payment page. Peach's official payment page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists cards, convenience-store and bank payments, Peach Points and barcode wallets, and no cryptocurrency. The bitcoin option announced in 2017 is not there. Through SatFares you can pay in BTC on the Bitcoin network when Peach is in the search. ### Can I pay Peach with USDT? Not on Peach's website. SatFares accepts USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), and USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20). You top up a balance first, then book the flight from it. Peach flights appear only when the live search returns them. ### Can I pay Peach in cash? No. Peach's payment table marks cash as not accepted on the website, at the contact center and at the airport counter. The closest option is paying in yen at a convenience store in Japan, within 24 hours of booking. That option is for Japan only. ### Can I use a debit or prepaid card on Peach? Yes. Peach accepts credit cards, including prepaid and debit cards, in seven currencies: yen, won, yuan, Taiwan dollars, Hong Kong dollars, baht and Singapore dollars. UnionPay needs an SMS code. SatFares needs no card: you top up in crypto and book from your balance. ### What are Peach Points? Peach's own points, usable to pay the airfare, taxes and other fees of a booking. They can't pay for bookings that include insurance. SatFares does not take Peach Points: a booking with us is paid from your crypto balance. They are issued in a given currency. ### Do I need to upload ID to book Peach on SatFares? No. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply: names exactly as in the passport, date of birth and gender, plus passport details for international flights. We pass these details to Peach only, and you show your passport at Kansai or any other airport. ## Sources 1. [Peach payment methods](https://www.flypeach.com/en/lm/fares/payment) — Peach Aviation (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Which airlines actually accept crypto directly: the real 2026 list](https://gotravelcrypto.com/travel-guides/which-airlines-actually-accept-crypto-directly-the-real-2026-list) — GoTravelCrypto (2026-08-14) --- 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. --- # Does Pegasus Airlines accept crypto? > No: Pegasus lists cards, iDEAL, Bancontact, BKM Express, UnionPay, Masterpass and gift cards, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). Pay Pegasus flights in USDT. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/pegasus-airlines/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Pegasus Airlines accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, the official Pegasus Airlines payment page listed cards, iDEAL, Bancontact, BKM Express, China UnionPay, Masterpass, online bank transfer and gift cards. It listed no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Pegasus tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. Your balance is held, not charged, until Pegasus issues the e-ticket number. ## Pegasus Airlines: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | The official payment-options page lists cards, iDEAL, Bancontact, BKM Express, UnionPay, Masterpass, online bank transfer and gift cards; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | Türkiye | | Hubs | SAW | | Low-cost airline | Yes | Source: [Pegasus Airlines, payment methods](https://www.flypgs.com/en/payment-options) ## Pegasus: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Cards | Maestro, Mastercard, Visa, Visa Electron, Troy, Diners Club, Discover and JCB | | Card currencies | TL, CHF, DKK, EUR, GBP, KGS, KWD, NOK, PKR, SAR, SEK and USD | | Online bank transfer | Through IATA Pay, with an account in one of 14 listed European countries, in EUR or GBP | | Instalments on international flights | Not allowed, by decision of the Turkish banking regulator (BDDK) | | Card security | A 3D Secure page at the last step; the ticket is issued after the bank approves | ## Which payment methods does Pegasus accept? Eight: credit and debit cards, iDEAL, Bancontact, BKM Express, China UnionPay, Masterpass, online bank transfer and the Pegasus gift card. The card brands are Maestro, Mastercard, Visa, Visa Electron, Troy, Diners Club, Discover and JCB. Cards can be charged in twelve currencies, from Turkish lira to US dollars, Saudi riyals and Pakistani rupees. PayPal and crypto are not on the list we read. ## Can I pay Pegasus in instalments? Not for an international flight. Pegasus says the Turkish banking regulator, BDDK, does not allow credit card instalments for international flight purchases. SatFares has no instalments either: you pay the full total from a balance you topped up in crypto. ## Who can use the Pegasus bank transfer? Travellers with a bank account in one of 14 European countries listed by Pegasus. The transfer goes through IATA Pay and works in euros or pounds only. Everyone else pays by card, wallet or gift card. A crypto top-up on SatFares has no country list of banks: you send coins from your wallet, on the network shown on the payment page. ## How do I book Pegasus with crypto? Pegasus on SatFares: **Available**. It is a low-cost airline based at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW); see flights to Istanbul. Top up from $25, then book. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. The total is held on your balance while our team books on request. There is no 3D Secure step and no bank approval. Your balance is charged when Pegasus issues the e-ticket number, or released if it can't be issued in time. ## What if Pegasus cancels my flight? The refund form is your choice: a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you change your plans and cancel, the Pegasus fare rules decide, and what comes back goes to your balance. Low-cost fares often return little when you cancel yourself. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Pegasus accept Bitcoin? No. The Pegasus payment page we read on October 12, 2026 lists no bitcoin and no other cryptocurrency. With SatFares, you can pay a Pegasus ticket in BTC sent on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. Its hub is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW). ### Can I pay Pegasus in US dollars? By card, yes: USD is one of the twelve card currencies Pegasus lists. On SatFares, prices are shown in US dollars, and a USDT or USDC top-up keeps your balance in dollars. Other card currencies include euros, pounds and Turkish lira. ### Does Pegasus accept PayPal? PayPal was not on the Pegasus payment page we read on October 12, 2026. The wallets listed were Masterpass and BKM Express, plus China UnionPay. SatFares takes neither PayPal nor cards: you top up in crypto and book from your balance. ### Why does Pegasus send me to a 3D Secure page? At the last step of a card payment, Pegasus redirects you to a 3D Secure page, and issues the ticket after your bank approves. A crypto payment to SatFares has no such step. Your balance is charged only when the e-ticket number is issued. ### Can I pay Pegasus with USDT on TRC-20? Not on flypgs.com. On SatFares, yes: send USDT on Tron (TRC-20) only to the TRC-20 address shown on the payment page. Funds sent on another network may be lost. See [pay with USDT on TRC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/). USDT on ERC-20 works too. ### What details does Pegasus need for my ticket? Each traveller's names exactly as in the passport or ID, date of birth and gender, plus passport details for international flights. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. We pass them to Pegasus only, and you show your documents at the airport. ## Sources 1. [Pegasus payment options](https://www.flypgs.com/en/payment-options) — Pegasus Airlines (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. --- # Does Qatar Airways accept crypto? > No: Qatar Airways lists cards, Avios, PayPal, Apple Pay and local methods, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). How to pay Qatar Airways in USDT or BTC instead. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/qatar-airways/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Qatar Airways accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, the official Qatar Airways payment page listed cards, Cash + Avios, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Click to Pay and local methods such as Klarna, UPI and M-PESA. It listed no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Qatar Airways tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The total is held, not charged, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. ## Qatar Airways: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | The official payment-options page lists cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Cash + Avios, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Click to Pay and local methods; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Card holder check | May ask for payment details to verify the card holder; a "guarantee payment" can be requested at the airport. | | Country | Qatar | | Hubs | DOH | Source: [Qatar Airways, payment methods](https://www.qatarairways.com/en/payment-options.html) ## Qatar Airways: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Local methods, by country | Klarna, iDEAL, UPI, NetBanking, PayTo, Alipay, UnionPay, WeChat Pay, M-PESA, RuPay, KNET, Meeza and Fawry | | Hold my booking | Up to 72 hours, for a fee, then pay online | | Options at checkout | Those of your departure country; the page does not show every method | | Paying with points | Privilege Club members can part-pay with Avios after logging in | | Guarantee payment | Taken in cash or by card at the departure airport while a card is verified, then returned within 14 to 28 business days | | Alliance | oneworld | ## Which payment methods does Qatar Airways accept? Qatar Airways splits its list in two. The global methods are debit and credit cards, Cash + Avios, Apple Pay, PayPal, Click to Pay and Google Pay. Local methods depend on the market. Examples are Klarna and iDEAL in Europe, UPI, NetBanking and RuPay in India, and PayTo in Australia. Others are M-PESA in East Africa, KNET in Kuwait, and Meeza and Fawry in Egypt, plus Alipay, UnionPay and WeChat Pay. The page warns that it does not show every method: checkout lists those of your departure country. None of them is a cryptocurrency. ## What is the Qatar Airways guarantee payment? A deposit taken at the airport when the card used to pay has not been verified yet. Qatar Airways can take it in cash or by card at the departure airport. Once the card is verified, the guarantee is returned within 14 to 28 business days. With SatFares, you pay us in crypto, and no card of yours is used. The guarantee payment is a Qatar Airways rule. If the airline asks you for any check at the airport, contact support@satfares.com with your booking code. You still show your passport at check-in. ## Can I hold a Qatar Airways fare and pay later? On qatarairways.com, yes: "Hold my booking" keeps a fare for up to 72 hours, for a fee. SatFares has no fare hold. At checkout, the total is held on your balance, and our team books the ticket on request. If Qatar Airways can't issue the e-ticket in time, the amount is released. ## How do I book Qatar Airways with crypto? Through SatFares, where Qatar Airways is **Available**. Its hub is Doha (DOH). First top up from $25. USDT works on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20); USDC works on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. Then search your route and book; our team books the ticket on request. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). Your balance is charged once Qatar Airways issues the e-ticket number. ## What if Qatar Airways cancels my flight? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the Qatar Airways fare rules of your ticket decide, and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Qatar Airways accept Bitcoin? No. Its official payment page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists no bitcoin and no other cryptocurrency. You can pay a Qatar Airways ticket in BTC through SatFares: send BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations, then book from your balance. ### Can I use Avios on a SatFares booking? No. Cash + Avios is a Qatar Airways option for Privilege Club members on its own website. A SatFares booking is paid from your crypto balance only. Qatar Airways' hold-my-booking option and local methods such as UPI also stay on its own site. ### Will Qatar Airways ask for a guarantee payment if I paid in crypto? We can't rule it out: the guarantee payment is a Qatar Airways rule, linked to verifying the card used to pay. A SatFares booking does not use a card of yours, because you pay us in crypto. If the airline asks you for any check, contact support@satfares.com with your booking code. Your passport names must match the booking exactly. ### Is Qatar Airways in an alliance? Yes. Qatar Airways is a member of the oneworld alliance, according to oneworld's member list checked on October 12, 2026. American Airlines and Iberia are oneworld members too, and SatFares sells all three for crypto. Its hub is Doha (DOH). ### Can I pay Qatar Airways with M-PESA or UPI? On qatarairways.com, in some countries. M-PESA, UPI, RuPay and NetBanking are local methods, shown only when you depart from a country where they work. On SatFares, the payment is the same everywhere: crypto from your balance. No card or bank account is needed. ### Do I need to upload my passport to book Qatar Airways on SatFares? No. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply: each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, date of birth, gender and passport details for international flights. We pass these details to Qatar Airways only, and you show the passport at check-in. ## Sources 1. [Qatar Airways payment options](https://www.qatarairways.com/en/payment-options.html) — Qatar Airways (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Qatar Airways guarantee payment refund](https://www.qatarairways.com/en-gr/help/guarantee-payment-refund.html) — Qatar Airways (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [oneworld member airlines](https://www.oneworld.com/members) — oneworld (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. --- # Does Singapore Airlines accept crypto? > No: Singapore Airlines lists cards, UnionPay, Alipay, PayPal, PayNow, PromptPay and WeChat Pay, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). Pay it in USDT or BTC instead. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/singapore-airlines/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Singapore Airlines accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, Singapore Airlines' official payment FAQ named credit and debit cards, UATP virtual cards, Alipay, Billdesk, iDealPay, PayNow, PayPal, UnionPay, PromptPay and WeChat Pay. It named no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Singapore Airlines tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The amount is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## Singapore Airlines: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | Singapore Airlines' official payment FAQ names credit and debit cards, UnionPay, Alipay, PayPal, PayNow, PromptPay, WeChat Pay and other local methods; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Card holder check | High-risk card bookings may need the card and photo ID shown in person before departure. The card holder must be present; a passenger cannot do it for them. | | Country | Singapore | | Hubs | SIN | Source: [Singapore Airlines, payment methods](https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/faq/payments/payment-methods/) ## Singapore Airlines: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Cards | Credit and debit cards, including Visa, Mastercard and American Express | | Virtual cards | UATP virtual cards only | | Payment method is final | It can't be changed once the payment is processed | | Ticket not issued after payment | Release or refund request usually the same day; then 5 to 10 working days for cards, 1 to 2 for other methods | | Alliance | Star Alliance member since April 2000 | ## Which payment methods does Singapore Airlines accept? Cards and a set of "alternative forms of payment". The FAQ is not one table: it names the methods in its answers. Cards include Visa, Mastercard and American Express, and for virtual cards only UATP virtual cards are accepted. The alternative forms are Alipay, Billdesk, iDealPay, PayNow, PayPal, UnionPay, PromptPay and WeChat Pay. We read the Singapore version of the FAQ in full on October 12, 2026: no crypto. ## Does Singapore Airlines check the card holder? For high-risk card bookings, yes. Singapore Airlines may ask for the card and a photo ID in person before departure. The card holder must be there: a passenger can't do it on the holder's behalf. With SatFares, you pay us in crypto, and no card of yours is used. Card-holder rules are Singapore Airlines' own. If the airline asks you for any check at the airport, contact support@satfares.com with your booking code. The passenger still checks in with a passport that matches the booking. ## What if I pay Singapore Airlines and no ticket is issued? Singapore Airlines usually sends a release or refund request the same day. A card refund then takes about 5 to 10 working days; other methods 1 to 2 working days. On SatFares, the amount is only held at checkout while our team books on request. Your balance is charged when the e-ticket number is issued; if it can't be issued in time, the hold is released. ## How do I book Singapore Airlines with crypto? Singapore Airlines on SatFares: **Available**. Its hub is Singapore Changi (SIN); see flights to Singapore. Top up from $25 in USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC, and book. You pay the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. If Singapore Airlines cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Singapore Airlines accept Bitcoin? No. Its official payment FAQ, read on October 12, 2026, names no bitcoin and no other cryptocurrency. With SatFares, you can pay a Singapore Airlines ticket in BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. Its hub is Singapore Changi (SIN). ### Does Singapore Airlines accept PayNow? Yes. PayNow is one of the alternative forms of payment in the Singapore Airlines FAQ, with PayPal, Alipay, UnionPay, PromptPay and WeChat Pay. Billdesk and iDealPay are also listed. SatFares takes none of them: you top up in crypto from $25 and book from your balance. ### Can I use a virtual card on Singapore Airlines? Only a UATP virtual card. Other virtual cards are not accepted, according to the payment FAQ. A SatFares booking does not use a card of yours: you pay from a balance topped up in crypto. Each traveller still shows a passport that matches the booking. ### Is Singapore Airlines in Star Alliance? Yes. Singapore Airlines has been a Star Alliance member since April 2000, according to the Star Alliance member list checked on October 12, 2026. Thai Airways, a founding member, is in Star Alliance too, and both are sold on request by SatFares. ### Can I change my payment method after paying Singapore Airlines? No. The FAQ says the payment method can't be changed once the payment has been processed. If a ticket can't be issued after payment, Singapore Airlines usually sends a release or refund request the same day. On SatFares, only a hold exists until the e-ticket number is issued. ### Can I pay Singapore Airlines with USDC? Not on singaporeair.com. On SatFares, yes: USDC is accepted on Ethereum (ERC-20) only, and USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20. See [USDT or USDC for flights](https://satfares.com/usdt-or-usdc-for-flights/). Send each coin only on the network shown on the payment page; funds sent on another network may be lost. ## Sources 1. [Singapore Airlines payment methods (FAQ)](https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/sg/faq/payments/payment-methods/) — Singapore Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [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. --- # Does South African Airways still accept Bitcoin? > No. South African Airways dropped bitcoin via Scan to Pay from its website and app (reported March 15, 2026). Other dated ways to pay SAA flights in crypto. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/south-african-airways/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does South African Airways still accept Bitcoin?** No. South African Airways (SAA) no longer offers bitcoin through Scan to Pay on its website or app, as MoneyBadger's chief executive told Daily Maverick on March 15, 2026. SAA made no announcement. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells SAA tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. Your balance is held, not charged, until SAA issues the e-ticket number. ## South African Airways: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | Stopped | | Payment processor | Scan to Pay (MoneyBadger) | | Coins | BTC | | Until | 2026-03 | | Details | No longer accepts bitcoin through Scan to Pay; still payable in BTC indirectly through Pick n Pay or Travelwings. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (press) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | South Africa | | Hubs | JNB | Source: [Daily Maverick (2026-03-15)](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-15-saa-passengers-get-another-way-to-pay-for-flights-bitcoin/) ## SAA and bitcoin: more dated facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Listed as a bitcoin merchant | October 2025, when MoneyBadger joined Scan to Pay | | Option removed | Noticed in the week of March 15, 2026; SAA made no announcement | | Indirect route: Pick n Pay | The retailer takes crypto since February 2023, and SAA tickets can be bought there | | Indirect route: Travelwings | A travel agency selling SAA among other airlines; bitcoin and USDT through MoneyBadger since January 2026 | | South African airlines still reported | FlySafair and Lift, through MoneyBadger (press, March 2026) | ## When did SAA stop accepting bitcoin? Between October 2025 and March 2026. In October 2025, MoneyBadger announced its link with the Scan to Pay platform and listed SAA among the merchants taking bitcoin. In the week of March 15, 2026, MoneyBadger found that the option was gone. Its chief executive, Carel van Wyk, said SAA no longer accepts bitcoin through Scan to Pay on its website or app. No exact end date was given, and Daily Maverick corrected its earlier reporting. Our index marks SAA as "stopped", with March 2026 as the end. ## Can I still pay an SAA ticket with bitcoin in South Africa? Yes, indirectly, according to Daily Maverick: - **Pick n Pay**, the retailer, takes crypto since February 2023, and SAA tickets can be bought there. - **Travelwings**, a travel agency that sells SAA flights, takes crypto through Peach Payments. Since January 2026 it accepts bitcoin and USDT through MoneyBadger. - **SatFares** sells SAA tickets paid from a balance topped up in crypto, from any country we serve. We have not tested the first two ourselves. ## How do I book SAA with crypto on SatFares? SAA on SatFares: **Available**. Its hub is Johannesburg (JNB). Top up from $25 in BTC on the Bitcoin network, in USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, or in another accepted coin. Pick your SAA flight, and the total is held at checkout. Our team books the ticket on request, then SAA issues the e-ticket number. Only at that moment is your balance charged. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount returns to your balance. ## Which South African airlines take bitcoin? FlySafair and Lift, according to the same Daily Maverick article. FlySafair takes it through MoneyBadger and Zapper, and Lift through Ozow and MoneyBadger. The passenger scans a QR code at checkout, the bitcoin is sent over the Lightning network, and MoneyBadger pays the airline in rand. SatFares does not accept Lightning payments: send BTC on the Bitcoin network instead. See [FlySafair and crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines/flysafair/) and [Lightning and Monero](https://satfares.com/bitcoin-lightning-and-monero/). ## What if SAA cancels my flight? 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 SAA fare rules decide, and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does South African Airways accept bitcoin in 2026? No, not directly. Since about March 2026, the bitcoin option through Scan to Pay is no longer on SAA's website or app, according to MoneyBadger and Daily Maverick. You can still pay an SAA ticket in crypto through a seller such as SatFares. ### Did SAA announce the end of bitcoin payments? No. Daily Maverick wrote that SAA made no announcement. MoneyBadger noticed the change itself in the week of March 15, 2026, and the newspaper corrected its earlier report that SAA still took bitcoin. Our index dates the end to March 2026. ### Can I buy an SAA ticket with bitcoin at Pick n Pay? Daily Maverick says yes: Pick n Pay takes crypto since February 2023, and SAA tickets can be bought there. We have not tested it. Check at the store before you count on it. Travelwings is another indirect route named in the same report. ### Can I pay SAA with USDT? Not at SAA's own checkout. On SatFares, USDT works on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20). Send USDT only on the network you chose, to the address shown on the payment page. USDC works on Ethereum (ERC-20) only, and BTC on the Bitcoin network. ### Does SatFares accept Lightning like MoneyBadger? No. SatFares accepts BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations, but not Bitcoin Lightning or Monero. The coins we take are Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). FlySafair and Lift are reported to take Lightning payments through MoneyBadger, but on SatFares you top up on-chain. ### What do I need at the SAA check-in? Your passport or ID, with names that match the booking exactly. A SatFares booking uses no card of yours, because you pay us in crypto. If SAA asks you for any other check, contact support@satfares.com with your booking code. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. ## Sources 1. [SAA passengers get another way to pay for flights: bitcoin](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-15-saa-passengers-get-another-way-to-pay-for-flights-bitcoin/) — Daily Maverick (2026-03-15) --- 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. --- # 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. --- # Does Thai Airways accept crypto? > No: Thai Airways lists cards, PayPal, LINE Pay, WeChat Pay, Alipay, bank debit and THAI PAY, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). Pay THAI flights in USDT instead. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/thai-airways/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Thai Airways accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, the official Thai Airways ticketing terms listed credit and debit cards, 0% instalments, PayPal, LINE Pay, WeChat Pay, Alipay, bank debit, THAI PAY and Cash + Miles. They listed no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Thai Airways tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The amount is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## Thai Airways: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | Thai Airways' official ticketing terms list credit and debit cards, PayPal, LINE Pay, WeChat Pay, Alipay, bank debit, THAI PAY and Cash + Miles; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Card holder check | Thai Airways may ask to see the physical credit card at a ticket office or at check-in for flagged transactions. If verification fails, you can pay with another card or method. | | Country | Thailand | | Hubs | BKK | Source: [Thai Airways, payment methods (reservation and ticketing terms)](https://www.thaiairways.com/en-au/content/reservation-ticketing-terms-and-conditions/) ## Thai Airways: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Credit cards | Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, UnionPay, Diners Club, Discover and UATP | | Debit cards | Visa and MasterCard | | Local methods | China Pay and Alipay from China; bank direct debit, QR code and THAI PAY in Thailand; GMO Payment in Japan; over the counter in Thailand and Japan; bank ATM in Thailand and Indonesia | | Cards refused online | Virtual credit or debit cards, e-cards and corporate cards | | Refunds | Through a THAI city ticket office, back to the card used; a refund fee may apply | | Payment currency | Local currency of the country where the journey starts | | Alliance | Star Alliance founding member, May 1997 | ## Which payment methods does Thai Airways accept? The "Payment" section of the THAI reservation and ticketing terms lists eight credit card brands, Visa and MasterCard debit cards, and a 0% instalment plan. Then come local methods. China Pay and Alipay work from China, and bank direct debit, QR codes and THAI PAY in Thailand. GMO Payment works in Japan, plus payment over the counter and at bank ATMs. PayPal, LINE Pay, WeChat Pay and Cash + Miles complete the list. We found no crypto in it. ## Which cards does Thai Airways refuse online? Virtual credit or debit cards, e-cards and corporate cards are not accepted for online payment. For flagged transactions, Thai Airways may also ask to see the physical card at a ticket office or at check-in. If that check fails, you can pay with another card or method. With SatFares, you pay us from a balance topped up in crypto, and no card of yours is used. Card checks are THAI's own rules. If THAI asks you for any check at the airport, contact support@satfares.com with your booking code. ## In which currency does Thai Airways charge? In the local currency of the country where the journey starts: online fares, taxes and surcharges are all charged in it. A trip from Bangkok is charged in baht, for example. On SatFares, prices are in US dollars, and the price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). ## How do I book Thai Airways with crypto? Thai Airways on SatFares: **Available**. Its hub is Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK). Popular pages: [Frankfurt to Bangkok](https://satfares.com/flights/frankfurt-bangkok/) and [flights to Bangkok](https://satfares.com/flights/to/bangkok/). Top up from $25 in USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20, or BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. The total is held when you book, our team books the ticket on request, and the charge comes when THAI issues the e-ticket number. ## How does Thai Airways refund a ticket? Through a THAI city ticket office, credited back to the card used for payment; a refund fee may apply. On a SatFares booking, an airline cancellation gives you the choice: a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel, THAI's fare rules decide, and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Thai Airways accept Bitcoin? No. The THAI ticketing terms we read on October 12, 2026 list no bitcoin and no other cryptocurrency. With SatFares, you can pay a Thai Airways ticket in BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. Its hub is Bangkok (BKK). ### Can I pay Thai Airways in instalments? THAI lists a 0% instalment plan among its payment methods. SatFares offers no instalments: you pay the full total from your crypto balance. If you pay THAI by card, the charge is in the local currency of the country where the journey starts. On SatFares, the price is in US dollars. ### Is Thai Airways in Star Alliance? Yes. Thai Airways is a founding member of Star Alliance, which it joined in May 1997, according to the Star Alliance member list checked on October 12, 2026. Singapore Airlines is also a member; both are sold on request by SatFares. THAI's hub is Bangkok. ### Can I use THAI PAY outside Thailand? THAI PAY is listed as a method for Thailand. Outside Thailand, the terms list cards, PayPal, LINE Pay, WeChat Pay and local methods by country. SatFares uses none of these: you top up in crypto from any country we serve and book from your balance. ### Can I use a virtual crypto card on Thai Airways? Not online: THAI does not accept virtual credit or debit cards, or e-cards, for online payment. With SatFares, you pay us directly in crypto, so no card of yours is used. Card checks are THAI's own rules; if THAI asks you for any check, contact support@satfares.com with your booking code. ### Can I pay Thai Airways with USDT? Not at Thai Airways' own checkout. On SatFares, yes: send USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, only to the address shown for that network. Funds sent on another network may be lost. USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) works too, as do BTC, ETH, SOL and LTC. ## Sources 1. [Thai Airways reservation and ticketing terms and conditions](https://www.thaiairways.com/en-au/content/reservation-ticketing-terms-and-conditions/) — Thai Airways (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [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. --- # Does Turkish Airlines accept crypto? > No: the Turkish Airlines payment FAQ, updated September 15, 2026, lists cards, PayPal, Klarna and TK Wallet, but no crypto. Pay its flights in USDT instead. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/turkish-airlines/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Turkish Airlines accept crypto?** No. The official Turkish Airlines payment FAQ, updated on September 15, 2026 and read on October 12, 2026, lists cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, Klarna, bank transfers, gift cards, vouchers, Cash&Miles and TK Wallet. It lists no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Turkish Airlines tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The amount is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## Turkish Airlines: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | The official payment FAQ lists cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, UnionPay, Klarna, bank transfers, gift cards, vouchers, Cash&Miles and TK Wallet; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Card holder check | If an online card purchase is flagged as risky, the card holder must show the card and a valid ID before the flight, at a sales office or the check-in counter. This also applies to changes, cancellations and refunds. | | Country | Türkiye | | Hubs | IST | Source: [Turkish Airlines, payment questions](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/any-questions/payment-questions/) ## Turkish Airlines: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | FAQ last updated | September 15, 2026 | | Payment currencies | 57 online, for international flights, depending on the method and the route | | Paid but no ticket created | Automatic refund: 3 business days for cards, 5 for iDEAL and Klarna | | Refund to an expired card | Paid to the account linked to the card; if you left that bank, a sales office needs an official letter from it | | Alliance | Star Alliance member since April 2008 | ## Which payment methods does Turkish Airlines accept? A long list, with no crypto in it. The payment FAQ names cards with 3D Secure, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, UnionPay and Klarna. It adds bank methods such as Sofort, iDEAL, KNET, EFT and BKM Express, plus gift cards, vouchers, Cash&Miles and the TK Wallet. Online payment for international flights works in 57 currencies, depending on the method and the route. ## Does Turkish Airlines check the card holder? Yes, when a card purchase is flagged as risky. The card holder must then show the card and a valid ID before the flight, at a Turkish Airlines sales office or at the check-in counter. The same rule applies to changes, cancellations and refunds of that ticket. With SatFares, you pay us in crypto, and no card of yours is used. Card checks are Turkish Airlines' own rules. If the airline asks you for any check at the airport, contact support@satfares.com with your booking code. Your passport check at the airport does not change. ## What if I pay and no ticket is issued? At Turkish Airlines, the refund is automatic when payment is taken but the ticket is not created. It takes 3 business days for a card, and 5 business days for iDEAL or Klarna. On SatFares, nothing is taken in that case. The total is only held at checkout, and your balance is charged when Turkish Airlines issues the e-ticket number. If it can't be issued in time, the hold is released. ## How do I book Turkish Airlines with crypto? Turkish Airlines on SatFares: **Available**. Its hub is Istanbul (IST). Send USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), USDC on Ethereum, or BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC to top up from $25. Then search and book; our team books the ticket on request. You see the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. If the total is higher, you choose to accept it or have the amount released. ## What if Turkish Airlines cancels my flight? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the Turkish Airlines fare rules decide, and any refund goes to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). See [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Turkish Airlines accept Bitcoin? No. The payment FAQ we read on October 12, 2026 lists no bitcoin and no other cryptocurrency. With SatFares, you can pay a Turkish Airlines ticket in BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. Its hub is Istanbul (IST). ### In how many currencies can I pay Turkish Airlines? In 57 currencies online, for international flights, depending on the payment method and the route, according to its payment FAQ. On SatFares, prices are in US dollars and you pay from a crypto balance. A USDT or USDC top-up stays in dollars. ### Does Turkish Airlines accept PayPal? Yes. PayPal is on the list of the Turkish Airlines payment FAQ, with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay and Klarna. Availability can depend on the country and the route. SatFares takes no PayPal: you top up in crypto and book from your balance. ### Is Turkish Airlines in Star Alliance? Yes. Turkish Airlines has been a Star Alliance member since April 2008, according to the Star Alliance member list checked on October 12, 2026. Pegasus Airlines, the other Turkish airline in our index, is a low-cost carrier with no crypto option either. ### Can I use Cash&Miles on a SatFares booking? No. Cash&Miles and the TK Wallet work on the Turkish Airlines website. A SatFares booking is paid only from your crypto balance. The same goes for Turkish Airlines gift cards and vouchers. On SatFares, you top up in USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. ### What details does Turkish Airlines need from me? Each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, date of birth and gender, plus passport details for international flights. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. See [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). We pass them to Turkish Airlines only. ## Sources 1. [Turkish Airlines payment questions](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/any-questions/payment-questions/) — Turkish Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [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. --- # Does United Airlines accept crypto? > No: United lists cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Alipay, Paze, Pix, Flex Pay and travel credits, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). Pay United flights in USDT or BTC. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/united-airlines/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does United Airlines accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, United's official payment-methods page listed credit cards, Visa, Alipay, Apple Pay, PayPal, UnionPay, Paze, Pix, monthly payments, UATP, TravelBank and United travel credits. It listed no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells United tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The amount is held, not charged, until United issues the e-ticket number. ## United Airlines: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | The official payment-methods page lists credit cards, Visa, Alipay, Apple Pay, PayPal, UnionPay, Paze, Pix, monthly payments, UATP, TravelBank and travel credits; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | United States | | Hubs | ORD, EWR, IAH, SFO, DEN | Source: [United Airlines, payment methods](https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/trip-planning/payment-methods.html) ## United: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Major credit cards | American Express, Discover, Mastercard, JCB and Diners Club, plus Visa | | Wallets | Apple Pay in the United app with a U.S. billing address; PayPal and Paze for U.S. billing addresses only | | Country-specific methods | Pix in Brazil; Alipay in the U.S., China, Hong Kong and South Korea; UnionPay in select countries | | Monthly payments | Flex Pay | | Cash | Not accepted at the airport; city ticket offices take cash, credit and debit cards | | Alliance | Star Alliance founding member, May 1997 | ## Which payment methods does United accept? Twelve items on united.com: Alipay, major credit cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, Visa, UnionPay, Paze, Pix, monthly payments through Flex Pay, UATP, TravelBank and United travel credits. United adds that not all forms of payment are accepted in every country. The official URL of the old payment page now redirects to this list. No crypto appears on it. ## Can I pay United without a U.S. billing address? With a card, yes; with some wallets, no. PayPal and Paze need a U.S. billing address, and Apple Pay works only in the United app with a U.S. billing address. Pix is for Brazil, and Alipay for the U.S., China, Hong Kong and South Korea. A SatFares payment has no billing address at all. You top up a balance in crypto from $25 and book from it, from any country we serve. ## Can I pay United in cash? Not at the airport: United no longer accepts cash there. City ticket offices still accept cash, credit cards and debit cards. Without a bank card, a crypto booking through SatFares is another way to buy the ticket; see [book a flight without a credit card](https://satfares.com/book-a-flight-without-a-credit-card/). ## How do I book United with crypto? United on SatFares: **Available**. Its hubs in our dataset are Chicago O'Hare (ORD), Newark (EWR), Houston (IAH), San Francisco (SFO) and Denver (DEN). Send USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20, or BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. Search and book: the total is held while our team books on request, then charged when United issues the e-ticket number. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. If the final total is higher, you decide whether to accept it. ## What if United cancels my flight? On a SatFares booking, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Under US rules, a passenger whose flight is cancelled or significantly changed, and who refuses the alternative, is owed a refund. If the cancellation is your own choice, United's fare rules decide, and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does United accept Bitcoin? No. United's payment-methods page, read on October 12, 2026, lists no bitcoin and no other cryptocurrency. With SatFares, you can pay a United ticket in BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. Its hubs include Chicago O'Hare (ORD) and Newark (EWR). ### Does United accept Pix? Yes, in Brazil, on united.com. Pix is one of United's country-specific payment methods. From Brazil, you can also pay a United ticket in stablecoins through SatFares; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. ### Is United in Star Alliance? Yes. United Airlines is a founding member of Star Alliance, which it joined in May 1997, according to the Star Alliance member list checked on October 12, 2026. Air Canada, Lufthansa and Thai Airways are founding members too, and all are sold on request by SatFares. ### Can I use United travel credits on SatFares? No. United travel credits and TravelBank work on United's own channels. A SatFares booking is paid only from your crypto balance. United's Flex Pay monthly payments are not available either. You top up SatFares in USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC, and pay the full total from your balance. ### Can I pay United with USDC? Not on united.com. On SatFares, yes: USDC is accepted on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. USDC sent on Solana, Base or Polygon is not supported. See [USDT or USDC for flights](https://satfares.com/usdt-or-usdc-for-flights/). USDT works on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), and BTC on the Bitcoin network. ### What does United need from each traveller? The full name exactly as on the ID used to travel, date of birth and gender. US flights require them for Secure Flight, and international trips also need passport details. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. ## Sources 1. [United payment methods](https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/travel/trip-planning/payment-methods.html) — United Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [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. --- # Does Vietnam Airlines accept crypto? > No: Vietnam Airlines lists cards, UnionPay, PayPal, Alipay, WeChat Pay and pay-later options, but no crypto (October 12, 2026). Pay its flights in USDT instead. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/vietnam-airlines/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Vietnam Airlines accept crypto?** No. On October 12, 2026, Vietnam Airlines' official payment page listed Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, UATP, UnionPay, PayPal, Alipay, WeChat Pay, pay-later options and local methods. It listed no cryptocurrency. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Vietnam Airlines tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The amount is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## Vietnam Airlines: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | No | | Details | Vietnam Airlines' official payment page lists Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, UATP, UnionPay, PayPal, Alipay, WeChat Pay, pay-later and local methods; no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | Vietnam | | Hubs | SGN, HAN | Source: [Vietnam Airlines, payment methods](https://www.vietnamairlines.com/vn/en/buy-tickets-other-products/how-to-buy-tickets-and-make-payment/how-to-make-payment) ## Vietnam Airlines: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Cash & Miles | Available with Lotusmiles | | Pay later | Internet banking, ATM, or cash at banks and convenience stores | | Local methods | By market, for example Sofort and iDEAL in Europe | | Virtual or single-use cards | Not accepted; Vietnam Airlines may refuse service if they are used | | Paying for others | Card holders can pay for themselves or for other passengers | | Payment currency | Follows the country or region selected on the website or app | | Fare guarantee | None until the payment is completed | | Alliance | SkyTeam | ## Which payment methods does Vietnam Airlines accept? International cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, UATP, JCB), UnionPay, PayPal, Alipay and WeChat Pay, plus a pay-later option and local methods by market. The pay-later option lets you settle by internet banking, at an ATM, or in cash at banks and convenience stores. Lotusmiles members can use Cash & Miles. No crypto method appears on the page. ## Can I use a virtual card on Vietnam Airlines? No. Vietnam Airlines does not accept virtual or single-use cards, and may refuse service if they are used. If you planned to pay with a virtual card, for example one funded from a crypto account, it will not work there. With SatFares, you don't need a card: you pay us from a balance topped up directly in crypto, from $25. ## Is a Vietnam Airlines fare guaranteed before I pay? No. Vietnam Airlines says the fare and booking are not guaranteed until the payment transaction is completed. SatFares handles this in two steps. At checkout, the amount is held on your balance; our team then books the ticket and confirms the final total. If it is higher, you accept it or have the amount released. ## How do I book Vietnam Airlines with crypto? Vietnam Airlines on SatFares: **Available**. Its hubs are Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Hanoi (HAN). Popular pages: [flights from Vietnam](https://satfares.com/flights/from/vietnam/) and [Seoul to Da Nang](https://satfares.com/flights/seoul-da-nang/). Top up in USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20, or BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. Our team books the ticket on request, and your balance is charged when Vietnam Airlines issues the e-ticket number. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Vietnam Airlines accept Bitcoin? No. The official payment page we read on October 12, 2026 lists no bitcoin and no other cryptocurrency. With SatFares, you can pay a Vietnam Airlines ticket in BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations. Its hubs are Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. ### Can I pay a Vietnam Airlines ticket for another passenger? Yes. Vietnam Airlines says card holders can pay for themselves or for other passengers with international cards. On SatFares, you pay from your crypto balance and enter each traveller's details exactly as in the passport. Virtual or single-use cards are refused. ### Can I pay Vietnam Airlines at a convenience store? Yes, with the pay-later option: you settle by internet banking, at an ATM, or in cash at banks and convenience stores. These pay-later methods are listed for Vietnam Airlines' own site. SatFares has no pay-later option: the amount is held on your balance at checkout. ### Is Vietnam Airlines in SkyTeam? Yes. Vietnam Airlines is a member of the SkyTeam alliance, according to SkyTeam's member list checked on October 12, 2026. Korean Air, Kenya Airways and Air France are SkyTeam members too, and all of them can be booked on request with SatFares for crypto. ### How do I change the currency on Vietnam Airlines? Change the country or region on the website or app before you buy: the payment currency follows it. On SatFares, prices are shown in US dollars, and a USDT or USDC balance stays in dollars. On Vietnam Airlines' own site, a fare is guaranteed only once paid. ### Can I pay Vietnam Airlines with USDT from Vietnam? Not on its website. Through SatFares, yes. Local tax and exchange rules still apply, and paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout; airline ID rules still apply. USDT works on TRC-20 or ERC-20. ## Sources 1. [Vietnam Airlines payment methods](https://www.vietnamairlines.com/vn/en/buy-tickets-other-products/how-to-buy-tickets-and-make-payment/how-to-make-payment) — Vietnam Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [SkyTeam member airlines](https://www.skyteam.com/en/about) — SkyTeam (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. --- # Does Vueling accept crypto? > Vueling announced bitcoin via BitPay in 2022, but its official payment page listed no crypto on October 12, 2026. How to pay Vueling in crypto with SatFares. - URL: https://satfares.com/airlines/vueling/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Does Vueling accept crypto?** Not today, as far as Vueling's own page shows. Vueling announced bitcoin payments through BitPay in 2022, and third-party lists still repeat it. But its official payment page listed no cryptocurrency on October 12, 2026. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Vueling tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. Your balance is held, not charged, until Vueling issues the e-ticket number. ## Vueling: crypto payments and booking | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Accepts crypto directly | Announced in the past, not confirmed today | | Payment processor | BitPay | | Since | 2022-06 | | Details | Bitcoin via BitPay was announced in June 2022, to start in early 2023 (Bitcoin Magazine). Daily Maverick wrote in March 2026 that Vueling rolled out crypto checkout in 2023. The official payment page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists cards, PayPal, iDEAL, Klarna, Revolut, Apple Pay, Bizum, Flight Credit and Avios, and no cryptocurrency. | | Checked on | October 12, 2026 (official website) | | Sold by SatFares | Available | | Country | Spain | | Hubs | BCN | | Low-cost airline | Yes | Source: [Vueling help, payment options](https://help.vueling.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19798826289681-Payment-Options) ## Vueling: more payment facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Cards accepted | Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, UATP, UnionPay and JCB (UnionPay and JCB not on a computer) | | Apple Pay | On a mobile phone only | | Bizum | Spanish bank accounts only | | iDEAL | Bank transfer, in euros only | | Avios | Only for flights operated by Vueling | | Home-currency option | Offered when your card is issued in a currency other than the euro | ## Did Vueling ever take bitcoin? Vueling announced it. On June 16, 2022, Bitcoin Magazine reported a partnership with BitPay and UATP to accept bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies from early 2023. Daily Maverick wrote in March 2026 that Vueling rolled out crypto checkout in 2023. A third-party list dated August 14, 2026 still says Vueling takes crypto. We could not confirm it on Vueling's side. On October 12, 2026, the official help page "Payment Options" listed nine ways to pay, and none was a cryptocurrency. Our index therefore marks Vueling "announced in the past, not confirmed today", with this history in the notes. ## How do I pay a Vueling flight with crypto? Book it through a seller that takes crypto. Vueling on SatFares: **Available**. Vueling is a low-cost airline based in Barcelona (BCN), so most of its routes are within Europe. Top up from $25, then pick your Vueling flight in the search. The amount is held at checkout, and our team books the ticket on request. The charge happens only when Vueling issues the e-ticket number. If it can't be issued in time, the amount is released. Flights to or from the United Kingdom are paused at launch. ## How do I pay for Vueling extras such as bags? Vueling lists separate rules for services added after booking, such as bags or flight changes: - cards work on mobile and computer, except UnionPay and JCB on a computer; - PayPal, iDEAL and Revolut work on a computer only; - Apple Pay works on mobile only; - Bizum works on a computer, but not during check-in; - Avios work, but not during check-in; Flight Credit can't be used. These are Vueling's own payment rules for extras. ## Can I pay Vueling with USDT? Not on vueling.com. On SatFares, USDT is accepted on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), and USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20). A stablecoin keeps your balance in dollars while you wait for a fare. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. ## What if Vueling cancels my flight? 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, Vueling's fare rules decide, and any refund goes to your balance. Vueling flights from EU airports are also covered by EU Regulation 261/2004. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Vueling accept Bitcoin in 2026? Not on its own website, as far as its official payment page shows. On October 12, 2026, Vueling listed cards, PayPal, iDEAL, Klarna, Revolut, Apple Pay, Bizum, Flight Credit and Avios, and no cryptocurrency. You can pay a Vueling ticket in BTC through SatFares. ### Why do lists say Vueling accepts BitPay? Because Vueling announced a BitPay partnership in 2022, and lists copy each other. A third-party list dated August 14, 2026 still shows it. The official payment page we read on October 12, 2026 does not, so we trust the official page. ### Can I use Avios on Vueling? Yes, on Vueling's own site and only for flights operated by Vueling. Avios can also pay for extras, but not during check-in. A SatFares booking is paid from your crypto balance; we do not take Avios. Avios can't be used during check-in. ### Can I pay Vueling with Bizum? Only with a Spanish bank account. Bizum works for tickets on mobile and computer, and for extras on a computer outside check-in. If you have no Spanish account, a card, PayPal or a crypto booking through SatFares are the other options. ### Can I pay Vueling in my own currency? If your card is issued in a currency other than the euro, Vueling may offer to charge you in your home currency, and shows the exact amount. On SatFares, prices are in US dollars, and you pay from a crypto balance. ### Do I need a card at the Vueling check-in if I paid in crypto? No card of yours is used when you pay SatFares in crypto. You check in with your booking reference and show your passport or ID card. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. Vueling issues the ticket. ## Sources 1. [Vueling payment options](https://help.vueling.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19798826289681-Payment-Options) — Vueling (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Spanish airline Vueling to accept bitcoin payments](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/spanish-airline-vueling-to-accept-bitcoin-payments) — Bitcoin Magazine (2022-06-16) 3. [Which airlines actually accept crypto directly: the real 2026 list](https://gotravelcrypto.com/travel-guides/which-airlines-actually-accept-crypto-directly-the-real-2026-list) — GoTravelCrypto (2026-08-14) 4. [SAA passengers get another way to pay for flights: bitcoin](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-15-saa-passengers-get-another-way-to-pay-for-flights-bitcoin/) — Daily Maverick (2026-03-15) --- 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. --- # Alternatives for flights paid in crypto: 7 sellers compared (2026) > Alternatives to Travala, Laters, Alternative Airlines, Cryptorefills, KryptoMate, Trip.com and Travorio for flights paid in crypto: coins, refunds, fees, KYC. - URL: https://satfares.com/alternatives/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Dated, sourced comparisons for people who want to book flights with crypto and are looking at other sellers. One page per seller, and every competitor fact comes from its own pages. **Quick answer — Where can I compare alternatives to Travala, Laters and other crypto flight sellers?** **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, publishes one dated comparison per crypto flight seller: Travala, Laters, Alternative Airlines, Cryptorefills, KryptoMate, Trip.com and Travorio, checked in October 2026. Each compares coins, networks, refunds, fees and ID rules. SatFares itself takes BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC; your balance is held, not charged, until the e-ticket is issued. ## What we compare, and our own answers | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Sellers compared, one page each | 6: Travala, Laters, Alternative Airlines, Cryptorefills, KryptoMate, Trip.com | | Date of the check | October 12, 2026, on each seller's own pages; Trip.com from the press | | Same points for every seller | Legal entity, coins and networks, refund of a crypto payment, published fees, ID checks, blocked countries | | SatFares payment | Crypto only: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC; USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20 | | SatFares refunds | Airline cancels: a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. You cancel: balance credit under the fare rules | | SatFares ID check | No ID upload, no selfie at checkout; airline ID rules still apply | | SatFares operator | TravelGoat LLC, United States | > **Disclosure** We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. Every competitor fact on these pages comes from the seller's own pages, read on October 12, 2026, or from the press when marked. ## Read each comparison - **[Travala alternative](https://satfares.com/alternatives/travala/)** — 129 payment options, but direct crypto payments are refunded as Travel Credits. - **[Laters alternative](https://satfares.com/alternatives/laters/)** — Refunds in crypto, but no USDT on Tron and no refund in USDT. - **[Alternative Airlines alternative](https://satfares.com/alternatives/alternative-airlines/)** — "100+" coins through four processors; networks not stated. - **[Cryptorefills alternative](https://satfares.com/alternatives/cryptorefills/)** — No account needed; airline cancellations refunded in fiat money. - **[KryptoMate alternative](https://satfares.com/alternatives/kryptomate/)** — "200+" coins on 20+ networks; refund currency not found. - **[Trip.com alternative](https://satfares.com/alternatives/trip-com/)** — USDT and USDC only, offered in some markets; refund form not found. - **[Travorio alternative](https://satfares.com/alternatives/travorio/)** — Its terms say crypto-to-crypto refunds are not guaranteed, and its pages announce different airline counts. ## Which alternative fits which need? Pick on the point that matters most to you. As of October 12, 2026, per each seller's pages: - **A refund in stablecoins if the airline cancels:** SatFares, in USDT or USDC. - **Bitcoin Lightning:** Travala. SatFares does not take Lightning or Monero. - **No account at checkout:** Cryptorefills, with an email only. - **The most coins:** Travala (129 options), KryptoMate ("200+") and Alternative Airlines ("100+"). - **USDT on Tron (TRC-20):** SatFares, Travala, Cryptorefills and KryptoMate. Not Laters. - **Hotels as well as flights:** Travala, KryptoMate and Trip.com. Do we sell hotels? No. We only sell flights; each booking is a single travel service. The side-by-side table of 7 sellers, with ours shown apart, is on [crypto flight booking sites compared](https://satfares.com/best-sites-to-book-flights-with-crypto/). ## What does SatFares do differently? Four facts set SatFares apart from most of these sellers: 1. **Held, not charged.** The total is held on your balance while our team books the ticket on request. It is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number, and released if the ticket can't be issued in time. 2. **Refund currency stated.** If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. 3. **Networks and confirmations published.** BTC 2, USDT on TRC-20 20, Ethereum and ERC-20 12, SOL 1, LTC 6. 4. **No ID upload, no selfie at checkout.** The airline still requires each traveller's exact names, date of birth and gender. Our limits are real too. We take six coins, not a hundred. Bookings are made on request, with no issuing time promised, and flights to or from the United Kingdom are paused at launch. ## Questions about alternatives ### Which Travala alternative suits flights paid in crypto? Travala refunds direct crypto payments as Travel Credits, while SatFares refunds airline cancellations in USDT or USDC, as of October 12, 2026. Travala takes far more coins, Lightning included, and also sells hotels. The full comparison, with fees, ID rules and sources, is on [Travala alternative](https://satfares.com/alternatives/travala/). ### Which page compares all the sellers at once? Two pages do. [Crypto flight booking sites compared](https://satfares.com/best-sites-to-book-flights-with-crypto/) lists 7 sellers on coins, networks, refunds, fees and ID at checkout, with ours shown apart. The [refund policy matrix](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/) compares how 13 sellers refund a crypto payment, including every active seller of flights in our registry. Every row is dated, and both pages include our own offer, marked. ### Are these comparisons independent? No. SatFares publishes them, and we sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. To keep them useful, every competitor fact is dated and linked to the seller's own page or to the press. We publish no ratings and no reviews. ### Which alternative needs no account? Cryptorefills says it needs no account and no KYC at checkout: an email is enough. SatFares asks for no ID upload and no selfie. Every airline still needs each traveller's exact name, date of birth and sex, whoever sells the ticket. ### Does SatFares sell hotels like Travala or Trip.com? No. We only sell flights; each booking is a single travel service. A SatFares booking is not a package, so EU package travel protection does not apply. Flights are not ATOL protected. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ### How often are these pages updated? Each page shows the date of our last check, October 12, 2026 for this edition. We update a page when we see a change on a seller's pages, or when a reader sends us a source. If you see a fact that has changed, write to support@satfares.com with the source and we will correct it. ## Sources 1. [Travala terms and conditions](https://www.travala.com/terms-and-conditions) — Travala (2026-10-12) 2. [Laters, pay with USDT](https://laters.com/payment/usdt) — Laters (2026-10-12) 3. [Alternative Airlines, cryptocurrencies](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/cryptocurrencies) — Alternative Airlines (2026-10-12) 4. [Cryptorefills, flights](https://www.cryptorefills.com/en/flights) — Cryptorefills (2026-10-12) 5. [KryptoMate, flights](https://kryptomate.com/flights) — KryptoMate (2026-10-12) 6. [Trip.com tests stablecoin payments](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trip-com-tests-stablecoin-payments-093000388.html) — South China Morning Post via Yahoo Finance (2025-12-29) --- 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. --- # Is Alternative Airlines legit? Company, crypto fees and refunds (checked Oct 2026) > Is Alternative Airlines legit? Facts checked October 2026: company registered in England in 1994 and active, 100+ coins, crypto fees not refunded, USDT refunds. - URL: https://satfares.com/alternatives/alternative-airlines/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Alternative Airlines sells flights on 600+ airlines and takes "100+" cryptocurrencies through four payment processors. Who runs it, what it takes, how it refunds a crypto payment, and what SatFares does differently, with dated sources. **Quick answer — Is Alternative Airlines legit?** Alternative Airlines is run by a registered, active company. Alternative Airlines Limited, no. 02885223, was incorporated in England on January 6, 1994. Companies House listed it as "Active" on October 13, 2026. It sells flights on 600+ airlines and takes "100+" cryptocurrencies through four payment processors. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, reports these facts without a rating. ## Alternative Airlines at a glance (checked October 12 and 13, 2026) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Legal entity | Alternative Airlines Limited, registered in England (no. 02885223) | | Status at Companies House | "Active"; incorporated on January 6, 1994 (checked October 13, 2026) | | Registered office | Horley, Surrey, England | | Business type at Companies House | Travel agency activities (SIC 79110) | | What it sells | Flights on 600+ airlines | | Payment processors for crypto | xMoney (formerly Utrust), Crypto.com Pay, CoinGate and Binance Pay | | Coins | "100+" or "90+" cryptocurrencies; about 60 tickers listed, including BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, SOL, LTC and XRP | | Networks | Not stated ("various blockchains") | | Fees | "Some payments may include network or processing fees", not refundable | | Refund of a crypto payment | USDT page: in USDT, "minus any applicable fees"; other pages: "may follow the payment provider's process" | | Refund delay | Not found on its pages | | ID checks | Not mentioned on its pages | | Tether restrictions | Its USDT page restricts Tether for residents of the US, Pakistan and some sanctioned countries | | Monero | Not accepted | > **Disclosure** We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. Company facts come from Companies House, read on October 13, 2026. Crypto facts come from the Alternative Airlines cryptocurrency, USDT and crypto-friendly airlines pages, read on October 12, 2026. ## What are Alternative Airlines' crypto fees? As of October 12, 2026, Alternative Airlines publishes no crypto fee figure. Its crypto pages say "some payments may include network or processing fees", and these fees are not refunded. Its USDT page refunds USDT payments in USDT, "minus any applicable fees". You also pay your own wallet's network fee, whoever the seller is. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, shows the total before you pay: the price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). See [pricing](https://satfares.com/pricing/). ## Is Alternative Airlines good for flights paid in crypto? Yes, if you hold a less common coin. Alternative Airlines takes "100+" cryptocurrencies through four processors: xMoney, Crypto.com Pay, CoinGate and Binance Pay. It covers 600+ airlines. It also runs more than 20 pages, one per coin, and a list of crypto-friendly airlines. Its limits for a careful payer: - **Networks:** its pages do not say which network each coin uses. - **Fees:** some network or processing fees apply and are not refundable. - **Refunds:** the rule depends on the page and the payment provider. ## Which networks does Alternative Airlines accept? Its pages do not say. They speak of "various blockchains" and list about 60 tickers, including USDC on Solana as a separate ticker. For USDT, the network is not named. The network matters when you pay with a stablecoin. USDT exists on Tron, Ethereum and other chains, and each has its own fees and confirmation times. Sending on the wrong network can lose the funds. At SatFares, each network is named with its confirmations: BTC 2, USDT on TRC-20 20, Ethereum and ERC-20 12, SOL 1, LTC 6. USDC is accepted on ERC-20 only. ## How does Alternative Airlines refund a crypto payment? It depends on the page you read. Its USDT page says a USDT payment is refunded in USDT, "minus any applicable fees". Its general crypto page says a refund "may follow the payment provider's process". The airline's fare rules decide whether a refund is due at all. We found no published refund delay. Network or processing fees on some payments are not refundable. At SatFares, after an airline cancellation, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. This applies whatever coin you topped up with. ## Alternative Airlines vs SatFares (October 12, 2026) Alternative Airlines facts per its own pages. Our offer is included and marked (last column). | Point | Alternative Airlines | SatFares (us) | | --- | --- | --- | | Legal entity | Alternative Airlines Ltd, England | TravelGoat LLC, United States | | Coins | "100+" through 4 processors | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | | Networks named | No | Yes | | Confirmations published | No | Yes | | Refund of a USDT payment | In USDT, minus any applicable fees | Airline cancels: USDT or USDC, or credit if you choose | | Refund of other coins | "May follow the payment provider's process" | Same rule for every coin | | Non-refundable fees | Network or processing fees on some payments | None in our refund table | | Binance Pay | Yes | No | | Airlines | 600+ | Searched live, booked on request; sanctioned airlines never sold | *Checked on October 12, 2026.* ## Registry rows: SatFares and Alternative Airlines | Seller | Company | Coins and networks | Refund of a crypto payment | Published fees | ID checks | Checked | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SatFares (Us) | TravelGoat LLC, United States | BTC, USDT (TRC-20, ERC-20), USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | Ticket not issued: amount released to your balance at once; cancelled by the airline: USDT or USDC within 7 days, or balance credit if you choose it; cancelled by you: balance credit under the fare rules | none (no booking fee or payment fee is added) | No ID upload, no selfie; the airline requires each traveller's names, date of birth and gender, and passport details for international trips | October 13, 2026 | — | | Alternative Airlines | Alternative Airlines Ltd (England, no. 02885223), United Kingdom | "100+" cryptocurrencies through xMoney, Crypto.com Pay, CoinGate and Binance Pay; networks not stated | USDT page: refunds in USDT "minus any applicable fees"; elsewhere "may follow the payment provider's process" | "Some payments may include network or processing fees", not refundable | Not mentioned | October 12, 2026 | [Alternative Airlines, cryptocurrencies](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/cryptocurrencies), [Alternative Airlines, buy flights with USDT](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/buy-flights-with-usdt) | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## What does SatFares do differently from Alternative Airlines? Four facts, with no opinion: 1. **Named networks:** USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20, plus BTC, ETH, SOL and LTC on their own chains. 2. **One refund rule for every coin:** after an airline cancellation, USDT or USDC within 7 days, or balance credit if you choose it. 3. **Held, not charged:** our team books the ticket on request, and your balance is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If it can't be issued in time, the amount is released. 4. **No ID upload, no selfie at checkout.** Airline ID rules still apply. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). ## When is Alternative Airlines the better choice? Alternative Airlines fits better in these cases, per its own pages: - you want to pay with a coin we do not take, such as XRP or USDC on Solana; - you want to pay through Binance Pay, Crypto.com Pay or CoinGate; - you need a flight to or from the United Kingdom, which we have paused at launch. Check that Alternative Airlines sells it. Check its fare rules and its refund page for your coin before you pay. Compare seven crypto flight sellers, with ours shown apart: [crypto flight booking sites compared](https://satfares.com/best-sites-to-book-flights-with-crypto/). ## Questions about Alternative Airlines and SatFares ### Is Alternative Airlines legit? It is run by a registered, active company. Alternative Airlines Limited, no. 02885223, was incorporated in England on January 6, 1994. Companies House listed it as "Active" on October 13, 2026, in travel agency activities. We do not rate sellers. We report facts from public records and from its own pages: coins, networks, refund rules and fees, each dated and sourced. ### What is Alternative Airlines? An online flight booking site run by Alternative Airlines Limited, a company with its registered office in Horley, Surrey, England. It sells flights on 600+ airlines, per its own pages. It takes "100+" cryptocurrencies through xMoney, Crypto.com Pay, CoinGate and Binance Pay. SatFares is a separate company: a flight booking site paid only in crypto. ### Is Alternative Airlines safe to pay in crypto? We do not rate safety, but these facts help you check. The company is registered in England and active. Its USDT page refunds USDT payments in USDT, minus any applicable fees. Some network or processing fees are not refundable. Crypto payments typically are not reversible, per the US Federal Trade Commission, so read the refund terms for your coin first. ### Which payment processors does Alternative Airlines use for crypto? Four, per its pages as of October 12, 2026: xMoney (formerly Utrust), Crypto.com Pay, CoinGate and Binance Pay. Alternative Airlines announced its Binance Pay partnership on July 4, 2023. At SatFares, you top up from $25 by sending BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC to the address shown for each network. ### Which networks does Alternative Airlines use for USDT? Its pages do not name them, as of October 12, 2026. They mention "various blockchains". SatFares accepts USDT on Tron (TRC-20, 20 confirmations) and Ethereum (ERC-20, 12 confirmations), and USDC on ERC-20 only. Ask the seller which network to use before you send any stablecoin. ### Does Alternative Airlines refund in crypto? For USDT, yes: its USDT page says USDT payments are refunded in USDT, minus any applicable fees. For other coins, its pages say a refund may follow the payment provider's process. SatFares refunds an airline cancellation in USDT or USDC for every coin. ### Who can't pay Alternative Airlines in USDT? Its USDT page says residents of the US, Pakistan and some sanctioned countries and areas have restricted access to Tether. Check that page if you live in one of them. Our own list of places we can't sell is on [where we can't sell](https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/). ### Does Alternative Airlines accept Monero? No, per its cryptocurrency page, as of October 12, 2026. SatFares does not accept Monero (XMR) or Bitcoin Lightning either. We take BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. For bitcoin, SatFares accepts on-chain payments only, credited after 2 confirmations. See [Lightning and Monero](https://satfares.com/bitcoin-lightning-and-monero/). ## Sources 1. [Alternative Airlines Limited, company 02885223](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/02885223) — Companies House (checked 2026-10-13) 2. [Alternative Airlines, cryptocurrencies](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/cryptocurrencies) — Alternative Airlines (2026-10-12) 3. [Alternative Airlines, buy flights with USDT](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/buy-flights-with-usdt) — Alternative Airlines (2026-10-12) 4. [Alternative Airlines, crypto-friendly airlines](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/crypto-friendly-airlines) — Alternative Airlines (2026-10-12) 5. [Alternative Airlines, how to pay for flights with cryptocurrencies](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/how-to-pay-for-flights-with-cryptocurrencies) — Alternative Airlines (2026-10-12) 6. [Alternative Airlines partners with Binance](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/ar/media-centre/alternative-airlines-partners-with-binance) — Alternative Airlines (2023-07-04) 7. [What to know about cryptocurrency and scams](https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency-and-scams) — US Federal Trade Commission (checked 2026-10-13) --- 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. --- # Is Cryptorefills legit for flights? Facts, refunds and an alternative (Oct 2026) > Is Cryptorefills legit for flights? Run by Big Dream Ventures B.V., Amsterdam, live since 2018. No on-chain BTC for flights, refunds in fiat money. Oct 2026. - URL: https://satfares.com/alternatives/cryptorefills/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Cryptorefills sells flights with no account and many networks. Who runs it, its coins, its refund and change rules in fiat money, and what SatFares does differently, with sources. **Quick answer — Is Cryptorefills legit for flights?** Cryptorefills is run by a named company: Big Dream Ventures B.V., Amsterdam, the Netherlands, KvK 63338149. Its about page says it is live since 2018 (checked October 13, 2026). It books flights directly, with the ticket in the passenger's name. As of October 12, 2026, it excluded on-chain BTC for flights and refunded airline cancellations in fiat money. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, takes on-chain BTC and refunds airline cancellations in USDT or USDC. ## Cryptorefills at a glance (checked October 12 and 13, 2026) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Legal entity | Big Dream Ventures B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands; KvK 63338149 (its about page, October 13, 2026) | | Live since | 2018, per its about page | | What it sells | Flights booked directly, plus gift cards and mobile top-ups | | Ticket | Issued in the passenger's name, with the airline's booking reference | | Coins and networks | About 27 assets on Tron, TON, Solana, Base, Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, BSC and more | | Bitcoin | On-chain BTC excluded for flights (its payment window is too short) | | Fees | Not stated on its flights page | | Changes and extra fees | Payable in fiat money | | Refund after an airline cancellation | In fiat money | | ID checks | "No KYC" and no account at checkout (email only) | | Blocked countries | Not stated on its flights page | > **Disclosure** We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. Cryptorefills facts come from its flights page, read on October 12, 2026, and its about page, read on October 13, 2026. ## Is Cryptorefills good for flights paid in crypto? Yes, for a quick booking on many networks. Cryptorefills books flights directly: the ticket is issued in the passenger's name, and you get the airline's booking reference. It takes about 27 assets on Tron, TON, Solana, Base, Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, BSC and more. There is "No KYC" and no account at checkout: an email is enough. Its limits for flights, per its own page: - **No on-chain BTC** for flights. - **Refunds in fiat money** after an airline cancellation. - **Changes and extra fees in fiat money.** ## Can I pay Cryptorefills for a flight with on-chain Bitcoin? No. Cryptorefills excludes on-chain BTC for flights, because its payment window is too short for Bitcoin confirmations. Flight fares change fast, and a Bitcoin payment can take longer than the time a fare is held. SatFares avoids this with a prepaid balance. You top up in BTC first, credited after 2 confirmations. Then you book from the balance, and the fare is not waiting for your transaction. Our team books the ticket on request and confirms the final total before you are charged. See [how to pay with BTC](https://satfares.com/pay/btc/). ## How does Cryptorefills handle refunds and changes? In fiat money, per its flights page. If the airline cancels, the refund is made in fiat money, not in crypto. Changes and extra fees are also payable in fiat money. Its flights page does not state a refund delay or its own fees. For a crypto-only traveller, this means holding a bank account or a card to receive or pay those amounts. At SatFares, an airline cancellation gives a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Any amount due for a change is paid from your crypto balance. See [changeable flights](https://satfares.com/flexible-tickets/). ## Cryptorefills vs SatFares for flights (October 12, 2026) Cryptorefills facts per its own flights page. Our offer is included and marked (last column). | Point | Cryptorefills | SatFares (us) | | --- | --- | --- | | Legal entity | Big Dream Ventures B.V., Netherlands | TravelGoat LLC, United States | | On-chain BTC for flights | No | Yes | | USDT on Tron (TRC-20) | Yes | Yes | | Other networks | TON, Solana, Base, Polygon, Arbitrum, BSC and more | Ethereum (ERC-20), Solana (SOL only), Litecoin | | Refund after an airline cancellation | Fiat money | a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose | | Changes and extra fees | Payable in fiat money | Paid from your crypto balance | | Account at checkout | None; email only | A prepaid balance, from $25 | | ID at checkout | "No KYC" at checkout | No ID upload, no selfie | | Ticket in the traveller's name | Yes | Yes | *Checked on October 12, 2026.* ## Registry rows: SatFares and Cryptorefills | Seller | Company | Coins and networks | Refund of a crypto payment | Published fees | ID checks | Checked | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SatFares (Us) | TravelGoat LLC, United States | BTC, USDT (TRC-20, ERC-20), USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | Ticket not issued: amount released to your balance at once; cancelled by the airline: USDT or USDC within 7 days, or balance credit if you choose it; cancelled by you: balance credit under the fare rules | none (no booking fee or payment fee is added) | No ID upload, no selfie; the airline requires each traveller's names, date of birth and gender, and passport details for international trips | October 13, 2026 | — | | Cryptorefills | Big Dream Ventures B.V., Netherlands | About 27 assets on Tron, TON, Solana, Base, Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, BSC…; on-chain BTC excluded for flights | Flights: airline cancellation refunded in fiat money; hotels: not found | Not stated; changes and extra fees payable in fiat money | "No KYC", no account (email only) | October 12, 2026 | [Cryptorefills, flights](https://www.cryptorefills.com/en/flights), [Cryptorefills, stays](https://www.cryptorefills.com/en/stays) | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## What does SatFares do differently from Cryptorefills? Four facts, with no opinion: 1. **On-chain BTC accepted:** you top up a balance in BTC, then book from it. 2. **Crypto refunds:** after an airline cancellation, USDT or USDC within 7 days, or balance credit if you choose it. 3. **Crypto only, end to end:** any amount due for a change is paid from your balance, not in fiat money. 4. **Held, not charged:** the amount is held while our team books on request, and charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If it can't be issued in time, it is released. Both sites issue the ticket in the traveller's name, and neither asks for an ID upload at checkout. ## When is Cryptorefills the better choice? Cryptorefills fits better in these cases, per its own page: - you hold coins on TON, Base, Polygon, Arbitrum or BSC, which we do not accept; - you want to pay for one booking without topping up a balance; - you have a bank account to receive a refund in fiat money. SatFares also has limits: you top up a balance first, from $25, and we take six coins. Bookings are made on request, with no issuing time promised. Flights to or from the United Kingdom are paused at launch. Compare seven crypto flight sellers, with ours shown apart: [crypto flight booking sites compared](https://satfares.com/best-sites-to-book-flights-with-crypto/). ## Questions about Cryptorefills and SatFares ### Is Cryptorefills legit? It names the company behind it. Its about page says it is operated by Big Dream Ventures B.V., Amsterdam, the Netherlands, with KvK number 63338149, and live since 2018. It also sells gift cards and mobile top-ups. We do not rate sellers. We report facts from its own pages, dated and sourced. ### Does Cryptorefills accept Bitcoin for flights? Not on-chain BTC, as of October 12, 2026: its flights page excludes it because the payment window is too short. SatFares accepts on-chain BTC as a top-up, credited after 2 confirmations. You then book from your balance. Unused balance never expires. ### How does Cryptorefills refund a cancelled flight? In fiat money, per its flights page, when the airline cancels. Changes and extra fees are also payable in fiat money. At SatFares, an airline cancellation gives a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ### Is Cryptorefills really no KYC? Its flights page says "No KYC" and no account at checkout: an email is enough. The airline still needs each traveller's exact name, date of birth and sex, and passport details for international trips. The same is true at SatFares: no ID upload or selfie, but airline ID rules still apply. ### Does SatFares need an account? You use a prepaid balance: you top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, then book from it. Unused balance never expires. We never ask for an ID upload, a selfie or a bank account. An email address is required for each booking, to send the e-ticket. ### Which networks does Cryptorefills accept that SatFares does not? TON, Base, Polygon, Arbitrum and BSC, among others, per its flights page. SatFares accepts Bitcoin, Tron (USDT on TRC-20), Ethereum (ETH, and USDT or USDC on ERC-20), Solana (SOL only) and Litecoin. USDC is accepted on ERC-20 only. We publish the confirmations needed on each network. ## Sources 1. [Cryptorefills, flights](https://www.cryptorefills.com/en/flights) — Cryptorefills (2026-10-12) 2. [Cryptorefills, about](https://www.cryptorefills.com/en/about) — Cryptorefills (checked 2026-10-13) --- 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. --- # KryptoMate alternative for flights paid in crypto (2026) > KryptoMate alternative for flights paid in crypto: 200+ coins on 20+ networks, refund currency not found. SatFares refunds cancellations in USDT or USDC. - URL: https://satfares.com/alternatives/kryptomate/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) KryptoMate sells flights, hotels, eSIMs and gift cards, and takes "200+" cryptocurrencies. Its networks, refund rules and fees, and what SatFares does differently, with sources. **Quick answer — What is a good KryptoMate alternative for flights paid in crypto?** **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, is a KryptoMate alternative if you want the refund currency in writing. As of October 12, 2026, KryptoMate takes "200+" cryptocurrencies on 20+ networks and shows refund rules per fare. We found no refund currency. Your SatFares balance is held, not charged, until the e-ticket is issued. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ## KryptoMate at a glance (checked October 12, 2026) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Legal entity | Cryptomate Limited (founded in 2019); jurisdiction not found on its pages | | What it sells | Flights (600+ airlines), hotels (2M+), eSIMs and gift cards | | Coins | "200+" cryptocurrencies | | Networks | 20+, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Polygon and Tron | | Price shown | "Taxes and fees included" | | Refund rules | Shown per fare; refund currency for a crypto payment not found | | Refund delay | Not found on its pages | | ID checks | Not found on its pages | | Blocked countries | Not found on its pages | | Partners claimed | White-label integrations with Bitget, OKX, Trust Wallet, Bybit, KuCoin, Binance and Gate.io | > **Disclosure** We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. KryptoMate facts come from its flights page and its llms.txt file, read on October 12, 2026. ## Is KryptoMate good for flights paid in crypto? Yes, if you hold a coin or a network that few sellers accept. KryptoMate takes "200+" cryptocurrencies on 20+ networks, Tron included. It sells flights on 600+ airlines, and also hotels, eSIMs and gift cards. It says its prices include taxes and fees, and it shows refund rules per fare. What we did not find on its pages, as of October 12, 2026: - the currency of a refund for a crypto payment; - a refund delay; - an ID or KYC rule; - a list of blocked countries. ## How does KryptoMate refund a cancelled flight? Its flights page shows refund rules per fare, but we did not find the form of the refund. A refund can come back in the coin you paid with, in a stablecoin, in fiat money or as site credit. Each choice changes what you receive. Ask KryptoMate in writing before you pay if this matters to you. Our [refund policy matrix](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/) lists what 13 sellers publish. At SatFares, an airline cancellation gives a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If a ticket can't be issued in time, the held amount is released to your balance. ## KryptoMate vs SatFares for flights (October 12, 2026) KryptoMate facts per its own pages. Our offer is included and marked (last column). | Point | KryptoMate | SatFares (us) | | --- | --- | --- | | Legal entity | Cryptomate Limited | TravelGoat LLC, United States | | Products | Flights, hotels, eSIMs, gift cards | Flights only; each booking is a single travel service | | Coins | "200+" on 20+ networks | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | | USDT on Tron (TRC-20) | Yes | Yes | | Confirmations per network published | Not found | Yes: BTC 2, TRC-20 20, Ethereum and ERC-20 12, SOL 1, LTC 6 | | Refund form for a crypto payment | Not found | a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose | | Refund delay | Not found | Within 7 days of your request (airline cancellation) | | ID rule | Not found | No ID upload, no selfie at checkout | | Price shown | "Taxes and fees included" | the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged | *Checked on October 12, 2026.* ## Registry rows: SatFares and KryptoMate | Seller | Company | Coins and networks | Refund of a crypto payment | Published fees | ID checks | Checked | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SatFares (Us) | TravelGoat LLC, United States | BTC, USDT (TRC-20, ERC-20), USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | Ticket not issued: amount released to your balance at once; cancelled by the airline: USDT or USDC within 7 days, or balance credit if you choose it; cancelled by you: balance credit under the fare rules | none (no booking fee or payment fee is added) | No ID upload, no selfie; the airline requires each traveller's names, date of birth and gender, and passport details for international trips | October 13, 2026 | — | | KryptoMate | Cryptomate Limited | "200+" cryptocurrencies on 20+ networks; its llms.txt names Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Polygon, Tron (TRC-20), Avalanche, Arbitrum and Optimism | Refund rules shown per fare | "Taxes and fees included" | Not found | October 12, 2026 | [KryptoMate, flights](https://kryptomate.com/flights), [KryptoMate llms.txt](https://kryptomate.com/llms.txt) | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## What does SatFares do differently from KryptoMate? Four facts, with no opinion: 1. **Refund currency in writing:** after an airline cancellation, USDT or USDC within 7 days, or balance credit if you choose it. 2. **Held, not charged:** your balance is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If our team can't get it issued in time, the amount is released. 3. **Confirmations published** for every network we accept. 4. **ID rule in writing:** no ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. The balance rule, word for word: Unused balance stays on your account and never expires. Amounts released when a booking can't be confirmed, or refunded after a cancellation you did not request, can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC; the rest of the balance is not refundable. ## When is KryptoMate the better choice? KryptoMate fits better in these cases, per its own pages: - you hold a coin or a network that we do not accept, such as BNB Chain or Polygon; - you also want an eSIM, a gift card or a hotel from the same seller; - you use one of the exchange or wallet apps where it claims an integration. SatFares also has limits: we take six coins, and bookings are made on request, with no issuing time promised. Flights to or from the United Kingdom are paused at launch. Compare crypto flight sellers side by side: [crypto flight booking sites compared](https://satfares.com/best-sites-to-book-flights-with-crypto/). ## Questions about KryptoMate and SatFares ### Does KryptoMate accept USDT on Tron? Yes. Its flights page lists 20+ networks, Tron included, as of October 12, 2026. SatFares also accepts USDT on TRC-20, credited after 20 confirmations, and on ERC-20, after 12. USDC is accepted on ERC-20 only. Funds sent on another network may be lost. ### How does KryptoMate refund a crypto payment? Its flights page shows refund rules per fare, but we found no refund currency for a crypto payment, as of October 12, 2026. Ask it in writing before you pay. When the airline cancels, SatFares gives a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ### Does KryptoMate require KYC? We found no ID or KYC rule on its pages, as of October 12, 2026. At SatFares, there is no KYC to top up and no ID upload at checkout. Every airline still needs each traveller's exact name, date of birth and sex. ### Is KryptoMate legit? We do not judge sellers. KryptoMate names its company, Cryptomate Limited, founded in 2019. It sells flights, hotels, eSIMs and gift cards. We report only facts from its pages: coins, networks, refund rules and fees, dated and sourced. We publish no ratings and no reviews. ### Does SatFares sell hotels or eSIMs like KryptoMate? No. We only sell flights; each booking is a single travel service. A SatFares booking is not a package, so EU package travel protection does not apply. Flights are not ATOL protected. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ### Which has more coins, KryptoMate or SatFares? KryptoMate, by far: "200+" cryptocurrencies on 20+ networks. SatFares takes six: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. For each one, we publish the network and the number of confirmations before your top-up is credited. For example, USDT on TRC-20 needs 20 confirmations. ## Sources 1. [KryptoMate, flights](https://kryptomate.com/flights) — KryptoMate (2026-10-12) 2. [KryptoMate, llms.txt](https://kryptomate.com/llms.txt) — KryptoMate (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. --- # Laters alternative for flights paid in crypto (2026) > Laters alternative for flights paid in crypto: Laters takes no USDT on Tron and refunds in other coins; SatFares takes TRC-20 and refunds in USDT or USDC. - URL: https://satfares.com/alternatives/laters/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Laters, formerly Fly Fairly, sells flights paid in crypto and publishes clear, dated fact pages. Its networks, its refund coins, its fees, and what SatFares does differently. **Quick answer — What is a good Laters alternative for flights paid in crypto?** **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, is a Laters alternative if you hold USDT on Tron or want a refund in USDT. As of October 12, 2026, Laters takes USDT only on Cronos, ERC-20 and Polygon, and refunds in CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD. SatFares takes USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20. If the airline cancels, it gives a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ## Laters at a glance (checked October 12, 2026) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Legal entity | Fly Fairly Pte. Ltd., Singapore | | Name | Formerly Fly Fairly, renamed Laters.com in 2026 | | What it sells | Flights on 650+ airlines | | Coins | BTC, ETH, USDC and USDT | | USDT networks | Through Crypto.com Pay on Cronos, ERC-20 and Polygon; Tron (TRC-20) is not supported | | Fees | "No payment surcharge"; network fees only | | Refund of a crypto payment | In CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD, minus network fees; not in USDT | | Refund delay | Not found on its pages | | ID checks | Not stated on its pages | | Blocked countries | Not found on its pages | | Fact pages | One page per coin, "updated 11 October 2026" | > **Disclosure** We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. Laters facts come from its own USDT payment page and its llms.txt file, read on October 12, 2026. ## Is Laters good for flights paid in crypto? Yes, for many crypto payers: Laters publishes precise, dated facts. Its coin pages name the networks, the refund currency and its legal entity. They carry an update date, "11 October 2026" at the time of our check. What Laters offers, per its pages: - **Flights on 650+ airlines.** - **Coins:** BTC, ETH, USDC and USDT. - **No payment surcharge:** you pay network fees only. Its two limits for stablecoin holders are the USDT networks and the refund coins. ## Can I pay Laters with USDT on Tron (TRC-20)? No. Laters takes USDT through Crypto.com Pay on Cronos, ERC-20 and Polygon. Its USDT page says Tron (TRC-20) is not supported. This matters because many holders keep USDT on Tron. If yours is on TRC-20, you would first move it to another network or swap it, which can cost a fee. SatFares takes USDT on TRC-20, credited after 20 confirmations, and on ERC-20, after 12. Send USDT on TRC-20 only to the TRC-20 address shown. Funds sent on another network may be lost. See [how to pay with USDT on TRC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/). ## How does Laters refund a crypto payment? In another crypto, never in USDT. Its USDT page says refunds are made in CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD, minus network fees. So a USDT payment can come back as a different coin. A refund in BTC, ETH or CRO can be worth more or less than you paid by the time you receive it. A refund in USDC or TUSD keeps the dollar amount. Laters does not publish a refund delay on the pages we read. At SatFares, an airline cancellation is refunded in USDT or USDC within 7 days of your request. ## Laters vs SatFares for flights (October 12, 2026) Laters facts per its own pages. Our offer is included and marked (last column). | Point | Laters | SatFares (us) | | --- | --- | --- | | Legal entity | Fly Fairly Pte. Ltd., Singapore | TravelGoat LLC, United States | | Coins | BTC, ETH, USDC, USDT | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | | USDT on Tron (TRC-20) | No | Yes | | USDT on ERC-20 | Yes | Yes | | Refund in USDT | No | Yes, or USDC, after an airline cancellation | | Refund coins | CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD, minus network fees | USDT or USDC, or balance credit if you choose it | | Refund delay published | Not found | Within 7 days of your request (airline cancellation) | | Payment surcharge | "No payment surcharge" | Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added) | | When you are charged | You pay at checkout; no hold stated | Held at checkout; charged only when the e-ticket number is issued | | Pay per booking | Yes, through Crypto.com Pay for USDT | No: top up a balance first, from $25 | *Checked on October 12, 2026.* ## Registry rows: SatFares and Laters | Seller | Company | Coins and networks | Refund of a crypto payment | Published fees | ID checks | Checked | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SatFares (Us) | TravelGoat LLC, United States | BTC, USDT (TRC-20, ERC-20), USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | Ticket not issued: amount released to your balance at once; cancelled by the airline: USDT or USDC within 7 days, or balance credit if you choose it; cancelled by you: balance credit under the fare rules | none (no booking fee or payment fee is added) | No ID upload, no selfie; the airline requires each traveller's names, date of birth and gender, and passport details for international trips | October 13, 2026 | — | | Laters | Fly Fairly Pte. Ltd., Singapore | BTC, ETH, USDC; USDT via Crypto.com Pay on Cronos, ERC-20 and Polygon (no TRC-20) | In CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD minus network fees — not in USDT | "No payment surcharge", network fees only | Not stated | October 12, 2026 | [Laters, pay with USDT](https://laters.com/payment/usdt) | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## What does SatFares do differently from Laters? Four facts, with no opinion: 1. **USDT on Tron:** we accept USDT on TRC-20 as well as ERC-20. 2. **Refund in USDT:** after an airline cancellation, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. 3. **Held, not charged:** our team books on request. Your balance is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number, and released if it can't be issued in time. 4. **Confirmations published:** BTC 2, USDT on TRC-20 20, Ethereum and ERC-20 12, SOL 1, LTC 6. The ticket is issued by the airline in the traveller's name, with no ID upload and no selfie at checkout. ## When is Laters the better choice? Laters fits better in these cases, per its own pages: - you prefer to pay each booking directly, without topping up a balance first; - you hold USDT on Cronos or Polygon, which we do not accept; - you are happy to be refunded in CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD. SatFares also has limits: you top up a balance first, from $25. Each booking is made on request by our team, and flights to or from the United Kingdom are paused at launch. Compare crypto flight sellers side by side: [crypto flight booking sites compared](https://satfares.com/best-sites-to-book-flights-with-crypto/). ## Questions about Laters and SatFares ### Is Laters the same as Fly Fairly? Yes. Fly Fairly was renamed Laters.com in 2026. The legal entity named on its pages is Fly Fairly Pte. Ltd., a Singapore company. Some older lists still use the name Fly Fairly. The Laters pages we read were updated on October 11, 2026. ### Does Laters accept USDT on TRC-20? No. As of October 12, 2026, its USDT page says Tron (TRC-20) is not supported. Laters takes USDT through Crypto.com Pay on Cronos, ERC-20 and Polygon. SatFares accepts USDT on TRC-20 (20 confirmations) and on ERC-20 (12 confirmations). Funds sent on another network may be lost. ### Can Laters refund me in USDT? No. Its refunds are made in CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD, minus network fees, per its USDT page. USDT is not a refund option. At SatFares, an airline cancellation gives a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ### Does Laters charge a fee for paying in crypto? Its pages say "No payment surcharge": you pay the network fee only. At SatFares, the price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged, and our fee is: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). Your own wallet's network fee is extra on both sites. ### Is Laters legit? We do not judge sellers. Laters names its legal entity, Fly Fairly Pte. Ltd. in Singapore, and publishes dated fact pages. We report only facts from those pages: networks, refund coins and fees, each dated and sourced. We publish no ratings and no reviews. ### Which is better for USDT holders, Laters or SatFares? It depends on your network. If your USDT is on Tron, SatFares accepts it and Laters does not. If it is on Cronos or Polygon, Laters accepts it and SatFares does not. On ERC-20, both accept it. For a refund in USDT after an airline cancellation, SatFares is the one that offers it. ## Sources 1. [Laters, pay with USDT](https://laters.com/payment/usdt) — Laters (2026-10-12) 2. [Laters, llms.txt](https://laters.com/llms.txt) — Laters (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. --- # Travala flights paid in crypto: refunds, fees and an alternative (Oct 2026) > Travala flights paid in crypto, checked October 12, 2026: direct crypto payments refunded as Travel Credits, and 5 per person to process a flight refund. - URL: https://satfares.com/alternatives/travala/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Travala sells flights on 600+ airlines, plus hotels, activities and car rental. How Travala flights are paid in crypto, how they are refunded, what a refund costs, and SatFares as a Travala alternative for flights, with sources. **Quick answer — How do Travala flights work when you pay in crypto?** Travala flights cover 600+ airlines, paid with 129 options, including USDT on TRC-20 and BTC on Lightning. As of October 12, 2026, a direct crypto payment is refunded as Travel Credits. Travala charges $25 per person to process a flight refund. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, is an alternative: if the airline cancels, it gives a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ## Travala at a glance (checked October 12, 2026) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Legal entity | Travala Pte. Ltd., Singapore; Binance has been a shareholder since 2020 | | What it sells | Flights (600+ airlines), hotels, activities and car rental | | Payment options | 129, including BTC (also Lightning), ETH, SOL, LTC, USDC, Binance Pay, Crypto.com Pay and cards | | USDT networks | TRC-20, BSC, Polygon, Solana, Arbitrum and TON; its USDT page also mentions ERC-20 | | Refund of a direct crypto payment | Travel Credits: usable only on Travala, not convertible to cash or crypto, not transferable | | Refund delay | 7 business days after Travala receives the funds from its supplier | | Flight refund fees | $15 per booking to void, or $25 per person to process a refund, plus airline fees (T&C 9.5) | | ID checks | Guest checkout possible; its terms allow an ID check and frozen funds at any time (T&C 4.4 to 4.6, 8.4) | | Blocked countries | Prohibited jurisdictions listed in its terms (T&C 1.3 and 2.3), plus any area under UN, EU, US, UK or Singapore sanctions | | Loyalty | AVA Smart: givebacks up to 10% in the Diamond tier, with AVA tokens locked | > **Disclosure** We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. Travala facts come from its terms, help centre and payment pages, read on October 12, 2026, and from press articles where marked. ## What do Travala flights offer? Travala flights cover 600+ airlines, with 129 payment options. Travala reports $113 million of gross revenue in 2025, and 78% of its 2024 bookings paid in crypto. In October 2026, it reported more than 17,000 bookings a month. Its strengths for flights: - **Coins and networks:** 129 payment options, USDT on six networks, and BTC on Lightning. - **Coverage:** 600+ airlines, plus hotels and other services. - **Guest checkout:** you can book without an account. Its limits for a crypto payer are the refund rules and the flight refund fees, explained below. ## How does Travala refund a crypto payment? As Travel Credits, for a direct crypto payment. Its help centre says these credits can be used only on Travala. They can't be converted to cash or crypto, and they can't be transferred. The refund comes within 7 business days after Travala receives the funds from its supplier. Two payment routes are exceptions: - **Binance Pay:** refunded in USDT, in Binance Pay. - **Crypto.com Pay:** refunded in the same crypto, at the current rate. Card payments go back to the card. An overpayment is also returned as Travel Credits. ## What fees does Travala publish for flights? Travala announces no fee for paying in crypto. For flights, its terms (section 9.5) set two fees on top of the airline's own fees: - **$15 per booking** to void a ticket; - **$25 per person** to process a refund. Its terms also allow a card surcharge (section 8.5). Its help centre says the crypto rate is held for 40 minutes, while its payment page shows 10 minutes to pay. ## Does Travala require KYC? Not at checkout: guest checkout is possible. But its terms allow Travala to ask for an ID check at any time and to freeze funds (sections 4.4 to 4.6 and 8.4). Customer funds are held by BitGo Singapore (section 8.3). Its terms also list prohibited jurisdictions (sections 1.3 and 2.3). They cover named sanctioned countries and areas, plus any area under UN, EU, US, UK or Singapore sanctions. Our own list is on [where we can't sell](https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/). ## Travala vs SatFares for flights (October 12, 2026) Travala facts per its own pages. Our offer is included and marked (last column). | Point | Travala | SatFares (us) | | --- | --- | --- | | Products | Flights, hotels, activities, car rental | Flights only; each booking is a single travel service | | Coins | 129 payment options, Lightning included | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC; no Lightning, no Monero | | USDT on Tron (TRC-20) | Yes | Yes | | Airline cancels: refund form | Travel Credits for a direct crypto payment | a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose | | Fee to process a flight refund | $25 per person, or $15 per booking to void | None in our refund table | | When you are charged | You pay at checkout; no hold stated | Held at checkout; charged only when the e-ticket number is issued | | ID at checkout | Guest checkout; ID check reserved in its terms | No ID upload, no selfie | | Card payments | Yes | No | | Loyalty token | AVA Smart, up to 10% giveback | None | *Checked on October 12, 2026.* ## Registry rows: SatFares and Travala | Seller | Company | Coins and networks | Refund of a crypto payment | Published fees | ID checks | Checked | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SatFares (Us) | TravelGoat LLC, United States | BTC, USDT (TRC-20, ERC-20), USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | Ticket not issued: amount released to your balance at once; cancelled by the airline: USDT or USDC within 7 days, or balance credit if you choose it; cancelled by you: balance credit under the fare rules | none (no booking fee or payment fee is added) | No ID upload, no selfie; the airline requires each traveller's names, date of birth and gender, and passport details for international trips | October 13, 2026 | — | | Travala | Travala Pte. Ltd., Singapore | 129 payment options, including BTC (also Lightning), ETH, SOL, LTC, USDC and USDT, Binance Pay and Crypto.com Pay. USDT network: its USDT page names ERC-20 only; its payment options page shows a plain "USDT" (internal key USDTTRC20) (both read 2026-10-12) | Crypto payments refunded as Travel Credits (not convertible to cash or crypto, not transferable); Binance Pay → USDT; Crypto.com Pay → same crypto; payments through its AI booking connector (MCP): Travel Credits, USDC on Base or another method (T&C 9.11) | Flights: $15 per booking to void or $25 per person to process a refund, on top of airline fees (T&C 9.5) | Guest checkout possible; the terms allow an ID check at any time and frozen funds (T&C 4.4–4.6, 8.4) | October 12, 2026 | [Travala terms and conditions](https://www.travala.com/terms-and-conditions), [Travala help: refunds of crypto payments](https://help.travala.com/hc/en-us/articles/20907422717209), [Travala, pay with USDT](https://www.travala.com/payment/usdt), [Travala, payment options](https://www.travala.com/payment-options) | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## What does SatFares do differently from Travala? Five facts, with no opinion: 1. **Refund currency:** after an airline cancellation, you get USDT or USDC within 7 days, or balance credit only if you choose it. 2. **Refund fees:** our refund table has no processing fee of ours. 3. **Held, not charged:** the total waits on your balance while our team books on request. It is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number, or released if the ticket can't be issued in time. 4. **Networks published:** each network and its confirmations, such as 20 for USDT on TRC-20 and 12 on ERC-20. 5. **No ID upload at checkout:** no passport scan and no selfie. Airline ID rules still apply. The balance rule, word for word: Unused balance stays on your account and never expires. Amounts released when a booking can't be confirmed, or refunded after a cancellation you did not request, can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC; the rest of the balance is not refundable. ## When is Travala the better choice? Travala fits better in these cases, per its own pages: - you want to pay with Bitcoin Lightning, or a coin we do not take; - you pay with Binance Pay, which Travala refunds in USDT; - you also want a hotel, an activity or a car in the same place; - you hold AVA tokens and use its giveback programme. SatFares also has limits: bookings are made on request, with no issuing time promised. Flights to or from the United Kingdom are paused at launch. ## Questions about Travala and SatFares ### Does Travala refund in crypto? Not for a direct crypto payment. As of October 12, 2026, its help centre says crypto payments are refunded as Travel Credits. They can be used only on Travala and can't be converted to cash or crypto. Binance Pay payments are refunded in USDT, and Crypto.com Pay payments in the same crypto. ### How much does Travala charge to refund a flight? Its terms (section 9.5) set $25 per person to process a refund, or $15 per booking to void a ticket. These fees come on top of the airline's own fees. SatFares has no processing fee of its own in its refund table. ### Does Travala accept USDT on TRC-20? Yes. Its payment options include USDT on TRC-20, BSC, Polygon, Solana, Arbitrum and TON, as of October 12, 2026. SatFares also accepts USDT on TRC-20, credited after 20 confirmations, and on ERC-20 after 12 confirmations. Send USDT on TRC-20 only to the TRC-20 address shown. ### Is Travala legit? We do not judge sellers. Travala Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore company, with Binance as a shareholder since 2020. It publishes its terms and a large help centre. What we report are facts from those pages: refund form, fees and ID rules, each dated and sourced. ### Can I use Travala credits on SatFares? No. Travel Credits can be used only on Travala, per its help centre. SatFares accepts BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC only. You top up a balance from $25, then book from it. Unused SatFares balance never expires. We never ask for an ID upload or a selfie. ### Does SatFares sell hotels like Travala? No. We only sell flights; each booking is a single travel service. A SatFares booking is not a package, so EU package travel protection does not apply. Flights are not ATOL protected. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ### Which is cheaper for flights, Travala or SatFares? We have no measured flight price comparison yet, so we make no price claim. Our price is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). Compare the total for the same flight and date on both sites before you pay. ## Sources 1. [Travala terms and conditions](https://www.travala.com/terms-and-conditions) — Travala (2026-10-12) 2. [Travala, payment options](https://www.travala.com/payment-options) — Travala (2026-10-12) 3. [Travala, pay with USDT](https://www.travala.com/payment/usdt) — Travala (2026-10-12) 4. [Travala help: refunds of crypto payments](https://help.travala.com/hc/en-us/articles/20907422717209) — Travala (2026-10-12) 5. [Travala help: refund timelines](https://help.travala.com/hc/en-us/articles/29840398218393) — Travala (2026-10-08) 6. [Travala help: flights](https://help.travala.com/hc/en-us/articles/6123662744729) — Travala (2026-10-12) 7. [Travala help: givebacks](https://help.travala.com/hc/en-us/articles/38856749903129) — Travala (2026-10-12) 8. [Crypto, rent a car and $113M in travel](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/crypto-rent-car-113m-travel-123215141.html) — CCN via Yahoo Finance (2026-02-26) 9. [Trivago and Travala integration for crypto payments](https://www.theblock.co/post/338722/trivago-travala-integration-crypto-payments) — The Block (2025-02-04) 10. [Travala's crypto loyalty programme passes 170,000 members](https://hackernoon.com/travalas-crypto-loyalty-program-passes-170000-members-sets-long-term-goal-of-30percent-of-ava-supply) — HackerNoon (2026-10-01) --- 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. --- # Travorio alternative for flights paid in crypto (Oct 2026) > Travorio alternative for flights paid in crypto: its terms say crypto-to-crypto refunds are not guaranteed (Oct 13, 2026). SatFares refunds in USDT or USDC. - URL: https://satfares.com/alternatives/travorio/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Travorio sells flights paid in crypto, by card or in instalments. Who runs it, what it announces, how it refunds a crypto payment, and what SatFares does differently, each point dated and sourced. **Quick answer — What is a Travorio alternative for flights paid in crypto?** **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, is a Travorio alternative for flights if refund currency matters to you. On October 13, 2026, Travorio's terms say "crypto-to-crypto refunds are not guaranteed", and refunds can take 4 to 12 weeks or longer. After an airline cancellation, SatFares gives a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Your balance is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## Travorio at a glance (checked October 13, 2026) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Operator named in its terms | Travorio LLC; no state, country or postal address given | | Terms last updated | October 9, 2026 | | Founding year shown | "Founded in 2024" on its about page; "Founded 2017" and "Dubai, UAE" on its Travala comparison page | | Airlines announced | 800+, 750+ or 600+, depending on the page | | What it sells | Flights, hotels and events, per its llms.txt file | | Coins | "100+"; named: BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, BNB, SOL, MATIC and LTC | | USDT networks | ERC-20, TRC-20, Polygon and BNB Chain on its USDT flights page; none named on its main crypto page | | Other ways to pay | Cards and Sezzle instalments | | Fee for paying in crypto | None announced, network fee only; its terms also define non-refundable "Service Fees" | | Refund of a crypto payment | Original crypto or Travorio credit (payment page); fiat, travel credit or other methods (terms, section 10) | | Refund delay | "4–12 weeks or longer" (terms, section 12) | | Identity check | No identity check clause in its terms | | Countries blocked | No sanctions or restricted-country clause in its terms | | Sanctioned airlines | A guide to booking Aeroflot flights, dated September 28, 2026 | > **How we checked** Every Travorio fact on this page comes from its own site, read on October 13, 2026. We read its terms, its crypto payment page, its flights pages, its about page and its llms.txt file. Where two pages disagree, we quote both. We made no test booking with Travorio. ## Who operates Travorio? Travorio LLC, according to its terms, last updated on October 9, 2026. The terms give no state or country of registration and no postal address. The footer of its other pages shows only "Copyright © 2025 travorio". Two pages give different founding facts. Its about page says "Travorio was founded in 2024". Its Travala comparison page shows "Founded 2017" and "Dubai, UAE". We quote both as published. Section 1 of the terms says "Travorio is not a travel service provider". Section 28 sets U.S. law and arbitration for the United States, and UAE law for the United Arab Emirates. For the EU and the UK, it says mandatory consumer protection laws apply. ## How many airlines does Travorio announce? Between 600 and 800, depending on the page, as of October 13, 2026. Its flights page shows three figures at once: - "800+ airlines" in the top banner; - "750+ airlines" in its FAQ; - "600+ airlines" in the closing banner. Elsewhere, the about page says 800+, the crypto payment page and the llms.txt file say 750+, and the Travala comparison page says 600+. We report each figure with its page, without saying which one is current. SatFares announces no airline count. Airlines that are not under sanctions can be searched, and our team books each ticket on request. Flights to or from the United Kingdom are paused at launch. ## Which coins and networks does Travorio accept for flights? More than 100 coins, per its pages; the networks are named on its flight pages, not on its main crypto page. That main page names BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, BNB, SOL, MATIC and LTC, with no network. Its page on paying for flights with USDT names ERC-20, TRC-20, Polygon and BNB Chain. Travorio also takes cards and Sezzle instalments. Its network fee figures, such as "often under $1" on TRC-20, are its own estimates, not measured by us. SatFares takes BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC only. USDT is accepted on TRC-20 (20 confirmations) or ERC-20 (12 confirmations), and USDC on ERC-20 only. Funds sent on another network may be lost. Step by step: [pay with USDT on TRC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/). ## How does Travorio refund a crypto payment? Its pages give three answers, and its terms say a refund in crypto is not guaranteed. As of October 13, 2026: - **Crypto payment page:** refunds are "processed in the original cryptocurrency or as Travorio credit". - **Flights page:** "Refunds are processed to your original payment method." - **Terms, section 10:** refunds "may be issued in fiat, travel credit, or alternative methods", and "Crypto-to-crypto refunds are not guaranteed". Section 12 adds that refunds "may take 4–12 weeks or longer". The terms also call service fees and network fees non-refundable. At SatFares, an airline cancellation gives a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If our team can't get the ticket issued in time, the held amount is released. A cancellation you choose follows the fare rules and is refunded as balance credit. All cases: [refund policy matrix](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/). ## What fees does Travorio publish? None for paying in crypto, per its payment page: Travorio "does not charge additional fees for cryptocurrency payments". Its terms also define "Service Fees" as "Non-refundable platform and processing fees charged by Travorio". The pages we read give no amount for them. Its flights page lists the Sezzle instalment fees: up to $6.95 for a failed payment and up to $16.95 for a late payment. At SatFares, the price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). The network fee of your own wallet comes on top, whatever the seller. Details: [pricing](https://satfares.com/pricing/). ## Does Travorio sell flights on sanctioned airlines? It publishes a guide to booking Aeroflot flights, dated September 28, 2026, which we read on October 13, 2026. The guide is titled "Book Aeroflot Flights: Pay with Crypto or PayPal [2026]". It links to a search of Aeroflot flights on Travorio. Aeroflot has been under a UK asset freeze since May 19, 2022, per the UK Government. Travorio's terms contain no sanctions or restricted-country clause. Its payment page says "Pay from anywhere in the world". SatFares sells no ticket on a sanctioned airline, and no flight to or from Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria. The full list is on [where we can't sell](https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/). ## Travorio and SatFares side by side (October 13, 2026) We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. Each Travorio cell quotes its own pages. | Point | Travorio | SatFares (us) | | --- | --- | --- | | Company named | Travorio LLC; no state, country or address | TravelGoat LLC, United States | | Airlines announced | 600+, 750+ or 800+, by page | No count announced; airlines not under sanctions, on request | | Ways to pay | "100+" coins, cards, Sezzle | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC only | | USDT networks named | ERC-20, TRC-20, Polygon, BNB Chain (USDT flights page) | TRC-20 or ERC-20, with confirmation counts | | Refund after an airline cancellation | Crypto, credit, fiat or other, by page; crypto "not guaranteed" (terms) | a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose | | Refund delay stated | 4 to 12 weeks or longer | Within 7 days of your request | | When the money moves | Paid at checkout; crypto payments "final and irreversible" (terms) | Held at checkout; charged when the e-ticket number is issued | | Sanctioned airlines | Aeroflot guide dated 2026-09-28 | Not sold | | Identity check | No clause in its terms | No ID upload, no selfie; airline ID rules apply | | Card and pay-later options | Yes | No | *Checked on October 13, 2026.* ## Registry rows: SatFares and Travorio | Seller | Company | Coins and networks | Refund of a crypto payment | Published fees | ID checks | Checked | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SatFares (Us) | TravelGoat LLC, United States | BTC, USDT (TRC-20, ERC-20), USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | Ticket not issued: amount released to your balance at once; cancelled by the airline: USDT or USDC within 7 days, or balance credit if you choose it; cancelled by you: balance credit under the fare rules | none (no booking fee or payment fee is added) | No ID upload, no selfie; the airline requires each traveller's names, date of birth and gender, and passport details for international trips | October 13, 2026 | — | | Travorio | Travorio LLC, Not stated: its terms name Travorio LLC without a state or address (read 2026-10-09) | "100+": BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, BNB, SOL, MATIC, LTC…; networks not stated | Payment page: original crypto or Travorio credit. Terms: fiat, travel credit or another method; "crypto-to-crypto refunds are not guaranteed"; 4 to 12 weeks | Its crypto payment page claims "real-time exchange rates, no markup" and no extra fee for crypto payments, only the blockchain network fee (read 2026-10-12) | Not stated | October 13, 2026 | [Travorio, crypto payment](https://travorio.com/payment/crypto), [Travorio terms](https://travorio.com/terms) | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## How does SatFares work differently from Travorio? Five points you can check on our own pages: 1. **Booking on request:** after checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher, you accept it or the amount is released. 2. **Held, not charged:** the total waits on your balance. It is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. 3. **One refund rule in writing:** after an airline cancellation, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. 4. **Networks listed:** each coin shows its network and its confirmation count, for example 20 for USDT on TRC-20 and 2 for BTC. 5. **Sanctions blocked:** no sanctioned airline, country or area is sold. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply: see [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ## When does Travorio suit you better? In a few cases, based on its own pages: - you want to pay by card or in Sezzle instalments; - you hold USDT on Polygon or BNB Chain, or a coin outside our list; - you also want hotels or event tickets from the same seller. Travorio's payment page advertises "Instant Confirmation" and "Instant e-ticket delivery". SatFares books each ticket on request and promises no issuing time. Our other limits: you top up a balance first, from $25. Flights to or from the United Kingdom are paused at launch. More sellers, side by side: [crypto flight booking sites compared](https://satfares.com/best-sites-to-book-flights-with-crypto/). ## Questions about Travorio and SatFares ### Is Travorio legit? We do not score sellers; we list facts you can check. Travorio's terms, updated October 9, 2026, name Travorio LLC as the operator, with no state, country or address. Its pages give two founding years, 2024 and 2017. Its airline count reads 600+, 750+ or 800+, depending on the page. Each fact here is dated and sourced. ### Does Travorio accept USDT on TRC-20? Yes, per its page on paying for flights with USDT, which names ERC-20, TRC-20, Polygon and BNB Chain. Its main crypto payment page names no network, as of October 13, 2026. SatFares accepts USDT on TRC-20, credited after 20 confirmations, or on ERC-20, after 12. Send funds only on the network shown at payment. ### Does Travorio refund in crypto? Not always. Its payment page says refunds come in the original cryptocurrency or as Travorio credit. Its terms say refunds may come in fiat, travel credit or other methods, and that crypto-to-crypto refunds are not guaranteed. They may take 4 to 12 weeks or longer. At SatFares, an airline cancellation gives a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ### Where is Travorio based? Its terms do not say. They name Travorio LLC, with no state, country or postal address, as of October 13, 2026. Its Travala comparison page shows "Dubai, UAE". The terms apply U.S. law in the United States and UAE law in the United Arab Emirates. SatFares is operated by TravelGoat LLC, United States. ### Does Travorio ask for ID? Its terms contain no identity check clause, as of October 13, 2026. They ask users to be 18 or older and to give accurate information. On any site, the airline still needs each traveller's names exactly as on the passport. At SatFares: no ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. ### How many airlines does Travorio have? It announces 600+, 750+ or 800+, depending on the page, as of October 13, 2026. Its flights page shows all three figures. We cannot tell which one is current, so we quote each with its page. SatFares announces no count: airlines that are not under sanctions can be searched, and each ticket is booked on request. ### Which is cheaper for flights, Travorio or SatFares? No measured comparison exists yet, so we make no claim either way. Travorio announces no fee for crypto payments, and its terms define non-refundable service fees. At SatFares, the price is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). Check both totals for one flight and one date before paying. ## Sources 1. [Travorio terms and conditions (last updated October 9, 2026)](https://travorio.com/terms) — Travorio (checked 2026-10-13) 2. [Travorio, pay with crypto](https://travorio.com/payment/crypto) — Travorio (checked 2026-10-13) 3. [Travorio, flights](https://travorio.com/flights) — Travorio (checked 2026-10-13) 4. [Travorio, pay for flights with USDT](https://travorio.com/flights/pay-with/usdt) — Travorio (checked 2026-10-13) 5. [Travorio, about](https://travorio.com/about) — Travorio (checked 2026-10-13) 6. [Travorio, Travala alternative](https://travorio.com/alternative/travala) — Travorio (checked 2026-10-13) 7. [Travorio, llms.txt](https://travorio.com/llms.txt) — Travorio (checked 2026-10-13) 8. [UK targets Russian airlines with new sanctions (May 19, 2022)](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-targets-russian-airlines-with-new-sanctions) — UK Government (checked 2026-10-13) --- 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. --- # Can you pay for Trip.com flights in USDT? Markets and an alternative (Oct 2026) > Trip.com flights paid in USDT or USDC: per the press, only in some markets since October 2025, not in mainland China. SatFares also takes BTC, ETH, SOL and LTC. - URL: https://satfares.com/alternatives/trip-com/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Trip.com flights paid in USDT or USDC are possible in some markets, per the press. What the press reports on its networks, fees and limits, and what SatFares does differently. **Quick answer — Can you pay for Trip.com flights in USDT?** Yes, in some markets, per the press. Trip.com takes USDT and USDC through Triple-A since October 9, 2025, for prepaid flights and hotels. The option depends on the market detected by IP, and is not offered in mainland China. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, also takes BTC, ETH, SOL and LTC. If the airline cancels, it gives a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ## Trip.com and crypto at a glance (checked October 12, 2026) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Coins | USDT and USDC only (press) | | Payment processor | Triple-A, a Singapore payment company (press) | | Networks | Ethereum, TRON, Polygon, Solana, Arbitrum One and TON (search extract) | | Since | October 9, 2025, depending on the market (detected by IP) | | Where it is not offered | Mainland China; absent in Hong Kong during a press test | | What you can pay in crypto | Prepaid flights and hotels | | Fees | One press test: 0%, then 2.39 USDT, depending on the wallet | | ID checks | Name and email for a hotel (search extract) | | Refund of a crypto payment | Not found | | Our check | Its site returned an error page to our checks; facts come from the press | > **Disclosure** We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. Trip.com returned an error page to our checks on October 12, 2026, so its facts come from the press articles listed below. ## Does Trip.com accept crypto for flights? Yes, but only stablecoins, and only in some markets. Per the press, Trip.com accepts USDT and USDC through Triple-A since October 9, 2025, for prepaid flights and hotels. The option depends on the market detected from your IP address. - **Not offered in mainland China.** - **Absent in Hong Kong** when the South China Morning Post tested it. - **Networks** reported in a search extract: Ethereum, TRON, Polygon, Solana, Arbitrum One and TON. We could not confirm these facts on Trip.com itself: its site returned an error page to our checks. ## What does paying Trip.com in USDT cost? We found no published fee. In one press test, the fee was 0% and then 2.39 USDT, depending on the wallet used. Your own network fee comes on top, as with any on-chain payment. At SatFares, the price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). You pay your wallet's network fee when you top up. See [the real cost of paying in crypto](https://satfares.com/real-cost-of-paying-in-crypto/). ## How does Trip.com refund a crypto payment? We did not find it. The press articles we read do not say how a stablecoin payment is refunded, or in which form. Ask Trip.com before you pay if this matters to you. At SatFares, an airline cancellation gives a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the held amount goes back to your balance. A cancellation by you follows the fare rules, with any refund credited to your balance. See our [refund policy](https://satfares.com/refunds/). ## Trip.com vs SatFares for flights paid in crypto (October 12, 2026) Trip.com facts per the press. Our offer is included and marked (last column). | Point | Trip.com | SatFares (us) | | --- | --- | --- | | Coins | USDT, USDC | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | | Bitcoin | No | Yes | | USDT on Tron (TRC-20) | Yes (search extract) | Yes | | USDC network | Several, including Solana (search extract) | ERC-20 only | | Markets | Depends on your IP; not mainland China | Never sold: sanctioned countries and airlines; flights to or from the United Kingdom paused | | Refund of a crypto payment | Not found | a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose | | When you are charged | Prepaid; no hold stated | Held at checkout; charged only when the e-ticket number is issued | | Products | Prepaid flights and hotels | Flights only; each booking is a single travel service | *Checked on October 12, 2026.* ## Registry rows: SatFares and Trip.com | Seller | Company | Coins and networks | Refund of a crypto payment | Published fees | ID checks | Checked | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SatFares (Us) | TravelGoat LLC, United States | BTC, USDT (TRC-20, ERC-20), USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | Ticket not issued: amount released to your balance at once; cancelled by the airline: USDT or USDC within 7 days, or balance credit if you choose it; cancelled by you: balance credit under the fare rules | none (no booking fee or payment fee is added) | No ID upload, no selfie; the airline requires each traveller's names, date of birth and gender, and passport details for international trips | October 13, 2026 | — | | Trip.com | Trip.com Group | USDT and USDC through Triple-A, depending on the market (detected by IP), not in mainland China (press) | Not found | One press test: 0%, then 2.39 USDT depending on the wallet (search extract) | Name and email for a hotel (search extract) | October 12, 2026 | [SCMP via Yahoo Finance (2025-12-29)](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trip-com-tests-stablecoin-payments-093000388.html) | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## What does SatFares do differently from Trip.com? Four facts, with no opinion: 1. **More coins:** Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). 2. **Refund rule in writing:** after an airline cancellation, USDT or USDC within 7 days, or balance credit if you choose it. 3. **Held, not charged:** our team books the ticket on request, and the airline's e-ticket number triggers the charge. If it can't be issued in time, the amount is released. 4. **Networks and confirmations published:** BTC 2, USDT on TRC-20 20, Ethereum and ERC-20 12, SOL 1, LTC 6. The ticket is issued by the airline in the traveller's name, with no ID upload and no selfie at checkout. ## When is Trip.com the better choice? Trip.com fits better in these cases, per the press: - the stablecoin option shows in your market, and you hold USDC on Solana, Polygon, Arbitrum or TON; - you also want a prepaid hotel from the same site; - you need a flight to or from the United Kingdom, which we have paused at launch, if Trip.com sells it. SatFares also has limits: bookings are made on request, with no issuing time promised, and you top up a balance first, from $25. ## Questions about Trip.com and SatFares ### Does Trip.com accept USDT for flights? Yes, per the press: USDT and USDC through Triple-A, since October 9, 2025, for prepaid flights and hotels. The option depends on your market, detected by IP, and is not offered in mainland China. We could not confirm it on Trip.com itself, which returned an error page to our checks. ### Does Trip.com accept Bitcoin? Not per the sources we read: its crypto option covers USDT and USDC only. SatFares accepts on-chain Bitcoin, credited after 2 confirmations, as well as BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. You top up a balance, then book from it. ### Why can't I see the crypto option on Trip.com? Because it depends on your market, per the press. Trip.com detects your market from your IP address. The option is not offered in mainland China, and it was absent in Hong Kong during a test by the South China Morning Post. ### Is paying Trip.com in USDT free? Not always. In one press test, the fee was 0% and then 2.39 USDT, depending on the wallet used. Your own network fee is extra. At SatFares, our fee is: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added); your wallet's network fee is paid when you top up. ### How does Trip.com refund a USDT payment? We did not find it in the sources we read, as of October 12, 2026. Ask Trip.com before you pay. When the airline cancels, SatFares gives a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ### Does SatFares sell hotels like Trip.com? No. We only sell flights; each booking is a single travel service. A SatFares booking is not a package, so EU package travel protection does not apply. Flights are not ATOL protected. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Sources 1. [Trip.com tests stablecoin payments](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trip-com-tests-stablecoin-payments-093000388.html) — South China Morning Post via Yahoo Finance (2025-12-29) 2. [Trip.com starts accepting payments with stablecoins](https://tech.az/en/posts/trip-com-starts-accepting-payments-with-stablecoins-6415) — tech.az (2025) --- 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. --- # Where can you book flights with crypto? 7 sites compared (Oct 2026) > Where to book flights with crypto: 7 sites compared on crypto refunds, networks, fees and ID, checked October 12, 2026. SatFares, the publisher, is shown apart. - URL: https://satfares.com/best-sites-to-book-flights-with-crypto/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Seven sites that sell flights paid in crypto, compared on the same four facts. These are the refund of a crypto payment, networks named, published fees, and ID at checkout. We sell flights paid in crypto, so SatFares is not in the list. Our service is shown apart, with the same facts. **Quick answer — Where can you book flights with crypto in 2026?** As of October 12, 2026, we compare seven sites that sell flights paid in crypto: Laters, Alternative Airlines, Cryptorefills, Travala, Travorio, KryptoMate and Trip.com. Their refund rules differ most: crypto, fiat money or site credit. We made no test booking, so the order below is not a quality rating. **SatFares**, the publisher, sells flights paid only in crypto and is shown apart, not ranked. ## Key facts (checked October 12, 2026) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Sites compared | 7 that sell flights paid in crypto; SatFares, the publisher, is shown apart and not ranked | | Active sellers of flights in our registry | 12, each with its refund rule in the [refund policy matrix](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/) | | Order of the list | Refund form for a crypto payment (crypto, fiat money, site credit, not found); then networks named; then fees published | | Date of the check | October 12, 2026, on each seller's own pages; Trip.com from the press | | USDT on Tron (TRC-20) | Travala, Cryptorefills, KryptoMate; Trip.com per the press; not Laters; not stated by Alternative Airlines | | Refund in crypto for a crypto payment | Laters (CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD), Alternative Airlines (USDT payments in USDT) | | Refund as site credit for a direct crypto payment | Travala (Travel Credits, not convertible to cash or crypto) | | Refund fee published | Travala flights: $25 per person to process a refund, or $15 per booking to void | | No account at checkout | Cryptorefills (email only) | | Test bookings made | None yet with any of the seven sites | | Closed | CheapAir, since 2024: cheapair.com redirects to another company | > **Disclosure** We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. SatFares is kept out of the numbered list because we publish this page. Our service is shown apart, after the list, with the same facts. Every fact about another site comes from its own pages, or from the press when marked, read on October 12, 2026. ## Seven sites that sell flights paid in crypto, in order of their refund facts (October 2026) **Methodology.** Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells airline tickets paid in crypto and is not in this list. The 7 sellers sell flights paid in crypto, per their own pages read on October 12, 2026. Same facts for all: the refund of a crypto payment, networks named, published fees, and ID or account at checkout. This order is not a quality rating. *Checked on October 12, 2026.* The order follows three written facts. First, the refund of a crypto payment: in crypto, then in fiat money, then possibly as site credit, then not found. Second, whether the seller names its networks. Third, whether it publishes its fees. The badge of each site shows the first two facts. ### 1. Laters — Refund in crypto · networks named Laters (Fly Fairly Pte. Ltd., Singapore), formerly Fly Fairly, sells flights on 650+ airlines. It takes BTC, ETH, USDC, and USDT through Crypto.com Pay on Cronos, ERC-20 and Polygon. Refunds come in CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD, minus network fees. - Price: "No payment surcharge"; network fees only - KYC: Not stated on its pages - Crypto payment: BTC, ETH, USDC; USDT via Crypto.com Pay (Cronos, ERC-20, Polygon) - Pros: Names its networks on dated pages (updated October 11, 2026) - Pros: Refund in crypto, not site credit - Pros: No payment surcharge announced - Cons: No USDT on Tron (TRC-20) - Cons: No refund in USDT, although it accepts USDT - Cons: Refund delay not published ### 2. Alternative Airlines — USDT refunded in USDT · networks not stated Alternative Airlines Ltd (England, no. 02885223) sells flights on 600+ airlines. It takes "100+" cryptocurrencies through xMoney, Crypto.com Pay, CoinGate and Binance Pay. Its USDT page says USDT payments are refunded in USDT, "minus any applicable fees". - Price: "Some payments may include network or processing fees", not refundable - KYC: Not mentioned on its pages - Crypto payment: "100+" cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, SOL, LTC, XRP…); networks not stated - Pros: Many coins and four payment processors - Pros: USDT payments refunded in USDT - Pros: 600+ airlines - Cons: Networks not stated ("various blockchains") - Cons: Network or processing fees on some payments are not refundable - Cons: Its USDT page restricts Tether for residents of the US, Pakistan and some sanctioned countries ### 3. Cryptorefills — Refund in fiat money · networks named Cryptorefills (Big Dream Ventures B.V., Amsterdam) books flights directly, with the ticket in the passenger's name and the airline reference. It takes about 27 assets on Tron, TON, Solana, Base, Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, BSC and more. An airline cancellation is refunded in fiat money. - Price: Fees not stated; changes and extra fees payable in fiat money - KYC: "No KYC" and no account at checkout (email only) - Crypto payment: About 27 assets on 8+ networks; on-chain BTC excluded for flights - Pros: Many networks, including Tron, TON, Solana and Base - Pros: No account needed at checkout - Pros: Airline reference provided - Cons: On-chain BTC not accepted for flights - Cons: Airline cancellations refunded in fiat money, not crypto - Cons: Changes and extra fees payable in fiat money ### 4. Travala — Refund as Travel Credits · networks named Travala (Travala Pte. Ltd., Singapore) sells flights on 600+ airlines, and hotels. It lists 129 payment options, including USDT on TRC-20, BSC, Polygon, Solana, Arbitrum and TON, and BTC on Lightning. Direct crypto payments are refunded as Travel Credits. - Price: No crypto fee announced; flights: $15 per booking to void, or $25 per person to process a refund (T&C 9.5) - KYC: Guest checkout possible; its terms allow an ID check at any time (T&C 4.4 to 4.6, 8.4) - Crypto payment: 129 options: BTC (also Lightning), ETH, SOL, LTC, USDC, USDT on 6 networks, Binance Pay, Crypto.com Pay - Pros: 129 payment options, with USDT on six networks - Pros: Bitcoin Lightning accepted - Pros: Binance Pay payments refunded in USDT - Cons: Direct crypto payments refunded as Travel Credits, not convertible to cash or crypto - Cons: Flight refund processing fee of $25 per person - Cons: Terms allow an ID check and frozen funds at any time ### 5. Travorio — Crypto or site credit · networks not stated Travorio sells flights and hotels and takes "100+" coins, including BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, BNB, SOL and LTC. Its pages do not state its networks or its legal entity. Refunds come "in the original crypto or Travorio credit". - Price: "No markup", network fees only (its payment page) - KYC: Not stated on its pages - Crypto payment: "100+": BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, BNB, SOL, MATIC, LTC…; networks not stated - Pros: Many coins - Pros: No markup announced on crypto payments - Pros: Cards and pay-later options too - Cons: Legal entity not stated - Cons: Networks not stated - Cons: Its pages do not say who chooses between crypto and credit ### 6. KryptoMate — Refund form not found · 20+ networks KryptoMate (Cryptomate Limited) sells flights on 600+ airlines, plus hotels, eSIMs and gift cards. It takes "200+" cryptocurrencies on 20+ networks, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Polygon and Tron. It shows refund rules per fare. - Price: "Taxes and fees included" in the price shown - KYC: Not found on its pages - Crypto payment: "200+" cryptocurrencies on 20+ networks, Tron included - Pros: Many networks, Tron included - Pros: Refund rules shown per fare - Pros: Taxes and fees included in the price shown - Cons: Refund currency for a crypto payment not found - Cons: ID rule not found - Cons: Refund delay not published ### 7. Trip.com — Refund form not found · press only Trip.com takes USDT and USDC through Triple-A for prepaid flights and hotels, since October 9, 2025, depending on the market detected by IP. Per the press, networks include Ethereum, TRON, Polygon, Solana, Arbitrum One and TON. It is not offered in mainland China. - Price: One press test: 0%, then 2.39 USDT, depending on the wallet - KYC: Name and email for a hotel (search extract) - Crypto payment: USDT and USDC only (press) - Pros: Stablecoins on many networks (press) - Pros: Prepaid flights and hotels - Cons: Offered only in some markets; not in mainland China - Cons: Refund form for a crypto payment not found - Cons: Our check got an error page: facts come from the press *Disclosure: this page is published by SatFares. Competitor details come from their public websites at the date shown above and may have changed since.* > **Our service: SatFares, shown apart from the list** We publish this page, so SatFares is not in the numbered list. Here are the same facts about us. Refund of a crypto payment: if the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel, the fare rules decide, and any refund is balance credit that can't be withdrawn. Networks named: BTC 2 confirmations, USDT on TRC-20 20, Ethereum and ERC-20 12, SOL 1, LTC 6. USDC is accepted on ERC-20 only. Fees published: the price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). ID at checkout: no ID upload, no selfie. The airline requires names, date of birth, gender, and passport details for international trips. When you are charged: the total is held on your balance while our team books on request. It is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. Company: TravelGoat LLC, United States. Limits: you top up a balance first, from $25. No Lightning, no Monero, no card. No flights to or from the United Kingdom yet. No issuing time is promised. Details: pricing and how it works. ## The same facts, site by site Per each seller's own pages, read on October 12, 2026 (Trip.com: press). Rows follow the order of the list above. Our row is last, marked and not ranked. | Seller | Coins and networks | USDT on Tron (TRC-20) | Refund of a crypto payment | Fees published | ID or account at checkout | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Laters | BTC, ETH, USDC; USDT on Cronos, ERC-20, Polygon | No | CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD; not USDT | "No payment surcharge" | Not stated | | Alternative Airlines | "100+" coins; networks not stated | Not stated | USDT payments in USDT, minus fees | Network or processing fees, not refundable | Not mentioned | | Cryptorefills | About 27 assets on Tron, TON, Solana, Base, Ethereum… | Yes | Fiat money after an airline cancellation | Not stated; changes in fiat money | "No KYC" at checkout; no account (email only) | | Travala | 129 options; USDT on 6 networks; Lightning | Yes | Travel Credits; Binance Pay: USDT | $15 to void or $25 per person to refund (flights) | Guest checkout; ID check reserved | | Travorio | "100+" coins; networks not stated | Not stated | "Original crypto or Travorio credit" | "No markup" | Not stated | | KryptoMate | "200+" coins on 20+ networks | Yes | Rules per fare; currency not found | "Taxes and fees included" | Not found | | Trip.com | USDT, USDC on 6 networks (press) | Yes (press) | Not found | 0% to 2.39 USDT (press test) | Name and email (extract) | | SatFares (ours, not ranked) | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC; USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20 | Yes | Airline cancels: USDT or USDC, or credit if you choose; you cancel: balance credit | Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added) | No ID upload, no selfie; airline data only | *Checked on October 12, 2026.* "Not stated" or "not found" means the information is not on the pages we read. Full refund details: [refund policy matrix](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/). ## Which sites accept USDT on Tron (TRC-20)? Travala, Cryptorefills and KryptoMate accept USDT on Tron, per their own pages. Trip.com accepts it per the press. Laters does not: its USDT goes through Crypto.com Pay on Cronos, ERC-20 and Polygon. Alternative Airlines does not name its networks. SatFares also accepts USDT on TRC-20, credited after 20 confirmations, and on ERC-20 after 12. Send USDT on TRC-20 only to the TRC-20 address shown. Funds sent on another network may be lost. See [how to pay with USDT on TRC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/). ## Which sites refund you in crypto if the airline cancels? Few say so clearly. As of October 12, 2026, per their own pages: - **Laters:** CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD, minus network fees. - **Alternative Airlines:** USDT payments in USDT, minus any applicable fees. - **Cryptorefills:** fiat money. - **Travala:** Travel Credits for direct crypto payments. - **SatFares (ours):** a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. US and EU rules require money, not credit, after an airline cancellation, unless you agree. Your rights are explained in [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). Fees and delays are in the [refund policy matrix](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/). ## Which site fits which need? Pick the fact that matters most to you. Per each seller's own pages, as of October 12, 2026: - **You pay in BTC, ETH, USDC, or USDT on ERC-20 or Polygon, and want crypto back:** Laters. - **You hold a less common coin, or pay through a payment processor:** Alternative Airlines. - **You pay on Tron, TON, Solana or Base, with no account:** Cryptorefills. - **You pay with Bitcoin Lightning, or through Binance Pay:** Travala, which refunds Binance Pay payments in USDT. - **You also want card or pay-later options:** Travorio. - **You pay on a network that other sellers do not take:** KryptoMate. - **You hold stablecoins in a market where the option shows:** Trip.com. - **You want USDT or USDC back when the airline cancels:** SatFares, our own service. ## Can I pay an airline directly in crypto instead? Rarely. As of October 2026, very few airlines take crypto on their own site, and with conditions: - **[Emirates](https://satfares.com/airlines/emirates/):** Crypto.com Pay since July 28, 2026, for UAE residents booking in AED only. - **[airBaltic](https://satfares.com/airlines/airbaltic/):** bitcoin through BitPay, for GREEN and GREEN plus tickets only. - **[FlySafair](https://satfares.com/airlines/flysafair/):** bitcoin over Lightning in South Africa, through MoneyBadger, Ozow or Zapper, per the press (March 2026). - **US airlines:** none in direct, per the sources we read. The dated list, with sources, is in our [airline crypto acceptance index](https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/). ## Booking direct with the airline ### Is it better to book flights directly with the airline? It depends on how you pay. Booking direct means the airline handles your changes and refunds itself. A US credit card adds a legal dispute process under the Fair Credit Billing Act, per the FTC. Crypto payments typically are not reversible and have no such protection, the FTC says. So if you pay in crypto, read the seller's refund terms before you pay. ## What about CheapAir, Expedia and Bitrefill? Two of them are out of date in many lists. **CheapAir** closed to the public in 2024, and cheapair.com now redirects to another company: see [does CheapAir still accept Bitcoin?](https://satfares.com/does-cheapair-still-accept-bitcoin/). **Expedia** stopped accepting bitcoin on June 10, 2018. **Bitrefill** sells airline gift cards, not bookings. Delta and Flightgift cards cost their face value, and a Southwest card costs $0.25 more. A gift card is cheap if you know what to book, but you then book with the airline yourself. ## How did we build this comparison? We read each seller's own terms, help and payment pages on October 12, 2026. Trip.com returned an error page to our checks, so its facts come from the press. We made no test booking with any competitor. Quotes are the seller's own words. The order follows written facts only: the refund form, then networks named, then fees published. It is not a quality rating, and we publish no ratings. We sell airline tickets paid in crypto, so our service is shown apart. If a fact is wrong, write to support@satfares.com with the source. We update a row when we see a change or a reader sends us a source. ## Questions about booking flights with crypto ### Can I book flights with Bitcoin in 2026? Yes: as of October 12, 2026, Laters, Alternative Airlines, Travala, Travorio and KryptoMate take bitcoin for flights, and so does SatFares. SatFares takes on-chain BTC, credited after 2 confirmations. Cryptorefills excludes on-chain BTC for flights. Among airlines, [airBaltic](https://satfares.com/airlines/airbaltic/) takes bitcoin at its own checkout through BitPay, for GREEN and GREEN plus fares only. ### Which crypto flight site refunds in USDT? Alternative Airlines refunds USDT payments in USDT, minus any applicable fees. Laters does not refund in USDT. Travala refunds direct crypto payments as Travel Credits, and Binance Pay payments in USDT. SatFares, our own service, refunds airline cancellations in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or as balance credit if you choose it. ### Why is SatFares not in the numbered list? Because we publish this page and sell flights paid in crypto. Placing ourselves in the list would not be neutral. Our service is shown apart, after the list, with the same facts as the other sites. Our row in the comparison table is last and marked. The order of the list follows written facts, not a quality rating. ### Do I need KYC to book a flight with crypto? Not at SatFares: no KYC to top up, and no ID upload or selfie at checkout. Cryptorefills needs no account, only an email. Travala allows guest checkout, but its terms allow an ID check at any time. Every airline still requires each traveller's exact name, date of birth and sex. ### Which site has the most cryptocurrencies? Travala lists 129 payment options, KryptoMate "200+" cryptocurrencies and Alternative Airlines "100+". SatFares takes six: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. Fewer coins, but every network and its confirmations are published: for example, USDT on TRC-20 needs 20 confirmations and on ERC-20 needs 12. ### Is SatFares cheaper than the other sites? We can't say yet: we have no measured price comparison. The price we show is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). Network fees depend on the coin and network you send. We will publish a dated comparison only once we have measured it. ### Can I book Ryanair or Wizz Air with crypto? Yes, on request with SatFares, which can search and book Ryanair, Wizz Air, AirAsia and other low-cost airlines. You pay from a crypto balance, held until the e-ticket number is issued. Ryanair requires its own ID verification for bookings made through an agent without a commercial agreement. See [low-cost airlines and crypto](https://satfares.com/low-cost-airlines-and-crypto/). ### Is SatFares a travel agency with a licence? SatFares claims no travel licence or accreditation, and has no registration number to publish yet. It is a flight booking site paid only in crypto, operated by TravelGoat LLC, United States. Each booking is a single travel service, not a package, and flights are not ATOL protected. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ### How often is this comparison updated? Each row shows the date of our last check, October 12, 2026 for this edition. We update a row when we see a change on a seller's pages, or when a reader sends us a source. The date changes only after a real check of each seller's pages. Write to support@satfares.com if you see a change. ## Sources 1. [Laters, pay with USDT](https://laters.com/payment/usdt) — Laters (2026-10-12) 2. [Alternative Airlines, cryptocurrencies](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/cryptocurrencies) — Alternative Airlines (2026-10-12) 3. [Alternative Airlines, buy flights with USDT](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/buy-flights-with-usdt) — Alternative Airlines (2026-10-12) 4. [Cryptorefills, flights](https://www.cryptorefills.com/en/flights) — Cryptorefills (2026-10-12) 5. [Travala terms and conditions](https://www.travala.com/terms-and-conditions) — Travala (2026-10-12) 6. [Travala, payment options](https://www.travala.com/payment-options) — Travala (2026-10-12) 7. [Travala help: refunds of crypto payments](https://help.travala.com/hc/en-us/articles/20907422717209) — Travala (2026-10-12) 8. [Travorio, crypto payment](https://travorio.com/payment/crypto) — Travorio (2026-10-12) 9. [KryptoMate, flights](https://kryptomate.com/flights) — KryptoMate (2026-10-12) 10. [Trip.com tests stablecoin payments](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trip-com-tests-stablecoin-payments-093000388.html) — South China Morning Post via Yahoo Finance (2025-12-29) 11. [Trip.com starts accepting payments with stablecoins](https://tech.az/en/posts/trip-com-starts-accepting-payments-with-stablecoins-6415) — tech.az (2025) 12. [Emirates accepts crypto payments for UAE residents](https://www.insideflyer.com/posts/emirates-accepts-crypto-payments-for-uae-residents/) — InsideFlyer (2026-07-29) 13. [airBaltic, payment options](https://book.airbaltic.com/text?id=basket_new-link_payment_options) — airBaltic (2026-10-12) 14. [SAA passengers get another way to pay for flights: bitcoin](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-15-saa-passengers-get-another-way-to-pay-for-flights-bitcoin/) — Daily Maverick (2026-03-15) 15. [Using credit cards and disputing charges](https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/using-credit-cards-and-disputing-charges) — US Federal Trade Commission (checked 2026-10-13) 16. [What to know about cryptocurrency and scams](https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency-and-scams) — US Federal Trade Commission (checked 2026-10-13) 17. [What happened to CheapAir.com](https://yourmileagemayvary.com/2024/08/05/what-happened-to-cheapair-com/) — Your Mileage May Vary (2024-08-05) 18. [Expedia drops cryptocurrency bitcoin as payment option](https://travolution.com/articles/108081/expedia-drops-cryptocurrency-bitcoin-as-payment-option) — Travolution (2018-06) 19. [Bitrefill, travel gift cards](https://www.bitrefill.com/us/en/gift-cards/travel/) — Bitrefill (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. --- # Can I pay for flights with Lightning or Monero? (No) > Can you pay for flights in crypto with Bitcoin Lightning or Monero (XMR)? Not at SatFares. Use on-chain BTC (2 confirmations), USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL or LTC. - URL: https://satfares.com/bitcoin-lightning-and-monero/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Can I pay for flights with Lightning or Monero?** No. As of October 2026, **SatFares** does not accept Bitcoin Lightning or Monero (XMR) to pay for flights. You can pay in crypto with Bitcoin on-chain (2 confirmations), USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20, ETH, SOL or LTC. Top up from $25, then book from your balance: the fare is held, not charged, until the airline issues the e-ticket. ## What we accept, and what we don't | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Bitcoin Lightning | No | | Monero (XMR) | No | | Bitcoin on-chain (BTC) | Accepted, 2 confirmations | | Other coins accepted | Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC) | | How a top-up is checked | On a public blockchain: transaction, recipient address, token, amount and confirmations | | Minimum top-up | $25 | | Privacy at checkout | No ID upload, no selfie. Airline ID rules still apply | ## Why can't I pay for flights with Lightning at SatFares? Because every SatFares top-up is checked as a transaction on a public blockchain, and a Lightning payment does not create one. Our system reads the transaction, the address it pays, the amount and the number of confirmations. It then credits your balance. The Lightning Network works differently. Its own site says that security is enforced by blockchain smart contracts without an on-chain transaction for each payment. Two users open a channel, exchange signed balance updates, and only the final state reaches the Bitcoin blockchain. There is nothing for our check to read, so Lightning is not offered at checkout. ## Why don't you accept Monero (XMR) for flights? Because Monero hides exactly what our payment check needs to read. The Monero project states that the sender, receiver and amount of every transaction are hidden. It uses stealth addresses, ring signatures and RingCT to do this. Our top-ups are matched by an exact amount, unique in its last digits, sent to a known address on a public chain. That method works on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tron, Solana and Litecoin. It does not work on a chain where amounts and addresses are hidden by design. ## What can I use instead of Lightning? Use **Bitcoin on-chain**. It is the same BTC, sent as a normal transaction instead of through a channel. Your balance is credited after 2 confirmations. - If your Lightning wallet can send to a regular Bitcoin address, use that option. - If you hold your BTC on an exchange, choose the **Bitcoin** network for the withdrawal, not Lightning. - If you want a coin that keeps its dollar value, use [USDT on Tron](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/) or [USDC on Ethereum](https://satfares.com/pay/usdc-erc20/). Because you pay from a prepaid balance, you can top up with BTC before you search. At checkout, the fare is then held from your balance without waiting for confirmations. See [how to pay with BTC](https://satfares.com/pay/btc/). ## What can I use instead of Monero? Any coin we accept: Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). None of them hides amounts or addresses. This is a private checkout, not anonymity: blockchain payments are public. What SatFares keeps private is the checkout. There is no ID upload and no selfie. Airlines still need each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, date of birth and gender, plus passport details for international trips. We pass these details to the airline only. See [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/) and [will my bank see it](https://satfares.com/will-my-bank-see-it/). ## Who accepts Lightning or Monero for travel? We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. These facts come from the sellers' pages and the press, as of October 2026: - **Travala** lists BTC Lightning among its payment options. It refunds crypto payments as Travel Credits, which can't be converted to cash or crypto. - **Bitrefill** accepts Lightning for travel gift cards, such as Delta gift cards at face value and Southwest gift cards at face value plus $0.25. - **Lift and FlySafair**, in South Africa: on March 15, 2026, Daily Maverick reported that Lift accepts bitcoin through Ozow and MoneyBadger. It also reported that FlySafair is live on MoneyBadger through Zapper. The article describes Lightning as the checkout method behind these payments. See [FlySafair and crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines/flysafair/). - **Alternative Airlines** lists about 60 coins on its crypto page; Monero is not among them. - **Cryptorefills** excludes on-chain BTC for flights, because its payment deadline is too short. On SatFares, Delta and Southwest flights can be booked on request and paid from a balance topped up in on-chain BTC. Airlines and their direct crypto status: [airlines that accept crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/). ## Lightning and Monero: common questions ### Does SatFares accept Bitcoin Lightning? No. SatFares accepts Bitcoin only on-chain, credited after 2 confirmations. A Lightning payment does not create the on-chain transaction that our top-up check reads. If your wallet holds Lightning funds, send them to a regular Bitcoin address instead, if your wallet offers that option. ### Does SatFares accept Monero (XMR)? No. Monero hides the sender, the receiver and the amount of each transaction. Our top-ups are matched by an exact amount sent to a known address on a public blockchain, which Monero does not show. Use one of the accepted coins: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. ### Will you add Lightning or Monero later? There is no plan to announce. This page will change only if our accepted coins change. The current list always comes from our payment settings: BTC on-chain, USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20, ETH, SOL and LTC. Until then, please top up with one of these coins. ### Is on-chain Bitcoin too slow to book a flight? Not with a prepaid balance. You top up first, and your balance is credited after 2 confirmations. Then you search and check out: the total is held from your balance with no wait for the blockchain. Our team then books the ticket on request. Your balance is charged only when the e-ticket is issued. ### What happens if I send a Lightning payment to a SatFares address? It can't work. The payment page shows an on-chain Bitcoin address and an exact BTC amount, not a Lightning invoice. A Lightning wallet that can pay on-chain will send a normal Bitcoin transaction. If your wallet can only pay Lightning invoices, use another wallet or another coin. ### Can I pay for flights privately with crypto? You get a private checkout, not anonymity. SatFares asks for no ID upload and no selfie, and passes traveller details to the airline only. But blockchain payments are public, and airlines and border controls check passports. Never rely on a crypto payment to hide a trip. ### Where can I spend Lightning on flights? As of October 2026, Travala lists BTC Lightning among its payment options, and Bitrefill sells travel gift cards for Lightning. In South Africa, the press reports Lightning checkouts for Lift and FlySafair through MoneyBadger. Check each seller's refund rules before you pay. ## Sources 1. [Lightning Network](https://lightning.network/) — lightning.network (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [What is Monero (XMR)?](https://www.getmonero.org/get-started/what-is-monero/) — The Monero Project (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Payment options](https://www.travala.com/payment-options) — Travala (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Travala help: refunds of crypto payments](https://help.travala.com/hc/en-us/articles/20907422717209) — Travala (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [Travel gift cards](https://www.bitrefill.com/us/en/gift-cards/travel/) — Bitrefill (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [SAA passengers get another way to pay for flights — bitcoin](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-15-saa-passengers-get-another-way-to-pay-for-flights-bitcoin/) — Daily Maverick (2026-03-15, checked 2026-10-12) 7. [Cryptocurrencies](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/cryptocurrencies) — Alternative Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 8. [Flights](https://www.cryptorefills.com/en/flights) — Cryptorefills (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. --- # How to book a flight without a credit card or bank account > 5 ways to book a flight without a credit card: crypto from $25, another crypto seller, cash, a gift card or a bank payment. Crypto debit cards explained. - URL: https://satfares.com/book-a-flight-without-a-credit-card/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — How can I book a flight without a credit card or bank account?** To book a flight without a credit card or bank account, pay in crypto. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, lets you top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL or LTC. You then book from that balance. Our team books the ticket on request, and the airline issues it in the traveller's name. Your balance is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## Booking a flight without a card: key facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Card needed at SatFares | No | | Bank account needed at SatFares | No | | How you pay | Crypto only: Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC) | | Minimum top-up | $25 | | ID at checkout | No ID upload, no selfie. Airline ID rules still apply | | Airlines that may check the card holder | Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines (when you pay them by card) | | Crypto debit card | Still a card: the issuer's fees and limits and the airline's card rules apply | | How we book | On request: our team books the ticket with the airline after checkout and confirms the final total | | Flights blocked | To or from the United Kingdom (paused); never to, from or within Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria | ## Can I book a flight without a credit card? Yes. Here are 5 ways that need no card at all, each with its own limits: 1. **Pay in crypto on SatFares.** No card and no bank account. You need crypto in a wallet or on an exchange. 2. **Pay in cash at an airline office or airport desk.** Some airlines take cash at their own desks, for some fares. Rules differ by airline and by city. 3. **Use an airline gift card bought with crypto.** This works only for airlines that sell gift cards, often only in one country. 4. **Book with another crypto travel seller.** Coins, networks and refund rules differ from seller to seller. 5. **Pay from your bank account.** Some airlines take bank transfers or bank payments in some countries. You need a bank account. A debit card, a prepaid card or a crypto debit card is still a card. The issuer's limits and the airline's card-holder rules apply, as explained below. ## How do I book a flight with crypto on SatFares? You top up a balance in crypto, then you book from it. The steps are short: 1. **Top up** from $25 in one of our [coins and networks](https://satfares.com/pay/). The payment page shows the address and the exact amount. 2. **Search and choose a flight.** The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. 3. **Enter the traveller details**: names exactly as in the passport, date of birth, gender, and passport details for international trips. 4. **Check out.** The total is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 5. **We book on request.** Our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher, you accept it or the amount is released. 6. **E-ticket in My trips.** Your balance is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount is released. No issuing time is promised. Baggage and fare rules are confirmed with your booking. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Full details: [how it works](https://satfares.com/how-it-works/). ## Can I pay for a flight in cash at an airline ticket office? Sometimes, depending on the airline, the city and the fare. Ask the airline before you go. Two examples, checked on October 12, 2026: - **Ethiopian Airlines** offers a discounted fare payable in Ethiopian birr to Ethiopian citizens and residents. Travellers without those documents must pay by card on its website or app, or in cash in USD, GBP or EUR at its ticket offices. - **Wizz Air** lists cash at the airport sales desk among its payment methods, in its help centre. Cash needs a trip to an office or a desk and, often, cash in a foreign currency. A crypto payment can be made from anywhere, at any time. ## Can I use an airline gift card bought with crypto? Yes, for the few airlines that sell gift cards. As of October 2026, Bitrefill sells US Delta gift cards at face value, payable in crypto. Its US Southwest gift cards cost face value plus $0.25 per card. A gift card works only on that airline, and often only in one country. On SatFares, Delta and Southwest flights can be searched and booked on request, paid from your crypto balance. ## Can I use a prepaid card or someone else's card? You can try, but some airlines check the card holder when you pay them by card. These rules come from the airlines' own pages: - **[Emirates](https://satfares.com/airlines/emirates/):** in some countries, the card holder must be one of the travellers or carry the same name. The card may be requested at the check-in desk. - **[Qatar Airways](https://satfares.com/airlines/qatar-airways/):** may ask for payment details to verify the card holder; a guarantee payment can be requested at the airport. - **[Ethiopian Airlines](https://satfares.com/airlines/ethiopian-airlines/):** the card holder may have to verify the card in person, at the airport or at a ticket office. Some third-party payments need a Credit Card Authorization Form. When you book on SatFares, you do not pay the airline with a card. So there is no card of yours for the airline to check. You still show your passport at the airport, as every traveller does. ## Can I pay with a crypto debit card? Often yes, but it is still a card payment. A crypto debit card is funded with crypto that you hold on an exchange or in an app. When you pay, the card provider sells your crypto and pays the merchant in regular money. The airline sees a normal card payment. So the rules of a card still apply: - **The issuer's rules:** the card issuer sets its own fees and limits. Fees may include top-up, withdrawal and conversion fees. Check them before a large payment, such as a long-haul ticket. - **The airline's card rules:** card-holder checks can apply, as at Emirates, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Airlines (see above). - **Tax:** in some countries, selling crypto to pay for something is a taxable event. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. We don't recommend any card. On SatFares, you pay from a crypto balance, so there is no card for the airline to check. ## Can I use another crypto flight seller? Yes. We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. As of October 2026, per their own pages: - **Alternative Airlines** accepts many coins through payment providers; its USDT page says refunds are paid in USDT minus any applicable fees. - **Laters** accepts BTC, ETH, USDC and USDT, but not USDT on TRC-20, and does not refund in USDT. - **Cryptorefills** books flights with email only; if the airline cancels, it refunds in fiat money. Compare them on coins, refunds and fees: [crypto flight booking sites compared](https://satfares.com/best-sites-to-book-flights-with-crypto/) and [refund policy matrix](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/). ## Why do travellers look for a way to pay without a card? Card limits and card costs differ by country, and they can make a large payment abroad harder. Two dated examples: - **Nigeria:** international limits on naira cards differ by bank. On September 7, 2026, Nairametrics reported $40,000 per quarter at GTBank, $10,000 per quarter at FirstBank and $8,000 per quarter at Stanbic IBTC. - **Argentina:** a 30% perception applies to card spending in foreign currency, including international passenger transport (RG 5617). El Cronista reported on June 17, 2026 that it still applies. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. More countries: [Card Friction Index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/), [flights from Nigeria](https://satfares.com/flights/from/nigeria/), [flights from Argentina](https://satfares.com/flights/from/argentina/). > **You still need your passport** Paying without a card changes how you pay, not who flies. Airlines require each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, date of birth and gender, plus passport details for international trips. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. ## Booking without a credit card: common questions ### Can I book a flight without a bank account? Yes, if you pay in crypto. SatFares takes crypto only, so you need neither a card nor a bank account to pay us. You need coins in a wallet or on an exchange: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The minimum top-up is $25. ### Can I buy a plane ticket with my bank account? Sometimes, with airlines that offer bank payments in your country. As of October 12, 2026, Wizz Air and Turkish Airlines listed bank transfers on their official payment pages. Ryanair listed iDEAL and Pay by Bank. Options differ by country, so check the airline's payment page. SatFares takes no bank payments: you top up in crypto, with no bank account needed. ### Can I book a flight with a debit card instead of a credit card? A debit card is still a card, and each airline sets its own payment rules. Card-holder checks can apply: Emirates, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Airlines may check the card holder or ask to verify the card. SatFares does not take cards at all: only crypto. ### Is the ticket real if I pay in crypto? Yes. The airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name, with an e-ticket number. Your SatFares balance is held at checkout and charged only when that e-ticket number is issued. If it can't be issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. ### Do I need ID to book a flight paid in crypto? Not at checkout: there is no ID upload and no selfie. But the airline requires each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, date of birth and gender, and passport details for international trips. You show your passport at the airport as usual. ### Can I pay for someone else's flight in crypto? Yes. You enter the details of each traveller, and the airline issues the ticket in each traveller's name. The payment comes from your SatFares balance, so the airline has no card of yours to check against the traveller's name. Each traveller still shows their own passport at the airport. ### What if the price changes before the ticket is issued? Our team confirms the final total when it books your ticket. If it is higher than the amount held, you choose: accept it, or have the held amount released. Nothing extra is taken from your balance without your agreement. A price drop is never promised. ### Which airlines can I book with crypto on SatFares? Full-service and low-cost airlines can be searched and booked on request, including Ryanair, Wizz Air and AirAsia. Sanctioned airlines and sanctioned destinations are never sold. Flights to or from a country paused at launch (the United Kingdom) are not on sale. See [airlines that accept crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/) for direct crypto payments. ### What happens if the airline cancels my flight? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules of your ticket apply, and any refund is credited to your balance. Flights are not ATOL protected. ## Sources 1. [Credit card restriction](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/ae/information/essential-information/credit-card-restriction) — Ethiopian Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Booking FAQ](https://www.emirates.com/au/english/help/faq-topics/booking-with-emirates/) — Emirates (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Guarantee payment](https://www.qatarairways.com/en-gr/help/guarantee-payment-refund.html) — Qatar Airways (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Wizz Air Help Centre, payment methods](https://www.wizzair.com/en-gb/help-centre/booking-information-and-services/payment/payment-methods) — Wizz Air (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [What payment methods are accepted by Ryanair?](https://help.ryanair.com/hc/en-ie/articles/12889290978449-What-payment-methods-are-accepted-by-Ryanair) — Ryanair (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [Payment questions](https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/any-questions/payment-questions/) — Turkish Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [Crypto Card Guide 2025: Buying Power, Merchant Acceptance, and Fees](https://www.gemini.com/cryptopedia/crypto-card-guide-buying-power-merchant-acceptance-and-fees) — Gemini Cryptopedia (2025-12-15, checked 2026-10-13) 8. [Travel gift cards](https://www.bitrefill.com/us/en/gift-cards/travel/) — Bitrefill (checked 2026-10-12) 9. [Buy flights with USDT](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/buy-flights-with-usdt) — Alternative Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 10. [Pay with USDT](https://laters.com/payment/usdt) — Laters (checked 2026-10-12) 11. [Flights](https://www.cryptorefills.com/en/flights) — Cryptorefills (checked 2026-10-12) 12. [GTCO, FirstBank, Zenith Bank, others raise dollar spending limits as FX scarcity eases](https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/07/gtco-firstbank-others-raise-dollar-spending-limits-as-fx-scarcity-eases/) — Nairametrics (2026-09-07, checked 2026-10-12) 13. [ARCA mantiene la percepción del 30% sobre operaciones en moneda extranjera (RG 5617)](https://blogdelcontador.com.ar/arca-percepcion-ganancias-operaciones-en-moneda-extranjera) — Blog del Contador (2024-12-19, checked 2026-10-12) 14. [Qué hay detrás del dólar tarjeta](https://www.cronista.com/economia-politica/que-hay-detras-del-dolar-tarjeta-el-numero-que-el-gobierno-no-quiere-resignar/) — El Cronista (2026-06-17, 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. --- # Card blocked or capped abroad? Limits by country and bank (October 2026) > Card caps and fees for payments abroad in 9 countries, bank by bank: naira limits, Argentina's 30% perception, Brazil's 3.5% IOF. Dated, sourced, CC BY 4.0. - URL: https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Before you pay for a flight in a foreign currency, your card may hit a cap, a tax perception or a fee. This index lists them for 9 countries, row by row, each with the date and the source we checked. Free to reuse under CC BY 4.0. **Quick answer — Why is my card blocked or capped for payments abroad, and by how much?** The **SatFares Card Friction Index** lists the caps and extra costs on card payments abroad in 9 countries, as of October 12, 2026. The tightest caps are on Nigerian naira cards, from $2,000 a month at Access Bank. The largest extra cost is Argentina's 30% perception. SatFares, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, publishes the index with a source and a date for every row. ## About this index | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Edition | October 2026, first edition; every row checked on October 12, 2026 | | Coverage | 9 countries, 16 rows: Nigeria, Argentina, Brazil, India, Vietnam, South Korea, the Philippines, Mexico, Colombia | | Tightest cap found | Access Bank (Nigeria): $2,000 a month on Visa Classic and Mastercard naira cards (August 2026) | | Largest extra cost found | Argentina: 30% perception on card spending abroad (ARCA RG 5617), creditable against income tax | | Government charge on every card | Brazil: 3.5% IOF on credit and prepaid card purchases abroad | | Fee plus tax on the fee | India: 3.5% on most SBI cards, plus 18% GST on the fee | | Sources | Banks' own fee pages, regulators and national press; no figure without a source | | Licence | CC BY 4.0: reuse freely, with a link to this page | ## Card caps and extra costs for payments abroad, by country and bank *Card Friction Index, October 2026 edition. Every row checked by SatFares on 2026-10-12; the source date is the date of the bank page or article. CC BY 4.0.* | Country | Bank or rule | Cap or extra cost | Applies to | Source date | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Nigeria | GTBank | Cap of $40,000 a quarter, double the $20,000 limit in place on August 10, 2026 | Naira cards, international spending | 2026-09-07 | [Nairametrics](https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/07/gtco-firstbank-others-raise-dollar-spending-limits-as-fx-scarcity-eases/) | | Nigeria | Zenith Bank | Cap of $50,000 a year | Naira cards, international transactions | 2026-09-07 | [Nairametrics](https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/07/gtco-firstbank-others-raise-dollar-spending-limits-as-fx-scarcity-eases/) | | Nigeria | FirstBank | Cap of $10,000 a quarter (POS and online); $1,000 a day at ATMs | Naira Mastercard | 2026-09-07 | [Nairametrics](https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/07/gtco-firstbank-others-raise-dollar-spending-limits-as-fx-scarcity-eases/) | | Nigeria | UBA | Cap of $20,000 at POS; $10,000 online | World USD card (POS); online payments | 2026-09-07 | [Nairametrics](https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/07/gtco-firstbank-others-raise-dollar-spending-limits-as-fx-scarcity-eases/) | | Nigeria | Stanbic IBTC | Cap of $8,000 a quarter | Mastercard naira debit cards | 2026-09-07 | [Nairametrics](https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/07/gtco-firstbank-others-raise-dollar-spending-limits-as-fx-scarcity-eases/) | | Nigeria | Access Bank | Cap of $3,000 a month (Visa Signature, Platinum); $2,000 a month (Visa Classic, Mastercard) | Naira cards | 2026-08-09 | [Legit.ng](https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/money/1724047-nigerian-banks-increase-international-card-spending-limits/) | | Argentina | ARCA, RG 5617 (all card issuers and Argentine travel agencies) | +30% perception on account of income tax or personal assets tax; refundable to people who pay neither tax | Card purchases abroad; international passenger transport; travel services abroad sold by Argentine agencies | 2026-06-17 | [El Cronista](https://www.cronista.com/economia-politica/que-hay-detras-del-dolar-tarjeta-el-numero-que-el-gobierno-no-quiere-resignar/) | | Brazil | IOF (all card issuers) | +3.5% | Credit and prepaid card purchases and withdrawals abroad | 2026-08-25 | [Nubank](https://blog.nubank.com.br/iof-cartao-credito/) | | India | SBI Card | +3.5% on most cards (1.99% to 3% on some), plus 18% GST on the fee | Foreign currency transactions | 2026-10-12 | [SBI Card](https://www.sbicard.com/en/most-important-terms-and-conditions.page) | | India | SBI Card | +3.5% dynamic currency conversion fee, plus GST | Rupee payments of Rs 1,000 or more abroad or at merchants registered outside India | 2026-10-12 | [SBI Card](https://www.sbicard.com/en/most-important-terms-and-conditions.page) | | Vietnam | Techcombank | +1.1% (Visa Signature) to +2.95% (Classic, Everyday, Eco, DreamCard) | Credit card payments in foreign currency | 2026-10-12 | [Techcombank](https://techcombank.com/content/dam/techcombank/public-site/documents/techcombank-credit-card-service-fee-penalty-schedule-applicable-to-non-tier-customers.pdf) | | Vietnam | Techcombank | +1.1% | Payments in VND to merchants registered outside Vietnam | 2026-10-12 | [Techcombank](https://techcombank.com/content/dam/techcombank/public-site/documents/techcombank-credit-card-service-fee-penalty-schedule-applicable-to-non-tier-customers.pdf) | | South Korea | Hana Card (MG+ Travelog card) | +1.1% international brand fee and +0.2% overseas service fee | Standard credit payments abroad (waived on the prepaid foreign currency option) | 2026-08-10 | [Asia Economy](https://view.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2026081008391105229) | | Philippines | BPI | +0.85% service fee and +1% Mastercard or Visa assessment (BPI Free+: +2% and +1%) | Foreign currency transactions; the 1% also applies to foreign transactions billed in pesos | 2026-07 | [BPI](https://www.bpi.com.ph/personal/cards/credit-cards/rates-and-fees) | | Mexico | BBVA México, Tarjeta Azul | No line for purchases abroad in the commission table | Credit card (fact sheet issued August 4, 2026) | 2026-08-04 | [BBVA México](https://bbva.mx/content/dam/public-web/mexico/documents/personas/tarjetas/TCR-Azul.pdf) | | Colombia | Bancolombia | Visa +1%; Mastercard 0% on US dollar purchases in the United States, +0.45% in other currencies; American Express 0% in US dollars, +2% in other currencies | Card purchases in a currency other than the peso | 2026-07-16 | [Bancolombia](https://www.bancolombia.com/centro-de-ayuda/preguntas-frecuentes/comision-por-compras-en-otras-divisas) | ## Which country makes card payments abroad the hardest? It depends on what you measure: a cap or a cost. - **Caps:** Nigeria. In August and September 2026, naira card limits for international spending went from $2,000 a month (Access Bank) to $50,000 a year (Zenith Bank). A traveller can reach a cap before the trip is fully paid. - **Extra cost:** Argentina. The 30% perception of RG 5617 applies to card purchases abroad and to international tickets. It is a payment on account of income tax that taxpayers deduct later in their annual return, but it is paid up front. - **Tax on every card payment:** Brazil, with 3.5% IOF. - **Fees:** India has the highest bank fee in this edition, 3.5% plus 18% GST on most SBI cards. Vietnam, the Philippines, South Korea and Colombia range from 0% to 3%. Mexico is the only country where the card we checked listed no fee at all for purchases abroad. ## How we built the index We started from the countries where card friction is documented and crypto adoption is high, then looked for primary figures. For each row we opened the bank's own fee page or the regulator's text when we could, and serious national press otherwise. We copied the figure, the card or rule it applies to and the date of the source. Every row was checked on October 12, 2026. We do not estimate, average or score. A row that we could not source is not in the table: for example, we found no published Vietcombank fee, so Vietcombank is not listed. When two sources disagree, we keep the newer one and say so on the country page. In August 2026 Legit.ng gave Stanbic IBTC a limit of $100 a month; Nairametrics gave $8,000 a quarter one month later. ## What are the limits of this index? It is a sample, not a census. It covers one to six banks per country, and most countries have dozens of card issuers. Fees change by card product, so the rate on your own card can differ. Exchange rate spreads are not included, because banks rarely publish them. Caps and fees change often, especially in Nigeria. The index is not financial, legal or tax advice. Check your own bank's fee schedule before you pay. > **Who publishes this index** SatFares (TravelGoat LLC, United States) sells airline tickets paid in crypto. We are not neutral: we sell flights paid in crypto, and this index is about card payments. That is why every row links to a bank, regulator or press source, with its date. It is also why we list the countries where cards cost little. ## What does card friction mean for a flight paid in crypto? No card is used to pay SatFares. Buying crypto, network fees and exchange spreads have their own costs, explained in [the real cost of paying in crypto](https://satfares.com/real-cost-of-paying-in-crypto/). Your country's tax and exchange rules still apply, for example the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) in India. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. With SatFares, the total is held at checkout, and our team books the ticket on request. Your balance is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the amount is released. Country by country: [Nigeria](https://satfares.com/flights/from/nigeria/), [Brazil](https://satfares.com/flights/from/brazil/), [Argentina](https://satfares.com/flights/from/argentina/), [India](https://satfares.com/flights/from/india/), [Vietnam](https://satfares.com/flights/from/vietnam/), [South Korea](https://satfares.com/flights/from/south-korea/), [the Philippines](https://satfares.com/flights/from/philippines/), [Mexico](https://satfares.com/flights/from/mexico/) and [Colombia](https://satfares.com/flights/from/colombia/). ## How can I reuse this data? The index is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence (CC BY 4.0). You may copy, adapt and republish it, including for commercial use, if you credit the source. Suggested credit: Card Friction Index, SatFares, October 2026, https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/. Please keep the source date of each row when you quote it. ## Card Friction Index: questions ### Why are Nigerian naira cards capped abroad? Nigerian banks set their own limits for dollar spending on naira cards, depending on their access to foreign currency. Several banks raised their limits in August and September 2026 as foreign exchange scarcity eased, according to Nairametrics. In August and September 2026 the limits we found ranged from $2,000 a month to $50,000 a year. ### Which Nigerian bank had the highest card limit abroad? In the Nairametrics report of September 7, 2026, Zenith Bank had the highest yearly limit, $50,000 a year on naira cards. GTBank had the highest quarterly limit, $40,000 a quarter, double the $20,000 limit in place on August 10, 2026. Among the banks in that report, Stanbic IBTC had the lowest, $8,000 a quarter. ### Is Argentina's 30% card perception a tax I lose? Not always. The RG 5617 perception is a payment on account of income tax or personal assets tax. Taxpayers deduct it in their annual return, and people who pay neither tax can ask ARCA for a refund. It is still paid up front, at the moment of the purchase. ### What is the IOF on international card purchases in Brazil? 3.5% on purchases and withdrawals abroad with a credit or prepaid card. The rate rose from 3.38% after the fiscal measures announced on May 22, 2025, according to a Nubank page updated on August 25, 2026. The IOF comes on top of the exchange rate and spread of the card issuer. ### Do Indian banks charge GST on the forex markup? Yes. SBI Card applies 18% GST to its fees, including the 3.5% foreign currency transaction fee on most cards. The total cost is therefore about 4.13% of the transaction on those cards, before any exchange spread. Premium cards with a 1.99% fee pay about 2.35% with GST. ### Does paying in crypto remove these costs? Not all of them. No card is used to pay SatFares, but buying crypto, network fees and exchange spreads have their own costs. Your country's tax and exchange rules still apply when you pay in crypto. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. The costs are explained in [the real cost of paying in crypto](https://satfares.com/real-cost-of-paying-in-crypto/). ### How often is the index updated? This is the October 2026 edition. Each row keeps the date of its source and the date of our check. A row's date changes only when we check it again, and a change of figure is written on the page with its new source. ### Can I reuse the Card Friction Index? Yes. It is published under CC BY 4.0. You may copy and adapt it, including for commercial use, with a credit to SatFares and a link to this page. Please quote each figure with its source date, because card limits and fees change often, especially in Nigeria. ## Sources 1. [GTCO, FirstBank, others raise dollar spending limits as FX scarcity eases](https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/07/gtco-firstbank-others-raise-dollar-spending-limits-as-fx-scarcity-eases/) — Nairametrics (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Nigerian banks increase international card spending limits](https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/money/1724047-nigerian-banks-increase-international-card-spending-limits/) — Legit.ng (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Qué hay detrás del dólar tarjeta: el número que el Gobierno no quiere resignar](https://www.cronista.com/economia-politica/que-hay-detras-del-dolar-tarjeta-el-numero-que-el-gobierno-no-quiere-resignar/) — El Cronista (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [ARCA: percepción de Ganancias en operaciones en moneda extranjera (RG 5617)](https://blogdelcontador.com.ar/arca-percepcion-ganancias-operaciones-en-moneda-extranjera) — Blog del Contador (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [Sin impuesto PAIS: cómo impacta el nuevo esquema del dólar tarjeta](https://www.sitioandino.com.ar/economia/sin-impuesto-pais-como-impacta-el-nuevo-esquema-del-dolar-tarjeta-el-bolsillo-n5715551) — Sitio Andino (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [IOF no cartão de crédito](https://blog.nubank.com.br/iof-cartao-credito/) — Nubank (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [Most Important Terms and Conditions](https://www.sbicard.com/en/most-important-terms-and-conditions.page) — SBI Card (checked 2026-10-12) 8. [Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)](https://www.icici.bank.in/personal-banking/cards/debit-card/liberalised-remittance-scheme) — ICICI Bank (checked 2026-10-12) 9. [Credit card service fee schedule (non-tier customers)](https://techcombank.com/content/dam/techcombank/public-site/documents/techcombank-credit-card-service-fee-penalty-schedule-applicable-to-non-tier-customers.pdf) — Techcombank (checked 2026-10-12) 10. [Hana Card and MG Saemaeul Geumgo launch MG+ Travelog Hana Card](https://view.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2026081008391105229) — Asia Economy (checked 2026-10-12) 11. [Credit card rates and fees](https://www.bpi.com.ph/personal/cards/credit-cards/rates-and-fees) — BPI (checked 2026-10-12) 12. [Tarjeta Azul BBVA: fact sheet](https://bbva.mx/content/dam/public-web/mexico/documents/personas/tarjetas/TCR-Azul.pdf) — BBVA México (checked 2026-10-12) 13. [¿Si hago compras en otras divisas debo pagar comisión?](https://www.bancolombia.com/centro-de-ayuda/preguntas-frecuentes/comision-por-compras-en-otras-divisas) — Bancolombia (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. --- # Changelog > Dated changes to SatFares, the flight site paid in crypto: first version on October 12, 2026, then bookings on request from October 12, 2026. - URL: https://satfares.com/changelog/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — What has changed on SatFares?** **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, published the first version of its website on October 12, 2026. Later the same day, bookings moved to an on-request model, and low-cost airlines can now be booked. This changelog lists each change to our prices, policies, open data and pages, with its date. The newest entry comes first. ## Status on October 12, 2026 | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | First version | October 12, 2026 | | Product | Airline tickets only, paid in crypto | | Coins accepted | BTC, USDT (TRC-20 or ERC-20), USDC (ERC-20), ETH, SOL, LTC | | Payment model | Held at checkout, booked on request by our team, charged when the e-ticket number is issued | | Airlines | Full-service and low-cost airlines can be searched and booked on request; sanctioned airlines are never sold | | Latest change | October 12, 2026: bookings on request, more airlines, wider fare survey | | Open data files | Airline Crypto Acceptance Index and Crypto Travel Seller Registry, as JSON and CSV | | Not published yet | Ticketing times and network fees | ## October 12, 2026: bookings on request From October 12, 2026, every booking is made on request. More airlines can be booked, and the market fare survey covers more airlines. Earlier entries below are kept as they were published. ### Booking - At checkout, the total is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. - Our team then books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. - If the final total is higher, you accept it or the held amount is released. - If the ticket can't be issued in time, the held amount is released. - The e-ticket arrives in My trips. Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. - No issuing time is promised. Baggage and fare rules are confirmed with your booking. ### Prices - The price shown in the search is the fare found by our live search for your dates. - Price rule: the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. - Route pages still show market fares observed, not our selling price. See [pricing](https://satfares.com/pricing/). ### Airlines - Low-cost airlines such as Ryanair, Wizz Air, AirAsia, IndiGo and Spirit can now be searched and booked on request. - Airlines that were not offered at launch, such as Air India, Aeroméxico, VietJet Air and Cebu Pacific, can be booked on request too. - Sanctioned airlines are still never sold. Flights to or from the United Kingdom are still paused, so Jet2 flights stay paused. - Ryanair still asks passengers booked through an agent to complete its own verification. See [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ### Open data - The [crypto airfare index](https://satfares.com/crypto-airfare-index/) now counts every airline except sanctioned airlines. Before, it counted only the airlines offered at launch. - Itineraries with a stop in the United Kingdom or in a sanctioned country are still left out. - The fares are still market fares observed, not our selling price. ## October 12, 2026: first version First version of the SatFares website. It publishes the booking rules, the policies, the open data and the guides below. ### Booking - Flight search: each result shows the total for all passengers, taxes included. - Prepaid balance topped up in BTC, USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20, ETH, SOL or LTC, from $25. - Held, not charged: the balance is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. Booking statuses: Awaiting ticket, then Ticketed or Released. - No ID upload and no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. ### Policies - [Pricing](https://satfares.com/pricing/): the total price rule and our fee rule. - [Refunds](https://satfares.com/refunds/): when the airline cancels, a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. - [Terms of sale](https://satfares.com/terms/) and [privacy policy](https://satfares.com/privacy/), version of October 12, 2026. - [Is this a package?](https://satfares.com/is-this-a-package/): why each booking is a single travel service. ### Open data - [Airline Crypto Acceptance Index](https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/): which airlines accept crypto directly, with dates and sources. - [Sanctions and restrictions](https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/): where flights can't be sold, and why. - [Refund policy matrix](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/): how crypto travel sellers refund a crypto payment. - [Card friction index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/) and [real cost of paying in crypto](https://satfares.com/real-cost-of-paying-in-crypto/). - [Open data downloads](https://satfares.com/data/): JSON and CSV files under CC BY 4.0. ### Flight pages and guides - [Routes](https://satfares.com/flights/), [destinations](https://satfares.com/flights/to/) and [departure countries](https://satfares.com/flights/from/), with the airports and the sale status of each route. - One page per airline in the [airline index](https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/). - Payment guides by coin and network on [pay](https://satfares.com/pay/). - Guides on [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/), [USDT or USDC](https://satfares.com/usdt-or-usdc-for-flights/) and [booking without a credit card](https://satfares.com/book-a-flight-without-a-credit-card/). ### Not available in this version - Flights to or from the United Kingdom are paused. Flights sold by SatFares are not ATOL protected. - 13 airlines were not offered at launch, including Ryanair, Wizz Air, AirAsia and IndiGo. This changed on October 12, 2026. - Flights to, from or within sanctioned countries and areas, and tickets on sanctioned airlines, are never sold. - Monero (XMR) and Bitcoin Lightning are not accepted. ## What is not published yet? We publish a figure only once we have measured it. As of October 12, 2026, these figures are not published yet: - the typical time between booking and e-ticket; - network fees by coin and network, measured on our own test payments; - registration numbers of the company, which we will publish only once we hold them. Each one will get a dated entry here when it is published. **October 12, 2026: route fares.** The 22 detailed route pages were published: 10 at launch and 12 more the same day. They and the new [crypto airfare index](https://satfares.com/crypto-airfare-index/) show the lowest one-way market fare observed in our first survey, with its date. That first survey counted only the airlines offered at launch. These are market fares, not our selling price. ## How are changes recorded? Each entry has a date and says what changed. A page keeps its date until one of its facts really changes. Data tables show the date of the last check on every row, so you can see what is fresh. To report an error, write to support@satfares.com with the page and a source. When we correct a fact, the correction is dated. --- 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. --- # How much do flights cost on 22 crypto routes? Market fares observed > Lowest one-way market fares observed on 22 routes popular with crypto travellers, dated, taxes included. A reference, not our selling price. CC BY 4.0. - URL: https://satfares.com/crypto-airfare-index/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — How much does a flight cost on popular crypto routes?** **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, publishes the lowest one-way market fare it observed on 22 routes, for 1 adult in economy, taxes included. Each row is dated. These are market fares, not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. You pay in USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC from a balance that is **held, not charged**, until the e-ticket is issued. ## Lowest market fares observed, route by route One-way, 1 adult, economy, taxes included. Every airline counts except sanctioned airlines, and itineraries with a stop in the United Kingdom or in a sanctioned country are left out. Each row gives the departure date and the date of the survey. Each route has a full page in the [list of routes](https://satfares.com/flights/). | Route | Lowest market fare observed | Departure | Fares observed | Observed on | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Seoul → Tokyo | $82 | November 11, 2026 | 36 | October 12, 2026 | | Seoul → Osaka | $90 | November 11, 2026 | 33 | October 12, 2026 | | Mumbai → Dubai | $183 | November 11, 2026 | 19 | October 12, 2026 | | Delhi → Dubai | $177 | November 11, 2026 | 15 | October 12, 2026 | | Buenos Aires → São Paulo | $273 | November 11, 2026 | 12 | October 12, 2026 | | Madrid → Mexico City | $911 | November 11, 2026 | 13 | October 12, 2026 | | Buenos Aires → Madrid | $726 | November 11, 2026 | 7 | October 12, 2026 | | Lagos → Dubai | $441 | November 11, 2026 | 10 | October 12, 2026 | | Delhi → Bangkok | $169 | November 11, 2026 | 10 | October 12, 2026 | | Mumbai → Bangkok | $249 | November 11, 2026 | 7 | October 12, 2026 | | São Paulo → Miami | $371 | November 11, 2026 | 10 | October 12, 2026 | | São Paulo → Lisbon | $378 | November 11, 2026 | 9 | October 12, 2026 | | São Paulo → Orlando | $392 | November 11, 2026 | 11 | October 12, 2026 | | Buenos Aires → Miami | $387 | November 11, 2026 | 10 | October 12, 2026 | | Buenos Aires → Rio de Janeiro | $297 | November 11, 2026 | 10 | October 12, 2026 | | Seoul → Da Nang | $113 | November 11, 2026 | 9 | October 12, 2026 | | Seoul → Bangkok | $164 | November 11, 2026 | 17 | October 12, 2026 | | Sydney → Bali | $234 | November 11, 2026 | 9 | October 12, 2026 | | Toronto → Cancún | $232 | November 11, 2026 | 12 | October 12, 2026 | | Frankfurt → Bangkok | $347 | November 11, 2026 | 20 | October 12, 2026 | | Frankfurt → Dubai | $225 | November 11, 2026 | 11 | October 12, 2026 | | Paris → Dubai | $172 | November 11, 2026 | 9 | October 12, 2026 | *Lowest one-way market fares observed, in USD, for 1 adult, taxes included. Not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ.* Download the data: [JSON](https://satfares.com/data/crypto-airfare-index.json) · [CSV](https://satfares.com/data/crypto-airfare-index.csv) (CC BY 4.0) ## Crypto Airfare Index: method in 7 lines | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Routes | 22 routes chosen for crypto use or card limits at departure, from Lagos, Delhi, Mumbai, São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Seoul, Sydney, Madrid, Frankfurt, Paris and Toronto | | Search | One-way, 1 adult, economy cabin, fares in US dollars, departure about 30 days after the survey | | What counts | Fares on every airline except sanctioned airlines, with no stop in the United Kingdom or in a sanctioned country | | Figure | The lowest market fare observed, taxes included | | Not our selling price | A market reference: at checkout, the price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged, and it may differ | | Freshness | A fare is shown for 14 days after its survey, then hidden until the next survey | | Licence | CC BY 4.0: free to reuse with a link to this page | ## What does the index measure? It measures the lowest one-way market fare observed on each route, on the day of the survey, for a departure about 30 days later. It is a snapshot, not an average, and it is not our selling price. A route can be cheaper or dearer on other dates, in other cabins or with more travellers. The index counts every airline except sanctioned airlines. Low-cost airlines such as IndiGo, SpiceJet and VietJet Air count too, because our team can book them on request. Itineraries with a stop in the United Kingdom or in a sanctioned country are left out, even when their fare is lower. ## Why publish market fares with a date? Because a fare without a date is not useful. Fares change every day, and most crypto travel sites show no dated fare at all. Each row here shows when the fare was observed and for which departure date, so you can judge how fresh it is. The price shown at search is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher, you choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is taken without your agreement. ## Is a flight cheaper if I pay in crypto? Not by itself. The fare is the fare. What changes is how you pay: no card is used at our checkout, so card limits and foreign-currency card fees do not apply to that payment. Your exchange, network fees and local tax rules still apply. The [card friction index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/) lists card limits and fees by country, and [the real cost of paying in crypto](https://satfares.com/real-cost-of-paying-in-crypto/) explains the network side. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. ## How often is the index updated? We run the survey again regularly, and each row shows the date of its last survey. A row older than 14 days is hidden rather than shown out of date. The data is also published as JSON and CSV files, linked under the table, and on our [open data page](https://satfares.com/data/). ## Frequently asked questions ### Which route is cheapest to fly with crypto? The table ranks nothing: it shows the lowest market fare observed on each route, with its date. Short routes such as Toronto to Cancún or Mumbai to Dubai cost less than long ones such as Buenos Aires to Madrid. Check the date of each row, because fares change every day. ### Is the fare in the index the price I will pay on SatFares? Not necessarily. It is the lowest market fare observed on the survey date, for one adult and one way, not our selling price. Your price depends on your dates, cabin and travellers. The live search shows the fare found for your trip, taxes included. The final total is confirmed before you are charged. ### Does the index include taxes? Yes. Every fare in the index includes taxes and is in US dollars for one adult, one way, in economy. Taxes are also included at search. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. ### Why is an airline I know missing from a route? Because it had no fare in the search results for the date checked, or only fares we leave out. The index counts every airline except sanctioned airlines. It leaves out itineraries with a stop in the United Kingdom or in a sanctioned country. The live search shows the airlines for your own dates. ### Can I reuse the data? Yes, under CC BY 4.0, with a link to this page. The JSON and CSV files are linked under the table. Each row keeps its survey date and departure date, so please quote them with the price. ### Which coins can I use to pay for these flights? USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20, BTC, ETH, SOL and LTC. You top up a balance from $25, then book. The amount is held at checkout and charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. --- 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. --- # Open data on crypto and air travel > Free SatFares open data on crypto and flights: airline crypto acceptance, crypto travel sellers and market fares on 10+ routes. JSON, CSV, CC BY 4.0. - URL: https://satfares.com/data/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — What open data does SatFares publish?** **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, publishes three open datasets: the Airline Crypto Acceptance Index, the Crypto Travel Seller Registry and the Crypto Airfare Index of market fares observed on our routes. All are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0, as JSON and CSV files, and every row carries its date. The airline index was last checked on October 12, 2026. ## Open data facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | License | CC BY 4.0: free reuse, with credit to SatFares and a link | | Formats | JSON and CSV, same content | | Airline index, last check | October 12, 2026 | | Seller registry, last check | October 13, 2026 | | Airfare index | Lowest one-way market fare observed per route, with the survey date and the departure date; not our selling price | | Dates | Each row has the date of our last check | | Sources | Each row links to its source and says what kind of source it is | | Access | Free, no account, no key | | Publisher | SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), a seller of airline tickets paid in crypto | ## Which files can I download? Each dataset is published in two formats with the same rows. The JSON file also gives the name, description, licence and date of the dataset. | Name | Machine-readable | Observed on | | --- | --- | --- | | [Airline Crypto Acceptance Index](https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/) | [JSON](https://satfares.com/data/airline-crypto-acceptance.json) · [CSV](https://satfares.com/data/airline-crypto-acceptance.csv) | October 12, 2026 | | [Crypto Travel Seller Registry](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/) | [JSON](https://satfares.com/data/crypto-travel-sellers.json) · [CSV](https://satfares.com/data/crypto-travel-sellers.csv) | October 13, 2026 | | [Crypto Airfare Index](https://satfares.com/crypto-airfare-index/) | [JSON](https://satfares.com/data/crypto-airfare-index.json) · [CSV](https://satfares.com/data/crypto-airfare-index.csv) | October 12, 2026 | ## What is in the Airline Crypto Acceptance Index? One row per airline: does it accept crypto directly, and how? The same data is shown as a table on [airlines that accept crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/), with one page per airline. - `iata`, `airline`, `country`: the airline's IATA code, name and country code. - `crypto_direct`: the status, one of `active`, `reported`, `unverified`, `stopped`, `none` or `unknown`. - `processor`, `coins`, `networks`: how the airline takes crypto, when it does. - `conditions`: who can pay this way, for example residents of one country only. - `since`, `until`: when crypto payment started or stopped. - `checked`: the date of our last check of this row. - `evidence`, `source_title`, `source_url`: the kind of source (`official`, `press`, `third-party` or `research`) and the source itself. - `bookable_with_us`: whether the airline can be booked on SatFares. - `card_holder_check`: whether the airline may check the card holder, which matters when an agent pays. ## What do the crypto statuses mean? - **active**: the airline accepts crypto directly today, confirmed by a source. - **reported**: crypto payment is reported in the press, but not confirmed on the airline's official site. - **unverified**: crypto payment was announced, but we could not confirm it today. - **stopped**: the airline accepted crypto in the past and has stopped. - **none**: the airline does not accept crypto directly. - **unknown**: we have not found a reliable source yet. A row without a check date and a source is shown as not verified. "Directly" means paid to the airline itself, not through an agency that pays the airline in regular currency. ## What is in the Crypto Travel Seller Registry? One row per website that sells travel paid in crypto: who is behind it, and what its terms say. It is the data behind the [refund policy matrix](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/) and the [crypto flight booking sites compared](https://satfares.com/best-sites-to-book-flights-with-crypto/). - `seller`, `domain`, `company`, `jurisdiction`: the site and the company that runs it. - `sells`, `status`: what it sells, and whether it is active. - `coins_networks`: the coins and networks it accepts. - `refund_of_crypto_payment`: how it refunds a crypto payment, per its terms. - `fees`, `id_checks`, `blocked`: published fees, identity checks and blocked countries. - `checked`, `sources`: the date of our check and the pages we read. The registry states facts from each seller's own pages, with dates. It gives no ratings and no verdicts. ## What is in the Crypto Airfare Index? One row per route: the lowest one-way market fare observed for 1 adult in economy, taxes included, with the date of the survey, the departure date, the number of fares observed and the airlines seen. Since October 12, 2026, every airline is counted except sanctioned airlines. Itineraries with a stop in the United Kingdom or in a sanctioned country are left out. These are market fares, not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. A route is left out of the file when its last survey is older than 14 days. The same data is shown on the [crypto airfare index](https://satfares.com/crypto-airfare-index/). ## How do I cite SatFares data? Credit SatFares, name the dataset, give the date of the check and link to the page. For example: > Source: SatFares, Airline Crypto Acceptance Index, checked October 12, 2026, https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/ (CC BY 4.0). If you change the data, say so. You can reuse it for any purpose, including commercial use, under the terms of the [CC BY 4.0 license](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## How do we check each row? We read the airline's or the seller's own pages first: payment pages, terms, help pages and official announcements. If there is no official page, we use the press or a third party, and we say so in the `evidence` column. Each row gets the date of our check. The date of a file changes only when a row really changes. When a source disappears or contradicts itself, the status becomes `unverified` or `unknown` rather than a guess. To report an error, write to support@satfares.com with the row and a source. We correct the row and update its date. ## Is SatFares neutral? No. We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. This is why every row has a source that you can check yourself, and why the data is open. The registry states facts about other sellers, as of the date of the check and per their own terms. It never ranks them by opinion. ## What data is not published yet? We publish a figure only after we have measured it. As of October 2026, there is no file yet for: - the typical time between booking and e-ticket; - network fees measured on our own test payments. Each file will be added here, and listed in the [changelog](https://satfares.com/changelog/), when it exists. ## Open data questions ### Is SatFares data free to use? Yes. All three datasets are free under the CC BY 4.0 license, for any purpose, including commercial use. You must credit SatFares and link to the source page. You don't need an account or a key: download the JSON or CSV files from the table on this page. ### How often is the data checked? Each row shows the date of our last check, so you always know how fresh it is. The airline index was last checked on October 12, 2026, and the seller registry on October 13, 2026. We check a row again when an airline or a seller announces a change. ### Why do many airlines show the status unknown? Because we found no reliable source for them yet. We don't guess: a status needs a source and a check date. If you know a source, send it to support@satfares.com, and we will check it and date the row. The `checked` column shows when we last looked. ### Does an airline marked active accept crypto through SatFares? No. The status describes the airline's own payment options, on its own website or app, with its own conditions. SatFares is a separate seller: you pay us in crypto, and the airline issues the ticket. The column `bookable_with_us` says whether you can book that airline on SatFares. ### Is SatFares in the seller registry? The files list other sellers. On our comparison pages, such as the [refund policy matrix](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/), our own offer is included and marked. We sell airline tickets paid in crypto, so we are not neutral. That is why each row links to the seller's own terms. ### Can I use the data in an article or a study? Yes. Quote the facts with the date of the check, and link to the source page, for example [airlines that accept crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/). The license asks for credit to SatFares and a link to the license. Say if you changed the data. ## Sources 1. [Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) — Creative Commons --- 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. --- # Does CheapAir still accept Bitcoin in 2026? (No: it closed in 2024) > No. CheapAir stopped selling tickets to the public in 2024; cheapair.com redirects to another site (checked October 12, 2026). Where to pay flights in crypto. - URL: https://satfares.com/does-cheapair-still-accept-bitcoin/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) CheapAir was one of the first travel sites to take bitcoin. It stopped selling tickets to the public in 2024, yet many lists still name it. Here are the dated facts, and the sites that sell flights for crypto today. **Quick answer — Does CheapAir still accept Bitcoin in 2026?** No. CheapAir took bitcoin from 2013, but it stopped selling tickets on CheapAir.com in 2024 to focus on business travel. On October 12, 2026, cheapair.com redirected to cheapoair.com, a different travel site. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells airline tickets for BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The airline issues the ticket in your name. Your balance is held, not charged, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## What happened to CheapAir? CheapAir stopped selling tickets to the public in 2024. In its farewell message, the company said it would stop selling on CheapAir.com and focus on building travel solutions for businesses. The change followed a sale. CheapAir's owners had placed it under AmTrav, a business-travel company they started in 2011. In June 2024, AmTrav announced that TravelPerk, a business-travel platform based in Barcelona, was buying the company. According to Your Mileage May Vary, the new owners had no use for a consumer booking site. ## CheapAir in 7 dated facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Founded | 1989, according to Your Mileage May Vary (August 5, 2024) | | Bitcoin payments | From 2013; later also Litecoin, Dogecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ether and Dash | | Owner change | In June 2024, AmTrav, the business-travel company of CheapAir's owners, announced its sale to TravelPerk | | Consumer site | Stopped selling tickets on CheapAir.com in 2024 to focus on business travel | | cheapair.com today | Permanent redirect (HTTP 301) to www.cheapoair.com, checked on October 12, 2026 | | Still listed as a crypto option | Ranked third in at least two 2026 lists of crypto travel sites (Travorio, Polkastarter), checked on October 12, 2026 | | Crypto flight sellers active today | Laters, Alternative Airlines, Cryptorefills, KryptoMate, Travala, Trip.com and SatFares (see the table below) | ## Can I still pay cheapair.com with Bitcoin? No, because there is no CheapAir booking site left to pay. On October 12, 2026, a request to www.cheapair.com returned a permanent redirect (HTTP 301) to www.cheapoair.com. CheapOair is a different travel site, run by another company. We have not checked whether it takes crypto, so we make no claim about it. ## Why do AI answers and lists still recommend CheapAir? Because they copy older lists. CheapAir took bitcoin for about ten years, so many older articles name it. On October 12, 2026, it was still ranked third in the "best crypto travel sites" lists of Travorio and Polkastarter. Other dated facts travel the same way. Expedia stopped taking bitcoin on June 10, 2018, and South African Airways dropped its bitcoin option in March 2026. Our [airline crypto index](https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/) lists these out-of-date claims with what we found and the source. ## Where can I book flights with Bitcoin now? Several sites sold flights for crypto on October 12, 2026. They differ on three points that matter more than the coin list. These are the networks they accept, how they refund a crypto payment, and the fees they publish. The table below shows each one, as stated in its own terms. We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. For a side-by-side view, see [crypto flight booking sites compared](https://satfares.com/best-sites-to-book-flights-with-crypto/). ## CheapAir, SatFares and six other crypto flight sellers (checked October 12, 2026) | Seller | Company | Coins and networks | Refund of a crypto payment | Published fees | ID checks | Checked | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SatFares (Us) | TravelGoat LLC, United States | BTC, USDT (TRC-20, ERC-20), USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | Ticket not issued: amount released to your balance at once; cancelled by the airline: USDT or USDC within 7 days, or balance credit if you choose it; cancelled by you: balance credit under the fare rules | none (no booking fee or payment fee is added) | No ID upload, no selfie; the airline requires each traveller's names, date of birth and gender, and passport details for international trips | October 13, 2026 | — | | Laters | Fly Fairly Pte. Ltd., Singapore | BTC, ETH, USDC; USDT via Crypto.com Pay on Cronos, ERC-20 and Polygon (no TRC-20) | In CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD minus network fees — not in USDT | "No payment surcharge", network fees only | Not stated | October 12, 2026 | [Laters, pay with USDT](https://laters.com/payment/usdt) | | Alternative Airlines | Alternative Airlines Ltd (England, no. 02885223), United Kingdom | "100+" cryptocurrencies through xMoney, Crypto.com Pay, CoinGate and Binance Pay; networks not stated | USDT page: refunds in USDT "minus any applicable fees"; elsewhere "may follow the payment provider's process" | "Some payments may include network or processing fees", not refundable | Not mentioned | October 12, 2026 | [Alternative Airlines, cryptocurrencies](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/cryptocurrencies), [Alternative Airlines, buy flights with USDT](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/buy-flights-with-usdt) | | Cryptorefills | Big Dream Ventures B.V., Netherlands | About 27 assets on Tron, TON, Solana, Base, Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, BSC…; on-chain BTC excluded for flights | Flights: airline cancellation refunded in fiat money; hotels: not found | Not stated; changes and extra fees payable in fiat money | "No KYC", no account (email only) | October 12, 2026 | [Cryptorefills, flights](https://www.cryptorefills.com/en/flights), [Cryptorefills, stays](https://www.cryptorefills.com/en/stays) | | KryptoMate | Cryptomate Limited | "200+" cryptocurrencies on 20+ networks; its llms.txt names Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Polygon, Tron (TRC-20), Avalanche, Arbitrum and Optimism | Refund rules shown per fare | "Taxes and fees included" | Not found | October 12, 2026 | [KryptoMate, flights](https://kryptomate.com/flights), [KryptoMate llms.txt](https://kryptomate.com/llms.txt) | | Travala | Travala Pte. Ltd., Singapore | 129 payment options, including BTC (also Lightning), ETH, SOL, LTC, USDC and USDT, Binance Pay and Crypto.com Pay. USDT network: its USDT page names ERC-20 only; its payment options page shows a plain "USDT" (internal key USDTTRC20) (both read 2026-10-12) | Crypto payments refunded as Travel Credits (not convertible to cash or crypto, not transferable); Binance Pay → USDT; Crypto.com Pay → same crypto; payments through its AI booking connector (MCP): Travel Credits, USDC on Base or another method (T&C 9.11) | Flights: $15 per booking to void or $25 per person to process a refund, on top of airline fees (T&C 9.5) | Guest checkout possible; the terms allow an ID check at any time and frozen funds (T&C 4.4–4.6, 8.4) | October 12, 2026 | [Travala terms and conditions](https://www.travala.com/terms-and-conditions), [Travala help: refunds of crypto payments](https://help.travala.com/hc/en-us/articles/20907422717209), [Travala, pay with USDT](https://www.travala.com/payment/usdt), [Travala, payment options](https://www.travala.com/payment-options) | | Trip.com | Trip.com Group | USDT and USDC through Triple-A, depending on the market (detected by IP), not in mainland China (press) | Not found | One press test: 0%, then 2.39 USDT depending on the wallet (search extract) | Name and email for a hotel (search extract) | October 12, 2026 | [SCMP via Yahoo Finance (2025-12-29)](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trip-com-tests-stablecoin-payments-093000388.html) | | CheapAir — Closed | — | Historically BTC (since 2013), then LTC, DOGE, BCH, ETH, DASH | — | — | — | October 12, 2026 | [Your Mileage May Vary (2024-08-05)](https://yourmileagemayvary.com/2024/08/05/what-happened-to-cheapair-com/) | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## How do I pay for a flight with Bitcoin on SatFares? 1. Top up your balance from $25 in BTC on the Bitcoin network. The top-up is credited after 2 confirmations. 2. Search your flight. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). 3. At checkout, the full amount is held on your balance. Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. 4. If the total is higher, you accept it or the amount is released. 5. Your balance is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If it can't be issued in time, the amount is released. No issuing time is promised. We don't accept Bitcoin Lightning. Details: [pay with BTC](https://satfares.com/pay/btc/) and [how it works](https://satfares.com/how-it-works/). ## What happens to a refund if the airline cancels? With SatFares, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules of the ticket decide, and any refund is credited to your balance. Refund rules are where crypto sellers differ most: some refund only in their own credits. Compare them on the [refund policy matrix](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/). ## Frequently asked questions ### When did CheapAir stop accepting Bitcoin? When it stopped selling tickets to the public, in 2024. Its farewell message, quoted by Your Mileage May Vary on August 5, 2024, said it would stop selling on CheapAir.com. We found no source that gives the last day of bitcoin payments before that. ### Is CheapAir still in business? Not as a booking site for the public. CheapAir stopped selling tickets on CheapAir.com in 2024 to focus on business travel, per its farewell message quoted by Your Mileage May Vary. In June 2024, AmTrav, the business-travel company of its owners, announced its sale to TravelPerk. On October 12, 2026, cheapair.com redirected to cheapoair.com, a different travel site. ### Is CheapOair the same company as CheapAir? No. CheapOair is a separate travel site run by another company. Since the closure, cheapair.com redirects to it, as we checked on October 12, 2026. A redirect does not mean that CheapOair took over CheapAir's bitcoin payments. We have not checked its payment options. ### Can I get help with an old CheapAir booking? In August 2024, CheapAir's farewell message told customers with bookings that need changes or cancellations to contact the CheapAir team by email. We can't help with those bookings: SatFares has no link with CheapAir. We are a separate company, and we can't see or change bookings made on CheapAir. ### Was CheapAir the first travel site to take Bitcoin? CheapAir said it was. Its farewell message listed "payment via Bitcoin (2013 – 1st in the world)" among its milestones, as quoted by Your Mileage May Vary. We have not checked that claim against other sellers of 2013. Either way, its bitcoin option ended with the consumer site in 2024. ### Which sites sell flights for Bitcoin in 2026? As of October 12, 2026: Laters, Alternative Airlines, Cryptorefills, KryptoMate, Travala, Trip.com (stablecoins only, depending on the market) and SatFares. Cryptorefills excludes on-chain BTC for flights. Each one refunds a crypto payment differently: see the table above. Our offer is included and marked. ### Does SatFares accept Bitcoin? Yes. SatFares accepts BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations, plus Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). You top up from $25. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. Your balance is held at checkout and charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. ### Do airlines take Bitcoin directly instead? Very few. As of October 12, 2026, airBaltic takes bitcoin through BitPay on GREEN and GREEN plus fares, and Emirates takes Crypto.com Pay from UAE residents paying in dirhams. See the [airline crypto index](https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/). South African Airways stopped in March 2026, and LOT's bitcoin option of 2015 is not on its payment page today. ## Sources 1. [What happened to CheapAir.com](https://yourmileagemayvary.com/2024/08/05/what-happened-to-cheapair-com/) — Your Mileage May Vary (2024-08-05) 2. [cheapair.com (redirect to cheapoair.com)](https://www.cheapair.com/) (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Best crypto travel sites](https://travorio.com/guides/best-crypto-travel-sites) — Travorio (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Top 12 crypto travel booking sites in 2026](https://polkastarter.com/blog/top-12-crypto-travel-booking-sites-in-2026) — Polkastarter (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [Expedia drops cryptocurrency bitcoin as payment option](https://travolution.com/articles/108081/expedia-drops-cryptocurrency-bitcoin-as-payment-option) — Travolution 6. [Laters, pay with USDT](https://laters.com/payment/usdt) — Laters (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [Alternative Airlines, cryptocurrencies](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/cryptocurrencies) — Alternative Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 8. [Cryptorefills, flights](https://www.cryptorefills.com/en/flights) — Cryptorefills (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. --- # Flights paid in crypto: frequently asked questions > SatFares FAQ on flights paid in crypto: coins and networks, $25 minimum, booking on request, held not charged, ID and data, refunds, sanctions. - URL: https://satfares.com/faq/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — What should I know before booking a flight with crypto on SatFares?** **SatFares** is a flight booking site paid only in crypto (BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC). You top up a balance from $25. At checkout, the total is **held, not charged**. Our team books the ticket on request and confirms the final total. You are charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number in the traveller's name. There is no ID upload at checkout, but airline ID rules apply. Below are 42 answers, grouped by topic. ## Short answers | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Coins | Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC) | | Minimum top-up | $25 | | How we book | On request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total | | When you are charged | Only when the airline issues the e-ticket number | | Issuing time | Not promised; if the ticket can't be issued in time, the amount is released | | Airlines | Full-service and low-cost airlines from our live search; never sanctioned airlines | | ID at checkout | No ID upload, no selfie. Names, date of birth, gender and passport details go to the airline only | | Airline cancels | You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose | | You cancel | Fare rules apply; any refund is credited to your balance | | Not accepted | Monero (XMR) and Bitcoin Lightning | | Operator | TravelGoat LLC, United States | ## Payment and balance ### Which cryptocurrencies does SatFares accept? SatFares accepts Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). You send them to top up your balance, which is credited in US dollars after the network confirmations. You then book flights from that balance. Each coin has its own guide on [pay by coin and network](https://satfares.com/pay/), with the network and the confirmations needed. ### Which network should I use to send USDT? Use Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), and send only to the address shown for that network. TRC-20 needs 20 confirmations and ERC-20 needs 12. Send USDT on TRC-20 only to the TRC-20 address shown. Funds sent on another network may be lost. See [USDT on TRC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/) and [USDT on ERC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-erc20/). ### Can I pay with USDC on Solana, Base or Polygon? No. We accept USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only, with 12 confirmations. USDC sent on Solana, Base, Polygon or any other network may be lost. If your USDC is on another network, move it to Ethereum first, or pay with another coin. Compare the options in [USDT or USDC for flights](https://satfares.com/usdt-or-usdc-for-flights/). ### Can I pay with Bitcoin Lightning or Monero? No. We don't accept Monero (XMR) or Bitcoin Lightning. Bitcoin is accepted on the Bitcoin network, with 2 confirmations. The reasons and the alternatives are explained in [Lightning and Monero](https://satfares.com/bitcoin-lightning-and-monero/). Choose a coin from the list on [pay by coin and network](https://satfares.com/pay/) before you send anything. ### What is the minimum top-up, and does my balance expire? The minimum top-up is $25, and your balance does not expire. Unused balance stays on your account and never expires. Amounts released when a booking can't be confirmed, or refunded after a cancellation you did not request, can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC; the rest of the balance is not refundable. To book, your balance must cover the full total of the flight for all passengers. The [pricing page](https://satfares.com/pricing/) explains the total and our fee. ### What happens if I send crypto on the wrong network? Funds sent on the wrong network may be lost. Always check the coin and the network on the payment page before you send. If it happens, write to support@satfares.com with the transaction ID (TXID), the coin and the network. Recovery is not always possible, so check twice before sending. ### Can I book a flight without a credit card or a bank account? Yes. You pay SatFares from a balance topped up with crypto, so no bank card and no bank account are needed on our side. You need a wallet or an exchange account holding one of the accepted coins. Read [how to book a flight without a credit card](https://satfares.com/book-a-flight-without-a-credit-card/). ### Will my bank see that I paid for a flight? Your bank sees only what passes through your bank account. If you bought the crypto with a bank transfer, the bank sees that transfer to the exchange. Blockchain payments are public: this is a private checkout, not anonymity. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. Details: [will my bank see it](https://satfares.com/will-my-bank-see-it/). ## Booking and tickets ### Is the ticket issued by the airline in my name? Yes. The airline issues the e-ticket in each traveller's name, with its own booking code and one e-ticket number per passenger. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). You manage the trip with the airline, for example to check in. ### Who books my ticket? Our team does, on request. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If the total is higher than the amount held, you accept it or the amount is released. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the amount is released. Your e-ticket then appears in My trips. ### When is my balance charged? Your balance is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. At checkout the total is held, not charged. A higher final total needs your agreement. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. The steps and statuses are on [how it works](https://satfares.com/how-it-works/). ### How long does it take to get my e-ticket? We don't promise a time. Bookings are made on request: after checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline. Your balance stays held, not charged, while the status is Awaiting ticket. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount is released. When it is issued, the e-ticket appears in My trips. ### Can I book a return flight? Yes. Enter a return date in the [flight search](https://satfares.com/flights/) to see return offers; leave it empty for a one-way flight. The total shown covers all flights and all passengers, taxes included. Baggage and fare rules are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. Changes and refunds follow those rules. ### Which airlines can I book on SatFares? You can book full-service and low-cost airlines that our live search finds for your route and dates. This can include Ryanair, Wizz Air, AirAsia and IndiGo, booked on request by our team. Sanctioned airlines are never sold. Flights to or from the United Kingdom are paused. Our [airline index](https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/) shows which airlines accept crypto directly. ### Can I choose seats or check the baggage included? Baggage is confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. Seats are chosen with the airline, where it allows seat selection. Use the airline booking code and your last name on its website or app. Seat and baggage rules are those of the airline, under its Conditions of Carriage. ### What happens if the airline changes my flight schedule? We tell you through the contact you gave at booking. The airline may cancel or heavily change your flight. If you don't accept another flight, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Read [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## Data and ID ### Do I need to upload an ID or a selfie? No. There is no ID upload and no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply: the airline requires the traveller data listed below, and you show your documents at the airport. We never ask for your account number, a passport scan or a selfie by email or chat. ### What data does the airline require? For each traveller: first and last names exactly as in the passport, date of birth and gender. For international trips, also passport details. We also need an email address for each booking, to send the e-ticket, schedule changes and cancellation messages. Our team passes traveller data to the airline only. Full list: [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ### Do I need a passport to fly? For international flights, yes: airlines and border authorities require a valid passport, and sometimes a visa. Each traveller is responsible for passport, visa, health and transit documents. For domestic flights, the airline's ID rules apply. We don't check documents; the airline and the airport do. ### Do you share my data with anyone? Only with the airline, to issue the ticket. Our team passes each traveller's data to the airline when it books the ticket. The airline may pass it to border and security authorities when the law requires it. We don't sell personal data. Details are in our [privacy policy](https://satfares.com/privacy/). ### How long do you keep my passport details? We delete passport details and dates of birth 30 days after the trip. We keep the booking history for 2 years, without passport details or any identity document. Your email address is never published or sold. The airline keeps its own copy under its privacy policy. Details are in our [privacy policy](https://satfares.com/privacy/). ### Can I book a flight anonymously with crypto? No. Airlines need each traveller's real name, date of birth and gender, and passport details for international trips. What SatFares offers is a checkout without ID upload or selfie. Blockchain payments are also public: private checkout, not anonymity. Read [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ### Do you check travellers against sanctions lists? Yes. Before booking, we check traveller names against sanctions lists. A booking that matches a listed person is refused, and the amount is reviewed under the law that applies. We also never sell flights to sanctioned countries or on sanctioned airlines. See [sanctions and restrictions](https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/). ## Refunds and changes ### What if the airline cancels my flight? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. This applies when the airline cancels or heavily changes your flight and you don't accept another flight. The refund covers 100% of the ticket, taxes and options, plus any fee of ours. Your legal rights are kept. Read [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ### What if I cancel my flight myself? The fare rules of your ticket apply. With a refundable fare, you get the amount refunded by the airline, minus its penalty. With a non-refundable fare, you may get back some taxes. Any refund is credited to your balance. The full table is on [refunds](https://satfares.com/refunds/). ### Can I change the dates of my flight? Only if your fare rules allow it. Changes follow the fare rules of your ticket, and many economy fares can't be changed. Ask support@satfares.com, with the airline booking code, whether your fare can be changed. Nothing is taken from your balance without your agreement. If you expect changes, choose a fare with flexible rules: see [flexible tickets](https://satfares.com/flexible-tickets/). ### Can I cancel within 24 hours without a fee? Not as a general rule. The US 24-hour rule obliges airlines, not ticket agents. Your cancellation follows the fare rules of your ticket. Some fares allow a cancellation without a fee. The fare rules are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. ### How are refunds paid? It depends on the case. After a cancellation by the airline, you choose USDT or USDC, or a balance credit. A refund in USDT or USDC goes to an address you give us, which we screen first. After your own cancellation, any refund is a balance credit, under the fare rules. ### How long does a refund take? If the airline cancels and you choose USDT or USDC, the refund is paid within 7 days of your request. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the amount is released to your balance immediately. After your own cancellation, the credit follows as soon as the funds come back from the airline. ### What happens if I miss my flight? A missed flight (no-show) follows the fare rules, which often give nothing back. Any amount the airline returns, such as some taxes, is credited to your balance. If you miss the first flight, the airline may also cancel the return flight. Contact the airline as soon as possible. ## Coverage and restrictions ### Can I book flights to or from the United Kingdom? Not yet. Flights to or from the United Kingdom are paused at launch. Selling flight-only tickets there needs ATOL arrangements that we have not put in place. Flights sold by SatFares are not ATOL protected. See [sanctions and restrictions](https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/). ### Are flights booked on SatFares ATOL protected? No. Flights sold by SatFares are not ATOL protected. ATOL is a UK protection scheme run by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). This is why flights to or from a country paused at launch (the United Kingdom) are not on sale. Your protections are the airline's Conditions of Carriage, passenger rights and our [refund policy](https://satfares.com/refunds/). ### Is a SatFares booking a package? No. A SatFares booking is not a package: each booking is a single travel service, a flight. EU package travel protection does not apply. We sell nothing else with it and we suggest no other service. Read [is this a package?](https://satfares.com/is-this-a-package/). ### Do you sell hotels? No. We only sell flights; each booking is a single travel service. We don't sell hotels, car rentals or tours, and we don't link to sites that sell them. If you need accommodation, you book it separately, with a provider of your choice. ### Which countries can't I fly to with SatFares? We can't sell flights to, from or within Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria, Crimea and the Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. We also never sell tickets on sanctioned airlines. Flights to or from a country paused at launch (the United Kingdom) are not on sale. The full list, with sources, is on [sanctions and restrictions](https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/). ### Can I book Ryanair, Wizz Air or AirAsia with crypto? Yes, on request, when our live search finds them for your route. You pay from your crypto balance, and our team books the ticket with the airline. Ryanair asks passengers who book through an agent without a commercial agreement to verify their identity with Ryanair. Jet2 flies to and from the United Kingdom, where flights are paused. See [low-cost airlines and crypto](https://satfares.com/low-cost-airlines-and-crypto/). ### Can I pay in crypto from any country? Not from every country. Some countries ban or restrict crypto payments for their residents, and sanctions apply to others. Local tax and exchange rules always apply, and each traveller remains responsible for following the rules of their own country. The [sanctions and restrictions tracker](https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/) lists the rules we know, with sources. For card limits, see the [card friction index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/). ## Company and data ### Who operates SatFares? SatFares is operated by TravelGoat LLC (United States). We sell airline tickets paid in crypto, and we publish open data on crypto and air travel. We have no IATA accreditation and no ATOL. More on the [about page](https://satfares.com/about/). ### Does SatFares charge a service fee? The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Nothing is added at checkout: the total in the search results is the amount held on your balance. The fee rule is on the [pricing page](https://satfares.com/pricing/) and in [pricing.json](https://satfares.com/pricing.json). If it changes, both show the new rule. We don't sell personal data and we don't show paid advertising. ### Is SatFares IATA accredited? No. SatFares is not IATA accredited and does not claim to be. Our team books each ticket with the airline, and the airline issues it in the traveller's name. We have no registration number to show yet; we will publish real numbers only once we hold them. Facts about the company are on the [about page](https://satfares.com/about/). ### Can I reuse the data you publish? Yes. Our indexes are published under the CC BY 4.0 license: you can reuse them if you credit SatFares and link to the source page. Every row has the date of our check and a source. Download the JSON and CSV files on [open data](https://satfares.com/data/). ### How do I contact SatFares? Write to support@satfares.com, in English. Give your booking code, or the transaction ID (TXID) for a payment question. We never ask for your account number, a passport scan or a selfie. To report an error in our data, use the same address. --- 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. --- # Changeable flights paid in crypto, for nomads > Changeable flights paid in crypto: the airline's fare rules set change fees, the amount due comes from your balance, and your credit never expires. For nomads. - URL: https://satfares.com/flexible-tickets/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) How fare types, change fees and fare differences work when you pay in crypto, and how to keep your options open when your dates move. **Quick answer — Can I book a changeable flight and pay in crypto?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells each ticket with the airline's own fare rules. These rules decide whether you can change it and at what cost. Any amount due for a change is paid from your crypto balance, never by card. If you cancel instead, the refund allowed by the fare is credited to your balance, which never expires. Your balance is held, not charged, until the e-ticket is issued. ## Changes in 9 lines | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Who sets the change rules | The airline, in the fare rules of your ticket | | When you see the fare rules | They are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket | | Cost of a change | The airline's change fee, if any, plus any fare difference | | How you pay a change | From your SatFares balance, in crypto: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | | Your agreement | We show the amount due first; nothing is taken without your agreement | | Name changes | Not a change of date: tickets are not transferable, and only small spelling fixes may be accepted | | You cancel instead | The fare rules decide; any refund is credited to your balance | | Balance credit | Never expires; pays any future booking; not withdrawable | | Airline changes your flight | If you refuse the new flight: a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose | ## Can I change a flight I paid for in crypto? Yes, when the fare rules of your ticket allow it. The way you paid does not change those rules. Your ticket is issued by the airline in your name. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). So the real question is the fare. Some fares allow date changes, some charge a fee for them, and some allow none. On SatFares, baggage and fare rules (changes, refunds) are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. Read them before you plan a change. ## What are fare types, and why do they matter for changes? Airlines often sell the same cabin under several fare types, sometimes called fare brands. Each fare type has its own rules for changes, refunds and baggage. airBaltic, for example, names fare types such as GREEN and GREEN plus on its official payment page. What usually differs from one fare type to the next: - **Date or time changes:** allowed, allowed for a fee, or not allowed. - **Refunds:** refundable minus a penalty, or only the taxes back. - **Baggage and seats:** included or extra. Fare types with more flexibility usually cost more. The exact rules are written by each airline. If your dates may move, a fare that allows changes can cost less than a new ticket later. ## How much does it cost to change a flight? A change has up to two parts, both set by the airline: 1. **The change fee** written in your fare rules. It can be zero, a fixed amount, or the change may not be allowed. 2. **The fare difference**, when the new flight costs more than the fare you paid. We do not publish average change costs: we have no measured data yet. The amount for your ticket depends on the airline, the fare type and the new date. Ask before you decide, and compare it with the price of a new ticket. ## How do I pay for a change with crypto? From your SatFares balance, like the booking itself. Email support@satfares.com with your booking reference and the new date you want. Our team checks the change with the airline. We tell you the total due before anything happens. - **If you accept:** the amount is paid from your balance. Top up first if needed, from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. - **If you decline:** your ticket stays as it is, and nothing is taken. Nothing extra is taken without your agreement. This differs from some crypto sellers. As of October 2026, Cryptorefills says changes and extra fees on its flights are payable in fiat money. ## What happens to my money if I cancel instead of changing? The fare rules decide, and the refund is credited to your balance. A refundable fare gives back the airline's refund minus its penalty. A non-refundable fare gives back the taxes the airline refunds, if any. For nomads, the balance rule matters. The rule, word for word: Unused balance stays on your account and never expires. Amounts released when a booking can't be confirmed, or refunded after a cancellation you did not request, can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC; the rest of the balance is not refundable. So credit from your own cancellation stays on your balance with no time limit, ready for the next trip. It can't be withdrawn in crypto. See the full [refund policy](https://satfares.com/refunds/). ## What if the airline changes my flight? Then the airline's change, not yours, opens your refund rights. If the airline cancels or heavily changes your flight and you refuse the new one, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. In the US, a heavy change includes leaving 3 hours or more earlier, or arriving 3 hours or more later, on a domestic itinerary. The threshold is 6 hours on an international itinerary (14 CFR 260.2). If you accept the airline's new flight, there is no refund. Read the guide: [Airline cancelled? Your refund rights](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## How can nomads keep their flight plans flexible? Plan around the fare rules, not around a promise of free changes. - **Dates may move:** choose a fare type that allows changes. Check its change fee in the fare rules confirmed with your booking. - **Dates are fixed:** a basic fare is often enough, since you will not change it. - **Names:** enter them exactly as in the passport. A date change is possible on many fares; a change of person is not. - **Balance:** keep credit from a cancelled trip for the next booking. It never expires. - **24 hours:** we do not promise a free cancellation in the first 24 hours. In the US, that rule binds airlines, not ticket agents. - **Stablecoins:** top up in USDT or USDC if you want a stable dollar amount. See [USDT or USDC for flights](https://satfares.com/usdt-or-usdc-for-flights/). ## Questions about changeable flights ### Can I change the date of a flight I paid in crypto? Yes, if the fare rules of your ticket allow it. The airline sets those rules, and paying in crypto does not change them. A change costs the airline's change fee, if any, plus any fare difference. At SatFares, the amount due is paid from your crypto balance after you accept it. ### Do you charge in fiat money for changes? No. SatFares takes crypto only, so any amount due for a change is paid from your balance, topped up in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. As of October 2026, Cryptorefills says changes and extra fees on its flights are payable in fiat money. ### Can I change the traveller's name? Usually not. Airline tickets are not transferable, and the name must match the passport. Some airlines accept small spelling corrections, often for a fee. If the airline refuses, the case is treated as a cancellation by you, under the fare rules. ### Can I cancel for free within 24 hours? We do not promise it. In the US, the 24-hour rule binds airlines, for bookings made 7 days or more before departure. It does not bind ticket agents. What you get back when you cancel depends on the fare rules, and it is credited to your balance. ### Does my balance credit expire? No. Unused balance stays on your account and never expires. Credit from your own cancellation can pay any future booking. It can't be withdrawn: only released amounts and refunds after an airline cancellation can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC. ### Is a one-way ticket more flexible than a return? It depends on the airline and the fare. Each ticket carries its own fare rules. Two one-way tickets let you change or cancel each leg under its own rules. A return ticket may be priced differently. Compare the totals in our live search; the fare rules are confirmed with your booking. ### What if the airline moves my flight by several hours? You may be owed a refund if you refuse the new flight. In the US, 3 hours or more counts on a domestic itinerary, and 6 hours on an international one. At SatFares, you then get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ## Sources 1. [airBaltic, payment options (BitPay for GREEN and GREEN plus tickets)](https://book.airbaltic.com/text?id=basket_new-link_payment_options) — airBaltic (2026-10-12) 2. [Cryptorefills, flights](https://www.cryptorefills.com/en/flights) — Cryptorefills (2026-10-12) 3. [14 CFR 260.2, Definitions (significantly changed flight)](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.2) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [US DOT 24-hour reservation requirement, agent guide](https://cxagents.com/content/dam/cathay-agents/us/documents/agents-resources/US-DOT-24hrs-Rule.pdf) — Cathay Pacific Agents (2026-10-12) 5. [General conditions of carriage](https://airmontenegro.com/en/general-conditions-of-carriage/) — Air Montenegro (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. --- # Flights paid in crypto, route by route > Flights paid in crypto, route by route: 22 routes in detail with airports, distance, OAG seat counts, card rules and refund rules. Held until the e-ticket. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Search any route, or open a route page for its airports, distance, seat counts, card rules at departure and the refund rules that apply. **Quick answer — Where can I fly with a ticket paid in crypto?** On most routes our live search finds. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells airline tickets paid in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, issued by the airline in the traveller's name. Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket and confirms the final total. This page covers 22 routes in detail. Your balance is **held, not charged**, until the e-ticket number is issued. Paused at launch: the United Kingdom. ## Search any route Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. ## Routes covered in detail Each page covers the card rules at departure, the passenger refund rules that apply, the documents to check and the airports. The note is the great-circle distance. - [Lagos → Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/lagos-dubai/) — 5,896 km (3,664 mi) - [Delhi → Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/delhi-dubai/) — 2,182 km (1,356 mi) - [Mumbai → Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/mumbai-dubai/) — 1,925 km (1,196 mi) - [São Paulo → Miami](https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-miami/) — 6,574 km (4,085 mi) - [São Paulo → Lisbon](https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-lisbon/) — 7,935 km (4,931 mi) - [Buenos Aires → Miami](https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-miami/) — 7,119 km (4,424 mi) - [Seoul → Da Nang](https://satfares.com/flights/seoul-da-nang/) — 2,981 km (1,852 mi) - [Frankfurt → Bangkok](https://satfares.com/flights/frankfurt-bangkok/) — 9,000 km (5,592 mi) - [Toronto → Cancún](https://satfares.com/flights/toronto-cancun/) — 2,605 km (1,619 mi) - [Buenos Aires → Madrid](https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-madrid/) — 10,087 km (6,268 mi) - [Seoul → Tokyo](https://satfares.com/flights/seoul-tokyo/) — 1,257 km (781 mi) - [Seoul → Osaka](https://satfares.com/flights/seoul-osaka/) — 860 km (534 mi) - [Buenos Aires → São Paulo](https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-sao-paulo/) — 1,695 km (1,053 mi) - [Madrid → Mexico City](https://satfares.com/flights/madrid-mexico-city/) — 9,065 km (5,633 mi) - [Delhi → Bangkok](https://satfares.com/flights/delhi-bangkok/) — 2,949 km (1,832 mi) - [Mumbai → Bangkok](https://satfares.com/flights/mumbai-bangkok/) — 3,031 km (1,883 mi) - [São Paulo → Orlando](https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-orlando/) — 6,869 km (4,268 mi) - [Buenos Aires → Rio de Janeiro](https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-rio-de-janeiro/) — 1,969 km (1,223 mi) - [Seoul → Bangkok](https://satfares.com/flights/seoul-bangkok/) — 3,669 km (2,280 mi) - [Sydney → Bali](https://satfares.com/flights/sydney-bali/) — 4,622 km (2,872 mi) - [Frankfurt → Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/frankfurt-dubai/) — 4,845 km (3,011 mi) - [Paris → Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/paris-dubai/) — 5,239 km (3,255 mi) ## Lowest market fares observed in our latest survey One-way, 1 adult, economy, taxes included. The survey counts every airline except sanctioned airlines, and leaves out stops in the United Kingdom or in a sanctioned country. These are market fares, not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. Each row gives the departure date and the date of the survey. The full method is on the [crypto airfare index](https://satfares.com/crypto-airfare-index/). | Route | Lowest market fare observed | Departure | Fares observed | Observed on | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Seoul → Tokyo | $82 | November 11, 2026 | 36 | October 12, 2026 | | Seoul → Osaka | $90 | November 11, 2026 | 33 | October 12, 2026 | | Mumbai → Dubai | $183 | November 11, 2026 | 19 | October 12, 2026 | | Delhi → Dubai | $177 | November 11, 2026 | 15 | October 12, 2026 | | Buenos Aires → São Paulo | $273 | November 11, 2026 | 12 | October 12, 2026 | | Madrid → Mexico City | $911 | November 11, 2026 | 13 | October 12, 2026 | | Buenos Aires → Madrid | $726 | November 11, 2026 | 7 | October 12, 2026 | | Lagos → Dubai | $441 | November 11, 2026 | 10 | October 12, 2026 | | Delhi → Bangkok | $169 | November 11, 2026 | 10 | October 12, 2026 | | Mumbai → Bangkok | $249 | November 11, 2026 | 7 | October 12, 2026 | | São Paulo → Miami | $371 | November 11, 2026 | 10 | October 12, 2026 | | São Paulo → Lisbon | $378 | November 11, 2026 | 9 | October 12, 2026 | | São Paulo → Orlando | $392 | November 11, 2026 | 11 | October 12, 2026 | | Buenos Aires → Miami | $387 | November 11, 2026 | 10 | October 12, 2026 | | Buenos Aires → Rio de Janeiro | $297 | November 11, 2026 | 10 | October 12, 2026 | | Seoul → Da Nang | $113 | November 11, 2026 | 9 | October 12, 2026 | | Seoul → Bangkok | $164 | November 11, 2026 | 17 | October 12, 2026 | | Sydney → Bali | $234 | November 11, 2026 | 9 | October 12, 2026 | | Toronto → Cancún | $232 | November 11, 2026 | 12 | October 12, 2026 | | Frankfurt → Bangkok | $347 | November 11, 2026 | 20 | October 12, 2026 | | Frankfurt → Dubai | $225 | November 11, 2026 | 11 | October 12, 2026 | | Paris → Dubai | $172 | November 11, 2026 | 9 | October 12, 2026 | *Lowest one-way market fares observed, in USD, for 1 adult, taxes included. Not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ.* Download the data: [JSON](https://satfares.com/data/crypto-airfare-index.json) · [CSV](https://satfares.com/data/crypto-airfare-index.csv) (CC BY 4.0) ## How did we choose these routes? We picked routes for crypto use at departure or for measured traffic. Several depart from countries high in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index: Brazil is 1st, Nigeria 3rd, South Korea 5th and India 6th. Some also depart from countries with card limits or taxes on spending abroad, such as Nigeria and Argentina. Those pages give each rule with its date and source; local tax and exchange rules still apply when you pay in crypto. Others are among the busiest routes measured by OAG for October 2026. Seoul–Tokyo Narita leads our data with 584,664 seats. Our full list has 103 routes, and our live search also covers routes without a page. ## How do route pages show prices? Each detailed route page shows the lowest one-way market fare observed for 1 adult in our latest survey. It gives the survey date, the departure date and the number of fares observed. The survey counts every airline except sanctioned airlines, with no stop in the United Kingdom or in a sanctioned country. A fare older than 14 days is hidden. A market fare is a reference, not our selling price, and it is never guaranteed. The price shown at search is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher, you accept it or the amount is released. Nothing extra is taken without your agreement. Our fees are on the [pricing page](https://satfares.com/pricing/). ## Do you name the airlines on each route? Yes, on the 22 detailed route pages: each one names airlines observed in our latest market fare survey, with the survey date. The live search shows the airlines for your own dates. Full-service and low-cost airlines can be searched, for example IndiGo, AirAsia and Wizz Air. Our team books the ticket on request. Sanctioned airlines are never sold. For each airline's own crypto policy, see [airlines that accept crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/) and [low-cost airlines and crypto](https://satfares.com/low-cost-airlines-and-crypto/). ## Where can't I fly with SatFares? Flights to and from the following countries are paused at launch: the United Kingdom. Selling flight-only tickets there needs ATOL arrangements we have not made. We never sell travel to, from or within Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria, Crimea and the Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine, or tickets on sanctioned airlines. Details: [sanctions and restrictions](https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/). ## Can I browse by destination or by departure country? Yes. [Flights by destination](https://satfares.com/flights/to/) lists 5 cities with their airports and the local rule on paying in crypto on the spot. [Flights by departure country](https://satfares.com/flights/from/) covers card limits, taxes and crypto rules in the countries our travellers leave from. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I book a route that is not listed here? Yes. Our live search covers routes beyond the 22 with a page. Enter the departure and arrival airports or cities, the dates and the number of travellers. Each result shows the airline, the stops and the fare found. After checkout, our team books the ticket on request. Countries paused at launch: the United Kingdom. ### Can I book low-cost airlines such as IndiGo or AirAsia? Yes, on request. Low-cost and full-service airlines can be searched, and our team books the ticket with the airline after checkout. Baggage and fare rules are confirmed with your booking, so check them on your e-ticket. Sanctioned airlines are never sold, and flights to or from the United Kingdom are paused at launch. ### Do route pages show a price? They show a market fare: the lowest one-way fare observed for 1 adult in our latest survey, with its date. It is a reference, not our selling price, and the live price at checkout may differ. The price shown at search is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. ### Which coins can I use to pay for a flight? Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). USDT works on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), and USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. The minimum top-up is $25. We do not accept Monero or Bitcoin Lightning. ### When is my balance charged? Only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. At checkout the total is held on your balance. Our team then books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. We do not promise an issuing time. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount is released. Released amounts can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC. ### What happens if the airline cancels my flight? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules decide the amount, and any refund is credited to your balance. See [refunds](https://satfares.com/refunds/). A balance credit is only used if you choose it. ### Do you need my passport scan? No. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. The airline needs each traveller's names as in the passport, date of birth and gender, plus passport details for international trips. We pass them only to the airline, to issue the ticket. Your passport is checked at the airport. ## Sources 1. [Busiest routes right now (October 2026)](https://www.oag.com/reports/busiest-routes-right-now) — OAG 2. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (2026-10-04) --- 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. --- # Buenos Aires to Madrid flights paid in crypto > Buenos Aires to Madrid flights paid in crypto (USDT, USDC, BTC): 107,447 seats in October 2026 (OAG). EU passenger rights depend on direction and airline. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-madrid/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) The longest of the 10 routes we cover in detail, between Argentina and Spain. Pay SatFares from a stablecoin balance; the airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name. **Quick answer — How can I pay for a Buenos Aires to Madrid flight with crypto?** With **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto. Top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, search EZE to MAD and pay from your balance. Our team books the ticket on request. The total is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number in the traveller's name. OAG counted 107,447 seats on this 10,087 km route in October 2026. ## Search Buenos Aires to Madrid Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=EZE&to=MAD Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$726** — Fares observed: 7. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: Buenos Aires → Madrid | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE), Argentina | | Arrival airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), Spain | | Distance (great circle) | 10,087 km (6,268 mi) | | Seats scheduled in October 2026 (both directions) | 107,447 (OAG, busiest routes right now (October 2026)) | | Lowest market fare observed | $726 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (7 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | LATAM, Air Europa, Iberia, Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas, Aerolíneas Argentinas | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 11.6 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Time difference | Madrid is 4 hours ahead of Buenos Aires in winter and 5 hours ahead during Spanish summer time | | EU Regulation 261/2004 | Covers Madrid to Buenos Aires with any airline; covers Buenos Aires to Madrid only with an EU airline | | Non-stop airlines observed (October 12, 2026) | Iberia, Air Europa and Aerolíneas Argentinas, for a departure on November 11, 2026 | | Advance tax on Argentine card spending abroad | 30% (ARCA General Resolution 5617), still applied in June 2026 | | Madrid as a destination | 2nd in the Euromonitor 2025 index of city destinations, after Paris | | Other routes into Madrid (OAG, October 2026) | Rome 214,964 seats; Lisbon 188,054; Bogotá 152,952 | | Rank among our 10 detailed route pages | Longest, at 10,087 km | | Places in Madrid on BTC Map | 22 within 25 km, 13 of them verified since 2025 (October 12, 2026) | ## Do EU passenger rights cover Buenos Aires to Madrid? Only in some cases: the direction and the airline decide. EU Regulation 261/2004 covers a flight that arrives in the EU from outside only when an EU airline operates it. So Buenos Aires to Madrid is covered with an EU airline, and not covered with a non-EU airline. The return flight, Madrid to Buenos Aires, departs from the EU. It is covered whatever the airline. The rights do not apply if you already received benefits for the same journey under the law of a non-EU country. On a cancellation, a voucher instead of money needs the passenger's signed agreement, under Article 7(3). Source: Your Europe, the official EU portal, checked on October 12, 2026. ## What do Argentine card rules mean for a flight to Madrid? A payment by Argentine card in foreign currency carries a 30% advance tax collection. ARCA General Resolution 5617 applies it to card payments abroad, including international passenger transport. El Cronista reported in June 2026 that the 30% was still applied. The collection is an advance on income tax or personal assets tax, and it can be claimed back from January 1 of the next year. A SatFares fare is in US dollars and paid from a crypto balance. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. This is not tax advice; see [flights from Argentina](https://satfares.com/flights/from/argentina/). ## How busy is the Buenos Aires to Madrid route? Busy enough to be measured by OAG: 107,447 seats were scheduled between Buenos Aires Ezeiza and Madrid in October 2026, both directions together. Madrid draws several Latin American and European routes in our data. In the same month, OAG counted 214,964 seats on Rome–Madrid, 188,054 on Lisbon–Madrid, 152,952 on Bogotá–Madrid and 110,505 on Madrid–Mexico City. ## Which airlines fly Buenos Aires to Madrid? In our latest market fare survey, the airlines observed for Buenos Aires to Madrid included LATAM, Air Europa, Iberia, Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas, Aerolíneas Argentinas. On October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, Iberia, Air Europa and Aerolíneas Argentinas flew non-stop from Ezeiza. LATAM connected through Santiago or São Paulo, and Plus Ultra stopped in Montevideo. The survey leaves out only sanctioned airlines and any itinerary with a stop in the United Kingdom or in a sanctioned country. These are market fares, not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. For the flight to Madrid, the operating airline decides whether EU Regulation 261/2004 applies. Iberia, Air Europa and Plus Ultra are Spanish airlines; Aerolíneas Argentinas and LATAM are not. The live search shows the airlines, stops and total for your dates. ## What does SatFares do if the airline cancels? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. A balance credit is only used if you choose it, in line with the EU rule on vouchers. If you cancel the trip yourself, the fare rules decide the amount, and it is credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). See [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## What do I need to fly to Spain? A valid passport or travel document accepted by Spain, with the traveller's names entered exactly as printed, plus date of birth and gender. The airline needs these details, and we pass them to the airline only. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. Entry rules for Spain depend on your nationality and are set by Spanish and EU authorities. Check them on official Spanish government channels before you book. We do not give visa advice. More on [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ## Can I pay in crypto in Madrid? At a small number of places. BTC Map lists 22 places within 25 km of central Madrid, 13 of them verified since 2025 (October 12, 2026). Our sources found no local ban on paying in crypto. We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. See [flights to Madrid](https://satfares.com/flights/to/madrid/). ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is my Buenos Aires to Madrid flight covered by EU Regulation 261/2004? Only if an EU airline operates it. EU rules cover flights into the EU from outside when the operating airline is from the EU. The return flight from Madrid is covered whatever the airline, because it departs from the EU. ### Can I pay for a Madrid flight with USDT on Ethereum? Yes. USDT on Ethereum (ERC-20) is credited after 12 confirmations. USDT on Tron (TRC-20) also works, after 20 confirmations. Send each one only to the address of its network. See [USDT on ERC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-erc20/). The fare is in US dollars, the unit of USDT, so the amount stays stable between top-up and booking. ### Does SatFares collect Argentine taxes? No. SatFares does not collect Argentine taxes. This is not a way to avoid General Resolution 5617: Argentine tax and exchange rules still apply to how you buy, hold and spend crypto. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. Check your own case with an Argentine accountant before you pay. ### Can I fly from Aeroparque to Madrid? Search it if you wish. This page covers Ezeiza (EZE), the airport OAG measures on this route. Buenos Aires also has Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP); each search result shows the departure airport. EU passenger rights depend on the operating airline, whichever airport you leave from. ### What if my name is long or has two surnames? Enter all names exactly as in the passport, in the right fields, including both surnames. The airline issues the e-ticket in that name. A mismatch can stop you at boarding, and airlines rarely allow name changes. If your passport shows two surnames, enter both, in the order printed. ### Is the ticket refundable if I change my mind? It depends on the fare. The fare rules of your ticket decide what you get back when you cancel, and any refund is credited to your SatFares balance. Baggage and fare rules are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. If you may change plans, read [flexible tickets](https://satfares.com/flexible-tickets/) before you book. ### Who operates SatFares? SatFares is operated by TravelGoat LLC, United States. We sell airline tickets only, issued by the airline in the traveller's name. Our team books each ticket on request. Each booking is a single travel service, and flights are not ATOL protected. Support is by email at support@satfares.com. ## Sources 1. [Air passenger rights in the EU](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_en.htm) — Your Europe, European Union (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, Article 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2004/261/article/7) — legislation.gov.uk 3. [Qué hay detrás del dólar tarjeta](https://www.cronista.com/economia-politica/que-hay-detras-del-dolar-tarjeta-el-numero-que-el-gobierno-no-quiere-resignar/) — El Cronista (2026-06-17) 4. [ARCA: percepción de Ganancias en operaciones en moneda extranjera (RG 5617)](https://blogdelcontador.com.ar/arca-percepcion-ganancias-operaciones-en-moneda-extranjera) — Blog del Contador (2024-12-19) 5. [Busiest routes right now (October 2026)](https://www.oag.com/reports/busiest-routes-right-now) — OAG 6. [Most visited cities by international visitors, 2025](https://travelnoire.com/most-visited-cities-international-visitors-2025) — Travel Noire, from Euromonitor 7. [BTC Map](https://btcmap.org/) — BTC Map (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. --- # Buenos Aires to Miami flights paid in crypto > Buenos Aires to Miami flights paid in crypto (USDT, USDC, BTC): EZE to MIA, US refund rules in both directions, charged only when the e-ticket is issued. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-miami/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) A route between Argentina and the United States, with US refund rules in both directions. Pay SatFares from a crypto balance; the airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name. **Quick answer — Can I buy a Buenos Aires to Miami flight with crypto?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Buenos Aires to Miami tickets from Ezeiza (EZE to MIA, 7,119 km). Top up from $25 in USDT, USDC or another accepted coin and pay from the balance. Our team books the ticket on request. The total is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number in the traveller's name. ## Search Buenos Aires to Miami Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=EZE&to=MIA Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$387** — Fares observed: 10. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: Buenos Aires → Miami | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | Ezeiza International Airport - Ministro Pistarini (EZE), Argentina | | Arrival airport | Miami International Airport (MIA), United States | | Distance (great circle) | 7,119 km (4,424 mi) | | Lowest market fare observed | $387 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (10 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | LATAM, Arajet, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Aerolíneas Argentinas | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 9.3 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Advance tax on Argentine card spending abroad | 30% (ARCA General Resolution 5617), still applied in June 2026 (El Cronista) | | PAIS tax | Ended on December 23, 2024 | | Time difference | Miami is 1 hour behind Buenos Aires during US daylight saving time, 2 hours behind the rest of the year | | Buenos Aires airports | Ezeiza (EZE) for this route; Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) also serves the city | | Passenger refund rule | US DOT rule (14 CFR 260), in both directions | | Interest in crypto travel | About 720 monthly searches for Travala, a crypto travel site, from Argentina: as many as from the United Kingdom (seodata.dev estimate, October 2026) | | Places in Buenos Aires on BTC Map | 86 within 25 km, 16 of them verified since 2025 (October 12, 2026) | ## What do Argentine card rules mean for a flight to Miami? A payment by Argentine card in foreign currency carries a 30% advance tax collection. The PAIS tax ended on December 23, 2024. The 30% collection under ARCA General Resolution 5617 stayed, and it covers international passenger transport bought by card. In June 2026, El Cronista reported that ARCA still kept the 30% on tourism and other spending abroad. The amount can be credited against income tax or personal assets tax, or claimed back from January 1 of the next year. A SatFares fare is in US dollars and paid from a crypto balance. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Argentine tax and exchange rules also apply to how you buy, hold and spend crypto. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. This is not tax advice; see [flights from Argentina](https://satfares.com/flights/from/argentina/). ## Is there real demand for crypto flights from Argentina? Yes, by one measure. Argentina sends about 720 monthly searches for Travala, a crypto travel site, the same as the United Kingdom. This is an estimate from the seodata.dev keyword tool, dated October 12, 2026. Among Spanish-speaking countries, it is the largest source of that search. Buenos Aires also has a visible crypto scene: BTC Map lists 86 places within 25 km of the centre, 16 of them verified since 2025. ## What refund rights apply between Buenos Aires and Miami? The US DOT refund rule, in both directions, because each flight touches the United States. It covers scheduled flights operated or marketed by airlines serving the country. If the airline cancels, or changes the trip by 6 hours or more on an international itinerary, you can refuse the alternative. The refund is then due in the original form of payment, unless you accept another form (14 CFR 260.10). At SatFares, an airline cancellation gives you the choice of a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Which airlines fly Buenos Aires to Miami? In our latest market fare survey, the airlines observed for Buenos Aires to Miami included LATAM, Arajet, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Aerolíneas Argentinas. On October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, only Aerolíneas Argentinas flew non-stop from Ezeiza. LATAM connected through Lima or Santiago, and Copa Airlines through Panama City. Avianca connected through Bogotá, and Arajet through Punta Cana. Sanctioned airlines are left out of the survey, and so are itineraries with a stop in the United Kingdom or a sanctioned country. These are market fares, not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. Miami International's August 2026 fact sheet gives the general picture: 92 airlines and 20 non-stop passenger destinations in South America. Schedules and fares change, so the live search shows the airlines, stops and total for your dates. ## What data does the airline need for a flight to Miami? Each traveller's full name as in the passport, date of birth and gender, required by the US Secure Flight program. Passport details also go to US border authorities before an international flight lands. We pass these data to the airline only. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. Entry rules for the United States depend on your nationality: check them with the US Department of State or a US consulate. We do not give visa advice. ## Can I use crypto in Miami after I land? At some places, yes. Miami has 142 places on BTC Map within 25 km of the centre (October 12, 2026). That is the highest count of the 30 destinations on our list. We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. Argentina is also a trade partner of Miami airport: $3.38 billion of trade by value in 2025. See [flights to Miami](https://satfares.com/flights/to/miami/). ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does SatFares collect Argentine taxes? No. SatFares does not collect Argentine taxes. This is not a way to avoid General Resolution 5617: Argentine tax and exchange rules still apply to how you buy, hold and spend crypto. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. Keep a record of each top-up, and check your own case with an Argentine accountant. ### Can I fly from Aeroparque instead of Ezeiza? Search both airports. This page covers Ezeiza (EZE) to Miami. Buenos Aires also has Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP). The search shows each departure airport in its results. The US refund rule on this page applies to any flight between Buenos Aires and the United States, whichever Buenos Aires airport you use. ### Which coins can I use from Argentina? Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). USDT works on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20); USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. Stablecoins keep a dollar value, like our prices. We do not accept Monero or Bitcoin Lightning. ### What happens if Miami flights are cancelled by the airline? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. US rules also require a refund in the original form of payment unless you agree otherwise. A balance credit is only used if you choose it. ### Is the SatFares price final? It becomes final when our team confirms it, before any charge. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline. If the final total is higher than the amount held, you accept it or the amount is released. Nothing extra is taken without your agreement. ### Who is behind SatFares? SatFares is operated by TravelGoat LLC, United States. We sell airline tickets only, issued by the airline in the traveller's name. Our team books each ticket with the airline, on request; flights are not ATOL protected. See [about](https://satfares.com/about/). SatFares also publishes dated open data, such as which airlines accept crypto directly. See [open data](https://satfares.com/data/). ### Can I see my ticket in the airline's app? In most cases, once the e-ticket is issued. The airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name, with an e-ticket number and a booking reference. You then check in with the airline, as with a ticket bought anywhere else. Keep the e-ticket number and the booking reference shown in My trips. ## Sources 1. [Qué hay detrás del dólar tarjeta](https://www.cronista.com/economia-politica/que-hay-detras-del-dolar-tarjeta-el-numero-que-el-gobierno-no-quiere-resignar/) — El Cronista (2026-06-17) 2. [ARCA: percepción de Ganancias en operaciones en moneda extranjera (RG 5617)](https://blogdelcontador.com.ar/arca-percepcion-ganancias-operaciones-en-moneda-extranjera) — Blog del Contador (2024-12-19) 3. [MIA Facts at a Glance (revised August 2026)](https://www.miami-airport.com/library/pdfdoc/Facts%20at%20a%20Glance/Facts-at-a-Glance_2026.pdf) — Miami-Dade Aviation Department (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [14 CFR 260.2, definitions](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.2) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [14 CFR 260.10, form and timing of refunds](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.10) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [49 CFR 1560.101, Secure Flight passenger data](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/1560.101) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell 7. [BTC Map](https://btcmap.org/) — BTC Map (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. --- # Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro flights paid in crypto > Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro flights paid in crypto: Aeroparque to Galeão non-stop in under 3 hours on 4 airlines, including GOL and LATAM. Held, not charged. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-rio-de-janeiro/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Argentines were the largest group of foreign tourists in Brazil in the first 11 months of 2025. Rio de Janeiro state drew almost 2 million foreign visitors in the same period. Fly Aeroparque to Galeão with SatFares, paid from a crypto balance. **Quick answer — How do I book Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro flights paid in crypto?** Book through **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto. Search Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro flights paid in crypto, from Aeroparque (AEP) to Galeão (GIG). Pay from a balance topped up in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, and our team books the ticket on request. The fastest non-stop flight observed on October 12, 2026 took 2 h 50 min. Your total is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. ## Search Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=AEP&to=GIG Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$297** — Fares observed: 10. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: Buenos Aires → Rio de Janeiro | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), Argentina | | Arrival airport | Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), Brazil | | Distance (great circle) | 1,969 km (1,223 mi) | | Lowest market fare observed | $297 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (10 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | JetSMART, LATAM, GOL, Aerolíneas Argentinas | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 2.8 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Non-stop flights seen on October 12, 2026 | GOL, LATAM, Aerolíneas Argentinas and JetSMART, 2 h 50 min to 2 h 58 min, for a departure on November 11, 2026 | | Connections observed | LATAM via São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU), about 5 h 40 min in total, or via Santiago de Chile (SCL), about 11 h 50 min | | Airports in Rio de Janeiro | Galeão (GIG), where all the observed flights landed, and Santos Dumont (SDU) | | Clock time | Rio de Janeiro keeps the same time as Buenos Aires (UTC−3) | | Argentine tourists in Brazil | 3.1 million from January to November 2025, up 82.1% on a year earlier, the first source country (Embratur) | | Foreign tourists in Rio de Janeiro state | 1,972,928 from January to November 2025, second among Brazilian states (Embratur) | | E-cigarettes | Banned from entering Brazil, in the cabin and in the hold (Aerolíneas Argentinas baggage rules, checked October 12, 2026) | | 30% Argentine perception (RG 5617) | Lists international passenger transport; its transport exemption covers only land travel to neighbouring countries | ## Who travels from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro? Mainly Argentine holidaymakers. Embratur counted 3.1 million Argentine tourists in Brazil from January to November 2025, 82.1% more than a year earlier. No other country sent as many. Panrotas reported the figures on December 19, 2025. Rio de Janeiro state ranks second for foreign tourists, after São Paulo state. It received 1,972,928 of them in the same 11 months. For a traveller who holds US dollars or dollar stablecoins, a fare priced in dollars needs no peso conversion at checkout. If you also plan a stop in São Paulo, see [Buenos Aires to São Paulo](https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-sao-paulo/). ## Which airlines fly from Aeroparque to Galeão? Airlines observed in the market fares of October 12, 2026 include JetSMART, LATAM, GOL, Aerolíneas Argentinas. The search covered a one-way trip on November 11, 2026, for one adult in economy. It left out sanctioned airlines and any stop in the United Kingdom or a sanctioned country. - **GOL** operated non-stop Boeing 737 MAX 8 flights at 10:20 and 14:00. - **Aerolíneas Argentinas** operated non-stop Boeing 737 flights at 06:00, 09:55 and 17:30. - **LATAM** operated a non-stop Airbus A320 at 14:55, plus connecting itineraries through its hubs. - **JetSMART** operated a non-stop Airbus A321 at 04:17, the earliest departure of the day. These observations are market fares, not our selling price. The live results show the fare and the times for the date you choose; our team then books the ticket with the airline. ## How long does the trip take, with or without a stop? Just under 3 hours on a non-stop flight. Most observed non-stop flights took 2 h 55 min. One GOL flight took 2 h 50 min, and JetSMART took 2 h 58 min. The distance is 1,969 km (1,223 mi). Connecting trips take much longer. A LATAM itinerary through São Paulo Guarulhos took about 5 h 40 min, with a change of plane of under 2 hours. Another LATAM itinerary through Santiago de Chile took about 11 h 50 min, including a wait of over 5 hours. A stop in Chile adds a country to your trip. Transit rules for your nationality are set by Chilean authorities, so check them before you choose that option. ## What can I pack for a flight to Rio de Janeiro? Pack under the rules of your airline and of Brazil. The Aerolíneas Argentinas baggage page lists several rules that matter on this route, checked on October 12, 2026. - Brazil bans the entry of e-cigarettes and other electronic smoking devices, with their parts and refills, in any bag. - Since December 1, 2025, each passenger may carry one power bank of up to 100 Wh, and may not use it on board. - A personal item of up to 3 kg is free on every flight. - Its Plus fares include a cabin bag of up to 10 kg on flights to and from other countries. GOL, LATAM and JetSMART publish their own allowances. On SatFares, baggage and fare rules (changes, refunds) are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. ## Which travel documents does an Argentine need for Brazil? A valid DNI in card format, a DNI booklet that is not handwritten, or a passport. Argentina's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accepts these three documents for leaving the country to Mercosur members and associated states. Brazil is one of them. The ministry also says that minors under 18 need the authorisation of both parents to travel abroad. Travellers of other nationalities should check Brazilian entry rules with Brazilian authorities. We do not give visa advice. We pass the names, date of birth, gender and document details to the airline only. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. See [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/) for the full list. ## Who handles a cancelled flight from Aeroparque? The airline first, and ANAC Argentina if you need to file a complaint. ANAC's competence covers flights that depart from or land at Argentine airports. When a flight is cancelled, its passenger FAQ says the airline must reroute you to your destination or refund you at once where that applies. Neither EU Regulation 261/2004 nor the US DOT refund rule covers a flight between Argentina and Brazil. Our own rule adds a clear option. When the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. When the ticket can't be issued in time, the held amount returns to your balance. A trip you cancel yourself follows the fare rules, and any refund is credited to your balance. ## Why pay for a flight to Rio de Janeiro in stablecoins? Because a card payment in foreign currency carries an extra 30% upfront for Argentine residents. ARCA General Resolution 5617 sets a 30% perception on card purchases abroad and on international passenger transport. Its exemption for transport covers only land travel to neighbouring countries, so a flight to Brazil is not exempt. Blog del Contador published the list on December 19, 2024, and El Cronista reported in June 2026 that the regime still applied. The perception is an advance on income tax or personal assets tax, not a final tax. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. USDT is accepted on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20); compare both in [USDT or USDC for flights](https://satfares.com/usdt-or-usdc-for-flights/). ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I fly into Santos Dumont instead of Galeão? You can search Santos Dumont (SDU), Rio's second airport, but every fare observed on this page landed at Galeão (GIG). Each result shows the arrival airport, so check it before you book. Santos Dumont is in our data for Rio de Janeiro, so the search accepts either code. ### Why do some results stop in São Paulo or Santiago? Because LATAM also sells connections through its hubs. On October 12, 2026, a trip through Guarulhos took about 5 h 40 min in total. A trip through Santiago de Chile took about 11 h 50 min. Non-stop flights took under 3 hours. The search lists the number of stops for every fare. ### Can I take my vape to Rio de Janeiro? No. Brazil bans the entry of e-cigarettes and any other electronic smoking device, including parts and refills. Aerolíneas Argentinas states that the ban applies to cabin bags and to checked bags. Leave the device at home before you fly to Rio de Janeiro. ### Can I pay with USDC for a flight to Rio? Yes, on Ethereum (ERC-20) only, credited after 12 confirmations. USDC sent on Solana, Base or Polygon is not accepted. Check the network in your exchange before you withdraw. USDC follows the US dollar, the currency of our prices, so the amount stays stable between top-up and booking. ### Which name do I enter if my DNI and passport differ? Enter the names exactly as printed on the document you will show at the airport. The airline issues the e-ticket in that name, and staff compare the two at boarding. If your DNI and passport spell a name differently, choose one document and use it for the whole trip. ### Do you sell hotels in Rio de Janeiro? No. We only sell flights; each booking is a single travel service. A SatFares booking is not a travel package, so EU package travel protection does not apply. You arrange your stay in Rio yourself. Your ticket is issued by the airline in the traveller's name, under the airline's own fare rules. ### What if the total changes after checkout? The new total is shown to you, and you decide. Our team confirms the final total when it books the ticket with the airline. You can accept a higher total, or let the held amount go back to your balance. Nothing extra is taken without your agreement, and we never promise a lower fare later. ## Sources 1. [Brasil chega a recorde de 9 milhões de turistas estrangeiros em 2025](https://www.panrotas.com.br/destinos/pesquisas-e-estatisticas/2025/12/brasil-chega-a-recorde-de-9-milhoes-de-turistas-estrangeiros-em-2025_224556.html) — Panrotas, from Embratur data (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Franquicia de equipaje](https://www.aerolineas.com.ar/es-ar/equipaje/franquicia) — Aerolíneas Argentinas (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Documentación para salir del país](https://cancilleria.gob.ar/es/servicios/documentacion/documentacion-para-salir-del-pais) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Preguntas frecuentes para pasajeros](https://www.argentina.gob.ar/node/202399) — ANAC Argentina (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [ARCA: percepción de Ganancias en operaciones en moneda extranjera (RG 5617)](https://blogdelcontador.com.ar/arca-percepcion-ganancias-operaciones-en-moneda-extranjera) — Blog del Contador (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [Qué hay detrás del dólar tarjeta: el número que el Gobierno no quiere resignar](https://www.cronista.com/economia-politica/que-hay-detras-del-dolar-tarjeta-el-numero-que-el-gobierno-no-quiere-resignar/) — El Cronista (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. --- # Buenos Aires to São Paulo flights paid in crypto > Buenos Aires to São Paulo flights paid in crypto: Aeroparque to Guarulhos non-stop on 3 airlines, 2 h 30 min to 3 h. Your balance is held, not charged. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-sao-paulo/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) OAG counted 123,906 scheduled seats between Aeroparque and Guarulhos in October 2026. Book this short flight with SatFares from a crypto balance; the airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name. **Quick answer — Can I pay for a Buenos Aires to São Paulo flight in crypto?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Buenos Aires to São Paulo flights paid in crypto, from Aeroparque (AEP) to Guarulhos (GRU). On October 12, 2026, non-stop flights were observed on three airlines, with flight times of 2 h 30 min to 3 h. Top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. Our team books the ticket on request, and the fare is **held, not charged**, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## Search Buenos Aires to São Paulo Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=AEP&to=GRU Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$273** — Fares observed: 12. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: Buenos Aires → São Paulo | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), Argentina | | Arrival airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Brazil | | Distance (great circle) | 1,695 km (1,053 mi) | | Seats scheduled in October 2026 (both directions) | 123,906 (OAG, busiest routes right now (October 2026)) | | Lowest market fare observed | $273 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (12 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | GOL, Aerolíneas Argentinas, LATAM | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 2.5 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Non-stop airlines observed (October 12, 2026) | GOL, Aerolíneas Argentinas and LATAM, for a departure on November 11, 2026; departures from 03:15 to 21:45, Buenos Aires time | | Aircraft observed | Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Boeing 737 (GOL), Boeing 737 (Aerolíneas Argentinas), Airbus A320 (LATAM) | | Clock change on arrival | None: Buenos Aires and São Paulo both keep UTC−3 all year | | Currencies | Argentine peso (ARS) at departure, Brazilian real (BRL) on arrival; fares on SatFares are priced in US dollars | | Argentine card spending abroad | 30% perception on account of income tax or personal assets tax (ARCA General Resolution 5617), still applied in June 2026 (El Cronista) | | Leaving Argentina for Brazil | Card-format DNI, a DNI booklet that is not handwritten, or a passport (Argentine Ministry of Foreign Affairs) | | Cabin bag on Aerolíneas Argentinas | Included in the allowance on flights to Brazil. A personal item of up to 3 kg is free on all its flights (checked October 12, 2026) | | Problems you can claim with ANAC Argentina | Cancellations, delays over 4 hours and missed connections, except in cases of force majeure | ## Who flies from Buenos Aires to São Paulo? Mostly Argentine visitors, business travellers and people who connect onward from Guarulhos. Argentina was the largest source of foreign tourists to Brazil in the first 11 months of 2025, according to Embratur. São Paulo state received 2,494,632 foreign tourists from January to November 2025, more than any other Brazilian state. The route is also one of the busiest from Argentina in our data. OAG counted 123,906 scheduled seats on Aeroparque–Guarulhos in October 2026, both directions together. That is more than Aeroparque–Santiago or Ezeiza–Madrid in the same month. For travellers who keep savings in dollars or stablecoins, a fare priced in US dollars is easy to compare. More routes are listed on [flights from Argentina](https://satfares.com/flights/from/argentina/). ## Which airlines fly non-stop from Aeroparque to Guarulhos? Three airlines in our survey: GOL, Aerolíneas Argentinas, LATAM. Every fare observed on October 12, 2026, for a one-way trip on November 11, 2026, was for a non-stop flight. The survey excludes only sanctioned airlines and itineraries with a stop in the United Kingdom or a sanctioned country. - **GOL** flew Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Boeing 737 aircraft, with departures at 03:15, 09:00, 13:35 and 18:15. - **Aerolíneas Argentinas** flew a Boeing 737, at 06:25, 12:00 and 16:40. - **LATAM** flew an Airbus A320, with five departures between 10:35 and 21:45. These fares are market observations, not our selling price. The fares and the timetable for your own date appear in the search above, and our team books the ticket you choose on request. You can also read the [Aerolíneas Argentinas crypto status](https://satfares.com/airlines/aerolineas-argentinas/). ## How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to São Paulo? Between 2 h 30 min and 3 h in the air, without a stop. The route covers 1,695 km (1,053 mi). The shortest time observed was a LATAM evening flight; the longest was a GOL flight in the early evening. You keep the same time on your watch, because both cities use UTC−3. Late departures can still change the date: the LATAM flight at 21:45 was due in Guarulhos at 00:15 the next day. Check the arrival date on the e-ticket before you plan a pick-up. São Paulo has three airports in our data: Guarulhos (GRU), Congonhas (CGH) and Viracopos (VCP). This page covers Guarulhos, the airport where all the observed flights landed. ## What baggage does Aerolíneas Argentinas include to Brazil? A cabin bag is part of the allowance on its flights to Brazil. The airline's baggage page says so for Brazil and Colombia. On its Base fares to Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru or Uruguay, only a personal item is included. - A personal item of up to 3 kg travels free on every Aerolíneas Argentinas flight. - A bag over 158 cm (height plus length plus width) pays a volume excess at the airport, up to 300 cm. - On routes other than domestic flights and Chile, extra weight can be paid for up to 32 kg per bag. We checked these rules on October 12, 2026. GOL and LATAM set their own allowances. On SatFares, baggage and fare rules (changes, refunds) are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. ## Can I fly to Brazil with my Argentine DNI? Yes, if it is a valid travel document for Mercosur. Argentina's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists the documents accepted to leave the country for Mercosur members and associated states, Brazil included. They are the card-format DNI, the DNI booklet that is not handwritten, and the passport. Handwritten DNIs are not valid travel documents for leaving Argentina, a rule in force since November 1, 2016. Brazilian officers then decide on entry, and the airline checks your document at boarding. If you hold another nationality, check Brazilian entry rules with Brazilian authorities. We do not give visa advice. At checkout, type each traveller's names exactly as printed on the document you will show. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. ## What if my flight to São Paulo is cancelled or delayed? You can claim with the airline, and with ANAC Argentina if needed. The ANAC passenger FAQ lists cancellations, delays over 4 hours and missed connections as claimable, except in cases of force majeure. Its competence covers flights that depart from or arrive at Argentine airports. EU Regulation 261/2004 does not apply, because the flight neither starts nor ends in the EU. The US refund rule does not apply either. With SatFares, a cancellation by the airline gives you a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the held amount is released to your balance. A cancellation on your side follows the fare rules, and any refund goes to your balance. ## How do I pay for this flight with crypto from Argentina? Top up your SatFares balance, then book from it. The minimum top-up is $25. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Card payments in foreign currency work differently in Argentina. They carry the 30% perception of ARCA General Resolution 5617, which El Cronista reported as still applied on June 17, 2026. On January 8, 2026, iProfesional explained one exception. The perception does not apply when you pay the dollar balance of a card statement with your own dollars. The payment must fall between the statement date and the due date. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. Card rules by country are on the [card friction index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/). ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I leave from Ezeiza instead of Aeroparque? You can search it, but all the fares observed on this page left from Aeroparque (AEP). Buenos Aires has two airports in our data: Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) and Ezeiza (EZE). The departure airport appears in every result. Aeroparque is closer to the city centre, so check which one your ticket uses before you book a taxi. ### Does SatFares charge the 30% Argentine card perception? No. SatFares takes no cards, so no card issuer is involved at checkout, and we do not collect Argentine taxes. This is not tax advice. Argentine tax and exchange rules still apply to how you buy, hold and spend crypto. Keep a record of each top-up, and ask an Argentine accountant (contador) about your own case. ### Why does my ticket show an arrival date after my departure date? Because some evening flights land after midnight. On October 12, 2026, a LATAM flight leaving Aeroparque at 21:45 was due in Guarulhos at 00:15 the next day. There is no time difference between the two cities, so the date change comes from the flight time only. Plan airport transport for the arrival date printed on the e-ticket. ### Can I pay for a São Paulo flight with BTC? Yes. Bitcoin top-ups are credited after 2 confirmations. Bitcoin Lightning is not accepted, so send on the main Bitcoin network only. Fares are priced in US dollars, so the BTC amount needed depends on the Bitcoin price at top-up time. If you want the amount to stay stable, USDT or USDC follow the US dollar. ### What personal data does the airline need for this trip? Each traveller's names exactly as on the travel document, date of birth, gender and the document details. An email address is required for each booking, for the e-ticket and any schedule change; it is never published or sold. Passport details and dates of birth are deleted 30 days after the trip, and the booking history is kept 2 years. ### Can I book a seat to São Paulo for a child? Yes. Add each child as a traveller in the search, and the total covers everyone. Argentina requires the authorisation of both parents for a minor under 18 who travels abroad. A child flying with one parent needs a travel permit from the other parent, according to Argentina's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Prepare it before you pay. ### What if the airline never issues my e-ticket? Nothing is charged. The amount is only held on your balance at checkout, and it is released if the ticket can't be issued in time. You can then search another flight between Aeroparque and Guarulhos, or ask to withdraw the released amount in USDT or USDC. ## Sources 1. [Busiest routes right now (October 2026)](https://www.oag.com/reports/busiest-routes-right-now) — OAG 2. [Brasil chega a recorde de 9 milhões de turistas estrangeiros em 2025](https://www.panrotas.com.br/destinos/pesquisas-e-estatisticas/2025/12/brasil-chega-a-recorde-de-9-milhoes-de-turistas-estrangeiros-em-2025_224556.html) — Panrotas, from Embratur data (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Franquicia de equipaje](https://www.aerolineas.com.ar/es-ar/equipaje/franquicia) — Aerolíneas Argentinas (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Documentación para salir del país](https://cancilleria.gob.ar/es/servicios/documentacion/documentacion-para-salir-del-pais) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [Preguntas frecuentes para pasajeros](https://www.argentina.gob.ar/node/202399) — ANAC Argentina (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [Qué hay detrás del dólar tarjeta: el número que el Gobierno no quiere resignar](https://www.cronista.com/economia-politica/que-hay-detras-del-dolar-tarjeta-el-numero-que-el-gobierno-no-quiere-resignar/) — El Cronista (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [Dólar tarjeta: paso a paso para no pagar la percepción del 30% de ARCA](https://www.iprofesional.com/impuestos/445594-dolar-tarjeta-paso-a-paso-para-no-pagar-la-percepcion-del-30-por-ciento-de-arca-ex-afip) — iProfesional (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. --- # Delhi to Bangkok flights paid in crypto > Delhi to Bangkok flights paid in crypto (USDT, USDC, BTC): DEL to BKK, 2,949 km, non-stop in about 4 hours on four airlines. Held, not charged, until issued. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/delhi-bangkok/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) India sent a record 2.49 million visitors to Thailand in 2025. Book the 4-hour hop from Delhi with SatFares from a crypto balance; the airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name. **Quick answer — Can I pay for Delhi to Bangkok flights in crypto?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Delhi to Bangkok flights paid in crypto from a balance topped up in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. In our survey of October 12, 2026, four airlines flew Delhi (DEL) to Bangkok (BKK) non-stop, in 4 hours to 4 hours 25 minutes. The fare is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. ## Search Delhi to Bangkok Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=DEL&to=BKK Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$169** — Fares observed: 10. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: Delhi → Bangkok | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), India | | Arrival airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Thailand | | Distance (great circle) | 2,949 km (1,832 mi) | | Lowest market fare observed | $169 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (10 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | IndiGo, Air India, Thai Airways, SpiceJet | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 4 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Non-stop flights observed | 10 for November 11, 2026: Air India 4, Thai Airways 4, IndiGo 1 and SpiceJet 1, in 4 h to 4 h 25 min | | Entry to Thailand for Indian tourists | No visa for stays of up to 30 days since September 15, 2026 (Thai Ministry of Interior notice, reported by News On AIR) | | Stays longer than 30 days | A Thai e-visa is needed, through thaievisa.go.th (Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi) | | Thai Airways checked baggage | Counted in pieces for travel from March 2, 2026: 1 or 2 bags of up to 23 kg in economy, by fare type | | Card fee on a foreign currency payment in India | SBI Card: 3.5% on most cards, plus 18% GST on the fee (SBI Card terms) | | Indian visitors to Thailand in 2025 | 2,487,319, a record and up 16.82%, the 3rd market after Malaysia and China (Ministry of Tourism and Sports) | | Time difference | Bangkok is 90 minutes ahead of Delhi, all year | | Money at each end | Thai baht (THB) in Bangkok, Indian rupee (INR) in Delhi; fares on SatFares are in US dollars | | Crypto adoption at both ends | India 6th and Thailand 8th in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index | ## Who uses the Delhi to Bangkok route? Mostly Indian holidaymakers, and there are more of them every year. Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports counted 2,487,319 visitors from India in 2025, a record and 16.82% more than in 2024. India was the third market for Thailand, after Malaysia and China. The route also links two crypto markets. India ranks 6th and Thailand 8th in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index. Many travellers on this route already hold USDT or USDC. Cards add a cost to a payment abroad. SBI Card charges a 3.5% foreign currency fee on most of its cards, and 18% GST is added to that fee. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Indian rules on virtual digital assets cover your crypto, so read [flights from India](https://satfares.com/flights/from/india/) first. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. ## Which airlines fly Delhi to Bangkok non-stop? Four, in our survey of October 12, 2026: Air India, Thai Airways, IndiGo and SpiceJet. Every fare we observed was non-stop. The airlines observed included: IndiGo, Air India, Thai Airways, SpiceJet. These are market fares, not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. For a departure on November 11, 2026, we saw 10 non-stop flights. Air India and Thai Airways had four each, IndiGo and SpiceJet one each. Thai Airways used three Airbus A321neo and one Airbus A350, on its 00:20 flight. Air India flew the Airbus A320neo, IndiGo the Airbus A321neo and SpiceJet a Boeing 737. Our team books any of these airlines on request, the low-cost ones included. More on [Thai Airways and crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines/thai-airways/) and [low-cost airlines and crypto](https://satfares.com/low-cost-airlines-and-crypto/). ## How long is the flight from Delhi to Bangkok? About 4 hours in the air, with no stop. The fastest flights we observed, on Thai Airways A321neo aircraft, took exactly 4 hours. The slowest non-stop flight took 4 hours 25 minutes. Bangkok runs 90 minutes ahead of Delhi, and neither city changes its clocks. So the 16:05 departure lands at 21:35 Bangkok time. The 03:30 departure lands at 09:00, which leaves the whole day free. All the flights we observed landed at Suvarnabhumi (BKK). Bangkok also has Don Mueang (DMK). Check the arrival airport in each result before you pay. ## How much baggage does Thai Airways include from Delhi? One or two checked bags of up to 23 kg in economy, depending on the fare type. Thai Airways moved from a weight system to a piece system for travel from March 2, 2026. The change started with journeys within Asia and the Pacific, and between that region and Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Each checked bag must stay within 158 cm, adding length, width and height. Bangladesh Monitor reported these rules on December 1, 2025, from the airline's announcement. Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet set their own allowances. With SatFares, baggage and fare rules (changes, refunds) are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. ## Can Indians enter Thailand without a visa? Yes, for tourism, for up to 30 days. The Thai Ministry of Interior set this period from September 15, 2026, and the Embassy of India in Thailand relayed it. News On AIR reported the advisory on September 9, 2026. The advisory asks for a passport valid at least six months from arrival and a confirmed return ticket. It also asks for at least 20,000 baht in cash per traveller. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card must be filled in within 72 hours before arrival. For a stay longer than 30 days, the Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi points to an e-visa at thaievisa.go.th. These rules changed several times in 2026, so check them again before you fly. We do not give visa advice. ## What happens if the airline cancels my Delhi to Bangkok flight? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. That is our own rule, and it applies whatever the route. No EU or US passenger law covers this flight. EU Regulation 261/2004 needs a departure from the EU, or an EU airline flying into the EU. The US DOT rule needs a flight touching the United States. The airline's own conditions of carriage apply instead. If the ticket can't be issued in time, nothing is charged: the held amount goes back to your balance. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules decide the amount, credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## How do I pay for Delhi to Bangkok in USDT? Top up your SatFares balance with USDT, then book from it. USDT works on Tron (TRC-20), credited after 20 confirmations, or on Ethereum (ERC-20), credited after 12. The minimum top-up is $25. Send the coins only to the address shown for the network you chose. At checkout, give an email address for the booking; we never publish or sell it. For each traveller, type the names exactly as in the passport, the date of birth, the gender and the passport details. We pass them only to the airline, to issue the ticket. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. We delete passport details 30 days after the trip. ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a night flight from Delhi to Bangkok? Yes, on the date we observed. For November 11, 2026, Air India left Delhi at 00:05, and Thai Airways at 00:20 and 03:30. They landed in Bangkok at 05:50, 06:05 and 09:00 local time. SpiceJet left at 21:05 and landed at 02:45 the next day. Schedules change by season, so search your own date. ### Can I book IndiGo or Air India from Delhi to Bangkok? Yes, on request. Both had non-stop flights in our survey of October 12, 2026: four on Air India and one on IndiGo, for the date checked. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. Your balance is charged only when the e-ticket number is issued. ### Can I stay in Thailand longer than 30 days? Not under the visa exemption for Indian tourists. Since September 15, 2026, it allows up to 30 days. The Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi says longer stays need an e-visa, through thaievisa.go.th. Apply before you travel, and check the current rule with Thai authorities. We do not give visa advice. ### Does Thailand's rule on crypto payments affect my ticket? No. You pay SatFares from your balance before the trip, and the airline issues the ticket. Since April 1, 2022, a Thai SEC rule bars licensed digital asset businesses from supporting crypto payments for goods and services. Plan to pay in baht once you land in Bangkok. ### Can I pay in rupees? No. SatFares takes crypto only: Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). There is no card, UPI or bank transfer option. You top up a balance from $25, then book from it. The fare is shown in US dollars, for all passengers, taxes included. A balance you do not use stays on your account. ### Which coin should I use for a Delhi to Bangkok ticket? A stablecoin if you want a fixed amount. USDT and USDC keep a dollar value, like our fares, so the top-up matches the total. BTC, ETH, SOL and LTC also work, but their value can move between top-up and booking. Compare the two dollar coins on [USDT or USDC for flights](https://satfares.com/usdt-or-usdc-for-flights/). ### What happens if the price changes after checkout? You see the new total and choose. Our team confirms the final total when it books the ticket. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept it or the amount is released to your balance. Nothing extra is taken without your agreement, and we never promise that a fare will drop. ## Sources 1. [Thailand allows visa-free entry and stay up to 30 days for Indian tourists](https://newsonair.gov.in/thailand-allows-visa-free-entry-and-stay-up-to-30-days-for-indian-tourists/) — News On AIR (All India Radio) (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Latest update on revision to Thailand's visa exemption scheme for Indian passport holders](https://newdelhi.thaiembassy.org/en/content/latest-update-on-revision-to-thailand-s-visa-exemp) — Royal Thai Embassy, New Delhi (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Thailand tourism slips in 2025 despite domestic growth (The Nation, Ministry of Tourism and Sports data)](https://asianews.network/?p=248960) — Asia News Network (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [THAI introduces new piece-based baggage policy starting 2026](https://bangladeshmonitor.com.bd/en/thai-introduces-new-piece-based-baggage-policy-starting-2026) — Bangladesh Monitor (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [SBI Card: Most Important Terms and Conditions](https://www.sbicard.com/en/most-important-terms-and-conditions.page) — SBI Card (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [Thailand: official announcement of regulations to prohibit the usage of digital assets as a means of payment](https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/5e623d48/thailand-official-announcement-of-regulations-to-prohibit-the-usage) — Norton Rose Fulbright (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. --- # Delhi to Dubai flights paid in crypto > Delhi to Dubai flights paid in crypto: 207,369 seats scheduled in October 2026 (OAG). Pay in USDT, USDC or BTC; charged only when the e-ticket is issued. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/delhi-dubai/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) One of the busiest routes out of India, paid from a crypto balance. The airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name, and SatFares charges you only when it is issued. **Quick answer — Can I book a Delhi to Dubai flight with crypto?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Delhi to Dubai tickets (DEL to DXB) issued by the airline in the traveller's name. OAG counted 207,369 seats on this route in October 2026. You pay from a balance topped up in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The total is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. > **Travel disruption: check official advice (October 13, 2026)** Official advice on the UAE still warns of risk after the 2026 conflict with Iran. The UK Foreign Office tells travellers to expect possible flight cancellations and airspace closures (page updated July 24, 2026). Check the UK advice, your own government's advice and your flight status before you fly. More on flights to Dubai. ## Search Delhi to Dubai Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=DEL&to=DXB Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$177** — Fares observed: 15. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: Delhi → Dubai | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), India | | Arrival airport | Dubai International Airport (DXB), United Arab Emirates | | Distance (great circle) | 2,182 km (1,356 mi) | | Seats scheduled in October 2026 (both directions) | 207,369 (OAG, busiest routes right now (October 2026)) | | Lowest market fare observed | $177 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (15 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | Jazeera Airways, Oman Air, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet, flydubai, Emirates | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 3.8 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Time difference | Dubai is 90 minutes behind Delhi | | Currencies | Indian rupee (INR) in Delhi, UAE dirham (AED) in Dubai. SatFares prices are in US dollars | | Same month on Mumbai–Dubai | 219,546 seats (OAG, October 2026) | | Non-stop airlines observed (October 12, 2026) | Air India, Emirates, flydubai and SpiceJet, for a departure on November 11, 2026 | | One-stop fares observed | Jazeera Airways via Kuwait, Oman Air via Muscat, Air India with Air India Express via Hyderabad | | Crypto adoption | India ranks 6th in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index | | Trips abroad by Indians | 32.71 million departures in 2025, up 5.9% (Ministry of Tourism) | | Places on BTC Map within 25 km | Delhi: 0. Dubai: 10, of which 5 verified since 2025 (October 12, 2026) | ## How busy is the Delhi to Dubai route? Very busy. OAG counted 207,369 scheduled seats between Delhi and Dubai in October 2026, both directions together. Mumbai–Dubai had 219,546 seats in the same month, so the two Indian routes to Dubai are close in size. The demand behind these figures keeps growing. Indians made 32.71 million trips abroad in 2025, 5.9% more than in 2024, according to the Annual Tourism Snapshot of India's Ministry of Tourism. ## Why pay for a Delhi to Dubai ticket in crypto? For most Indian travellers, the reason is to spend crypto they already hold, not a blocked card. India ranks 6th in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index, published in September 2026. In the same index, 96% of domestic peer-to-peer crypto transfers worldwide were made in stablecoins, as reported by KuCoin. We have not published a dated check of Indian card limits on this page. Card rules by country are on the [card friction index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/) and on [flights from India](https://satfares.com/flights/from/india/). India has its own tax rules for virtual digital assets, and they apply to a payment made in crypto. Check them, or ask a tax adviser, before you pay. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. ## Which airlines fly Delhi to Dubai? In our latest market fare survey, the airlines observed on Delhi to Dubai included: Jazeera Airways, Oman Air, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet, flydubai, Emirates. The survey counts every airline except sanctioned airlines, with no stop in the United Kingdom or in a sanctioned country. These are market fares, not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. On October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026, four airlines had non-stop fares: Air India, Emirates, flydubai and SpiceJet. Jazeera Airways connected in Kuwait and Oman Air in Muscat. One Air India fare connected in Hyderabad onto Air India Express. IndiGo did not appear in the results for that date. Our team can book any of these airlines on request, low-cost airlines included. Schedules and fares change, so the live search shows the airlines, stops and fare for your dates. ## Which refund rules apply on Delhi to Dubai? The airline's fare rules and conditions of carriage apply, plus any passenger rules of the country of departure. EU Regulation 261/2004 does not apply, because the route does not touch the EU. The US DOT refund rule does not apply either. When the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If the ticket can't be issued in time, nothing is charged: the held amount is released to your balance. When you cancel, the fare rules decide what you get back, and any refund goes to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). See [our refund policy](https://satfares.com/refunds/). ## What do I need to enter for a Delhi to Dubai ticket? For each traveller: first names and last name exactly as in the passport, date of birth, gender and passport details. The airline needs them for an international flight, and we pass them only to the airline, to issue the ticket. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. Visa and entry rules for the United Arab Emirates depend on your nationality and are set by UAE authorities. Check them on official UAE government channels before you book; we do not give visa advice. More on [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ## What changes when you land in Dubai? Clocks in Dubai are 90 minutes behind Delhi, and local prices are in UAE dirhams. Dubai has two airports in our data: Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC). Each search result names the arrival airport. We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. Paying in crypto on the spot is restricted in the UAE. Since June 14, 2025, central bank rules allow only licensed dirham payment tokens and registered foreign payment tokens. BTC Map lists 10 places that take bitcoin within 25 km of the centre, and none within 25 km of central Delhi (October 12, 2026). See [flights to Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/to/dubai/). ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I pay with USDC instead of USDT? Yes. We accept USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only, credited after 12 confirmations. USDT works on Tron (TRC-20, 20 confirmations) or Ethereum (ERC-20, 12 confirmations). Both are dollar stablecoins, and our prices are in US dollars. Compare them on [USDT or USDC for flights](https://satfares.com/usdt-or-usdc-for-flights/). ### Can I book IndiGo or Air India with SatFares? Yes, on request. Both can be searched like any airline that is not sanctioned. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. In our survey of October 12, 2026, Air India had non-stop fares on Delhi to Dubai. IndiGo did not appear in the results for the date checked. ### Is the fare shown in rupees? No. Fares are shown in US dollars, for all passengers, taxes included. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. You pay from a balance topped up in crypto, so no rupee card payment is involved. ### Is a crypto payment for a flight taxed in India? It may be. India taxes transfers of virtual digital assets under its own rules, and a payment for a ticket can count as a transfer. We do not give tax advice. Check the current rules with the Income Tax Department or a tax adviser before you pay. ### My passport has a middle name. What do I enter? Enter every name exactly as it appears in the passport, middle names included, in the right fields. The airline issues the ticket in that name. A mismatch can stop you at check-in, and airlines rarely allow name changes after issue. ### What if the airline cancels the Delhi to Dubai flight? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If the airline cannot issue the ticket after you book, the case is simpler. Until the e-ticket number is issued, the amount is only held on your balance, not charged, so it is released to your balance at once. ### Do I need a SatFares account and a minimum top-up? You need a balance, and the minimum top-up is $25. After that, you book from the balance. Unused balance never expires, and amounts released when a booking cannot be confirmed can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC. Topping up needs no ID upload and no selfie. See [how it works](https://satfares.com/how-it-works/) for each step. ## Sources 1. [Busiest routes right now (October 2026)](https://www.oag.com/reports/busiest-routes-right-now) — OAG 2. [Annual Tourism Snapshot 2025](https://tourism.gov.in/sites/default/files/2026-06/Annual%20Tourism%20Snapshot%202025.pdf) — Ministry of Tourism, Government of India 3. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (2026-10-04) 4. [Brazil tops 2026 global crypto adoption index by Chainalysis](https://www.kucoin.com/news/flash/brazil-tops-2026-global-crypto-adoption-index-by-chainalysis) — KuCoin News 5. [Air passenger rights in the EU](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_en.htm) — Your Europe, European Union (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [BTC Map](https://btcmap.org/) — BTC Map (2026-10-12) 7. [CBUAE Payment Token Services Regulation](https://www.regulationtomorrow.com/2024/07/cbuae-payment-token-services-regulation/) — Regulation Tomorrow (Eversheds Sutherland) (checked 2026-10-12) 8. [United Arab Emirates travel advice](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates) — UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (updated July 24, 2026; checked 2026-10-13) --- 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. --- # Frankfurt to Bangkok flights paid in crypto > Frankfurt to Bangkok flights paid in crypto: USDT, USDC, BTC or ETH, ticket in your name. EU Regulation 261/2004 covers this departure from Germany. 9,000 km. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/frankfurt-bangkok/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) A 9,000 km flight from Germany to the most visited city in the world in 2025. Pay SatFares from a crypto balance; EU passenger rights cover the departure from Frankfurt. **Quick answer — How do I book a Frankfurt to Bangkok flight with crypto?** Use **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto. Top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, search FRA to BKK and pay from your balance. Our team books the ticket on request. The fare is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number in the traveller's name. The route covers 9,000 km, and EU Regulation 261/2004 covers the flight out of Frankfurt. ## Search Frankfurt to Bangkok Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=FRA&to=BKK Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$347** — Fares observed: 20. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: Frankfurt → Bangkok | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), Germany | | Arrival airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Thailand | | Distance (great circle) | 9,000 km (5,592 mi) | | Lowest market fare observed | $347 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (20 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | Air India, China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Air China, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, China Southern Airlines, Gulf Air, Vietnam Airlines, Saudia, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Lufthansa, Condor | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 10.7 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Time difference | Bangkok is 6 hours ahead of Frankfurt in winter and 5 hours ahead during German summer time | | EU Regulation 261/2004 | Covers Frankfurt to Bangkok with any airline; covers Bangkok to Frankfurt only with an EU airline | | Non-stop airlines observed (October 12, 2026) | Thai Airways and Condor, for a departure on November 11, 2026; Lufthansa connected through Munich | | Bangkok in 2025 | Most visited city in the world: 30.3 million international arrivals (Euromonitor) | | Bangkok and crypto travellers | Second destination of crypto travellers in 2024 (Travala and Binance Pay) | | Paying in crypto in Thailand | Restricted: not allowed for shops outside the TouristDigiPay sandbox announced on August 18, 2025 | | German tax rule on private sales | Gains on assets held one year or less are taxable unless all such gains stay under 1,000 euros a year (§ 23 EStG) | | Crypto adoption | Germany ranks 13th in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index | ## Does EU Regulation 261/2004 cover Frankfurt to Bangkok? Yes, for the outbound flight, whatever the airline. The regulation covers every flight that departs from an EU airport, so Frankfurt to Bangkok is covered. The return flight is different. A flight from outside the EU into the EU is covered only when an EU airline operates it. Bangkok to Frankfurt on a non-EU airline is not covered by the regulation. On a cancellation, the airline must offer a refund of the ticket or re-routing. Under Article 7(3), a voucher instead of money needs the passenger's signed agreement. Source: Your Europe, checked on October 12, 2026. ## What does SatFares do if the airline cancels? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. A balance credit is only used if you ask for it, which matches the EU rule on vouchers. If you cancel the trip yourself, the fare rules decide the amount, and it is credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). More on [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## Why would a German traveller pay for a flight in crypto? Mostly to spend crypto already held, not because of a card problem. Germany ranks 13th in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index. We do not claim any card limit for German travellers. Tax deserves a check first. Under § 23 of the German Income Tax Act, a gain on a private asset sold within one year is taxable. It stays tax-free only if all such gains in the calendar year total less than 1,000 euros. Paying with crypto may count as such a sale; ask a tax adviser. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. ## Which airlines fly Frankfurt to Bangkok? Airlines observed in our latest market fare survey included Air India, China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Air China, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, China Southern Airlines, Gulf Air, Vietnam Airlines, Saudia, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Lufthansa, Condor. On October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, Thai Airways and Condor flew non-stop. Lufthansa connected through Munich. All other fares had one stop, in the Gulf, in India, in China or elsewhere in Asia. - **Gulf stops observed:** Doha, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Bahrain and Riyadh. - **Asian stops observed:** Mumbai, Delhi, Colombo, Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou. Sanctioned airlines are not counted, and neither are stops in the United Kingdom or in a sanctioned country. The key facts above give the date and the fewest stops observed. These are market fares, not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. For EU rights on the return flight, note which airline operates it: Lufthansa and Condor are EU airlines, and Thai Airways is not. The live search shows the airlines, stops and total for your dates. ## Can I pay in crypto once I am in Bangkok? Not in shops, as a rule. Thailand does not allow paying shops in crypto outside the TouristDigiPay sandbox, announced on August 18, 2025. That sandbox converts crypto to baht for tourists; its 2026 status was not found. We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. Bangkok still lists 95 places on BTC Map within 25 km, all verified since 2025 (October 12, 2026). Bangkok has two airports, Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK). See [flights to Bangkok](https://satfares.com/flights/to/bangkok/). ## What do I need for the flight and for entry to Thailand? Each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, date of birth, gender and passport details. We pass them to the airline only. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. Entry rules for Thailand depend on your nationality and are set by Thai authorities. Check them with official Thai government channels or a Thai embassy before you fly. We do not give visa advice. ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I pay for a Bangkok flight with ETH? Yes. ETH on the Ethereum network is credited after 12 confirmations. Top up from $25, then book Frankfurt to Bangkok from the balance. The fare is in US dollars, so the amount of ETH you need depends on its price when you top up. ### Is the fare shown in euros? No, in US dollars. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. You pay from a crypto balance, so no euro card payment is involved at checkout. The amount held at checkout is the total shown. If our team finds a higher total when it books the ticket, you accept it or the amount is released. ### Am I covered by EU rules on the way back from Bangkok? Only if an EU airline operates the return flight. EU Regulation 261/2004 covers flights into the EU from outside only when the operating airline is an EU airline. The outbound flight from Frankfurt is covered whatever the airline. Check the operating airline in each result before you book the return. ### Can I land at Don Mueang instead of Suvarnabhumi? You can search both Bangkok airports. This page covers Frankfurt to Suvarnabhumi (BKK); Don Mueang (DMK) is the city's second airport. Each search result shows the arrival airport, so check it before you book. Both airports are in our data for Bangkok, so the search accepts either code. ### Is this booking a travel package? No. A SatFares booking is a single travel service, so EU package travel protection does not apply. We sell flights only. Flights are not ATOL protected. Read [is this a package](https://satfares.com/is-this-a-package/). Your rights come from the airline's fare rules and, for the flight out of Frankfurt, from EU Regulation 261/2004. ### What happens if the e-ticket is not issued? The full amount is released to your balance. This applies when our team can't get the ticket issued in time. SatFares charges your balance only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. You can then book another flight from the same balance, or withdraw the released amount in USDT or USDC. ### Do I have to upload my passport? No. There is no ID upload and no selfie at checkout. You type the passport details the airline needs, and we send them to the airline only. Your passport is checked at the airport. Check that the details you type match the passport you will travel with. ## Sources 1. [Air passenger rights in the EU](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_en.htm) — Your Europe, European Union (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, Article 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2004/261/article/7) — legislation.gov.uk 3. [§ 23 EStG, private Veräußerungsgeschäfte](https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/estg/__23.html) — Federal Ministry of Justice, Germany (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Bangkok retains title as world's most visited city in 2025](https://www.khaosodenglish.com/life/2026/01/03/bangkok-retains-title-as-worlds-most-visited-city-in-2025-with-30-million-visitors/) — Khaosod English (2026-01-03) 5. [Binance Pay and Travala report a surge in crypto travel bookings](https://finbold.com/binance-pay-and-travala-report-a-surge-in-crypto-travel-bookings/) — Finbold 6. [Thailand crypto-to-baht payment pilot for foreign tourists](https://www.theblock.co/post/367207/thailand-crypto-baht-payment-pilot-foreign-tourists) — The Block (2025) 7. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (2026-10-04) 8. [BTC Map](https://btcmap.org/) — BTC Map (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. --- # Frankfurt to Dubai flights paid in crypto > Frankfurt to Dubai flights paid in crypto (USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH): FRA to DXB, 4,845 km, non-stop or via Doha, Munich or Istanbul. EU 261 covers the departure. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/frankfurt-dubai/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Western Europe sent 4.1 million visitors to Dubai in 2025, more than any other region. Fly from Frankfurt on a ticket paid from your crypto balance; EU Regulation 261/2004 covers the departure from Germany. **Quick answer — How do I book Frankfurt to Dubai flights paid in crypto?** Use **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto. Top up in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, then book Frankfurt to Dubai flights paid in crypto from the balance. For a departure on November 11, 2026, we observed three Emirates non-stop flights of about 6 hours 20 minutes. Your balance is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number in the traveller's name. > **Travel disruption: check official advice (October 13, 2026)** EASA, the EU aviation safety agency, tells airlines not to fly over the waters of the Gulf, except to land or take off. Its bulletin is valid until November 16, 2026. The US rates the UAE Level 3, "Reconsider travel" (August 29, 2026). Read the EASA bulletin and the US advisory before you book. More on flights to Dubai. ## Search Frankfurt to Dubai Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=FRA&to=DXB Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$225** — Fares observed: 11. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: Frankfurt → Dubai | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), Germany | | Arrival airport | Dubai International Airport (DXB), United Arab Emirates | | Distance (great circle) | 4,845 km (3,011 mi) | | Lowest market fare observed | $225 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (11 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | AJet, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, Gulf Air, Royal Jordanian, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 6.3 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Non-stop flights observed | Emirates only: 3 departures (morning, afternoon, evening) for November 11, 2026, from 6 h 20 min to 6 h 30 min | | One-stop options observed | 8 in our survey, including Qatar Airways via Doha (80 min connection), Lufthansa via Munich (85 min), Gulf Air via Bahrain (80 min) and Pegasus Airlines via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (4 h 10 min) | | German passport at UAE immigration | Visit visa on arrival: multiple entry, valid 6 months from issue, for a stay of 90 days in total (Government of Fujairah) | | Connection in Istanbul | No visa needed while you stay in the international area of the airport (Consulate General of Türkiye, 2026) | | Pegasus Essentials fare | Includes 20 kg of checked baggage on international flights (Pegasus Airlines FAQ) | | EU compensation band for this distance | 600 euros for a flight over 3,500 km cancelled less than 14 days before departure, unless extraordinary circumstances apply | | Clock change | Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Frankfurt from late October to late March, and 2 hours ahead in German summer time | | Visitors to Dubai from Western Europe | 4.1 million in 2025, the largest source region (Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism) | | Paying in crypto in the UAE | Restricted since June 14, 2025: only licensed dirham payment tokens or registered foreign payment tokens (UAE central bank rules) | ## Who flies Frankfurt to Dubai, and why pay in crypto? Mostly travellers from Germany and its neighbours: Western Europe is Dubai's largest source of visitors. Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism counted 4.1 million visitors from the region in 2025, out of 19.59 million in total. Holidaymakers, business travellers and people who work in the Gulf share the route. For crypto holders, the reason is simple: they spend what they already hold. Germany ranks 13th in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index. We do not claim any card problem for travellers in Germany. German tax law treats coins as private assets. Under § 23 of the Income Tax Act, a sale more than one year after purchase is outside the tax. Within one year, gains stay tax-free only while your total private-sale gains for the year are below 1,000 euros. Paying with coins can count as a sale, so ask a tax adviser. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. ## Which airlines fly Frankfurt to Dubai? Emirates flew non-stop, and eight other airlines had one-stop fares in our survey of October 12, 2026. The airlines observed included: AJet, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, Gulf Air, Royal Jordanian, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa. The survey counts every airline except sanctioned airlines, with no stop in the United Kingdom or in a sanctioned country. These are market fares, not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. - **Emirates** flew non-stop three times on the date checked: two Boeing 777 flights and an evening Airbus A380. - **Qatar Airways** connected in Doha, with a Boeing 787 from Frankfurt. - **Lufthansa** connected in Munich, its second hub, then flew an Airbus A350 to Dubai. - **Gulf Air**, **Royal Jordanian** and **Oman Air** connected in Bahrain, Amman and Muscat. - **Pegasus Airlines** and **AJet** connected at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, and **SunExpress** at Izmir. Our team books any of these airlines on request. See [Emirates and crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines/emirates/), [Lufthansa and crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines/lufthansa/) and [Pegasus Airlines and crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines/pegasus-airlines/) for each airline's own payment options. ## How long does Frankfurt to Dubai take? 6 hours 20 minutes non-stop, on the fastest Emirates flights we observed. The evening Emirates departure, on the Airbus A380, took 10 minutes longer. One stop adds time. Lufthansa via Munich took 8 hours 15 minutes in total, and Qatar Airways via Doha 8 hours 40 minutes. Gulf Air via Bahrain took 9 hours. Pegasus Airlines via Istanbul took 11 hours 40 minutes, with a 4-hour-10-minute wait. AJet, Pegasus Airlines and SunExpress all landed in Dubai between 02:15 and 03:15. Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Frankfurt in winter. So the 09:40 Emirates departure we observed landed at 19:00 Dubai time. The flights we observed all landed at Dubai International (DXB). ## What baggage comes with a Frankfurt to Dubai ticket? It depends on the airline and on the fare type you choose. On Pegasus Airlines, the Essentials fare includes 20 kg of checked baggage on international flights, according to the airline's FAQ (checked October 12, 2026). Pegasus also sells other fare types with different extras. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa set their own allowances by fare. With SatFares, baggage and fare rules (changes, refunds) are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. Baggage is part of the fare rules you accept. ## Do Germans need a visa for Dubai, or for a stop in Istanbul? No visa is needed in advance for the United Arab Emirates. The Government of Fujairah portal lists Germany among the countries whose citizens get a visit visa on arrival. It is a multiple-entry visa, valid 6 months from issue, for a stay of 90 days in total. A connection in Istanbul needs no visa while you stay in the international area. The Consulate General of Türkiye in Houston states this rule in its 2026 guide. If you leave the airport, Türkiye's Foreign Ministry says German ordinary passports are exempt for trips of up to 90 days. Other passports follow other rules. Check them with UAE and Turkish authorities before you book. We do not give visa advice. ## What does EU Regulation 261/2004 give me on Frankfurt to Dubai? Full cover on the way out, with any airline, because the flight leaves an EU airport. If the airline cancels, you choose a refund of the ticket or re-routing. Article 8 sets the refund deadline at seven days. Compensation can also be due. For a flight over 3,500 km, like this 4,845 km route, it is 600 euros. It applies when you hear of the cancellation less than 14 days before departure, and not in extraordinary circumstances. The amount can be cut by half when the airline re-routes you and your delay on arrival stays limited. The return is covered only on an EU airline, such as Lufthansa. Dubai to Frankfurt on Emirates, Qatar Airways or Pegasus Airlines is outside the regulation. Our own rule adds to this: you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## How do I pay for Frankfurt to Dubai with USDC? Send USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) to your SatFares balance, then book from it. The top-up is credited after 12 confirmations. USDC on Solana, Base or Polygon is not accepted, so check the network in your wallet first. ETH works too, on the Ethereum network, also after 12 confirmations. The minimum top-up is $25. Each booking needs an email address for the e-ticket and schedule changes; we never publish or sell it. Passport details are deleted 30 days after the trip. Step by step: [paying with USDC](https://satfares.com/pay/usdc-erc20/). ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I pay in crypto once I land in Dubai? Rarely. Since June 14, 2025, a UAE central bank regulation allows crypto payments only in two kinds of tokens. They are licensed dirham payment tokens and registered foreign payment tokens. Bitcoin and ether are not payment tokens of either kind. Your flight is different: you pay SatFares before the trip. In Dubai, plan to pay in UAE dirhams (AED). ### Does Emirates accept crypto directly from Germany? No. According to our airline index, Emirates' own crypto payment is open only to eligible UAE residents, through Crypto.com Pay, in UAE dirhams. A traveller in Germany can book an Emirates flight with SatFares and pay in crypto. Our team books the ticket with Emirates on request. Details are on [Emirates and crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines/emirates/). ### Is the Lufthansa flight to Dubai non-stop? Not on the date we observed. For November 11, 2026, the Lufthansa fares we saw from Frankfurt connected in Munich, with an 85-minute connection. The Munich to Dubai leg used an Airbus A350. Lufthansa schedules change by season, so the live search shows the routing on your own dates. ### Does EU 261 cover my flight back from Dubai to Frankfurt? Only if an EU airline operates it, such as Lufthansa. A flight from outside the EU into the EU is covered only on an EU airline. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Pegasus Airlines are not EU airlines. The outbound flight from Frankfurt is covered whatever the airline. ### Which Dubai airport do Frankfurt flights use? All the flights we observed landed at Dubai International (DXB). Dubai has a second airport, Al Maktoum International (DWC), at Jebel Ali. Each search result shows the arrival airport. Check it before you pay, especially if someone meets you on arrival. ### Is my SatFares booking covered by EU package travel rules? No. A SatFares booking is a single travel service, so EU package travel protection does not apply. We sell flights only. Your rights come from the airline's fare rules and, for the flight out of Frankfurt, from EU Regulation 261/2004. Read more on [is this a package](https://satfares.com/is-this-a-package/). ### Do I pay German tax when I pay a flight with bitcoin? Possibly. Under § 23 of the German Income Tax Act, a gain on coins held one year or less is taxable. It stays tax-free if all your private-sale gains for the year are below 1,000 euros. Paying with bitcoin may count as selling it. Ask a tax adviser before you pay. ## Sources 1. [Dubai tourism hits record 19.59m visitors in 2025, marking third year of growth](https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/dubai-tourism-hits-record-1959m-visitors-in-2025-marking-third-year-of-growth?amp=1) — Khaleej Times (Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism data) (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [UAE visa on arrival](https://fujairah.ae/en/Pages/CitizensResidentsVisa.aspx) — Government of Fujairah (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Transit visa application process (2026)](https://houston-cg.mfa.gov.tr/Content/assets/consulate/images/localCache/1/d8ece65e-6d15-4f97-95a8-527008bfb55b.pdf) — Consulate General of Türkiye in Houston (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Visa information for foreigners](https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [Frequently asked questions](https://www.flypgs.com/en/useful-info/other-info/frequently-asked-questions) — Pegasus Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [Air passenger rights in the EU](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_en.htm) — Your Europe, European Union (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, Article 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2004/261/article/8) — legislation.gov.uk (checked 2026-10-12) 8. [§ 23 EStG, private Veräußerungsgeschäfte](https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/estg/__23.html) — Federal Ministry of Justice, Germany (checked 2026-10-12) 9. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (checked 2026-10-12) 10. [CBUAE Payment Token Services Regulation](https://www.regulationtomorrow.com/2024/07/cbuae-payment-token-services-regulation/) — Regulation Tomorrow (Eversheds Sutherland) (checked 2026-10-12) 11. [CZIB-2026-07R3: Airspace of the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman](https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/domains/air-operations/czibs/czib-2026-07r3) — European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (revised September 30, 2026, valid until November 16, 2026; checked 2026-10-13) 12. [United Arab Emirates Travel Advisory (Level 3: Reconsider travel)](https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/united-arab-emirates.html) — US Department of State (August 29, 2026; checked 2026-10-13) --- 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. --- # Flights by departure country: card limits, crypto rules and routes > Card limits, card fees and crypto rules for 9 departure countries, dated and sourced: Nigeria, Brazil, Argentina, India, Vietnam, Korea, Mexico and more. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/from/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Paying for a flight in crypto depends on where you live and pay. Your card's limits and fees, the legal status of crypto and your tax rules all change. One page per country, each fact with its date and source. **Quick answer — Why does my departure country matter when I pay for a flight in crypto?** **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, publishes a page for 9 departure countries. Each one lists card caps or fees abroad, the legal status of crypto for residents, our routes and the main airports. As of October 2026, examples range from naira cards capped at $2,000 a month to a 30% perception on card spending in Argentina. Every booking is **held, not charged**, until the e-ticket is issued. ## Choose your departure country - [Nigeria](https://satfares.com/flights/from/nigeria/) — Naira card limits by bank, from $2,000 a month · 6 routes from Lagos and Abuja - [Brazil](https://satfares.com/flights/from/brazil/) — 3.5% IOF on cards abroad · stablecoins under FX rules since February 2026 - [Argentina](https://satfares.com/flights/from/argentina/) — 30% perception on card spending and tickets abroad (RG 5617) · 8 routes - [India](https://satfares.com/flights/from/india/) — 3.5% card fee plus GST · 30% tax and 1% TDS on crypto · 9 routes - [Vietnam](https://satfares.com/flights/from/vietnam/) — Crypto is not a lawful means of payment · read the rules first - [South Korea](https://satfares.com/flights/from/south-korea/) — 1.1% brand fee plus issuer fee · crypto gains tax planned for 2027 · 8 routes - [Philippines](https://satfares.com/flights/from/philippines/) — 1.85% on BPI cards · SEC rules for crypto platforms since July 2025 - [Mexico](https://satfares.com/flights/from/mexico/) — Crypto is not legal tender; banks may not offer it · routes into Mexico City and Cancún - [Colombia](https://satfares.com/flights/from/colombia/) — Up to 2% card surcharge abroad · DIAN crypto reporting from tax year 2026 ## Why does the country you pay from change the answer? Because four things depend on it, and none of them depends on the airline. 1. **Your card.** Limits and fees are set by your bank and your country. Nigerian banks cap naira cards for dollar spending. Argentina adds a 30% perception, and Brazil charges 3.5% IOF. Cards in India, Vietnam, South Korea, the Philippines and Colombia add fees from 0% to about 4%. 2. **The law on crypto.** Holding crypto is allowed in all nine countries we cover, but Vietnam treats crypto as an unlawful means of payment. Mexico forbids its banks to offer crypto to the public. 3. **Your taxes.** India taxes income from crypto transfers at 30% plus cess. Nigeria taxes gains as income since January 1, 2026, and Korea plans a tax from January 2027. 4. **Where flights are blocked.** We don't sell flights to, from or within Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria. Flights to and from the following countries are paused at launch: the United Kingdom. What stays the same everywhere: the airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name, and it needs the same traveller data. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. ## The 9 countries at a glance (October 2026) *Summary of the country pages; dates and sources are on each page and in the Card Friction Index.* | Country | Card cost or cap abroad | Crypto for residents | Routes from it in our list | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Nigeria](https://satfares.com/flights/from/nigeria/) | Caps from $2,000 a month (Access Bank) to $50,000 a year (Zenith Bank) | Legal; digital assets are securities (ISA 2025) | 6 (2 paused) | | [Brazil](https://satfares.com/flights/from/brazil/) | 3.5% IOF on card purchases abroad | Legal; stablecoin payments follow FX rules since February 2, 2026 | 7 | | [Argentina](https://satfares.com/flights/from/argentina/) | 30% perception on account of income tax (RG 5617) | Legal; providers register with the CNV | 8 | | [India](https://satfares.com/flights/from/india/) | 3.5% plus 18% GST on the fee (SBI Card, most cards) | Legal to hold; 30% tax plus cess and 1% TDS | 9 (2 paused) | | [Vietnam](https://satfares.com/flights/from/vietnam/) | 1.1% to 2.95% (Techcombank credit cards) | Not a lawful means of payment | 3 | | [South Korea](https://satfares.com/flights/from/south-korea/) | 1.1% brand fee plus 0.2% issuer fee (Hana Card example) | Legal; gains tax planned from January 2027 | 8 | | [Philippines](https://satfares.com/flights/from/philippines/) | 1.85% on most BPI credit cards | Legal; platforms must be registered with the SEC | 3 | | [Mexico](https://satfares.com/flights/from/mexico/) | No fee for purchases abroad listed on the BBVA Tarjeta Azul fact sheet | Not legal tender; banks may not offer it | 0 (2 routes arrive) | | [Colombia](https://satfares.com/flights/from/colombia/) | 0% to 2% surcharge by card brand (Bancolombia) | Legal; not money; DIAN reporting from 2026 | 4 | ## What do these pages not cover? They are not legal or tax advice, and they cover nine countries only. We chose them with public data: Chainalysis 2026 crypto adoption ranks, outbound travel and documented card friction. Brazil ranks 1st, Nigeria 3rd, South Korea 5th, India 6th, Mexico 11th, Vietnam 18th and the Philippines 19th in the Chainalysis 2026 index. Across the 117 countries of that index, 96% of domestic peer-to-peer transfers were in stablecoins (KuCoin, September 23, 2026). We don't publish a page for a departure country where we can't sell flights. The list and the reasons are on [sanctions and restrictions](https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/). For the figures country by country, see the [Card Friction Index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/). ## How does a booking work from any of these countries? The same way everywhere. Top up your balance from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC: USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. Search the route in our live search, check the total and check out. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). Your balance is held at checkout, and our team books the ticket with the airline on request. You are charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the amount is released. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. ## Departure countries: questions ### Which departure countries does SatFares cover? Nine country pages are published as of October 2026: Nigeria, Brazil, Argentina, India, Vietnam, South Korea, the Philippines, Mexico and Colombia. Each page lists card limits and fees, the legal status of crypto and our routes from that country. The live search also accepts departures from other countries, except where we can't sell flights. ### Can I book a flight from the United Kingdom? Not yet. Flights to and from the following countries are paused at launch: the United Kingdom. Flights sold by SatFares are not ATOL protected. Routes from London are in our list, for example London to Bangkok, but they are not on sale. Departures from the nine countries on this page are on sale. ### Can I book local airlines such as IndiGo or Cebu Pacific? Yes, on request. Since October 12, 2026, local and low-cost airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, VietJet Air, Cebu Pacific and Aeroméxico can be searched on SatFares. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline. Sanctioned airlines are never sold, and flights to or from the United Kingdom are paused. ### Is it legal to pay for a flight in crypto in my country? It depends on where you live. Holding crypto is allowed in the nine countries we cover, but Vietnam says crypto is not a lawful means of payment. Each country page states what we found, with its source, and what we could not verify. ### Does paying in crypto change my taxes? It can. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. India taxes income from crypto transfers at 30% plus cess, and Nigeria taxes crypto gains as income since January 1, 2026. Keep a record of each top-up and ask a local tax adviser. ### Why do card limits matter for a flight? A long-haul ticket can be a large payment in foreign currency. Access Bank capped some Nigerian naira cards at $2,000 a month in August 2026, and cards in other countries add fees or tax perceptions. Each country page gives the figures with their dates. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. ### Do the country pages give the price of flights? No. Country pages give no price. The detailed route pages show the lowest market fare observed in our latest survey, with its date; it is not our selling price. The live search shows the total for all passengers, taxes included, before you pay: the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. The amount is held, not charged, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. ## Sources 1. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Brazil tops 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index by Chainalysis](https://www.kucoin.com/news/flash/brazil-tops-2026-global-crypto-adoption-index-by-chainalysis) — KuCoin News (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [GTCO, FirstBank, others raise dollar spending limits as FX scarcity eases](https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/07/gtco-firstbank-others-raise-dollar-spending-limits-as-fx-scarcity-eases/) — Nairametrics (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Nigerian banks increase international card spending limits](https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/money/1724047-nigerian-banks-increase-international-card-spending-limits/) — Legit.ng (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [Qué hay detrás del dólar tarjeta](https://www.cronista.com/economia-politica/que-hay-detras-del-dolar-tarjeta-el-numero-que-el-gobierno-no-quiere-resignar/) — El Cronista (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. --- # Flights from Argentina paid in USDT: rules, taxes and routes > Flights from Argentina paid in USDT, USDC or BTC: ARCA tax rules on payments abroad, crypto law (CNV RG 1058), 8 routes from Buenos Aires. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/from/argentina/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) This page sets out the Argentine tax rules on payments abroad, with their official sources. It also covers the legal status of crypto in Argentina and the routes from Buenos Aires in our list. **Quick answer — How do I pay for a flight abroad with USDT from Argentina?** **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells flights from Argentina, paid in USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. Prices are in US dollars. As of October 2026, ARCA's RG 5617 applies a 30% tax perception to card spending abroad and to international tickets paid in pesos. Local tax and exchange rules still apply. The total is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. ## Argentina: key facts for flights paid in crypto (October 2026) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Main international airports | Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE) and Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), Córdoba (COR), Mendoza (MDZ) | | Card spending abroad | 30% perception on account of income tax or personal assets tax (ARCA RG 5617, in force since December 2024, still applied in June 2026) | | Also covered | International passenger transport and travel services bought through Argentine travel agencies | | PAIS tax | Ended on December 23, 2024 | | Card statement paid in dollars | RG 5617 applies only to the part of an operation paid in pesos (Article 1) | | Legal status of crypto | Legal; service providers (PSAV) must register with the CNV under RG 1058, published March 14, 2025 | | Perceptions collected | ARS 527,859 million of income tax perceptions from January to April 2026 | | Routes from Argentina in our list | 8, all on sale: to Miami, Madrid, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago, Florianópolis, Rome and New York | ## Search flights from Buenos Aires Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=EZE Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. ## Does the 30% card surcharge still apply in Argentina in 2026? Yes. The 30% perception of ARCA Resolution 5617 still applied in 2026, even though the PAIS tax ended on December 23, 2024. RG 5617, published on December 19, 2024, set the perception at 30% on: - purchases of goods and services abroad paid by card; - services abroad bought through Argentine travel agencies; - passenger transport by land, air or water to destinations outside the country. El Cronista confirmed on June 17, 2026 that purchases abroad remain subject to the regime. ARCA collected ARS 527,859 million of income tax perceptions between January and April 2026. The perception is not a final tax. It is a payment on account of income tax or personal assets tax. If you pay neither tax, you can ask ARCA for a refund after the fiscal year. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. ## Can I pay my card statement in dollars instead? Yes. Article 1 of RG 5617 says the perception applies only to the extent that the operations are paid in pesos. A dollar card balance paid with your own dollars is therefore outside it. Ask your bank about the conditions and any other local taxes. Two lawful ways remain for a ticket priced in dollars: a card paid with your own dollars, or a crypto balance with SatFares. Compare the total cost of each, including the spread when you buy dollars or USDT. ## Is crypto legal in Argentina? Yes. Residents can hold and trade crypto, and the providers are registered. Law 27.739 brought virtual asset service providers (PSAV) under anti-money laundering rules. CNV General Resolution 1058 was published on March 14, 2025. It requires every PSAV that serves Argentina to register with the Comisión Nacional de Valores before it operates. ## Which routes from Argentina can I book with SatFares? Eight routes in our list of 100 depart from Buenos Aires, and all are on sale. Three are measured by OAG for October 2026, in both directions. Aeroparque to São Paulo had 123,906 scheduled seats, Aeroparque to Santiago 115,174 and Ezeiza to Madrid 107,447. In our list, the routes to São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Santiago use Aeroparque (AEP); the other five use Ezeiza (EZE). *Routes from Argentina in the SatFares route list, great-circle distances, October 2026.* | Route | Airports | Distance | Status with us | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Buenos Aires to Miami](https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-miami/) | EZE → MIA | 7,119 km | On sale | | [Buenos Aires to Madrid](https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-madrid/) | EZE → MAD | 10,087 km | On sale | | [Buenos Aires to São Paulo](https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-sao-paulo/) | AEP → GRU | 1,695 km | On sale | | [Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro](https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-rio-de-janeiro/) | AEP → GIG | 1,969 km | On sale | | Buenos Aires to Santiago | AEP → SCL | 1,147 km | On sale | | Buenos Aires to Florianópolis | EZE → FLN | 1,237 km | On sale | | Buenos Aires to Rome | EZE → FCO | 11,156 km | On sale | | Buenos Aires to New York | EZE → JFK | 8,535 km | On sale | ## Selected airlines: crypto status and availability with us | Name | Accepts crypto directly | How | Conditions | Dates | Checked | Source | Sold by SatFares | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Aerolíneas Argentinas](https://satfares.com/airlines/aerolineas-argentinas/) | No | — | Aerolíneas Argentinas' official FAQ lists credit and debit cards on all its websites, plus Mercado Pago in Argentina; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Aerolíneas Argentinas, payment methods (FAQ)](https://www.aerolineas.com.ar/frequently-asked-questions-results?subcategory=7356&question=7352) | Available | | LATAM | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | | [Iberia](https://satfares.com/airlines/iberia/) | No | — | The official US payment-methods page lists Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, gift cards, vouchers and Avios; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Iberia, payment methods](https://www.iberia.com/us/forms-of-payment/) | Available | | [American Airlines](https://satfares.com/airlines/american-airlines/) | No | — | The official payment-options page lists major cards, Affirm, Citi Flex Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, cash or check, gift cards and travel credit; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [American Airlines, payment methods](https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/customer-service/payment-options/payment-options.html) | Available | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## How do I top up from Argentina? Withdraw USDT or USDC from your exchange or wallet to the address shown in your SatFares account, on the right network. - **USDT:** Tron (TRC-20, 20 confirmations) or Ethereum (ERC-20, 12 confirmations). - **USDC:** Ethereum (ERC-20) only. - **Other coins:** BTC (2 confirmations), ETH, SOL and LTC. The minimum top-up is $25. Prices are in US dollars: the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). What a payment costs in network fees is explained in [the real cost of paying in crypto](https://satfares.com/real-cost-of-paying-in-crypto/). ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## What tax rules apply when I spend crypto in Argentina? We have not verified the Argentine income tax treatment of spending crypto on a flight, so we do not state a rate. Gains on crypto can be taxable, and holdings can count for the personal assets tax. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. Keep the date, coin, network and amount of each top-up, and ask an Argentine accountant (contador). ## What does the airline need for a flight from Ezeiza? No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. For each traveller: the names exactly as in the passport or national ID used to travel, the date of birth and the gender. Most international flights also need the passport details. We pass them to the airline only. Read [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ## Flights from Argentina paid in crypto: questions ### Does the 30% dollar card perception still exist in 2026? Yes. ARCA Resolution 5617 applies a 30% perception to card purchases abroad, services bought through Argentine travel agencies and international passenger transport. El Cronista confirmed on June 17, 2026 that the regime still applies. The PAIS tax, the other 30%, ended on December 23, 2024. ### Is the 30% perception a final tax? No. It is a payment on account of income tax or personal assets tax. Taxpayers deduct it in their annual return. People who pay neither tax can ask ARCA for a refund after the fiscal year, through the online procedure for perceptions. ### Does SatFares charge the RG 5617 perception? No. SatFares sells in US dollars, paid from a crypto balance, and no Argentine card or travel agency takes part in the payment. Local tax and exchange rules still apply to you, including how you bought your crypto and any gain when you spend it. ### Can I pay with USDT on Tron from Argentina? Yes. Send USDT on TRC-20 only to the TRC-20 address shown on the payment page. Funds sent on another network may be lost. The top-up is credited after 20 confirmations on Tron, then you book from your balance. The fare is shown in US dollars, so no conversion to pesos takes place on our side. ### Is crypto legal in Argentina? Yes. Residents can hold and trade crypto. Since CNV General Resolution 1058 of March 14, 2025, virtual asset service providers that serve Argentina must register with the CNV before they operate. Check that your exchange is registered before you buy USDT. ### Which Buenos Aires airport do the routes use? In our list, the routes to São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Santiago use Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP). The routes to Miami, Madrid, Rome, New York and Florianópolis use Ezeiza (EZE). The live search shows the airport of each offer. ### What if Aerolíneas Argentinas cancels my flight? When the airline cancels your flight, whether it is Aerolíneas Argentinas or another carrier, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules of your ticket apply and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking is bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline. Details: [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## Sources 1. [Qué hay detrás del dólar tarjeta: el número que el Gobierno no quiere resignar](https://www.cronista.com/economia-politica/que-hay-detras-del-dolar-tarjeta-el-numero-que-el-gobierno-no-quiere-resignar/) — El Cronista (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [ARCA: percepción de Ganancias en operaciones en moneda extranjera (RG 5617)](https://blogdelcontador.com.ar/arca-percepcion-ganancias-operaciones-en-moneda-extranjera) — Blog del Contador (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Resolución General 5617/2024 (ARCA), texto actualizado](https://www.argentina.gob.ar/normativa/nacional/resolucion-5617-2024-407430/actualizacion) — Argentina.gob.ar, Información Legislativa (checked 2026-10-13) 4. [Sin impuesto PAIS: cómo impacta el nuevo esquema del dólar tarjeta](https://www.sitioandino.com.ar/economia/sin-impuesto-pais-como-impacta-el-nuevo-esquema-del-dolar-tarjeta-el-bolsillo-n5715551) — Sitio Andino (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [Resolución General CNV N° 1058: regulación de proveedores de servicios de activos virtuales](https://abogados.com.ar/resolucion-general-cnv-n1058-regulacion-de-proveedores-de-servicios-de-activos-virtuales-psav/36529) — Abogados.com.ar (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [Busiest routes right now](https://www.oag.com/reports/busiest-routes-right-now) — OAG (October 2026) --- 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. --- # Flights from Brazil paid in USDT: rules, taxes and routes > International flights from Brazil paid in USDT, USDC or BTC: Central Bank rules on stablecoins since February 2026, crypto reporting and 7 routes on sale. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/from/brazil/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Brazil ranks 1st in the Chainalysis 2026 crypto adoption index. This page sets out the tax and Central Bank rules on payments abroad, with their dates. It also lists our routes from São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. **Quick answer — How do I pay for an international flight with USDT from Brazil?** **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells international flights from Brazil. You pay with USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. Top up from $25, then book. As of October 2026, card purchases abroad carry 3.5% IOF, and stablecoin payments follow Central Bank FX rules. Your balance is **held, not charged**, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## Brazil: key facts for flights paid in crypto (October 2026) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Main international airports | São Paulo Guarulhos (GRU), Rio de Janeiro Galeão (GIG), Campinas Viracopos (VCP), Brasília (BSB) | | IOF on card purchases abroad | 3.5% on credit and prepaid card purchases abroad, up from 3.38% after the measures announced on May 22, 2025 | | Stablecoins and foreign exchange | Since February 2, 2026, buying, selling or paying with stablecoins, including international transfers, counts as a foreign exchange operation (BCB Resolution 521) | | Cap with unlicensed foreign counterparties | $100,000 per transfer, as reported for the 2025 Central Bank rules | | Crypto reporting | DeCripto declaration to the Receita Federal from July 2026; holdings above R$5,000 on December 31, 2025 go in the annual tax return | | Crypto adoption | Brazil ranks 1st in the Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index | | Spending abroad | $21.7 billion in 2025, the highest since 2014 (Central Bank data) | | Routes from Brazil in our list | 7, all on sale: São Paulo to Miami, Lisbon, Orlando, Santiago, New York and Madrid, and Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon | ## Search flights from São Paulo Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=GRU Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. ## How much IOF do I pay on a card purchase abroad in 2026? The IOF on purchases and cash withdrawals abroad with a credit or prepaid card is 3.5%. The rate was 3.38% from January 2025. It rose to 3.5% after the fiscal measures announced by the Ministry of Finance on May 22, 2025. Those measures also stopped the gradual cut planned since 2022 (Nubank, page updated August 25, 2026). The IOF comes on top of the exchange rate used by your card issuer. On a $1,000 purchase abroad, it adds $35 before any bank spread. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. See the [Card Friction Index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/) for other countries. ## What changed for stablecoin payments in Brazil in 2026? Since February 2, 2026, stablecoin operations follow foreign exchange rules. The Banco Central do Brasil issued Resolutions 519, 520 and 521 on November 10, 2025. They create a licence for virtual asset service providers and set their rules of conduct (Cointelegraph, November 11, 2025). - **Resolution 521:** buying, selling or exchanging fiat-pegged virtual assets, including international transfers and payments with them, is treated as a foreign exchange operation. - **Cap:** transactions with unlicensed foreign counterparties are reported as capped at $100,000 per transfer. - **Self-custody wallets:** transfers to and from your own wallet are covered when a service provider handles them; the provider must identify the wallet owner. - **Reporting:** mandatory reporting of cross-border operations started on May 4, 2026. In practice, the Brazilian platform where you buy USDT applies these rules to your purchase and to your transfers. We have not verified whether IOF applies to a stablecoin operation classed as foreign exchange. Ask your provider or a Brazilian tax adviser. ## Is crypto legal in Brazil? Yes. Brazilian residents can hold, buy and sell crypto. Since February 2, 2026, crypto service providers come under an authorisation regime of the Banco Central do Brasil. The Central Bank rules do not ban self-custody wallets. They require the provider to identify the owner of a wallet and to check the origin and destination of the assets it transfers. ## Which routes from Brazil can I book with SatFares? Seven routes in our list of 100 depart from Brazil, and all seven are on sale. The long-haul ones go to the United States and the Iberian Peninsula. São Paulo to Santiago is measured by OAG: 134,953 scheduled seats in October 2026, both directions. The other six are in our list for their audience and are not measured. You can also search other routes from Brazilian airports in the live search. *Routes from Brazil in the SatFares route list, great-circle distances, October 2026.* | Route | Airports | Distance | Status with us | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [São Paulo to Lisbon](https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-lisbon/) | GRU → LIS | 7,935 km | On sale | | [São Paulo to Miami](https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-miami/) | GRU → MIA | 6,574 km | On sale | | [São Paulo to Orlando](https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-orlando/) | GRU → MCO | 6,869 km | On sale | | São Paulo to Santiago | GRU → SCL | 2,615 km | On sale | | São Paulo to New York | GRU → JFK | 7,664 km | On sale | | São Paulo to Madrid | GRU → MAD | 8,378 km | On sale | | Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon | GIG → LIS | 7,715 km | On sale | ## Selected airlines: crypto status and availability with us | Name | Accepts crypto directly | How | Conditions | Dates | Checked | Source | Sold by SatFares | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | LATAM | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | | GOL | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | | [Azul](https://satfares.com/airlines/azul/) | No | — | Azul's official payment-methods page lists credit cards, Pix, FGTS (app only), vouchers, Azul credit and points plus money; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Azul, payment methods](https://www.voeazul.com.br/br/pt/sobreazul/pagamento1) | Available | | [TAP Air Portugal](https://satfares.com/airlines/tap-air-portugal/) | No | — | The official payment-methods page lists cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Klarna, Revolut Pay, Pix, MB Way and Multibanco; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [TAP Air Portugal, payment methods](https://www.flytap.com/en-us/booking-information/payment-methods) | Available | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## USDT or USDC: which stablecoin should I use from Brazil? Both work, but on different networks. SatFares accepts USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), and USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. USDC sent on Solana, Base or Polygon is not accepted. Check the network in your Brazilian platform before you withdraw. - USDT on TRC-20 is credited after 20 confirmations; ERC-20 tokens after 12. - Send each token only to the address shown for its network. Funds sent on another network may be lost. - The minimum top-up is $25. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our guide [USDT or USDC for flights](https://satfares.com/usdt-or-usdc-for-flights/) compares the two coins, network by network. ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## What must I declare to the Receita Federal? Crypto held on December 31, 2025 above R$5,000 must be declared in the annual income tax return (meutudo, February 10, 2026). From July 2026, the DeCripto declaration becomes the main channel for reporting crypto operations to the Receita Federal. Spending crypto that has gained value since you bought it may create a taxable gain. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. Ask a Brazilian accountant about your own operations. ## What data does the airline need for a flight from São Paulo? No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. For each traveller: the names exactly as in the passport, the date of birth, the gender and the passport details for an international flight. We pass them to the airline only. Flights to the United States also need the visa or travel authorisation that applies to your passport. More in [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ## Flights from Brazil paid in crypto: questions ### Can I pay for an international flight from Brazil with USDT? Yes. Top up your SatFares balance with USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), then book. The amount is held at checkout and charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. Our team books the ticket on request; if it can't be issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. ### Is there IOF when I pay SatFares in crypto? SatFares does not charge IOF and no card is used. The IOF of 3.5% applies to card purchases abroad. Since February 2, 2026, buying or paying with stablecoins counts as a foreign exchange operation under Central Bank Resolution 521. We have not verified the IOF treatment of that operation: ask your provider or an accountant. ### What is the IOF rate on international card purchases in 2026? 3.5% on purchases and withdrawals abroad with a credit or prepaid card. The rate rose from 3.38% after the fiscal measures announced on May 22, 2025, according to a Nubank page updated on August 25, 2026. The bank's exchange rate and spread come on top. ### Can I send USDC on Solana or Base? No. SatFares accepts USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. USDT is accepted on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20). A token sent on a network we don't support may be lost, so check the network in your Brazilian platform before you withdraw. ### Do I have to declare crypto in Brazil? Yes, above certain amounts. Holdings above R$5,000 on December 31, 2025 go in the annual income tax return. From July 2026, the DeCripto declaration is the main channel for reporting crypto operations to the Receita Federal. Ask an accountant about your own case. ### Which routes from Brazil are on SatFares? Seven routes in our list depart from Brazil: São Paulo to Lisbon, Miami, Orlando, Santiago, New York and Madrid, and Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon. All are on sale. Our live search also accepts other routes from Brazilian airports, and our team books the ticket on request. ### Do you sell hotels in Lisbon or Orlando? No. We only sell flights; each booking is a single travel service. A SatFares booking is not a travel package, so EU package travel protection does not apply. The ticket is issued by the airline in the traveller's name, and you arrange your stay in Lisbon, Miami or Orlando separately. ## Sources 1. [IOF no cartão de crédito](https://blog.nubank.com.br/iof-cartao-credito/) — Nubank (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Brazil central bank crypto rules: stablecoins as foreign exchange](https://cointelegraph.com/news/brazil-central-bank-crypto-rules-stablecoins-foreign-exchange) — Cointelegraph (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Declaração de Bitcoin e outras criptos no Imposto de Renda 2026](https://meutudo.com.br/blog/noticias/2026/02/10/declaracao-de-bitcoin-e-outras-criptos-no-imposto-de-renda-2026-exige-atencao/) — meutudo (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Gastos de brasileiros no exterior em 2025](https://economicnewsbrasil.com.br/2026/01/26/gastos-brasileiros-exterior-maior-nivel-2014/) — Economic News Brasil (January 26, 2026) 5. [Busiest routes right now](https://www.oag.com/reports/busiest-routes-right-now) — OAG (October 2026) 6. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (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. --- # Flights from Colombia paid in crypto: card surcharges, DIAN rules and routes > Flights from Bogotá and Medellín paid in USDT, USDC or BTC: Bancolombia Visa cards add 1% abroad, and DIAN crypto reporting starts with tax year 2026. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/from/colombia/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Bogotá to Madrid is on the OAG list of the busiest international routes in October 2026. This page covers what Colombian cards add abroad, the status of crypto for residents and the routes from Bogotá and Medellín in our list. **Quick answer — How do I pay for a flight from Colombia with crypto?** **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells flights from Colombia paid in USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. Top up from $25, search from Bogotá (BOG) or Medellín (MDE), and book. Your balance is **held, not charged**, until the e-ticket number is issued. As of October 2026, a Bancolombia Visa card adds 1% to purchases in foreign currency, and crypto is legal but not money in Colombia. ## Colombia: key facts for flights paid in crypto (October 2026) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Main international airports | Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), Medellín José María Córdova (MDE), Cartagena Rafael Núñez (CTG), Cali Alfonso Bonilla Aragón (CLO) | | Card surcharge abroad (Bancolombia) | Visa +1%; Mastercard +0% on US dollar purchases in the United States and +0.45% in other currencies; American Express +0% in US dollars and +2% in other currencies | | Status of crypto | Not money and not a foreign currency in Colombia (Banco de la República, June 1, 2020) | | Banks and crypto | Superfinanciera has not authorised its supervised entities to hold, invest, intermediate or operate crypto assets | | Tax reporting | Crypto service providers report users and transactions to the DIAN from tax year 2026 (Resolution 000240 of December 24, 2025) | | Bogotá to Madrid | 152,952 scheduled seats in October 2026, both directions (OAG) | | Bogotá to Panama City | 145,850 scheduled seats in October 2026, both directions (OAG) | | Routes from Colombia in our list | 4, all on sale: Bogotá to Madrid, Panama City and Miami, and Medellín to Miami | ## Search flights from Bogotá or Medellín Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=BOG Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. ## How much does a Colombian card add to a purchase abroad? From 0% to 2% on top of the exchange rate, depending on the card brand and the currency. Bancolombia's help page, dated July 16, 2026, lists these surcharges (incrementos): - **Visa:** 1% on purchases in US dollars in the United States, and 1% in other currencies. - **Mastercard:** no surcharge on purchases in US dollars in the United States, and 0.45% in other currencies. - **American Express:** no surcharge in US dollars in the United States, and 2% in other currencies. On an American Express card, a ticket priced in euros carries 2%, against 0% for a purchase in US dollars in the United States. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Other countries: [Card Friction Index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/). ## Is crypto legal in Colombia? Yes, crypto is legal to hold, but it is not money. In a concept of June 1, 2020, the Banco de la República said that crypto assets are not money. The peso is the only legal tender. It added that they are not a foreign currency either, because no monetary authority recognises them as money. The same concept notes that the Superintendencia Financiera has not authorised the entities it supervises to hold, invest, intermediate or operate crypto assets. The tax authority now collects data on crypto. DIAN Resolution 000240 of December 24, 2025 requires crypto service providers to report their users and transactions from tax year 2026. The first report is due by the last business day of May 2027 (Holland & Knight, January 5, 2026). ## Do I owe tax in Colombia when I pay for a flight with crypto? Possibly, if your crypto gained value. We have not verified the Colombian income tax rules on spending crypto, so we do not state a rate. From tax year 2026, the platforms you use report your crypto transactions to the DIAN. Keep the date, coin, network and amount of each top-up. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country; ask a Colombian accountant (contador). ## Which routes from Colombia can I book with SatFares? Four routes in our list of 100 depart from Colombia, and all are on sale. Two are measured by OAG for October 2026: Bogotá to Madrid and Bogotá to Panama City. Medellín to Miami and Bogotá to Miami are in the list for their audience; they are not measured. Destination pages: [Madrid](https://satfares.com/flights/to/madrid/) and [Miami](https://satfares.com/flights/to/miami/). *Routes from Colombia in the SatFares route list, great-circle distances; OAG seats for October 2026, both directions.* | Route | Airports | Distance | In our list as | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bogotá to Madrid | BOG → MAD | 8,031 km | Measured by OAG: 152,952 seats | | Bogotá to Panama City | BOG → PTY | 755 km | Measured by OAG: 145,850 seats | | Bogotá to Miami | BOG → MIA | 2,435 km | Chosen for its audience | | Medellín to Miami | MDE → MIA | 2,243 km | Chosen for its audience | ## Selected airlines: crypto status and availability with us | Name | Accepts crypto directly | How | Conditions | Dates | Checked | Source | Sold by SatFares | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Avianca](https://satfares.com/airlines/avianca/) | No | — | Avianca's official help center lists Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, ELO in Brazil and PSE in Colombia; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Avianca, payment methods](https://ayuda.avianca.com/hc/en-us/articles/15983689920027-What-forms-of-payment-are-accepted-at-avianca-com) | Available | | Copa Airlines | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | | [Iberia](https://satfares.com/airlines/iberia/) | No | — | The official US payment-methods page lists Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, gift cards, vouchers and Avios; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Iberia, payment methods](https://www.iberia.com/us/forms-of-payment/) | Available | | LATAM | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## USDT or USDC from a Colombian wallet? Either works if you use a network we accept. SatFares takes USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), and USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. BTC, ETH, SOL and LTC are also accepted. - TRC-20 needs 20 confirmations; ERC-20 needs 12. - Send each coin only to the address shown for its network. Funds sent on another network may be lost. - The minimum top-up is $25; the fare is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our guide [USDT or USDC for flights](https://satfares.com/usdt-or-usdc-for-flights/) compares the two. ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## What does the airline need for a flight from Bogotá? No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. For each traveller: the names exactly as in the passport, the date of birth, the gender and the passport details. We pass them to the airline only. Flights to the United States need the visa that applies to your passport; Spain and Panama have their own entry rules. See [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ## Flights from Colombia paid in crypto: questions ### Can I pay for a Bogotá to Madrid flight with USDT? Yes. Top up your SatFares balance with USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), search BOG to MAD and check out. The total is held, our team books the ticket on request, and you are charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If it can't be issued in time, the amount is released. ### Is crypto legal in Colombia? Yes, you can hold it, but it is not money. The Banco de la República said in 2020 that crypto assets are not legal tender and not a foreign currency. The Superintendencia Financiera has not authorised supervised entities such as banks to operate crypto assets. ### Does the DIAN see my crypto transactions? From tax year 2026, crypto service providers must report their users and transactions to the DIAN under Resolution 000240 of December 24, 2025. The first report is due by the last business day of May 2027. Keep your own records of each top-up too. ### What does Bancolombia charge on purchases abroad? Its help page dated July 16, 2026 lists 1% on Visa cards. Mastercard has 0% on US dollar purchases in the United States and 0.45% in other currencies. American Express has 0% in US dollars and 2% in other currencies. The exchange rate comes on top. ### Which routes from Colombia are on SatFares? Four routes in our list: Bogotá to Madrid, Bogotá to Panama City, Bogotá to Miami and Medellín to Miami. All four are on sale, and the first two are measured by OAG. The live search also accepts other routes from Colombian airports, such as Cartagena or Cali, and our team books the ticket on request. ### Can I book Avianca with SatFares? Avianca is in our airline dataset as sold on request by SatFares, and so is Copa Airlines. The live search shows which airlines fly your route on your dates. Their direct crypto status is not verified yet in our airline crypto index. ### What if the airline cancels my flight from Bogotá? When the airline cancels your flight from Bogotá or Medellín, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules of your ticket apply and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking is bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline. Details: [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## Sources 1. [¿Si hago compras en otras divisas debo pagar comisión?](https://www.bancolombia.com/centro-de-ayuda/preguntas-frecuentes/comision-por-compras-en-otras-divisas) — Bancolombia (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Concepto C20-29529 de la Secretaría de la Junta Directiva](https://banrep.gov.co/es/banco/junta-directiva/conceptos/c20-29529) — Banco de la República (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [La DIAN busca regular el reporte de información sobre criptoactivos](https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/01/la-dian-busca-regular-el-reporte-de-informacion-sobre-criptoactivos) — Holland & Knight (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Busiest routes right now](https://www.oag.com/reports/busiest-routes-right-now) — OAG (October 2026) --- 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. --- # Flights from India paid in crypto: card fees, VDA tax and routes > Can Indians pay for flights abroad with crypto? SatFares accepts USDT, USDC or BTC; FEMA, LRS, the 30% VDA tax and 1% TDS still apply to you (October 2026). - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/from/india/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Indian cards add a foreign currency fee and GST to payments abroad, and crypto is taxed as a virtual digital asset (VDA). This page puts the card fees, the tax rules and the routes from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Kochi in one place, with sources. **Quick answer — Can Indians pay for flights abroad with crypto (tax, TDS)?** **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, accepts USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC from travellers in India. Indian foreign exchange rules (FEMA, LRS) and tax rules on virtual digital assets apply to you: 30% tax plus cess, and 1% TDS. We have not verified how they treat a crypto payment to a seller outside India. Ask a chartered accountant before you pay. Your balance is **held, not charged**, until the e-ticket is issued. ## India: key facts for flights paid in crypto (October 2026) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Main international airports | Delhi Indira Gandhi (DEL), Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (BOM), Bengaluru Kempegowda (BLR), Kochi (COK), Chennai (MAA), Hyderabad (HYD) | | Card fee on foreign currency payments | SBI Card: 3.5% on most cards (1.99% to 3% on some), plus 18% GST on the fee | | Rupee payments to merchants registered abroad | SBI Card: 3.5% dynamic currency conversion fee from Rs 1,000 | | Foreign exchange rules (FEMA) | Liberalised Remittance Scheme: up to USD 250,000 per financial year (April to March) per resident individual, private visits included | | Tax on crypto (VDA) | 30% plus 4% cess on income from transfers; losses can't be set off against other income | | TDS on crypto transfers | 1% above Rs 10,000 a year (Rs 50,000 for specified persons) | | Crypto service providers | Onshore and offshore providers must register with FIU-IND; 15 were sent notices on September 9, 2026 | | Air India and IndiGo | Sold on request by SatFares since October 12, 2026 | | Routes from India in our list | 9: 7 on sale (to Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore and Bali) and 2 paused (Delhi and Mumbai to London) | ## Search flights from Delhi or Mumbai Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=DEL Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. ## What does an Indian card charge on a payment abroad? A foreign currency fee, plus GST on that fee. The SBI Card terms list a foreign currency transaction fee of 3.5% on most cards. Some cards pay less: 3% on SBI Card Miles, 2.5% on Miles Prime, and 1.99% on cards such as AURUM, Elite and Miles Elite. GST at 18% is added to every fee. Paying in rupees does not always remove the fee. SBI Card charges a 3.5% dynamic currency conversion fee on rupee transactions of Rs 1,000 or more made abroad or at merchants registered outside India. A foreign airline website that bills you in rupees can trigger it. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. ## How is crypto taxed in India when I spend it? Spending crypto is a transfer of a virtual digital asset (VDA), and the income from it is taxed. The rules in force since 2022: - **30% tax plus 4% cess** on income from the transfer of a VDA (Section 115BBH of the 1961 Act). Only the cost of acquisition can be deducted. - **No set-off:** a loss on a VDA can't reduce other income. - **1% TDS** (Section 194S) on transfers above Rs 10,000 in a financial year, or Rs 50,000 for specified persons. The Income-tax Act 2025 replaced the 1961 Act on April 1, 2026, without changing the underlying tax policy (CBDT press release). Guides updated in September 2026 still describe the same 30% rate and 1% TDS. Spending coins worth more than you paid for them can create taxable income. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. Ask a chartered accountant how to report it. ## Is crypto legal in India? Holding and trading crypto is not banned in India, but service providers face strict anti-money laundering rules. Every virtual digital asset service provider that serves India, onshore or offshore, must register with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) as a reporting entity. On September 9, 2026, FIU-IND sent notices to 15 unregistered providers and ordered their apps and websites to be taken down (News On AIR). The government also warns that crypto products are unregulated and risky. Indian foreign exchange rules also apply to you. Under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) lets a resident individual send up to USD 250,000 per financial year, from April to March. Private visits abroad count towards that limit (ICICI Bank). We have not verified how FEMA, the LRS and the tax rules treat a crypto payment to a seller outside India. Ask a chartered accountant before you pay. ## Which routes from India can I book with SatFares? Nine routes in our list depart from India. Seven are on sale. Delhi to London and Mumbai to London are paused, because flights to and from the following countries are not on sale yet: the United Kingdom. Mumbai to Dubai (219,546 seats) and Delhi to Dubai (207,369 seats) are among the busiest international routes measured by OAG for October 2026, both directions. India had 32.71 million departures abroad in 2025, up 5.9% (Ministry of Tourism). *Routes from India in the SatFares route list, great-circle distances, October 2026.* | Route | Airports | Distance | Status with us | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Delhi to Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/delhi-dubai/) | DEL → DXB | 2,182 km | On sale | | [Mumbai to Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/mumbai-dubai/) | BOM → DXB | 1,925 km | On sale | | [Delhi to Bangkok](https://satfares.com/flights/delhi-bangkok/) | DEL → BKK | 2,949 km | On sale | | [Mumbai to Bangkok](https://satfares.com/flights/mumbai-bangkok/) | BOM → BKK | 3,031 km | On sale | | Bengaluru to Singapore | BLR → SIN | 3,179 km | On sale | | Delhi to Bali | DEL → DPS | 5,822 km | On sale | | Kochi to Dubai | COK → DXB | 2,782 km | On sale | | Delhi to London | DEL → LHR | 6,731 km | Paused at launch | | Mumbai to London | BOM → LHR | 7,213 km | Paused at launch | ## Indian and Gulf airlines: crypto status and availability with us | Name | Accepts crypto directly | How | Conditions | Dates | Checked | Source | Sold by SatFares | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Air India | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | | IndiGo | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | | [Emirates](https://satfares.com/airlines/emirates/) | Yes | Crypto.com Pay | Eligible UAE residents only, for bookings priced and settled in UAE dirhams (AED), paid with a Crypto.com account on emirates.com or the Emirates app. Launched on July 28, 2026 (official release). The payment is approved in the Crypto.com app: by QR code on the website, or by a switch to the Crypto.com app on mobile. | 2026-07-28 | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Emirates media centre (2026-07-28)](https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-and-cryptocom-give-customers-a-new-way-to-pay-for-flights/) | Available | | [flydubai](https://satfares.com/airlines/flydubai/) | No | — | The official ways-to-pay page lists cards, cash at travel shops, vouchers, Skywards Miles, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Tabby, Click to Pay and local bank methods; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [flydubai, payment methods](https://www.flydubai.com/en/flying-with-us/ways-to-pay/) | Available | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## Can I book Air India or IndiGo with crypto? Yes, on request. Since October 12, 2026, Air India and IndiGo flights can be searched on SatFares. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. On routes to Dubai, Bangkok or Singapore, the live search also shows other airlines on your dates. Baggage and fare rules are confirmed with your booking. The direct crypto status of Air India and IndiGo is not verified yet in our [airline crypto index](https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/). ## How do I pay from India: coins and networks Top up your balance, then book from it. SatFares accepts: - **USDT** on Tron (TRC-20, 20 confirmations) or Ethereum (ERC-20, 12 confirmations); - **USDC** on Ethereum (ERC-20) only; - **BTC** (2 confirmations), **ETH**, **SOL** and **LTC**. Send each coin only to the address shown for its network: funds sent on another network may be lost. The minimum top-up is $25. The fare is in US dollars: the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## What does the airline need for a flight from Delhi? No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. For each traveller: the names exactly as in the passport, the date of birth, the gender and the passport details. We pass them to the airline only. Visa rules for the UAE, Thailand, Singapore or Indonesia depend on your passport: check them before you book. See [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ## Flights from India paid in crypto: questions ### Can Indians pay for flights abroad with crypto? SatFares accepts crypto from travellers in India: you top up a balance in USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC, then book. Indian foreign exchange rules (FEMA, LRS) and tax rules on virtual digital assets apply to you. We have not verified how they treat a crypto payment to a seller outside India. Ask a chartered accountant before you pay. ### Is there TDS when I pay for a flight with crypto? Possibly. Section 194S applies 1% TDS to the transfer of a virtual digital asset above Rs 10,000 in a financial year. The threshold is Rs 50,000 for specified persons. How it applies to a payment to a seller outside India is not clear in the guides we read. Ask a chartered accountant. ### What tax do I pay on crypto I spend in India? Income from transferring a virtual digital asset is taxed at 30% plus 4% cess. Only the cost of acquisition is deductible, and losses can't be set off against other income. If the coins gained value since you bought them, spending them can create taxable income. ### What foreign currency fee do Indian cards charge? SBI Card charges 3.5% on most cards, with lower rates on some premium cards (1.99% to 3%), plus 18% GST on the fee. It also charges a 3.5% dynamic currency conversion fee on rupee payments of Rs 1,000 or more at merchants registered abroad. ### Can I book IndiGo or Air India with SatFares? Yes, on request. Since October 12, 2026, IndiGo and Air India flights can be searched on SatFares. Our team books the ticket with the airline after checkout, and you are charged only when the e-ticket number is issued. Routes from India to Dubai, Bangkok, Singapore and Bali are on sale; flights to London stay paused. ### Can I book Delhi or Mumbai to London? Not yet. Both routes are in our list but paused at launch, because flights to and from the following countries are not on sale yet: the United Kingdom. Flights sold by SatFares are not ATOL protected. Delhi and Mumbai to Dubai and Bangkok are on sale. ### Do I need an Indian exchange registered with FIU-IND? You can top up from any wallet you control. For buying crypto in India, FIU-IND requires every virtual digital asset service provider serving India to register as a reporting entity. On September 9, 2026 it sent notices to 15 unregistered providers. ### What if the airline cancels my flight from Mumbai? When the airline cancels your flight from Mumbai or Delhi, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules of your ticket apply and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking is bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline. Details: [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## Sources 1. [SBI Card: Most Important Terms and Conditions](https://www.sbicard.com/en/most-important-terms-and-conditions.page) — SBI Card (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS)](https://www.icici.bank.in/personal-banking/cards/debit-card/liberalised-remittance-scheme) — ICICI Bank (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Taxing cryptocurrencies in India](https://www.mondaq.com/india/fin-tech/1597288/taxing-cryptocurrencies-in-india) — HSA Advocates, via Mondaq (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Income-tax Act, 2025 comes into force from 1st April 2026 (CBDT press release)](https://taxguru.in/income-tax/income-tax-act-2025-force-1st-april-2026.html) — TaxGuru (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [Crypto tax India: the ultimate tax guide (2026)](https://www.koinx.com/in/crypto-tax-guide) — KoinX (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [FIU-IND cracks down on 15 VDA service providers over PMLA non-compliance](https://newsonair.gov.in/fiu-ind-cracks-down-on-15-vda-service-providers-over-pmla-non-compliance/) — News On AIR (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [Annual Tourism Snapshot 2025](https://tourism.gov.in/sites/default/files/2026-06/Annual%20Tourism%20Snapshot%202025.pdf) — Ministry of Tourism, Government of India (June 2026) 8. [Busiest routes right now](https://www.oag.com/reports/busiest-routes-right-now) — OAG (October 2026) --- 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. --- # Flights from Mexico paid in crypto: what the rules say and how to book > Flights from Mexico paid in USDT, USDC or BTC: crypto is not legal tender and banks may not offer it, but individuals may hold it. Airports MEX, CUN, GDL. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/from/mexico/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Mexico ranks 11th in the Chainalysis 2026 crypto adoption index, but its banks may not offer crypto to the public. This page explains that rule and what a Mexican card charges for a purchase abroad. It also shows how to book a flight from Mexico City or Cancún with a crypto balance. **Quick answer — Can I pay for a flight from Mexico with crypto?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells flights from Mexico paid in USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. Top up from $25. Your balance is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. As of October 2026, crypto is not legal tender in Mexico, and Mexican financial institutions may not offer it to the public. Individuals are not prohibited from holding it. ## Mexico: key facts for flights paid in crypto (October 2026) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Main international airports | Mexico City Benito Juárez (MEX) and Felipe Ángeles (NLU), Cancún (CUN), Guadalajara (GDL), Monterrey (MTY) | | Legal status of crypto | Not legal tender; financial institutions are not authorised to offer operations with virtual assets to the public (Banxico, SHCP and CNBV) | | Card purchases abroad | BBVA México Tarjeta Azul: no line for purchases abroad in the commission table of its fact sheet issued August 4, 2026 | | Crypto adoption | 11th in the Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index | | Routes from Mexico in our list | None: our list covers 2 routes into Mexico, [Madrid to Mexico City](https://satfares.com/flights/madrid-mexico-city/) and Toronto to Cancún | | Madrid to Mexico City | 110,505 scheduled seats in October 2026, both directions (OAG) | | Airlines | Volaris and Aeroméxico can be booked on request with SatFares (October 12, 2026) | | Pay with | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC; USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20 only | ## Search flights from Mexico City or Cancún Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=MEX Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. ## Is crypto legal in Mexico? Yes for individuals, with limits for banks. In June 2021, three authorities issued a joint statement: the Banco de México (Banxico), the Ministry of Finance (SHCP) and the banking regulator (CNBV). They said that virtual assets are not legal tender in Mexico. They also said that Mexican financial institutions may not carry out or offer operations with virtual assets to the public (IDC Online, June 29, 2021). The statement concerns banks and other financial institutions. It does not prohibit individuals from holding crypto, and the authorities used it to warn the public about the risks of virtual assets. ## What does a Mexican card charge for a flight bought abroad? It depends on the card, and some cards list no separate fee for purchases abroad. The fact sheet of the BBVA México Tarjeta Azul, issued on August 4, 2026, has no line for purchases abroad in its commission table. It lists commissions for cash withdrawals, including at ATMs abroad, and states that all commissions are in pesos plus VAT (IVA). Even without a fee, the purchase is converted from dollars or euros to pesos at the rate used by the bank or the card network. Check the fact sheet (carátula) of your own card. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. The [Card Friction Index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/) shows where cards cost more. ## Which routes to and from Mexico are in the SatFares list? Our list of 100 routes combines 41 busy routes measured by OAG and 59 routes chosen for priority audiences. None of them departs from Mexico, and two arrive in Mexico. You can still search any route from Mexican airports. Our live search shows the flights on your dates from Mexico City, Cancún, Guadalajara or Monterrey, and our team books the ticket on request. *Routes to Mexico in the SatFares route list, great-circle distances, October 2026.* | Route | Airports | Distance | In our list as | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Madrid to Mexico City | MAD → MEX | 9,065 km | Measured by OAG: 110,505 seats in October 2026 | | [Toronto to Cancún](https://satfares.com/flights/toronto-cancun/) | YYZ → CUN | 2,605 km | Chosen for its audience, not measured | ## Mexican airlines: crypto status and availability with us | Name | Accepts crypto directly | How | Conditions | Dates | Checked | Source | Sold by SatFares | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Aeroméxico | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | | Volaris | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## Can I book Aeroméxico or Volaris with crypto? Yes, both, on request. Since October 12, 2026, Volaris and Aeroméxico flights can be searched on SatFares. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. On routes to the United States, Canada or Spain, the live search also shows other airlines on your dates. Destination pages: Mexico City and Cancún. ## How do I top up from Mexico? Withdraw USDT, USDC or another accepted coin from your exchange to the address shown in your SatFares account. - **USDT:** Tron (TRC-20, 20 confirmations) or Ethereum (ERC-20, 12 confirmations). - **USDC:** Ethereum (ERC-20) only, 12 confirmations. - **BTC:** 2 confirmations. **ETH**, **SOL** and **LTC** are also accepted. Send each coin only to the address shown for its network: funds sent on another network may be lost. The fare is shown in US dollars: the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Taxes and documents for a flight from Mexico We have not verified the Mexican tax treatment of spending crypto on a flight, so we do not state a rate. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. Keep the date, coin, network and amount of each top-up, and ask a Mexican accountant (contador). No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. For each traveller: the names exactly as in the passport, the date of birth, the gender and the passport details. We pass them to the airline only. Flights to the United States or Canada also need the visa or travel authorisation that applies to your passport. See [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ## Flights from Mexico paid in crypto: questions ### Is crypto legal in Mexico? Yes for individuals. Banxico, the SHCP and the CNBV said in June 2021 that virtual assets are not legal tender. Financial institutions may not offer operations with them to the public. The statement does not prohibit individuals from holding crypto, and the authorities warned about its risks. ### Can I book a flight from Cancún with USDT? Yes. Top up your SatFares balance with USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), search from CUN and book. The amount is held at checkout and charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. ### Can I book Aeroméxico with SatFares? Yes, on request. Since October 12, 2026, Aeroméxico flights can be searched on SatFares, like Volaris flights. Our team books the ticket with the airline after checkout, and you are charged only when the e-ticket number is issued. If the final total is higher, you accept it or the amount is released. ### Why is there no route from Mexico in your list? Our list of 100 routes combines 41 busy routes measured by OAG and 59 routes chosen for priority audiences, and none departs from Mexico. It includes 2 routes into Mexico: Madrid to Mexico City and Toronto to Cancún. Routes from Mexico are still searchable in the live search. ### Does my Mexican card charge a fee for purchases abroad? It depends on the card. The BBVA México Tarjeta Azul fact sheet of August 4, 2026 lists no commission for purchases abroad, only for cash withdrawals. The conversion to pesos still uses the rate of the bank or the network. Check the fact sheet of your own card. ### Do I pay tax in Mexico when I spend crypto? We have not verified the Mexican rules, so we do not state a rate. Spending crypto that has gained value since you bought it may create a taxable gain. Keep the date, coin, network and amount of each top-up, and ask a Mexican accountant (contador) about your own case. ### What if the airline cancels my flight? When the airline cancels your flight, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules of your ticket apply and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking is bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline. Details: [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## Sources 1. [Autoridad financiera advierte sobre riesgos de utilizar activos virtuales](https://idconline.mx/corporativo/2021/06/29/autoridad-financiera-advierte-sobre-riesgos-de-utilizar-activos-virtuales) — IDC Online (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Tarjeta Azul BBVA: fact sheet](https://bbva.mx/content/dam/public-web/mexico/documents/personas/tarjetas/TCR-Azul.pdf) — BBVA México (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Busiest routes right now](https://www.oag.com/reports/busiest-routes-right-now) — OAG (October 2026) 4. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (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. --- # How to pay for international flights from Nigeria: cards, USDT and the rules > How to pay for international flights from Nigeria: naira card, dollar card or crypto. Bank rules with dates, Nigerian crypto law and tax, 4 routes from Lagos. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/from/nigeria/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) You can pay for a flight abroad from Nigeria with a naira card, a dollar card or crypto. This page lists the bank rules we found, with their dates. It also covers the legal status of crypto in Nigeria and our routes from Lagos and Abuja. **Quick answer — How can I pay for international flights from Nigeria?** With a naira card, a dollar card or crypto. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells flights from Nigeria paid from a USDT, USDC or BTC balance. In August and September 2026, banks allowed from $2,000 a month (Access Bank) to $50,000 a year (Zenith Bank) in dollar spending on naira cards. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Your balance is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. ## Paying for flights from Nigeria: key facts (October 2026) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Main international airports | Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe (ABV), Port Harcourt (PHC), Kano Mallam Aminu Kano (KAN) | | Naira card limits abroad (September 7, 2026) | GTBank $40,000 a quarter · Zenith Bank $50,000 a year · FirstBank $10,000 a quarter · Stanbic IBTC $8,000 a quarter | | UBA (September 7, 2026) | $20,000 at POS on the World USD card, a dollar card; $10,000 for online payments | | Access Bank naira cards (August 9, 2026) | $3,000 a month on Visa Signature and Platinum cards, $2,000 a month on Visa Classic and Mastercard cards | | Legal status of crypto | Digital assets are securities under the Investments and Securities Act 2025, supervised by the SEC Nigeria | | Tax on crypto gains | Taxable income under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 since January 1, 2026; individuals up to 25% | | Crypto adoption | Nigeria ranks 3rd in the Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index | | Routes from Nigeria in our list | 6 routes: 4 on sale (Lagos to Dubai, Johannesburg, Accra and New York) and 2 paused (Lagos and Abuja to London) | | Pay with | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, from $25 | ## Search flights from Lagos Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=LOS Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. ## How much can I spend abroad on a naira card in 2026? It depends on your bank, and several banks changed their limits between August and September 2026. On September 7, 2026, Nairametrics reported these limits for naira cards: - **GTBank:** $40,000 a quarter, double the $20,000 limit in place on August 10, 2026. - **Zenith Bank:** $50,000 a year. - **FirstBank:** $10,000 a quarter for POS and online payments on the naira Mastercard, and $1,000 a day at ATMs. - **Stanbic IBTC:** $8,000 a quarter on Mastercard naira debit cards. For UBA, the same report gave $20,000 at POS on its World USD card, which is a dollar card, not a naira card. It gave $10,000 for online payments. On August 9, 2026, Legit.ng reported the Access Bank limits: $3,000 a month on Visa Signature and Platinum cards. Visa Classic and Mastercard cards had $2,000 a month. The same report gave Stanbic IBTC at $100 a month, a figure replaced one month later. It also reported that UBA applied 1,378 naira per dollar to international naira card payments on August 3, 2026. These limits move fast, so check your own bank before you book. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Our [Card Friction Index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/) keeps every figure with its date and source. ## Is crypto legal in Nigeria? Yes, crypto is legal to hold and trade in Nigeria, and it is now regulated as a security. The Investments and Securities Act 2025, signed in late March 2025, classifies digital assets as securities. It gives the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Nigeria) authority over crypto exchanges and other virtual asset service providers (Mariblock, April 2, 2025). The texts we read do not set a specific rule for a resident who pays a foreign seller with their own coins. We have not verified such a rule, so we do not claim one. If you are unsure, ask a Nigerian lawyer before you pay. ## Which routes from Nigeria can I book with SatFares? Our list of 100 routes includes 6 departures from Nigeria. Four are on sale. The two London routes are paused, because flights to and from the following countries are not on sale yet: the United Kingdom. Our live search also accepts other routes from Nigerian airports. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline on request. *Routes from Nigeria in the SatFares route list, great-circle distances, October 2026.* | Route | Airports | Distance | Status with us | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Lagos to Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/lagos-dubai/) | LOS → DXB | 5,896 km | On sale | | Lagos to Johannesburg | LOS → JNB | 4,524 km | On sale | | Lagos to Accra | LOS → ACC | 401 km | On sale | | Lagos to New York | LOS → JFK | 8,444 km | On sale | | Lagos to London | LOS → LHR | 5,004 km | Paused at launch | | Abuja to London | ABV → LHR | 4,774 km | Paused at launch | ## Gulf and African hub airlines: crypto status and availability with us | Name | Accepts crypto directly | How | Conditions | Dates | Checked | Source | Sold by SatFares | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Emirates](https://satfares.com/airlines/emirates/) | Yes | Crypto.com Pay | Eligible UAE residents only, for bookings priced and settled in UAE dirhams (AED), paid with a Crypto.com account on emirates.com or the Emirates app. Launched on July 28, 2026 (official release). The payment is approved in the Crypto.com app: by QR code on the website, or by a switch to the Crypto.com app on mobile. | 2026-07-28 | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Emirates media centre (2026-07-28)](https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-and-cryptocom-give-customers-a-new-way-to-pay-for-flights/) | Available | | [Qatar Airways](https://satfares.com/airlines/qatar-airways/) | No | — | The official payment-options page lists cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Cash + Avios, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Click to Pay and local methods; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Qatar Airways, payment methods](https://www.qatarairways.com/en/payment-options.html) | Available | | [Ethiopian Airlines](https://satfares.com/airlines/ethiopian-airlines/) | No | — | The official payment-options page lists major cards, local cards, bank transfers, mobile money, PayPal, Apple Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay and Klarna; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Ethiopian Airlines, payment methods](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/book/booking/payment-option) | Available | | [Kenya Airways](https://satfares.com/airlines/kenya-airways/) | No | — | The official payment-methods pages list Visa, Mastercard, American Express, M-Pesa and other mobile money, PayPal, UnionPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, iDEAL, bank transfer and cash; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Kenya Airways, payment methods](https://www.kenya-airways.com/en/book-manage/booking-online/payment-methods/) | Available | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## Which coin and network should I use from Nigeria? A dollar stablecoin keeps the amount stable between your top-up and the e-ticket. SatFares accepts USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), and USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. You can also pay in BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. - Send USDT on TRC-20 only to the TRC-20 address shown. Funds sent on another network may be lost. - A top-up is credited after the network confirmations: 20 on Tron, 12 on Ethereum, 2 on Bitcoin. - The minimum top-up is $25. Unused balance never expires: see [pricing](https://satfares.com/pricing/). The payment goes from your wallet to SatFares on the blockchain. Your bank's rules still apply to how you buy crypto. Read [USDT on TRC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/) for the steps, and [will my bank see it?](https://satfares.com/will-my-bank-see-it/) for what your bank can see. ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Do I owe tax in Nigeria when I pay for a flight in crypto? You may. Since January 1, 2026, the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 taxes gains on digital assets as income. Individuals pay up to 25% (Mariblock, September 20, 2025). It replaced the 10% capital gains tax of the Finance Act 2022. The Act also requires virtual asset service providers to report transaction details to the tax authorities. Spending coins that have gained value since you bought them can therefore create a taxable gain. Keep a record of each top-up: date, coin, network and amount. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. Ask a Nigerian tax adviser about your own case. ## What do airlines need from a traveller flying out of Lagos? No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. For each traveller we need the first names and surname exactly as in the passport, the date of birth and the gender. An international flight also needs the passport details. We pass them to the airline only. You show your passport, and a visa when the destination requires one, at the airport. Details: [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ## Paying for flights from Nigeria: questions ### Can I pay for a flight from Lagos with USDT? Yes. Top up your SatFares balance with USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), then book. Send TRC-20 USDT only to the TRC-20 address shown on the payment page: funds sent on another network may be lost. The total is held at checkout and charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. ### Can I pay for a flight from Nigeria in dollars? Yes, in two ways. A dollar card works within its own limit. On September 7, 2026, Nairametrics reported $20,000 at POS and $10,000 online for the UBA World USD card. You can also pay SatFares from a USDT or USDC balance: our prices are in US dollars. Local tax and exchange rules still apply. ### Do I need a naira card to book with SatFares? No. You top up a balance with crypto from your own wallet, then book from that balance. Your bank's rules still apply to how you buy crypto, and local tax and exchange rules still apply. The airline still needs each traveller's names, date of birth, gender and passport details, which we pass to the airline only. ### Which naira card had the highest limit abroad in September 2026? Among the banks in the Nairametrics report of September 7, 2026, Zenith Bank had the highest yearly limit, $50,000 a year. GTBank had the highest quarterly limit, $40,000 a quarter. Limits change often, so check your bank before you travel. Our Card Friction Index keeps each figure with its date. ### Is crypto legal in Nigeria? Yes. Crypto is legal to hold and trade. The Investments and Securities Act 2025 classifies digital assets as securities and puts crypto exchanges under the SEC Nigeria. We have not found a specific rule on paying a foreign seller with your own coins, so ask a lawyer if you are unsure. ### Do I pay tax in Nigeria when I spend crypto? Possibly. Under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, in force since January 1, 2026, gains on digital assets are taxed as income. Individuals pay up to 25%. Spending coins worth more than you paid for them can create a gain. Keep a record of each top-up and ask a tax adviser. ### Can I book a flight from Lagos to London? Not yet. Lagos to London and Abuja to London are in our route list, but flights to and from the following countries are paused at launch: the United Kingdom. Flights sold by SatFares are not ATOL protected. Routes from Lagos to Dubai, Johannesburg, Accra and New York are on sale. ### What happens if the airline cancels my flight from Lagos? When the airline cancels your flight from Lagos, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules of your ticket apply and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking is bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline. Details: [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## Sources 1. [GTCO, FirstBank, others raise dollar spending limits as FX scarcity eases](https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/07/gtco-firstbank-others-raise-dollar-spending-limits-as-fx-scarcity-eases/) — Nairametrics (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Nigerian banks increase international card spending limits](https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/money/1724047-nigerian-banks-increase-international-card-spending-limits/) — Legit.ng (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Nigeria's president signs bill recognizing digital assets into law](https://www.mariblock.com/nigerias-president-signs-bill-recognizing-digital-assets-into-law) — Mariblock (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Nigeria set to tax individual crypto transactions and exchanges in 2026](https://www.mariblock.com/nigeria-set-to-tax-individual-crypto-transactions-and-exchanges-in-2026) — Mariblock (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (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. --- # Flights from the Philippines paid in crypto: card fees, SEC rules and routes > Flights from Manila paid in USDT, USDC or BTC: BPI cards add 1.85% abroad, and SEC crypto platform rules apply since July 2025. Routes to Dubai, Tokyo, Seoul. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/from/philippines/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) A flight from Manila bought on a website based abroad can be billed in a foreign currency, and your card then adds fees. This page lists what a Philippine card adds to a foreign payment and the crypto rules of the SEC and the Bangko Sentral. It also lists our routes from Manila. **Quick answer — How do I pay for a flight from Manila with crypto?** **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells flights from the Philippines paid in USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. Top up from $25, search from Manila (MNL) and book; the total is **held, not charged**, until the e-ticket number is issued. As of October 2026, BPI credit cards add 1.85% to foreign currency transactions, and SEC rules for crypto platforms apply since July 5, 2025. ## Philippines: key facts for flights paid in crypto (October 2026) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Main international airports | Manila Ninoy Aquino (MNL), Mactan-Cebu (CEB), Clark (CRK) | | Card fee on foreign transactions | BPI: 0.85% service fee plus 1% Mastercard or Visa assessment on most cards; BPI Free+ 2% plus 1% | | Foreign purchases billed in pesos | BPI still applies the 1% Mastercard or Visa assessment | | Crypto platform rules | SEC CASP Rules (Memorandum Circular No. 4, 2025) in force since July 5, 2025, for local and foreign platforms serving the Philippines | | Unregistered exchanges | 10 flagged by the SEC in August 2025, including OKX, Bybit, KuCoin and Kraken; access blocked by PLDT | | New VASP licences | Moratorium of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, extended indefinitely in September 2025 | | Airlines | Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific can be booked on request with SatFares (October 12, 2026) | | Routes from the Philippines in our list | 3, all from Manila and on sale: Dubai, Tokyo and Seoul | | Crypto adoption | 19th in the Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index | ## Search flights from Manila Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=MNL Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. ## What does a Philippine card add to a foreign payment? About 1.85% on most BPI credit cards, on top of the network exchange rate. BPI's rates page, updated in July 2026, lists a 0.85% service fee plus the 1% Mastercard or Visa assessment fee. Both apply to the converted amount of foreign currency transactions. The BPI Free+ card has a 2% service fee plus the 1% Visa assessment. Paying in pesos does not always remove the 1%. BPI applies the assessment fee to foreign transactions converted and billed in pesos at the point of sale. It also applies it to peso charges processed by a foreign acquirer. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Compare other countries in the [Card Friction Index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/). ## Is crypto legal in the Philippines? Yes. Trading and holding crypto is legal, and the platforms that serve Filipino users must be registered. The SEC Rules on Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASP Rules) took effect on July 5, 2025. They apply to all entities, local or foreign, that offer crypto-asset services to persons in the Philippines. The SEC says the rules do not prohibit cryptocurrency trading or investment (BitPinas, August 16, 2025). In August 2025, the SEC flagged 10 unregistered exchanges: OKX, MEXC, Bybit, KuCoin, Bitget, Kraken, CoinEx, Phemex, BitMart and Poloniex. PLDT blocked access to their sites (Decrypt, August 6, 2025). Separately, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas extended indefinitely its moratorium on new licences for virtual asset service providers (Newsbytes, September 2, 2025). ## Where do I get USDT or USDC in the Philippines? From a platform that is allowed to serve you, then withdraw it to the address shown in your SatFares account. Check that the platform is registered with the SEC or licensed by the Bangko Sentral before you buy. Then pick a network we accept: - **USDT:** Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20). - **USDC:** Ethereum (ERC-20) only. - **BTC, ETH, SOL, LTC:** on their own networks. Send each coin only to the address shown for its network: funds sent on another network may be lost. The minimum top-up is $25. See [paying with USDT on TRC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/). ## Which routes from the Philippines can I book with SatFares? Three routes in our list of 100 depart from Manila, and all three are on sale. They are in our list for their audience: Filipino travellers and workers going to the Gulf, Japan and Korea. These three routes are not measured by OAG. Destination pages: [Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/to/dubai/), Tokyo and Seoul. *Routes from the Philippines in the SatFares route list, great-circle distances, October 2026.* | Route | Airports | Distance | Status with us | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Manila to Dubai | MNL → DXB | 6,905 km | On sale | | Manila to Tokyo | MNL → NRT | 3,051 km | On sale | | Manila to Seoul | MNL → ICN | 2,609 km | On sale | ## Philippine airlines: crypto status and availability with us | Name | Accepts crypto directly | How | Conditions | Dates | Checked | Source | Sold by SatFares | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Philippine Airlines | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | | Cebu Pacific | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## Can I book Cebu Pacific with crypto? Yes, on request. Since October 12, 2026, Cebu Pacific flights can be searched on SatFares, as well as Philippine Airlines flights. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. The price shown in the search is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Baggage and fare rules are confirmed with your booking. ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## What does the airline need for a flight from Manila? No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. For each traveller: the names exactly as in the passport, the date of birth, the gender and the passport details. We pass them to the airline only. Philippine departure formalities and the visa rules of your destination still apply at the airport. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country; keep a record of each top-up. See [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ## Flights from the Philippines paid in crypto: questions ### Can I pay for a Manila to Dubai flight with USDT? Yes. Top up your SatFares balance with USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), search MNL to DXB and check out. The total is held at checkout and charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If it can't be issued in time, the amount is released. ### How much does BPI charge on foreign transactions? On most BPI credit cards, a 0.85% service fee plus the 1% Mastercard or Visa assessment, about 1.85% of the converted amount. The BPI Free+ card charges 2% plus 1%. The 1% assessment also applies to foreign transactions billed in pesos at the point of sale. ### Is crypto legal in the Philippines? Yes. Trading and holding crypto is legal. Since July 5, 2025, the SEC CASP Rules require platforms that offer crypto-asset services to people in the Philippines to be registered. The SEC says the rules do not prohibit cryptocurrency trading or investment. ### Which crypto exchanges did the SEC flag in 2025? In August 2025 the SEC flagged OKX, MEXC, Bybit, KuCoin, Bitget, Kraken, CoinEx, Phemex, BitMart and Poloniex as unregistered, and PLDT blocked access to them. The SEC said the list is not exhaustive. Check the SEC advisories before you choose a platform. ### Can I book Cebu Pacific with SatFares? Yes, on request. Since October 12, 2026, Cebu Pacific can be searched on SatFares, like Philippine Airlines. Our team books the ticket with the airline after checkout. Baggage and fare rules are confirmed with your booking, which matters on low-cost fares. ### Which routes from Manila are on SatFares? Three routes in our list: Manila to Dubai, Manila to Tokyo Narita and Manila to Seoul Incheon. All three are on sale, and none is measured by OAG yet. The live search also accepts other routes from Philippine airports, such as Cebu or Clark, and our team books the ticket on request. ### What if the airline cancels my flight from Manila? When the airline cancels your flight from Manila, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules of your ticket apply and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking is bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline. Details: [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## Sources 1. [Credit card rates and fees](https://www.bpi.com.ph/personal/cards/credit-cards/rates-and-fees) — BPI (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [SEC clarifies CASP rules: crypto trading not prohibited, but registration now mandatory](https://bitpinas.com/regulation/sec-clarifies/) — BitPinas (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Philippine SEC cuts access to offshore crypto exchanges](https://decrypt.co/333757/philippine-sec-cuts-access-to-offshore-crypto-exchanges) — Decrypt (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [BSP extends moratorium on new VASP licenses](https://newsbytes.ph/2025/09/02/bsp-extends-moratorium-on-new-vasp-licenses/) — Newsbytes.PH (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (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. --- # Flights from South Korea paid in crypto: card fees, crypto rules and routes > Flights from Seoul paid in crypto: a Hana Card launched in August 2026 adds 1.1% plus 0.2% on payments abroad; a crypto gains tax is planned for January 2027. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/from/south-korea/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) South Korea ranks 5th in the Chainalysis 2026 crypto adoption index, and Koreans made 29.55 million trips abroad in 2025. This page lists what Korean cards charge abroad, the crypto rules in force in October 2026 and the routes from Incheon in our list. **Quick answer — Can I pay for a flight from Seoul with crypto?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells flights from South Korea paid in USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. Top up from $25. The total is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. As of October 2026, a Korean card purchase abroad can carry a 1.1% brand fee plus an issuer fee. Tax on crypto gains is due to start in January 2027. ## South Korea: key facts for flights paid in crypto (October 2026) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Main international airports | Seoul Incheon (ICN), Seoul Gimpo (GMP), Busan Gimhae (PUS), Jeju (CJU) | | Card fees on purchases abroad | 1.1% international brand fee plus a 0.2% overseas service fee on a Hana Card launched in August 2026 | | Crypto law | Virtual Asset User Protection Act in force since July 2024 | | Tax on crypto gains | Not in force yet: 22% on annual gains above 2.5 million won, planned from January 2027 | | Tax reporting by exchanges | Korean crypto service providers collect tax data under the OECD CARF framework since January 1, 2026 | | Trips abroad | 29.55 million departures in 2025, 102.9% of the 2019 level | | Crypto adoption | 5th in the Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index | | Routes from Korea in our list | 8, all from Incheon and all on sale: Tokyo, Osaka, Los Angeles, Da Nang, Bangkok, Taipei, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang | ## Search flights from Incheon Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=ICN Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. ## What does a Korean card charge on a flight booked abroad? It depends on the issuer. On a Hana Card launched in August 2026, standard credit payments abroad carry a 0.2% overseas service fee and a 1.1% international brand fee. Only its prepaid foreign currency option waives them (Asia Economy, August 10, 2026). Other issuers publish their own rates. We did not find a published cap on card spending abroad for Korean cards: the cost is mainly these fees and the exchange rate. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. The [Card Friction Index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/) compares nine countries. ## What are the crypto rules in South Korea in 2026? Crypto is legal and regulated through the platforms that serve Korean users. The Virtual Asset User Protection Act has been in force since July 2024. It sets rules for the protection of user assets, market surveillance and penalties for unfair trading. Since January 1, 2026, Korean crypto service providers collect customer tax data under the OECD Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). The first exchange of that data with other countries is planned for 2027 (Chakwon, April 10, 2026). We have not verified the Korean rules on sending crypto from a Korean exchange to a wallet or a seller abroad. Check the withdrawal rules of your exchange before you top up. ## Do I pay tax in Korea when I spend crypto on a flight? Not yet on the gain, as of October 2026: the personal income tax on crypto gains has been deferred three times. It is planned from January 2027, at 22% on annual gains above 2.5 million won (Chakwon, April 10, 2026). Keep a record of each top-up: date, coin, network, amount and the won value on that day. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. ## Which routes from South Korea can I book with SatFares? Eight routes in our list of 100 depart from Incheon, and all eight are on sale. Two of them are among the busiest international routes in the world in October 2026, measured by OAG in both directions. [Seoul to Tokyo](https://satfares.com/flights/seoul-tokyo/) Narita had 584,664 scheduled seats (+39% in a year). [Seoul to Osaka](https://satfares.com/flights/seoul-osaka/) Kansai had 491,573 seats (+16%). Seoul to Los Angeles had 121,417 seats. *Routes from South Korea in the SatFares route list, great-circle distances, October 2026.* | Route | Airports | Distance | Status with us | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Seoul to Tokyo | ICN → NRT | 1,257 km | On sale | | Seoul to Osaka | ICN → KIX | 860 km | On sale | | [Seoul to Da Nang](https://satfares.com/flights/seoul-da-nang/) | ICN → DAD | 2,981 km | On sale | | [Seoul to Bangkok](https://satfares.com/flights/seoul-bangkok/) | ICN → BKK | 3,669 km | On sale | | Seoul to Los Angeles | ICN → LAX | 9,625 km | On sale | | Seoul to Taipei | ICN → TPE | 1,464 km | On sale | | Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City | ICN → SGN | 3,563 km | On sale | | Seoul to Nha Trang | ICN → CXR | 3,311 km | On sale | ## Korean airlines: crypto status and availability with us | Name | Accepts crypto directly | How | Conditions | Dates | Checked | Source | Sold by SatFares | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Korean Air](https://satfares.com/airlines/korean-air/) | No | — | Korean Air's official payment guides list major cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, UnionPay, bank transfers, Konbini and Korean easy-pay apps; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Korean Air, global payment methods](https://www.koreanair.com/contents/booking/reservation-guide/online-payment-guide/overseas) | Available | | [Asiana Airlines](https://satfares.com/airlines/asiana-airlines/) | No | — | Asiana's official booking page lists credit and debit cards, Korean easy-pay apps, bank transfer, PayPal, Alipay, UnionPay, WeChat Pay, Apple Pay and UATP; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Asiana Airlines, payment methods (Book Online)](https://flyasiana.com/C/KR/EN/contents/book-online) | Available | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## Which coin is simplest from a Korean wallet? The coin your exchange lets you withdraw on a network we accept. SatFares takes: - **USDT** on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20); - **USDC** on Ethereum (ERC-20) only; - **BTC**, **ETH**, **SOL** and **LTC** on their own networks. Confirmations before the top-up is credited: 2 for BTC, 12 for ETH and ERC-20 tokens, 20 for TRC-20, 6 for LTC and 1 for SOL. Send each coin only to the address shown for its network. The minimum top-up is $25, and the price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## What does the airline need for a flight from Incheon? No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. Enter each traveller's names in Latin letters exactly as in the passport, plus the date of birth, the gender and the passport details. We pass them to the airline only. Flights to the United States also need the travel authorisation or visa that applies to your passport. See [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ## Flights from South Korea paid in crypto: questions ### Can I book a flight from Incheon with USDT? Yes. Top up your SatFares balance with USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), then check out on a route from our live search. The amount is held at checkout, our team books the ticket on request, and you are charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. ### How much do Korean cards charge on purchases abroad? It depends on the card. A Hana Card launched in August 2026 lists a 1.1% international brand fee and a 0.2% overseas service fee on standard credit payments abroad, on top of the exchange rate. Other issuers publish their own rates, so check your own card's schedule. ### Is crypto taxed in South Korea in 2026? The tax on crypto gains is not in force yet. It is planned from January 2027, at 22% on annual gains above 2.5 million won, after three deferrals. Keep records of your top-ups in case the tax starts as planned. ### Is crypto legal in South Korea? Yes. Crypto is legal and regulated through service providers. The Virtual Asset User Protection Act, in force since July 2024, protects user assets and penalises unfair trading. Since January 1, 2026, Korean providers also collect tax data under the OECD CARF framework. ### Can I book Korean Air or Asiana with SatFares? Korean Air and Asiana Airlines are both in our airline dataset as sold on request by SatFares. The live search shows which airlines fly your route on your dates. Neither airline's direct crypto status is verified yet in our airline crypto index. ### Which routes from Seoul are in the SatFares list? Eight routes from Incheon: Tokyo Narita, Osaka Kansai, Da Nang, Bangkok, Los Angeles, Taipei, Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang. All are on sale. Seoul to Tokyo, Osaka and Los Angeles are measured by OAG; the others are in the list for their audience. ### What if the airline cancels my flight from Seoul? When the airline cancels your flight from Incheon, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules of your ticket apply and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking is bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline. Details: [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## Sources 1. [Hana Card and MG Saemaeul Geumgo launch MG+ Travelog Hana Card](https://view.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2026081008391105229) — Asia Economy (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Where Korea stands on crypto regulation in 2026: a legal overview](https://blog.chakwon.com/2026/04/10/where-korea-stands-on-crypto-regulation-in-2026-a-legal-overview/) — Chakwon (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Korea fact sheet (visitor and outbound statistics)](https://files.hawaii.gov/dbedt/economic/tourism/factsheets/factsheet-Korea-2026-02.pdf) — Hawaii DBEDT (February 2026) 4. [Busiest routes right now](https://www.oag.com/reports/busiest-routes-right-now) — OAG (October 2026) 5. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (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. --- # Flights from Vietnam and crypto: card fees, payment rules and routes > Flights from Vietnam and crypto in 2026: card fees of 1.1% to 2.95%, the State Bank ban on crypto payments, and routes from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/from/vietnam/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Vietnam recognised digital assets in law from January 1, 2026, but the State Bank still says crypto is not a lawful means of payment. Read this page before you pay for a flight in crypto from Vietnam. It sets out the rules we found, with their sources and their limits. **Quick answer — Can I pay for a flight from Vietnam with crypto?** **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells flights from Vietnam paid in USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. The balance is **held, not charged**, until the e-ticket is issued. Check Vietnamese law first. The State Bank of Vietnam says crypto is not a lawful means of payment, and fines of 150 to 200 million VND apply. As of October 2026, Vietnamese cards charge 1.1% to 2.95% on foreign currency payments. > **Using crypto as a means of payment is prohibited in Vietnam** The State Bank of Vietnam says bitcoin and similar virtual currencies are not a lawful means of payment. Issuing, supplying or using them as a means of payment is prohibited. We have not verified how this applies when a resident pays a seller outside Vietnam online. If you live in Vietnam, ask a Vietnamese lawyer before you pay in crypto. A card in your name remains a lawful way to pay for a ticket. Vietnam's regulations do not recognise crypto as a means of payment, and each traveller remains responsible for following the rules of their own country. ## Vietnam: key facts for flights and crypto (October 2026) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Main international airports | Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat (SGN), Hanoi Noi Bai (HAN), Da Nang (DAD), Nha Trang Cam Ranh (CXR), Phu Quoc (PQC) | | Crypto as a means of payment | Not lawful; using it as a means of payment is prohibited (State Bank of Vietnam) | | Fine for using an illegal means of payment | 150 to 200 million VND (Decree 88/2019, as summarised in 2024) | | Digital assets in law | Recognised by the Law on Digital Technology Industry, in force since January 1, 2026 | | Crypto market pilot | Resolution 05/2025/NQ-CP of September 9, 2025: five years, licensed providers only, trades settled in VND | | Card fee on foreign currency payments | Techcombank credit cards: 1.1% to 2.95%; 1.1% on VND payments to merchants registered abroad | | Airlines | Vietnam Airlines and VietJet Air can be booked on request with SatFares (October 12, 2026) | | Crypto adoption | Vietnam ranks 18th in the Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index | | Routes from Vietnam in our list | 3, all on sale: Hanoi to Seoul, Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok and to Singapore | ## Is it legal to pay with crypto in Vietnam? No, not as a means of payment. In October 2017, the State Bank of Vietnam said that bitcoin and similar virtual currencies are not a lawful means of payment. It added that issuing, supplying or using them as a means of payment is prohibited (Vietnam News). The rule rests on the decrees on non-cash payment. A 2024 analysis by Duane Morris puts the fine for using an illegal means of payment at 150 to 200 million VND. The basis is Article 26 of Decree 88/2019/ND-CP. Holding crypto is a different question. The Law on Digital Technology Industry, passed in June 2025, recognises digital assets, including crypto assets. It came fully into force on January 1, 2026 (Allen & Gledhill, October 9, 2025). We do not give legal advice. We have not verified how the payment ban applies to a resident who pays a foreign seller online. ## What is the Vietnamese crypto market pilot? It is a five-year pilot that moves crypto trading onto licensed platforms. Resolution 05/2025/NQ-CP of September 9, 2025 sets its rules (Allen & Gledhill): - Service providers need a licence, and investors trade through them. - Offering, issuance, trading and payment transactions involving crypto assets must be conducted in Vietnamese dong. - Six months after the first provider is licensed, domestic investors who trade outside a licensed provider face administrative or criminal penalties. We have not verified whether a first licence had been issued by October 12, 2026. Check the Ministry of Finance announcements for the current status. ## What do Vietnamese cards charge on a flight bought abroad? A foreign currency fee of about 1% to 3%, depending on the card. The Techcombank credit card fee schedule lists: - **1.1%** on Visa Signature; - **2.59%** on Visa VNA Platinum, Spark and Style; - **2.95%** on Classic, VNA Classic, VNA Gold, Everyday, Eco and DreamCard; - **1.1%** on payments in VND to merchants registered outside Vietnam. The last line matters for flights. An airline website based abroad that bills you in dong can still trigger the fee. Pay in stablecoins only where the law allows it; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Other countries are in the [Card Friction Index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/). ## Which routes from Vietnam are in the SatFares list? Three routes in our list of 100 depart from Vietnam, and all three are on sale. Three more arrive in Vietnam from Seoul: [Seoul to Da Nang](https://satfares.com/flights/seoul-da-nang/), Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City and Seoul to Nha Trang. Destination pages: Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Seoul, [Bangkok](https://satfares.com/flights/to/bangkok/) and Singapore. *Routes from Vietnam in the SatFares route list, great-circle distances, October 2026.* | Route | Airports | Distance | Status with us | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hanoi to Seoul | HAN → ICN | 2,684 km | On sale | | Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok | SGN → BKK | 716 km | On sale | | Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore | SGN → SIN | 1,093 km | On sale | ## Search flights from Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=SGN Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. ## Vietnamese airlines: crypto status and availability with us | Name | Accepts crypto directly | How | Conditions | Dates | Checked | Source | Sold by SatFares | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Vietnam Airlines](https://satfares.com/airlines/vietnam-airlines/) | No | — | Vietnam Airlines' official payment page lists Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, UATP, UnionPay, PayPal, Alipay, WeChat Pay, pay-later and local methods; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Vietnam Airlines, payment methods](https://www.vietnamairlines.com/vn/en/buy-tickets-other-products/how-to-buy-tickets-and-make-payment/how-to-make-payment) | Available | | VietJet Air | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## How does a booking from Vietnam work? The booking works the same way for every traveller, but the rules of the place where you pay apply to you. The State Bank position covers payments in Vietnam. We have not verified how it applies to a visitor who pays while in the country. If you live in Vietnam or pay from there, read the rules above first. The steps: top up from $25 in USDT (TRC-20 or ERC-20), USDC (ERC-20 only), BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Send each coin only to the address shown for its network: funds sent on another network may be lost. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline on request. ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## What does the airline need for a flight from Vietnam? No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. For each traveller: the names exactly as in the passport, the date of birth, the gender and the passport details. We pass them to the airline only. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country, so keep a record of each top-up. See [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ## Flights from Vietnam and crypto: questions ### Is crypto legal in Vietnam in 2026? Holding it is recognised: the Law on Digital Technology Industry, in force since January 1, 2026, recognises digital assets, including crypto assets. Paying with it is not lawful. The State Bank of Vietnam says crypto is not a lawful means of payment and that using it as one is prohibited. ### What is the fine for paying with crypto in Vietnam? A 2024 analysis by Duane Morris gives a fine of 150 to 200 million VND for issuing, supplying or using an illegal means of payment. The basis is Article 26 of Decree 88/2019/ND-CP. In 2017, the State Bank also said that such acts may face criminal prosecution from January 1, 2018. ### Can a foreign visitor in Vietnam book with SatFares? The booking works the same way for every traveller. The State Bank position covers payments in Vietnam, and we have not verified how it applies to a visitor who pays while in the country. A resident of Vietnam should ask a Vietnamese lawyer before paying in crypto. Vietnam's regulations do not recognise crypto as a means of payment, and each traveller remains responsible for following the rules of their own country. ### How much do Vietnamese cards charge on foreign payments? Techcombank's credit card schedule lists 1.1% to 2.95% on payments in foreign currency, depending on the card. It also lists 1.1% on payments in VND to merchants registered outside Vietnam. Other Vietnamese banks publish their own schedules; we could not find a published Vietcombank rate. Check the schedule of your own card. ### Can I book VietJet Air with SatFares? Yes, on request. Since October 12, 2026, VietJet Air flights can be searched on SatFares, like Vietnam Airlines flights. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. Read the Vietnamese rules on crypto payments above before you pay. ### Which routes from Vietnam are on SatFares? Three routes in our list depart from Vietnam: Hanoi to Seoul, Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City to Singapore. All three are on sale. Three routes from Seoul arrive in Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang. ### What if the airline cancels my flight? When the airline cancels your flight, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules of your ticket apply and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking is bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline. Details: [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## Sources 1. [SBV says bitcoin prohibited in Việt Nam](https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/416480/sbv-says-bitcoin-prohibited-in-viet-nam.html) — Việt Nam News (October 2017) 2. [Vietnam: Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, current situation and potential development](https://blogs.duanemorris.com/vietnam/2024/09/23/vietnam-bitcoin-and-cryptocurrencies-current-situation-and-potential-development/) — Duane Morris (September 23, 2024) 3. [Vietnam establishes digital technology framework and launches crypto asset market pilot program](https://www.allenandgledhill.com/vn/publication/articles/31333/establishes-digital-technology-framework-and-launches-crypto-asset-market-pilot-program) — Allen & Gledhill (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Credit card service fee schedule (non-tier customers)](https://techcombank.com/content/dam/techcombank/public-site/documents/techcombank-credit-card-service-fee-penalty-schedule-applicable-to-non-tier-customers.pdf) — Techcombank (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (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. --- # Lagos to Dubai flights paid in crypto > Lagos to Dubai flights paid in crypto (USDT, USDC, BTC): ticket in the traveller's name, held not charged until the e-ticket is issued. LOS to DXB, 5,896 km. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/lagos-dubai/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Nigeria ranks 3rd in the 2026 Chainalysis crypto adoption index, and Dubai was the top destination of crypto travellers in 2024. Pay SatFares from a crypto balance; the airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name. **Quick answer — How do I pay for a Lagos to Dubai flight with crypto?** **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Lagos to Dubai tickets (LOS to DXB) that the airline issues in the traveller's name. The flight covers 5,896 km (3,664 mi). Top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, then search and book. At checkout the total is **held, not charged**: your balance is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. > **Travel disruption: check official advice (October 13, 2026)** Flights in the Gulf have faced disruption since the conflict between the United States and Iran began on February 28, 2026. The US Department of State rates the UAE Level 3, "Reconsider travel" (August 29, 2026). Read the US advisory and your own government's advice before you book. More on flights to Dubai. ## Search Lagos to Dubai Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=LOS&to=DXB Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$441** — Fares observed: 10. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: Lagos → Dubai | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), Nigeria | | Arrival airport | Dubai International Airport (DXB), United Arab Emirates | | Distance (great circle) | 5,896 km (3,664 mi) | | Lowest market fare observed | $441 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (10 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir, flydubai, Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir, Qatar Airways | | Fewest stops observed | Stops: 1 | | Shortest flight time observed | 9 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Time difference | Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Lagos | | Currencies | Nigerian naira (NGN) in Lagos, UAE dirham (AED) in Dubai. SatFares prices are in US dollars | | Naira card limits abroad (September 2026) | GTBank $40,000 a quarter; FirstBank up to $10,000 a quarter; Stanbic IBTC up to $8,000 a quarter on Mastercard debit cards (Nairametrics) | | Crypto adoption | Nigeria ranks 3rd in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index | | Connections observed (October 12, 2026) | Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Kigali, Istanbul, Cairo and Doha; no non-stop fare for a departure on November 11, 2026 | | Airports in Dubai | Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC) | | EU or US passenger refund rules | Neither applies: the flight does not depart from or land in the EU or the United States | | Places in Dubai on BTC Map | 10 within 25 km of the centre, 5 of them verified since 2025 (October 12, 2026) | ## What do naira card limits mean for a flight to Dubai? Naira cards carry dollar limits for spending abroad, and they differ by bank and change often. On September 7, 2026, Nairametrics reported the quarterly limits for naira cards abroad. GTBank allowed $40,000, FirstBank up to $10,000 and Stanbic IBTC up to $8,000 on Mastercard debit cards. Zenith Bank allowed up to $50,000 a year. One month earlier, Legit.ng reported Access Bank limits of $2,000 to $3,000 a month, depending on the card. Some airlines also check the card holder. Emirates, for example, says that in some countries the card holder must be a traveller or show the card at check-in. A SatFares fare is in US dollars and paid from a balance topped up in crypto. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Nigerian rules also apply to how you buy, hold and spend crypto. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. Card rules by country are on the [card friction index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/) and on [flights from Nigeria](https://satfares.com/flights/from/nigeria/). ## Why is Lagos to Dubai a crypto route? Because both ends rank high for crypto travel. Nigeria ranks 3rd in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index, published in September 2026. Dubai was the top destination of crypto travellers in 2024, according to Travala and Binance Pay. Demand for flights abroad is large but under pressure. Nigerians spent $2.66 billion on foreign air travel in 2024, 14% less than the $3.09 billion of 2023. The figures come from Central Bank of Nigeria data, reported by Opinion Nigeria in June 2025. For a traveller who already holds USDT or USDC, the fare is in the same unit: SatFares prices are in US dollars. ## Which airlines fly Lagos to Dubai? In our latest market fare survey, the airlines observed on Lagos to Dubai included: Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir, flydubai, Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir, Qatar Airways. The key facts above give the date of the survey, the lowest market fare observed and the fewest stops observed. The survey counts every airline except sanctioned airlines, and leaves out stops in the United Kingdom or in a sanctioned country. These are market fares, not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. On October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026, every fare we observed had at least one stop. Connections included Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Kigali, Istanbul, Cairo and Doha. RwandAir, EgyptAir and Air Tanzania also had fares that day. Our team can book these airlines on request. Schedules and fares change, so the live search shows the airlines, stops and fare for your dates. For each airline's own crypto policy, see [Kenya Airways](https://satfares.com/airlines/kenya-airways/), [Ethiopian Airlines](https://satfares.com/airlines/ethiopian-airlines/) or [airlines that accept crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/). ## Which refund rules apply to a Lagos to Dubai ticket? The airline's fare rules and conditions of carriage apply, plus any passenger rules of the country of departure. EU Regulation 261/2004 does not cover this flight, because it neither departs from nor lands in the EU. The US DOT refund rule does not cover it either: the flight does not touch the United States. Our own policy fills the gap. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel, the fare rules decide what comes back, and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). Read [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## What documents do I need to fly Lagos to Dubai? Each traveller needs a valid passport, and the airline needs its details before departure. Visa and entry rules for the United Arab Emirates are set by UAE authorities and depend on your nationality. Check them with official UAE government channels or the UAE embassy before you book. We do not give visa advice. At checkout we ask for each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, date of birth, gender and passport details. We pass them only to the airline, to issue the ticket. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. The full list is on [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ## What should I know before landing in Dubai? Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Lagos, and prices on the spot are in UAE dirhams. The city has two airports in our data, Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC). Check the arrival airport in each search result. We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. Paying in crypto on the spot is restricted in the UAE. Since June 14, 2025, central bank rules allow only licensed dirham payment tokens and registered foreign payment tokens. BTC Map lists only 10 places within 25 km of the centre (October 12, 2026). More on [flights to Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/to/dubai/). ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I pay for a Lagos to Dubai ticket with USDT on TRC-20? Yes. Top up your balance with USDT on Tron (TRC-20), then book from the balance. Send it only to the TRC-20 address shown on the payment page: funds sent on another network may be lost. The top-up is credited after 20 confirmations. USDT on Ethereum (ERC-20) also works. See [USDT on TRC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/). ### Can I pay in naira? No. SatFares accepts crypto only: Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). There is no card, naira or bank transfer option. You top up a balance from $25, and the booking is paid from that balance. Unused balance stays on your account and never expires. ### Whose name is on the e-ticket? The traveller's name, exactly as in the passport. The airline issues the ticket in that name, not in the name of SatFares. Check the spelling twice before you pay, including middle names. Airlines rarely allow a name change, and a change can cost a fee. ### What happens if the total changes after checkout? You see the new total and decide. Our team confirms the final total when it books the ticket with the airline. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept it or the amount is released to your balance. Nothing extra is taken without your agreement. The price shown at search is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. ### What if the airline cancels my Lagos to Dubai flight? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If the e-ticket was never issued, nothing was charged: the held amount is released to your balance. You can ask to withdraw it in USDT or USDC. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules of the ticket apply, and any refund is credited to your balance. ### Do you check my ID or ask for a selfie? No. We do not ask for an ID upload or a selfie. The airline needs each traveller's names, date of birth, gender and passport details for an international flight, and we pass them to the airline only. Your passport is checked at the airport. ### Do you sell hotels in Dubai too? No. We only sell flights; each booking is a single travel service. A SatFares booking is not a travel package, so EU package travel protection does not apply. You arrange anything else in Dubai yourself. Your booking stays simple: one airline ticket, issued in the traveller's name, under the airline's own fare rules. ## Sources 1. [GTCO, FirstBank, others raise dollar spending limits as FX scarcity eases](https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/07/gtco-firstbank-others-raise-dollar-spending-limits-as-fx-scarcity-eases/) — Nairametrics (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Nigerian banks increase international card spending limits](https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/money/1724047-nigerian-banks-increase-international-card-spending-limits/) — Legit.ng (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Booking with Emirates (FAQ)](https://www.emirates.com/au/english/help/faq-topics/booking-with-emirates/) — Emirates 4. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (2026-10-04) 5. [Binance Pay and Travala report a surge in crypto travel bookings](https://finbold.com/binance-pay-and-travala-report-a-surge-in-crypto-travel-bookings/) — Finbold 6. [Foreign air travels: Nigerians cut spending due to economic hardship](https://www.opinionnigeria.com/foreign-air-travels-nigerians-cut-spending-by-30-due-to-economic-hardship/) — Opinion Nigeria (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [Air passenger rights in the EU](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_en.htm) — Your Europe, European Union (checked 2026-10-12) 8. [BTC Map](https://btcmap.org/) — BTC Map (2026-10-12) 9. [CBUAE Payment Token Services Regulation](https://www.regulationtomorrow.com/2024/07/cbuae-payment-token-services-regulation/) — Regulation Tomorrow (Eversheds Sutherland) (checked 2026-10-12) 10. [United Arab Emirates Travel Advisory (Level 3: Reconsider travel)](https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/united-arab-emirates.html) — US Department of State (August 29, 2026; checked 2026-10-13) --- 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. --- # Madrid to Mexico City flights paid in crypto > Madrid to Mexico City flights paid in crypto: Iberia and Aeroméxico fly non-stop in 12 h 15 min to 12 h 30 min. EU Regulation 261/2004 covers the departure. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/madrid-mexico-city/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) 212,812 Spanish nationals lived in Mexico on January 1, 2026, 12.4% more than a year before. Pay SatFares from a crypto balance; EU passenger rights cover every flight out of Madrid. **Quick answer — How do I book Madrid to Mexico City flights paid in crypto?** Book it on **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto. Search Madrid to Mexico City flights paid in crypto, then pay from a balance topped up in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. On October 12, 2026, Iberia and Aeroméxico were observed flying MAD to MEX non-stop in 12 h 15 min to 12 h 30 min. Your total stays **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number in the traveller's name. ## Search Madrid to Mexico City Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=MAD&to=MEX Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$911** — Fares observed: 13. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: Madrid → Mexico City | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), Spain | | Arrival airport | Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), Mexico | | Distance (great circle) | 9,065 km (5,633 mi) | | Seats scheduled in October 2026 (both directions) | 110,505 (OAG, busiest routes right now (October 2026)) | | Lowest market fare observed | $911 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (13 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | Avianca, American Airlines, Iberia, KLM, Air France, Aeroméxico | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 12.3 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Non-stop airlines observed (October 12, 2026) | Iberia (Airbus A350) and Aeroméxico (Boeing 787), 12 h 15 min to 12 h 30 min, for a departure on November 11, 2026 | | One-stop options observed | Avianca via Bogotá; American Airlines via Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth or Miami; KLM via Amsterdam; Air France via Paris-Charles de Gaulle | | Time difference | Mexico City is 7 hours behind Madrid in winter and 8 hours behind during Spanish summer time | | EU Regulation 261/2004 | Covers Madrid to Mexico City with any airline; compensation of 600 euros for flights over 3,500 km, unless extraordinary circumstances | | Mexican visa | Not needed for stays under 180 days without paid work, with a Spanish passport or a Spanish permanent residence card (Consulate of Mexico in Barcelona) | | Airport transit in Bogotá | Spain is not among the 27 nationalities that need a Colombian airport transit visa (Resolution 3717 of 2023) | | Cash leaving the EU | 10,000 euros or more must be declared to customs in Spain (Your Europe, checked October 12, 2026) | | Spanish nationals living in Mexico | 212,812 on January 1, 2026, up 23,414 in a year (INE, Spain) | ## Who flies from Madrid to Mexico City? Visitors, business travellers and a growing Spanish community in Mexico. Spain's statistics office, INE, counted 212,812 Spanish nationals living in Mexico on January 1, 2026. That is 23,414 more than a year earlier, a rise of 12.4%. Only Argentina had a larger rise in absolute numbers. The route is also busy. OAG counted 110,505 scheduled seats between Madrid and Mexico City in October 2026, both directions together. Mexico ranks 11th in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index, as listed by StatRanker. Routes that end in Madrid are listed on [flights to Madrid](https://satfares.com/flights/to/madrid/). ## Which airlines fly Madrid to Mexico City, and with how many stops? Iberia and Aeroméxico fly the route non-stop. Airlines observed in the market fares include Avianca, American Airlines, Iberia, KLM, Air France, Aeroméxico. The fares were observed on October 12, 2026 for a one-way trip on November 11, 2026. The survey leaves out sanctioned airlines and any stop in the United Kingdom or a sanctioned country. - **Iberia**: three non-stop Airbus A350 flights, at 13:25, 16:50 and 23:55, each about 12 h 15 min. - **Aeroméxico**: three non-stop Boeing 787 flights, at 10:30, 13:30 and 23:45, taking 12 h 15 min to 12 h 30 min. - **Air France** via Paris-Charles de Gaulle: about 15 h 20 min, with a 1 h 05 min connection. - **KLM** via Amsterdam: about 15 h 50 min, also with a 1 h 05 min connection. - **American Airlines** via Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth or Miami: about 16 h to 18 h. One more trip paired Iberia to Miami with American Airlines onward, in about 15 h 30 min. - **Avianca** via Bogotá: about 17 h 50 min, leaving Madrid at 01:25. All of these are market fares observed, not our selling price. Your own dates may show other times, and our team books the ticket you choose on request. ## Do I need a visa for Mexico, or for my connection? Not for Mexico if you hold a Spanish passport and stay under 180 days without paid work. The Consulate of Mexico in Barcelona gives the same rule for permanent residents of Spain, whatever their nationality. Their residence card must be valid and say "PERMANENTE" or "LARGA DURACIÓN" on the back. Connections add their own rules. Colombia requires an airport transit visa from 27 nationalities only, and Spain is not one of them. A connection in Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth or Miami means entering the United States. Spain is in the US Visa Waiver Program, which uses ESTA; other passports may need a US visa. The final entry decision belongs to each country's authorities. We do not give visa advice. ## What does EU Regulation 261/2004 give me on this flight? Full EU passenger rights, because the flight departs from Spain. The regulation covers every flight leaving the EU, whatever the airline. If the flight is cancelled, the airline must offer a one-time choice between a refund and rerouting. For a flight over 3,500 km, like Madrid to Mexico City, compensation can reach 600 euros. It is due for a cancellation announced less than 14 days before departure, or an arrival 3 hours late or more. It is not due when extraordinary circumstances caused the problem. It may be reduced by 50% if the airline reroutes you and you arrive later than planned. If the airline cancels, SatFares also applies its own rule: you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Compensation is claimed from the operating airline. ## What should I check about baggage and cash before leaving Madrid? Check the baggage included in your fare, because it differs by airline and fare family. Iberia, Aeroméxico, Air France, KLM, American Airlines and Avianca each publish their own allowances. On SatFares, baggage and fare rules (changes, refunds) are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. Cash follows an EU rule. Travellers leaving the EU with 10,000 euros or more in cash must declare it to customs in the country they leave. Cash includes banknotes, bearer instruments such as traveller's cheques, and some gold. The Your Europe page with this rule was last checked by the EU on September 21, 2026. ## Why pay for a Madrid to Mexico City flight in crypto? To use crypto you already hold for a fare priced in US dollars. Spanish cards are issued in euros, so a payment in dollars is a foreign currency operation. For example, BBVA lets individual customers in Spain pay up to 300 euros a month in other currencies without fees. This comes with its Esencial plan, included with its cards. A long-haul fare often exceeds that amount, so check your own card conditions. With SatFares, you top up from $25 and book from your balance. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I book Aeroméxico with crypto on SatFares? Yes, on request. Aeroméxico can be searched and booked like the other airlines on this route. On October 12, 2026, our survey observed three Aeroméxico non-stop flights from Madrid to Mexico City, for November 11. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. Baggage and fare rules are confirmed with your booking. ### Can I land at Felipe Ángeles airport instead of Benito Juárez? You can search it, but every fare observed on this page landed at Mexico City Benito Juárez International (MEX). Mexico City has two airports in our data: MEX and Felipe Ángeles International (NLU). The arrival airport appears in every search result. Check it before you plan your transport into the city. ### Am I covered by EU rules on the way back from Mexico City? Only when the return flight is operated by an EU airline. EU Regulation 261/2004 covers flights into the EU from outside only when the operating airline is from the EU. Iberia, Air France and KLM are EU airlines; Aeroméxico, Avianca and American Airlines are not. Check the operating airline of each flight before you book the return. ### Does the late-night Iberia flight land the next day? Yes. On October 12, 2026, Iberia's 23:55 departure from Madrid was due in Mexico City at 05:10 the next morning, local time. The clock goes back 7 hours in winter, so the date on arrival is still the next day. Plan your arrival transport for the date printed on the e-ticket. ### Do I need an ESTA for a connection in Miami, Dallas or Charlotte? Yes, on a Spanish passport, unless you hold a US visa. A connection there means entering the United States, so US entry rules apply. Spain is in the US Visa Waiver Program, which works with an approved ESTA. Other passports may need a US visa instead. Check with US authorities before you book; otherwise choose a connection in Europe or a non-stop flight. ### Do residents of Spain with another nationality need a Mexican visa? Not if they hold a valid permanent residence card from Spain, according to the Consulate of Mexico in Barcelona. The back of the card must say "PERMANENTE" or "LARGA DURACIÓN". Other Spanish residence cards do not count as permanent. The rule covers stays under 180 days without paid work. ### What if my flight to Mexico City is cancelled a week before departure? The airline must offer a refund or rerouting under EU Regulation 261/2004. Notice of less than 14 days can also give compensation of up to 600 euros on this distance, unless extraordinary circumstances apply. With SatFares, you also get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. You claim compensation from the operating airline. ## Sources 1. [Padrón de Españoles Residentes en el Extranjero, 1 de enero de 2026](https://ine.es/dyngs/Prensa/PERE2026.htm) — INE, Spain (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Información para las personas que no requieren visa para viajar a México por menos de 180 días](https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/barcelona/index.php/documentacion-a-mexicanos/273) — Consulate of Mexico in Barcelona (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Air passenger rights in the EU](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_en.htm) — Your Europe, European Union (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Rules for taking cash in and out of the EU](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/carrying-cash/index_en.htm) — Your Europe, European Union (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [Resolución 3717 de 2023 (visas, tránsito aeroportuario)](https://cancilleria.gov.co/sites/default/files/Normograma/docs/resolucion_minrelaciones_3717_2023.htm) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [Visa Waiver Program](https://www.dhs.gov/visa-waiver-program) — US Department of Homeland Security (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [Visa Waiver Program (ESTA)](https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/visa-waiver-program) — US Customs and Border Protection (checked 2026-10-12) 8. [BBVA elimina las comisiones en compras con tarjeta en otra divisa por importes de hasta 300 euros al mes](https://www.bbva.com/es/es/economia-y-finanzas/bbva-elimina-las-comisiones-en-compras-con-tarjeta-en-otra-divisa-por-importes-de-hasta-e300-al-mes/) — BBVA (checked 2026-10-12) 9. [Busiest routes right now (October 2026)](https://www.oag.com/reports/busiest-routes-right-now) — OAG 10. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (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. --- # Mumbai to Bangkok flights paid in crypto > Mumbai to Bangkok flights paid in crypto (USDT, USDC, BTC): BOM to BKK, 3,031 km, day and night non-stops observed; the TDAC is needed before arrival. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/mumbai-bangkok/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Indian visitors spent 93,862 million baht in Thailand in 2025, the third highest total of any market. Fly from Mumbai with a ticket paid from your crypto balance and issued in the traveller's name. **Quick answer — How do I book Mumbai to Bangkok flights paid in crypto?** **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Mumbai to Bangkok flights paid in crypto. Top up in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, then book BOM to BKK from the balance. In our survey of October 12, 2026, four airlines flew BOM to BKK non-stop, in 4 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes. The total is **held, not charged**, until the e-ticket number is issued. ## Search Mumbai to Bangkok Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=BOM&to=BKK Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$249** — Fares observed: 7. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: Mumbai → Bangkok | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), India | | Arrival airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Thailand | | Distance (great circle) | 3,031 km (1,883 mi) | | Lowest market fare observed | $249 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (7 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | IndiGo, Air India, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Vietjet Air, Thai Airways | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 4.3 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Non-stop departures observed | 6 for November 11, 2026: Air India 2, Thai Airways 2, IndiGo 1 and Thai Vietjet Air 1, in 4 h 15 min to 4 h 35 min | | Thai Airways aircraft observed | Boeing 787 on the late-evening flight, Airbus A321neo on the early-morning one | | One-stop option observed | SriLankan Airlines via Colombo, 8 hours in total | | Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) | Required from every foreign visitor, free of charge, within 3 days before arrival, at tdac.immigration.go.th (Royal Thai Embassy) | | Cash for visa-exempt Indian tourists | At least 20,000 baht per traveller, plus a confirmed return ticket (Embassy of India advisory, September 2026) | | Rupee price from a merchant registered abroad | SBI Card: 3.5% dynamic currency conversion fee on transactions of Rs 1,000 or more, plus 18% GST | | Thai Airways baggage rule | Pieces of up to 23 kg for tickets issued from November 25, 2025; an infant without a seat gets the adult's piece allowance | | Clocks | Bangkok is 90 minutes ahead of Mumbai; neither city uses summer time | | Indian spending in Thailand in 2025 | 93,862 million baht, up 22.61%, the 3rd market by receipts (Ministry of Tourism and Sports) | | Currencies | Rupee (INR) in Mumbai, baht (THB) in Bangkok, US dollars for every SatFares fare | ## Who flies Mumbai to Bangkok? Indian tourists first: India was Thailand's third market in 2025, by visitors and by money spent. Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports put Indian tourism receipts at 93,862 million baht for the year. That was 22.61% more than in 2024. The route also suits crypto holders: India ranks 6th in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index. For a traveller who holds USDT or USDC, a fare in US dollars matches the coins already held. Paying in rupees can still bring a card fee. SBI Card charges a 3.5% dynamic currency conversion fee on rupee transactions of Rs 1,000 or more. It applies at merchants registered outside India. GST at 18% is added to the fee. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. Other card rules are on the [card friction index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/). ## Which airlines fly Mumbai to Bangkok non-stop? Four on the date we checked: Air India, Thai Airways, IndiGo and Thai Vietjet Air. On October 12, 2026, the airlines observed included: IndiGo, Air India, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Vietjet Air, Thai Airways. We checked a departure on November 11, 2026, one way, for 1 adult in economy. These are market fares, not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. Thai Airways had two non-stop flights on that date. The late-evening flight used a Boeing 787; the early-morning one used an Airbus A321neo. Air India had two daytime flights on the Airbus A320neo, and IndiGo one on the Airbus A321neo. Thai Vietjet Air left at 00:45 on a Boeing 737. SriLankan Airlines offered a one-stop trip via Colombo. Our team books any of these airlines on request. The live search shows the flights for your own dates. ## When do Mumbai to Bangkok flights land? It depends on the departure time. The night flights land early in the morning. Thai Airways left Mumbai at 23:20 and reached Bangkok at 05:05 the next day. Its 02:40 departure landed at 08:25, and Thai Vietjet Air's 00:45 departure at 06:40. The daytime flights land in the afternoon or evening. Air India left at 07:30 and landed at 13:35; its 13:40 departure landed at 19:40. IndiGo left at 14:00 and landed at 19:50. Bangkok clocks are 90 minutes ahead of Mumbai. A night flight costs you most of a night's sleep, so plan the first morning with that in mind. All the flights we observed landed at Suvarnabhumi (BKK). Don Mueang (DMK) is Bangkok's second airport, so check the airport in each result. ## What baggage does Thai Airways allow from Mumbai? Bags are counted in pieces of up to 23 kg each in economy, not in total kilos. Thai Airways applies this piece system to tickets sold or issued from November 25, 2025, for travel from March 2, 2026. The number of pieces depends on the fare type. An infant without a seat gets the same piece allowance as the adult who travels with them. Every bag must stay within 158 cm in total dimensions. Bangladesh Monitor reported these rules on December 1, 2025. Other airlines on this route set their own allowances. With SatFares, baggage and fare rules (changes, refunds) are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. ## What do Indian travellers need to land in Bangkok? A passport valid for six more months, a Thailand Digital Arrival Card and, for tourism, no visa for stays of up to 30 days. That 30-day rule applies from September 15, 2026, according to the Embassy of India advisory reported by News On AIR. The Royal Thai Embassy says every foreign traveller must submit the TDAC within 3 days before arrival, whatever their visa type. The form is free of charge on tdac.immigration.go.th; do not pay anyone else for it. The Indian advisory also lists a confirmed return ticket and at least 20,000 baht in cash per person. In a group, each traveller carries their own documents. A traveller with a job offer in Thailand should not use the exemption. We do not give visa advice; check with Thai authorities before you fly. ## Who refunds me if my Mumbai to Bangkok flight is cancelled? SatFares does, under its own rule: you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. The rule is the same on every route we sell. This flight is outside EU Regulation 261/2004 and the US DOT refund rule, because it neither leaves the EU nor touches the United States. The conditions of carriage of the operating airline set its duties. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). When the ticket can't be issued in time, the held amount is released to your balance. When you cancel yourself, the fare rules decide what comes back, as balance credit. See the [refund policy](https://satfares.com/refunds/). ## Can I pay for Mumbai to Bangkok with bitcoin? Yes. A BTC top-up is credited after 2 confirmations on the Bitcoin network. Lightning payments are not accepted. LTC also works, after 6 confirmations. The fare is in US dollars, so the amount of BTC you need depends on its price when you top up. If you want the balance to match the fare exactly, USDT or USDC keep a dollar value. An email address is required for each booking; it is never published or sold. Step-by-step instructions are on [paying with BTC](https://satfares.com/pay/btc/). ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a daytime flight from Mumbai to Bangkok? Yes, on the date we observed. For November 11, 2026, Air India left Mumbai at 07:30 and 13:40, and IndiGo at 14:00. Thai Airways flew only at night, at 23:20 and 02:40. Schedules change by day and season. Search your own date: each result shows the departure time, the arrival time and the stops. ### Do I still need the TDAC if my ticket is on Thai Airways? Yes. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card is a Thai immigration rule, not an airline rule. All foreign travellers submit it within 3 days before arrival, whatever their visa type and airline. It is free of charge on the official site, tdac.immigration.go.th. Keep the confirmation on your phone for arrival in Bangkok. ### How much baggage does an infant get on Thai Airways? The same piece allowance as the adult. Thai Airways gives this to an infant without a seat, under its piece system for travel from March 2, 2026. Each piece can weigh up to 23 kg in economy. The airline still needs the infant's names, date of birth and passport details for the booking. ### Why did my card charge a fee on a rupee price? Because the merchant was registered outside India. At such merchants, SBI Card charges a 3.5% conversion fee on rupee transactions of Rs 1,000 or more, plus 18% GST. With SatFares, you pay from a crypto balance, so no card is used at checkout. Our team then books the ticket with the airline on request. ### How much cash should I carry to Thailand? At least 20,000 baht per traveller, if you enter under the visa exemption for Indian tourists. The Embassy of India advisory reported on September 9, 2026 lists that amount. It also lists a confirmed return ticket and a passport valid six months from arrival. Check the current rule before you fly. ### Do you sell hotels in Bangkok? No. We only sell flights; each booking is a single travel service. You arrange where you stay in Bangkok yourself. Your SatFares booking is one airline ticket, issued in the traveller's name and bound by the airline's fare rules. EU package travel protection does not apply to it. ### What happens to my passport details after the trip? We delete passport details and dates of birth 30 days after the trip. The booking history is kept for 2 years, without identity documents. The email address you give for the booking is never published or sold. The airline keeps its own copy of the passenger data under its own privacy policy. ## Sources 1. [Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)](https://abuja.thaiembassy.org/en/content/thailand-digital-arrival-card-tdac) — Royal Thai Embassy, Abuja (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Thailand allows visa-free entry and stay up to 30 days for Indian tourists](https://newsonair.gov.in/thailand-allows-visa-free-entry-and-stay-up-to-30-days-for-indian-tourists/) — News On AIR (All India Radio) (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Thailand tourism slips in 2025 despite domestic growth (The Nation, Ministry of Tourism and Sports data)](https://asianews.network/?p=248960) — Asia News Network (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [THAI introduces new piece-based baggage policy starting 2026](https://bangladeshmonitor.com.bd/en/thai-introduces-new-piece-based-baggage-policy-starting-2026) — Bangladesh Monitor (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [SBI Card: Most Important Terms and Conditions](https://www.sbicard.com/en/most-important-terms-and-conditions.page) — SBI Card (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (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. --- # Mumbai to Dubai flights paid in crypto > Mumbai to Dubai flights paid in crypto: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL or LTC. 219,546 seats in October 2026 (OAG). Charged only when the e-ticket is issued. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/mumbai-dubai/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) The larger of the two India–Dubai routes measured by OAG. Book it with SatFares from a balance in bitcoin or stablecoins; the airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name. **Quick answer — How do I book a Mumbai to Dubai flight paid in crypto?** With **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto: top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, search BOM to DXB and book from your balance. Mumbai–Dubai had 219,546 scheduled seats in October 2026, according to OAG. The amount is **held, not charged**, and your balance is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number in the traveller's name. > **Travel disruption: check official advice (October 13, 2026)** Check the official travel advice on the UAE before you book this route. Since February 28, 2026, conflict with Iran has disrupted commercial flights, and the US rates the UAE Level 3, "Reconsider travel" (August 29, 2026). See the US advisory and the UK advice. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ## Search Mumbai to Dubai Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=BOM&to=DXB Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$183** — Fares observed: 19. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: Mumbai → Dubai | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), India | | Arrival airport | Dubai International Airport (DXB), United Arab Emirates | | Distance (great circle) | 1,925 km (1,196 mi) | | Seats scheduled in October 2026 (both directions) | 219,546 (OAG, busiest routes right now (October 2026)) | | Lowest market fare observed | $183 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (19 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | Jazeera Airways, Gulf Air, flynas, Oman Air, flydubai, Emirates, Air India, SpiceJet | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 3.3 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Time difference | Dubai is 90 minutes behind Mumbai | | Size compared with Delhi–Dubai | 12,177 more seats than Delhi–Dubai (207,369) in October 2026 (OAG) | | Other India–Dubai route on our list | Kochi–Dubai, chosen for the Gulf workers from Kerala (not measured by OAG) | | Non-stop airlines observed (October 12, 2026) | Emirates, flydubai, Air India and SpiceJet, for a departure on November 11, 2026 | | Crypto adoption | India ranks 6th in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index | | Rule on paying in crypto on the spot in Mumbai | Not verified yet | | Places on BTC Map within 25 km | Mumbai: 5, of which 2 verified since 2025. Dubai: 10 (October 12, 2026) | | Currencies | Indian rupee (INR) in Mumbai, UAE dirham (AED) in Dubai. SatFares prices are in US dollars | ## How big is the Mumbai to Dubai route? It is the larger of the two India–Dubai routes in our data. OAG counted 219,546 seats on Mumbai–Dubai in October 2026, both directions together. That is 12,177 more than Delhi–Dubai in the same month. Our list of 103 routes also includes Kochi–Dubai, chosen for the workers from Kerala who travel to and from the Gulf. That route is not in the OAG list of busiest routes for October 2026, so we publish no seat figure for it. ## Can I pay for Mumbai to Dubai in bitcoin rather than stablecoins? Yes. You can top up in BTC on the Bitcoin network, credited after 2 confirmations, then book from the balance. ETH (12 confirmations), SOL (1 confirmation) and LTC (6 confirmations) also work. Stablecoins have one practical advantage: they track the US dollar, the currency of our prices. With BTC, the dollar value of your coins can move a lot between the day you buy them and the day you top up. See [paying with BTC](https://satfares.com/pay/btc/) and [the real cost of paying in crypto](https://satfares.com/real-cost-of-paying-in-crypto/). ## Why book Mumbai to Dubai with crypto at all? Mainly to use funds you already hold in crypto. India ranks 6th in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index. Indians made 32.71 million trips abroad in 2025, according to the Ministry of Tourism. We have not yet checked Indian card limits for this page; see the [card friction index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/). A payment in crypto may be a taxable event under India's rules on virtual digital assets, so check them first. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. ## Which airlines fly Mumbai to Dubai direct? Four airlines had non-stop fares in our survey of October 12, 2026: Emirates, flydubai, Air India and SpiceJet. We checked a departure on November 11, 2026. In the results, Emirates had the most non-stop departures, with five. The airlines observed included: Jazeera Airways, Gulf Air, flynas, Oman Air, flydubai, Emirates, Air India, SpiceJet. These are market fares, not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. Other airlines had one-stop fares. Jazeera Airways connected in Kuwait, Oman Air in Muscat, Gulf Air in Bahrain and flynas in Riyadh. The survey counts every airline except sanctioned airlines, with no stop in the United Kingdom or in a sanctioned country. Our team books any of these airlines on request, low-cost airlines included; see [low-cost airlines and crypto](https://satfares.com/low-cost-airlines-and-crypto/). Schedules and fares change, so the live search shows the airlines, stops and fare for your dates. ## What refund rules cover a Mumbai to Dubai ticket? The fare rules and conditions of carriage of the airline cover it, along with any passenger rules of the departure country. The flight does not touch the EU or the United States, so EU Regulation 261/2004 and the US DOT refund rule do not apply. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel, the fare rules decide the amount, and it is credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## What do I need for check-in in Mumbai? A valid passport in the same name as the e-ticket, and any visa or entry permission the UAE asks of your nationality. UAE authorities set those entry rules; check them on official UAE government channels. We do not give visa advice. At checkout, SatFares asks only what the airline needs: names as in the passport, date of birth, gender and passport details. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. We sell the ticket; paying in crypto once you are in Dubai is another matter, covered on [flights to Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/to/dubai/). ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### How long does a BTC top-up take to credit? A BTC top-up is credited after 2 confirmations on the Bitcoin network. The time depends on the network, not on us. Once the balance is credited, you can book Mumbai to Dubai from it. We do not accept Bitcoin Lightning or Monero. ### Can I top up less than the fare and add more later? Yes. The minimum top-up is $25, and top-ups add up on your balance. At checkout, the balance must cover the full total. Unused balance stays on your account and never expires. Each top-up is credited after the confirmations of its network, for example 2 for BTC and 20 for USDT on TRC-20. ### Is the e-ticket issued by SatFares or by the airline? By the airline. The airline issues the e-ticket in the traveller's name, and you check in with the airline as usual. Our team books the ticket with the airline on request. SatFares charges your balance only when the e-ticket number exists. If it can't be issued in time, the full amount is released. ### Does SatFares add a fee to the Mumbai to Dubai fare? Our fee rule is: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. The total covers every passenger, and a higher final total always needs your agreement. Network fees for your top-up are paid to the blockchain, not to us; see [pricing](https://satfares.com/pricing/). ### Can I book a return Mumbai–Dubai–Mumbai trip? Yes. Enter a return date in the search form. The total shown covers every flight and every passenger, taxes included. The amount is held at checkout, then charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If the final total confirmed by our team is higher, you choose whether to accept it. ### Do you need my PAN or Aadhaar number? No. We do not ask for Indian tax or identity numbers, and there is no ID upload or selfie at checkout. The airline needs names, date of birth, gender and passport details, and we pass them only to the airline, to issue the ticket. ## Sources 1. [Busiest routes right now (October 2026)](https://www.oag.com/reports/busiest-routes-right-now) — OAG 2. [Annual Tourism Snapshot 2025](https://tourism.gov.in/sites/default/files/2026-06/Annual%20Tourism%20Snapshot%202025.pdf) — Ministry of Tourism, Government of India 3. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (2026-10-04) 4. [BTC Map](https://btcmap.org/) — BTC Map (2026-10-12) 5. [United Arab Emirates Travel Advisory (Level 3: Reconsider travel)](https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/united-arab-emirates.html) — US Department of State (August 29, 2026; checked 2026-10-13) 6. [United Arab Emirates travel advice](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates) — UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (updated July 24, 2026; checked 2026-10-13) --- 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. --- # Paris to Dubai flights paid in crypto > Paris to Dubai flights paid in crypto (USDT, USDC, BTC, SOL): CDG to DXB, 5,239 km, non-stop on Emirates or Air France. No visa for French citizens. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/paris-dubai/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) 33,438 French nationals were registered in the United Arab Emirates at the end of 2025. Book Paris Charles de Gaulle to Dubai with SatFares from a crypto balance; the airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name. **Quick answer — Can I buy Paris to Dubai flights paid in crypto?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Paris to Dubai flights paid in crypto: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. For November 11, 2026, our survey found four non-stop departures from Charles de Gaulle: three by Emirates, one by Air France. Each took 6 h 40 min to 6 h 50 min. The total is **held, not charged**, until the e-ticket number is issued. > **Travel disruption: check official advice (October 13, 2026)** France Diplomatie asks French nationals in the UAE to be extremely vigilant because of the regional situation (page updated September 10, 2026). The US rates the UAE Level 3, "Reconsider travel" (August 29, 2026). Read the France Diplomatie advice before you book, and check your flight again before you leave. More on flights to Dubai. ## Search Paris to Dubai Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=CDG&to=DXB Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$172** — Fares observed: 9. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: Paris → Dubai | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG), France | | Arrival airport | Dubai International Airport (DXB), United Arab Emirates | | Distance (great circle) | 5,239 km (3,255 mi) | | Lowest market fare observed | $172 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (9 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | AJet, Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, Gulf Air, Emirates, Air France | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 6.7 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Non-stop flights observed | 4 from CDG for November 11, 2026: Emirates at 10:00, 14:25 and 21:30 (Airbus A380), Air France at 13:30 (Boeing 777) | | Connections observed | Turkish Airlines via Istanbul Airport (1 h connection), SWISS via Zurich (1 h 40 min), Gulf Air via Bahrain (55 min), Royal Jordanian via Amman, AJet via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen | | French passport at UAE immigration | No visa; an entry stamp allows 90 days in total over 180 days. The passport must be valid at least 6 months (French Foreign Ministry) | | Emergency passport | Not recognised in the UAE: entry can be refused (French Foreign Ministry, page updated September 15, 2026) | | French nationals registered in the UAE | 33,438 on December 31, 2025, up 12.7% in one year (French government report, July 2026) | | EU rules on the way back | Dubai to Paris is covered by EU Regulation 261/2004 only when an EU airline, such as Air France, operates it | | French tax on paying with crypto | Paying for a service in crypto is a taxable disposal; exempt while total disposals stay at or under 305 euros a year (BOFiP) | | Time difference | Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Paris in winter and 2 hours ahead during French summer time | | Paris airports in our data | Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY) | ## Who flies Paris to Dubai? French residents of the Emirates, their families and visitors from France. At December 31, 2025, 33,438 French nationals were on the consular register in the UAE, 12.7% more than a year before. The figure comes from the French government's report on French nationals abroad, published in July 2026. For a crypto holder in France, tax comes first. French tax doctrine (BOFiP) treats a crypto payment for a good or a service as a taxable disposal. Swaps from one crypto to another are not taxed. Gains are exempt when the total price of your disposals stays at or under 305 euros in the year. We make no claim about French bank cards. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country; ask a tax adviser. ## Which airlines fly Paris to Dubai non-stop? Emirates and Air France, on the date we checked. In our market fare survey of October 12, 2026, the airlines observed included: AJet, Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, Gulf Air, Emirates, Air France. The survey counts every airline except sanctioned airlines. These are market fares, not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. Emirates had three non-stop flights from Charles de Gaulle, at 10:00, 14:25 and 21:30, all on the Airbus A380. Air France had one, at 13:30, on a Boeing 777. Turkish Airlines, SWISS, Gulf Air, Royal Jordanian and AJet offered one-stop trips. Our team books any of these airlines on request. Schedules change, so the live search shows the flights for your dates. See [Air France and crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines/air-france/). ## How long is the flight, and where are the stops? 6 hours 40 minutes non-stop, on the Emirates morning flight; the other non-stop flights took 6 hours 50 minutes. Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Paris in winter. So the Air France departure at 13:30 landed at 23:20 Dubai time. The one-stop trips took longer: - **Turkish Airlines** via Istanbul Airport: 9 hours in total, with a 1-hour connection after midnight and a landing at 06:55. - **SWISS** via Zurich: 9.5 hours, with a 1-hour-40-minute connection and a landing at 22:25. - **Gulf Air** via Bahrain: 8 hours 55 minutes, with a 55-minute connection and a landing at 22:45. - **AJet** via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen: 10.5 hours, with a landing at 03:15. Check the connection time in each result. All the flights we observed landed at Dubai International (DXB). ## What baggage is included from Paris to Dubai? That depends on the fare type you book, and each airline has its own allowances. Allowances change often, so this page quotes no weight. With SatFares, baggage and fare rules (changes, refunds) are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. Read them before you fly, because baggage is part of the fare rules. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## What do French travellers need to enter the UAE? A passport valid at least six months on arrival, and no visa for a visit. The French Foreign Ministry says French nationals are exempt from visas. A stamp given at Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah airport allows 90 days, in one or more stays, over 180 days. The same page, updated on September 15, 2026, lists traps. An emergency passport is not recognised in the UAE. Since December 2023, a passport without a full date of birth is not recognised either. UAE authorities keep full freedom to refuse entry, sometimes without a formal reason. A connection in Istanbul needs no visa while you stay in the international area, says the Consulate General of Türkiye in Houston. Other passports follow other rules: check with UAE authorities. We do not give visa advice. ## Which passenger rights apply on Paris to Dubai? EU Regulation 261/2004 applies to every flight that leaves Paris, whatever the airline. If the airline cancels, you choose a refund or re-routing. Compensation reaches 600 euros for a flight over 3,500 km, like this 5,239 km route. It is due when you learn of the cancellation less than 14 days ahead, and not in extraordinary circumstances. The rules also apply to flights to and from Switzerland, according to Your Europe. On the way back, Dubai to Paris is covered only on an EU airline, such as Air France. Emirates and Turkish Airlines are not EU airlines. With SatFares, if the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. More on [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## How do I pay for Paris to Dubai with SOL or USDT? Top up your balance, then book from it. SOL on the Solana network is credited after 1 confirmation. USDT works on Ethereum (ERC-20), after 12 confirmations, or on Tron (TRC-20), after 20. USDC is accepted on Ethereum (ERC-20) only, not on Solana. The minimum top-up is $25. Each booking needs an email address; we never publish or sell it. For each traveller, type the names exactly as in the passport, the date of birth, the gender and the passport details. We pass them only to the airline, to issue the ticket. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I fly from Orly to Dubai with SatFares? You can search from Orly (ORY), Paris's second airport in our data. This page covers Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Dubai, and every flight in our survey of October 12, 2026 left from CDG. Each search result shows the departure airport, so check it before you pay. ### Should I fly back with Air France or Emirates for EU rights? Only Air France brings the return flight under EU Regulation 261/2004. A flight from outside the EU into the EU is covered only when an EU airline operates it. Emirates is not an EU airline. On the way out from Paris, both airlines are covered. ### Can I pay with crypto in shops in Dubai? Rarely. Since June 14, 2025, UAE central bank rules allow crypto payments only in licensed dirham payment tokens or registered foreign payment tokens. BTC Map lists 10 places within 25 km of central Dubai (October 12, 2026). We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. Plan to pay in UAE dirhams. ### Do I declare a crypto-paid flight in France? Probably. French tax doctrine treats a crypto payment for a service as a taxable disposal, unless your disposals in the year total 305 euros or less. You then report the overall gain or loss of the year on your income tax return. Ask a tax adviser about your own case. ### Can I enter Dubai with a French emergency passport? No. The French Foreign Ministry says the emergency passport is not recognised in the United Arab Emirates. A traveller holding one can be refused entry, and the consulate cannot step in. Travel with a regular passport valid at least six months from your arrival date. ### Do I need a Turkish visa for the connection in Istanbul? Not if you stay in the international area during the connection. The Consulate General of Türkiye in Houston states this rule in its 2026 guide. If you leave the airport, Türkiye's Foreign Ministry says French ordinary passports are exempt from visas for trips of up to 90 days. ### What happens if the e-ticket is not issued? Nothing is charged. SatFares holds the amount at checkout, and our team books the ticket with the airline on request. Your balance is charged only when the e-ticket number is issued. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount goes back to your balance. You can book another flight from it, or withdraw it. ## Sources 1. [Émirats arabes unis : conseils aux voyageurs, entrée et séjour](https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/information-par-pays/emirats-arabes-unis/conseils-aux-voyageurs-entree-sejour) — Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères, France (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Rapport sur la situation des Français de l'étranger au 31 décembre 2025](https://ufe.org/article-feed/rapport-situation-francais-de-letranger/) — Union des Français de l'Étranger (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [BOI-ACTU-2019-00174: régime d'imposition des gains de cession d'actifs numériques](https://bofip.impots.gouv.fr/bofip/11978-PGP) — BOFiP-Impôts, Direction générale des Finances publiques (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Air passenger rights in the EU](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_en.htm) — Your Europe, European Union (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [Transit visa application process (2026)](https://houston-cg.mfa.gov.tr/Content/assets/consulate/images/localCache/1/d8ece65e-6d15-4f97-95a8-527008bfb55b.pdf) — Consulate General of Türkiye in Houston (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [Visa information for foreigners](https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [CBUAE Payment Token Services Regulation](https://www.regulationtomorrow.com/2024/07/cbuae-payment-token-services-regulation/) — Regulation Tomorrow (Eversheds Sutherland) (checked 2026-10-12) 8. [BTC Map](https://btcmap.org/) — BTC Map (2026-10-12) 9. [Conseils aux voyageurs : Émirats arabes unis](https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/emirats-arabes-unis/) — France Diplomatie, Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères (updated September 10, 2026; checked 2026-10-13) 10. [United Arab Emirates Travel Advisory (Level 3: Reconsider travel)](https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/united-arab-emirates.html) — US Department of State (August 29, 2026; checked 2026-10-13) --- 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. --- # São Paulo to Lisbon flights paid in crypto > São Paulo to Lisbon flights paid in crypto: USDT, USDC or BTC, e-ticket in the traveller's name. 7,935 km; EU passenger rights cover the Lisbon return flight. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-lisbon/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) A long-haul route between Brazil and the euro area, paid from a dollar stablecoin balance. The airline issues the ticket; SatFares charges you only when it is issued. **Quick answer — How do I pay for a São Paulo to Lisbon flight in crypto?** Book it with **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto. Top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, search GRU to LIS (7,935 km) and pay from your balance. Our team books the ticket on request. The amount is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number in the traveller's name. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the amount is released. ## Search São Paulo to Lisbon Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=GRU&to=LIS Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$378** — Fares observed: 9. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: São Paulo → Lisbon | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Brazil | | Arrival airport | Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), Portugal | | Distance (great circle) | 7,935 km (4,931 mi) | | Lowest market fare observed | $378 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (9 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | Air Europa, GOL, TAP Air Portugal, LATAM | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 9.7 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Time difference | Lisbon is 3 hours ahead of São Paulo in winter and 4 hours ahead when Portugal is on summer time | | Currencies | Brazilian real (BRL) in São Paulo, euro (EUR) in Lisbon. SatFares prices are in US dollars | | EU Regulation 261/2004 | Covers Lisbon to São Paulo with any airline; covers São Paulo to Lisbon only with an EU airline | | Non-stop flights observed (October 12, 2026) | TAP Air Portugal and LATAM, 9 h 40 min to 9 h 55 min, for a departure on November 11, 2026 | | IOF on Brazilian card purchases abroad | 3.5% (Nubank, page updated August 25, 2026) | | Lisbon and crypto travellers | Named by Travala as a hub for digital nomads | | Places in Lisbon on BTC Map | 53 within 25 km, 34 of them verified since 2025 (October 12, 2026) | | Other Brazil–Lisbon route on our list | Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon | ## Does EU passenger law protect a São Paulo to Lisbon flight? Partly: it depends on the direction and on the airline. EU Regulation 261/2004 covers every flight that departs from the EU, so Lisbon to São Paulo is covered with any airline. A flight that arrives in the EU from outside is covered only when an EU airline operates it. So São Paulo to Lisbon is covered with an EU airline, and not with a non-EU airline. Check the operating airline in your search result. The rights do not apply if you already received benefits for the same journey under the law of a non-EU country. Source: Your Europe, the official EU portal, checked on October 12, 2026. ## What do Brazilian card and stablecoin rules mean for a flight to Lisbon? A Brazilian card used abroad pays IOF, and a euro fare adds a currency conversion on top. Nubank, a Brazilian card issuer, gives an IOF rate of 3.5% on card purchases abroad, on a page updated August 25, 2026. Stablecoins are not outside these rules. Since February 2, 2026, the Central Bank of Brazil treats buying or paying with stablecoins as a foreign exchange operation (Resolution 521). We could not confirm how IOF applies to that operation. On SatFares, the fare is shown in US dollars and paid from a balance in USDT, USDC or another accepted coin. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. More on [flights from Brazil](https://satfares.com/flights/from/brazil/). ## Who flies São Paulo to Lisbon? In our latest market fare survey, the airlines observed for São Paulo to Lisbon included Air Europa, GOL, TAP Air Portugal, LATAM. On October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, TAP Air Portugal and LATAM flew non-stop. Air Europa connected through Madrid, and TAP also through Porto. LATAM had a connection through Fortaleza, and GOL through Rio de Janeiro. Only sanctioned airlines are excluded from the survey, along with any itinerary that stops in the United Kingdom or in a sanctioned country. These are market fares, not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. For EU passenger rights, look at the operating airline of each result, not only the airline that sells the ticket. TAP Air Portugal and Air Europa are EU airlines; LATAM and GOL are not. The live search shows the airlines, stops and total for your dates. ## What happens to my money if the flight is cancelled? If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. EU law points the same way: under Article 7(3) of Regulation 261/2004, a voucher instead of money needs the passenger's signed agreement. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules of the ticket decide the amount, and it is credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). Full details: [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## What do I need to travel from São Paulo to Lisbon? A valid passport, entered at checkout exactly as printed, with the traveller's date of birth and gender. The airline needs these details for an international flight, and we send them to the airline only. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. Entry rules for Portugal are set by Portuguese and EU authorities and depend on your nationality. Check them with official Portuguese government channels before you fly. We do not give visa advice. ## Can I pay in crypto in Lisbon? At some places. BTC Map lists 53 places within 25 km of central Lisbon, 34 of them verified since 2025 (October 12, 2026). Our sources found no local ban. We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. Travala named Lisbon among the hubs of digital nomads who travel with crypto. See [flights to Lisbon](https://satfares.com/flights/to/lisbon/). ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is a São Paulo to Lisbon fare shown in euros or reais? Neither. SatFares shows fares in US dollars, for all passengers, taxes included. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. You pay from a crypto balance, so the euro and the real play no part at checkout. ### Which stablecoin should I use from Brazil? USDT or USDC both work, and both follow the US dollar. USDT can be sent on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20); USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. Choose the network your wallet or exchange supports. Compare them on [USDT or USDC for flights](https://satfares.com/usdt-or-usdc-for-flights/). ### Am I protected by EU rules on the way to Lisbon? Only if an EU airline operates the flight. EU Regulation 261/2004 covers flights arriving in the EU from outside only when the operating airline is from the EU. On the way back, from Lisbon to São Paulo, it covers any airline. ### Can I use Pix to pay? No. SatFares accepts crypto only: Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). There is no Pix, card or bank transfer option. You top up in crypto from $25, then book from the balance. Unused balance stays on your account and never expires. ### Is my ticket a travel package? No. A SatFares booking is a single travel service: one flight booking, not a travel package. EU package travel protection does not apply. Flights are not ATOL protected. Read [is this a package](https://satfares.com/is-this-a-package/). Your rights come from the airline's fare rules and from passenger law, such as EU Regulation 261/2004 where it applies. ### What happens if the airline cannot issue my ticket? The full amount held on your balance is released. This applies when our team can't get the ticket issued in time. Your balance is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. Amounts released this way can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC. You can also keep it on your balance for another booking, since the balance never expires. ## Sources 1. [Air passenger rights in the EU](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_en.htm) — Your Europe, European Union (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, Article 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2004/261/article/7) — legislation.gov.uk 3. [IOF no cartão de crédito](https://blog.nubank.com.br/iof-cartao-credito/) — Nubank (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Brazil central bank crypto rules: stablecoins as foreign exchange](https://cointelegraph.com/news/brazil-central-bank-crypto-rules-stablecoins-foreign-exchange) — Cointelegraph (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [Binance Pay and Travala report a surge in crypto travel bookings](https://finbold.com/binance-pay-and-travala-report-a-surge-in-crypto-travel-bookings/) — Finbold 6. [BTC Map](https://btcmap.org/) — BTC Map (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. --- # São Paulo to Miami flights paid in crypto > São Paulo to Miami flights paid in crypto (USDT, USDC, BTC): ticket in the traveller's name, held, not charged, until issued. US DOT refund rules apply. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-miami/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Brazil ranks 1st in the 2026 Chainalysis crypto adoption index. Pay SatFares in stablecoins and the airline issues your Miami ticket in the traveller's name. **Quick answer — Can I pay for a São Paulo to Miami flight with crypto?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells São Paulo to Miami tickets (GRU to MIA, 6,574 km) in the traveller's name. You top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC and pay from the balance. Our team books the ticket on request, and the fare is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. US refund rules cover this flight. ## Search São Paulo to Miami Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=GRU&to=MIA Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$371** — Fares observed: 10. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: São Paulo → Miami | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Brazil | | Arrival airport | Miami International Airport (MIA), United States | | Distance (great circle) | 6,574 km (4,085 mi) | | Lowest market fare observed | $371 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (10 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | Copa Airlines, Arajet, Aerolíneas Argentinas, American Airlines, LATAM | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 8.4 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Time difference | Miami is 1 hour behind São Paulo during US daylight saving time, 2 hours behind the rest of the year | | IOF on Brazilian card purchases abroad | 3.5% of the amount, according to card issuer Nubank (page updated August 25, 2026) | | Stablecoins in Brazil | A foreign exchange operation since February 2, 2026 (Central Bank Resolution 521); IOF treatment not confirmed | | Brazilian spending abroad | $21.7 billion in 2025, the highest level since 2014 (Central Bank of Brazil data) | | Crypto adoption | Brazil ranks 1st in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index | | Passenger refund rule | US DOT rule (14 CFR 260): flights to and from the United States | | Data the airline must collect | Full name, date of birth and gender for every flight to the United States (Secure Flight) | | Miami International in 2025 | 24,850,064 international passengers, 2nd in the United States (ACI ranking, MIA fact sheet) | ## What do Brazilian card and stablecoin rules mean for a flight to Miami? A Brazilian card used abroad carries IOF, a federal tax on financial operations. Card issuer Nubank gives a rate of 3.5% on purchases and withdrawals abroad, on a page updated August 25, 2026. A dollar fare paid by card also goes through the bank's exchange rate. Stablecoins have their own rules in Brazil. Since February 2, 2026, buying, selling or paying with stablecoins counts as a foreign exchange operation under Central Bank Resolution 521. The IOF treatment of that operation is not confirmed. A SatFares fare is in US dollars, and USDT and USDC are dollar stablecoins. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. See [flights from Brazil](https://satfares.com/flights/from/brazil/). ## How many Brazilians travel and pay in crypto? Brazil leads on crypto use. It ranks 1st of 117 countries in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index, published in September 2026. Brazilians also spent $21.7 billion abroad in 2025, the highest level since 2014, according to Central Bank data. Miami is closely tied to Brazil. Brazil was the top trade partner of Miami International Airport by value in 2025, at $17.05 billion, according to the airport's own fact sheet. ## Which refund rules apply on São Paulo to Miami? The US Department of Transportation refund rule applies, because the flight lands in the United States. It covers scheduled flights to, from or within the country, operated or marketed by the airlines that serve it. The return flight from Miami is covered too. Under 14 CFR 260, a cancelled flight or a significant change gives a right to a refund if you do not accept the alternative. For an international trip, a change of 6 hours or more counts. The refund is due in the original form of payment, unless you agree to another form. SatFares follows that logic: if the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). Read [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## What data and documents does a flight to the United States need? Every traveller's full name as in the passport, date of birth and gender, under the US Secure Flight program. For an international flight to the United States, the airline also sends passport details to US border authorities before departure. We pass these data to the airline only. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. Visa and entry rules for the United States depend on your nationality; check them with the US Department of State or a US consulate. We do not give visa advice. Details: [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ## Which airlines fly São Paulo to Miami? In our latest market fare survey, the airlines observed for São Paulo to Miami included Copa Airlines, Arajet, Aerolíneas Argentinas, American Airlines, LATAM. On October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, American Airlines and LATAM flew non-stop. Copa Airlines connected through Panama City, and Arajet through Punta Cana. Aerolíneas Argentinas connected through Buenos Aires, with a change from Aeroparque to Ezeiza airport. The survey leaves out sanctioned airlines, and any stop in the United Kingdom or in a sanctioned country. The key facts above show the date, the lowest market fare and the fewest stops observed. These are market fares, not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. Miami International publishes general figures: 92 airlines and 172 non-stop passenger destinations in August 2026, 20 of them in South America. Schedules and fares change, so the live search shows the airlines, stops and total for your dates. Our team then books the ticket you choose with the airline. ## Can I pay in crypto once I land in Miami? Sometimes, at the places that accept it. We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. Miami has 142 places on BTC Map within 25 km of the centre, 119 of them verified since 2025 (October 12, 2026). That is the highest count of the 30 destinations on our list. Our sources found no local ban. See [flights to Miami](https://satfares.com/flights/to/miami/), or [São Paulo to Orlando](https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-orlando/) for the other Florida route. ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does SatFares collect IOF? No. SatFares does not collect IOF or other Brazilian taxes. This is not a way to avoid IOF. Since February 2, 2026, buying or paying with stablecoins in Brazil counts as a foreign exchange operation under Central Bank Resolution 521. The IOF treatment of that operation is not confirmed. Brazilian tax and exchange rules still apply to how you buy, hold and spend crypto; ask your provider or an accountant. ### Can I pay with USDT on Tron for a Miami flight? Yes. USDT on Tron (TRC-20) is credited after 20 confirmations, and USDT on Ethereum (ERC-20) after 12. Send each one only to the address of its own network. Funds sent on the wrong network may be lost. See [USDT on TRC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/). ### Does the US 24-hour rule let me cancel at no cost? Not automatically. The US 24-hour rule is an obligation of airlines, not of ticket agents. When you cancel a SatFares booking yourself, the fare rules of your ticket decide what you get back. Any refund owed after your own cancellation is credited to your balance. ### What if the airline cancels my São Paulo to Miami flight? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. US rules also require a refund in the original form of payment, unless you agree to another form. For a SatFares booking, a balance credit is never imposed: it is only used if you choose it. ### Will my bank see a payment to an airline? Not from our checkout, because no card or bank account is used there. Your bank may still see how you bought your crypto, for example a transfer to an exchange. Blockchain payments are public: private checkout is not anonymity. Read [will my bank see it](https://satfares.com/will-my-bank-see-it/). ### Is the ticket in my name? Yes. The airline issues the e-ticket in the traveller's name, exactly as entered from the passport. SatFares is not the passenger and not the airline. You check in with the airline and show your passport at the airport. Under the US Secure Flight rules, the name must match the passport you travel with. ### Can I book a São Paulo to Miami return trip? Yes. Add a return date in the search. The total shown covers all flights and all passengers, taxes included, and our team confirms the final total before you are charged. The return flight from Miami also falls under the US refund rule. If the airline cancels either flight, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ## Sources 1. [IOF no cartão de crédito](https://blog.nubank.com.br/iof-cartao-credito/) — Nubank (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Brazil central bank crypto rules: stablecoins as foreign exchange](https://cointelegraph.com/news/brazil-central-bank-crypto-rules-stablecoins-foreign-exchange) — Cointelegraph (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Gastos de brasileiros no exterior no maior nível desde 2014](https://economicnewsbrasil.com.br/2026/01/26/gastos-brasileiros-exterior-maior-nivel-2014/) — Economic News Brasil (2026-01-26) 4. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (2026-10-04) 5. [MIA Facts at a Glance (revised August 2026)](https://www.miami-airport.com/library/pdfdoc/Facts%20at%20a%20Glance/Facts-at-a-Glance_2026.pdf) — Miami-Dade Aviation Department (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [14 CFR 260.2, definitions](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.2) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [14 CFR 260.10, form and timing of refunds](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.10) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell (checked 2026-10-12) 8. [49 CFR 1560.101, Secure Flight passenger data](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/1560.101) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell 9. [US DOT 24-hour reservation requirement (guidance for agents)](https://cxagents.com/content/dam/cathay-agents/us/documents/agents-resources/US-DOT-24hrs-Rule.pdf) — Cathay Pacific 10. [BTC Map](https://btcmap.org/) — BTC Map (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. --- # São Paulo to Orlando flights paid in crypto > São Paulo to Orlando flights paid in crypto (USDT, USDC, BTC): LATAM flies GRU to MCO non-stop in 8 h 50 min. US refund rules apply. Held, not charged. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-orlando/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Orlando welcomed 736,300 visitors from Brazil in 2025, its third international market. Book Guarulhos to Orlando with SatFares from a crypto balance; the airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name. **Quick answer — Can I pay for São Paulo to Orlando flights with crypto?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells São Paulo to Orlando flights paid in crypto, from Guarulhos (GRU) to Orlando International (MCO). On October 12, 2026, LATAM was observed flying the route non-stop in 8 h 50 min. The minimum top-up is $25, in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. Our team books the ticket on request, and your balance is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. ## Search São Paulo to Orlando Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=GRU&to=MCO Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$392** — Fares observed: 11. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: São Paulo → Orlando | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Brazil | | Arrival airport | Orlando International Airport (MCO), United States | | Distance (great circle) | 6,869 km (4,268 mi) | | Lowest market fare observed | $392 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (11 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | Avianca, Copa Airlines, United Airlines, LATAM | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 8.8 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Non-stop flight observed (October 12, 2026) | LATAM, 8 h 50 min on a Boeing 787, for a departure on November 11, 2026 | | One-stop options observed | Avianca via Bogotá (BOG), Copa Airlines via Panama City (PTY), United Airlines via Newark (EWR) or Washington Dulles (IAD) | | Time difference | Orlando is 2 hours behind São Paulo from November 1, 2026, and 1 hour behind during US daylight saving time | | US Visa Waiver Program | Brazil is not on the list of participating countries (US Department of Homeland Security, checked October 12, 2026) | | Brazilian visitors to Orlando in 2025 | 736,300, up 5.6%, the third international market after Canada and the United Kingdom (Visit Orlando) | | Brazilian IOF tax on card spending abroad | 3.5%, added to the card issuer's exchange rate (Nubank, page updated August 25, 2026) | | Cash on arrival in the United States | Amounts over $10,000 must be reported to US Customs and Border Protection (FinCEN Form 105) | | US refund rule | 14 CFR 260.6: full refund for a cancelled flight, or one changed by 6 hours or more, if you decline the alternative | ## Who flies from São Paulo to Orlando? Mostly Brazilian holidaymakers. Visit Orlando counted 736,300 visitors from Brazil in 2025, up 5.6% on 2024. Only Canada and the United Kingdom sent more international visitors. The figures come from a Visit Orlando release of May 7, 2026. Brazil also leads on crypto use. It ranks 1st in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index, as listed by StatRanker on October 4, 2026. A dollar stablecoin keeps a travel budget in the currency of the fare. For the other Florida route from Guarulhos, see [São Paulo to Miami](https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-miami/). ## Is there a non-stop flight from São Paulo to Orlando? Yes, on LATAM. On October 12, 2026, LATAM offered two non-stop Boeing 787 flights for November 11, 2026. They left Guarulhos at 08:25 and 11:40 and took 8 h 50 min each. Four airlines appeared in the market fares observed: Avianca, Copa Airlines, United Airlines, LATAM. Only LATAM flew without a stop; the others connect through their hubs. On that date, the non-stop fares observed cost more than several one-stop fares. Those fares were observed on the market; they are not our selling price. The live search shows the fares and stops for your own dates. Sanctioned airlines are excluded from the survey, as is any itinerary with a stop in the United Kingdom or a sanctioned country. ## How long do one-stop flights to Orlando take? From about 11 h 20 min to over 21 hours, depending on the connection. These are the one-stop itineraries observed on October 12, 2026: - **Copa Airlines** through Panama City: 11 h 20 min to 12 h 51 min, with connections from 51 minutes to 2 h 20 min. - **Avianca** through Bogotá: from 12 h 10 min with a short connection to 21 h 10 min with an overnight wait. - **United Airlines** through Newark or Washington Dulles: about 14 h 15 min, on overnight flights from Guarulhos. A short connection saves time but leaves little margin. Check the connection time in each result before you book. ## Do I need a transit visa for a stop in Bogotá or Panama City? Not in Bogotá for most passports, including Brazilian ones. Colombia's Resolution 3717 of 2023 lists 27 nationalities that need a visa for direct airport transit. Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and Spain are not on the list. The transit visa allows a stay of up to 24 hours in the transit zone of one airport. A long wait can be different. If you leave the airport during an overnight connection, you enter Colombia, and Colombian entry rules apply. For Panama City, check transit rules for your passport with Panamanian authorities. On United, the connection is in the United States itself. Your US entry documents are checked there, before the domestic flight to Orlando. ## Which documents does a Brazilian need to fly to Orlando? A valid passport, and in most cases a US visa. Brazil is not on the US Department of Homeland Security list of Visa Waiver Program countries, checked on October 12, 2026. A traveller without that waiver generally needs a visa. Check your own case with the US embassy or consulates in Brazil; we do not give visa advice. At checkout, type each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, plus date of birth and gender. Each booking needs an email address, which we never publish or sell. We delete passport details and dates of birth 30 days after the trip. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. ## What should I know about baggage and cash on this route? Baggage depends on the airline and the fare family you choose. LATAM, Avianca, Copa Airlines and United Airlines each set their own cabin and checked allowances. On SatFares, baggage and fare rules (changes, refunds) are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. Cash has a fixed rule on arrival. US Customs and Border Protection requires travellers to report currency or monetary instruments over $10,000 when they enter the country. FinCEN Form 105 can be filed online. Unreported amounts can be seized, according to the CBP page last modified on November 24, 2025. ## Which refund rules cover a São Paulo to Orlando ticket? The US Department of Transportation rule, because the trip ends in the United States. Under 14 CFR 260.6, a covered airline that is the merchant of record must give a full and prompt refund. This applies when a flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you do not accept the alternative. For an international itinerary, a change of 6 hours or more counts as significant. Covered airlines include foreign airlines that fly to the United States, such as Avianca or Copa Airlines. When a ticket agent is the merchant of record, the airline must tell the agent without delay whether you are eligible. Our own rule on an airline cancellation: you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Details: [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I fly to Orlando from Congonhas or Viracopos instead? You can search them, but this page covers Guarulhos (GRU), where all the observed flights departed. São Paulo has three airports in our data: Guarulhos, Congonhas (CGH) and Viracopos (VCP) in Campinas. Each result shows the departure airport, so check it before you book transport to the airport. ### What if my Avianca connection in Bogotá is overnight? One Avianca itinerary observed on October 12, 2026 had a wait of 10 h 50 min in Bogotá. We sell flights only, so you arrange anything you need for the night yourself. If you leave the airport, you enter Colombia, and Colombian entry rules for your passport apply. Choose a shorter connection if you prefer to stay airside. ### What happens if my US visa is refused after I book? The fare rules of your ticket decide what comes back, because the cancellation comes from your side. Any refund is credited to your SatFares balance. A visa refusal does not count as an airline cancellation. Check your visa status before you pay. The fare conditions are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. ### Which coin keeps the amount stable for a trip planned months ahead? USDT or USDC, because both follow the US dollar, the currency of our prices. USDT works on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20); USDC works on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. With BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC, the dollar value of your balance moves with the market until you book. ### Does the US 6-hour rule apply to a one-stop trip through Panama City? In most cases, yes. The rule covers scheduled flights to, from or within the United States, by US and foreign airlines. Copa Airlines flies to the United States, so it is a covered airline. For an international itinerary, a change of 6 hours or more counts as significant. The exact case depends on your itinerary and on the airline's response. ### Can I bring more than $10,000 in cash to Orlando? Yes, but you must report it. US Customs and Border Protection requires travellers to report currency or monetary instruments over $10,000 when they enter or leave the country. FinCEN Form 105 can be filed online. Amounts not reported can be seized, and penalties can apply. ### Is IOF added at the SatFares checkout? No. No card is used at our checkout, and SatFares does not collect IOF or any other Brazilian tax. Brazilian tax and exchange rules still apply to how you buy, hold and spend crypto. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. Ask your crypto platform or a Brazilian accountant about your own operations. ## Sources 1. [Orlando welcomed record 76.7 million visitors in 2025](https://www.visitorlando.org/media/press-releases/post/orlando-welcomed-record-767-million-visitors-in-2025-remaining-most-visited-destination-in-the-us/) — Visit Orlando (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Visa Waiver Program](https://www.dhs.gov/visa-waiver-program) — US Department of Homeland Security (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [14 CFR 260.6, refunds for cancelled or significantly changed flights](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.6) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [14 CFR 260.2, definitions](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.2) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [Money and other monetary instruments](https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/kbyg/money) — US Customs and Border Protection (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [Resolución 3717 de 2023 (visas, tránsito aeroportuario)](https://cancilleria.gov.co/sites/default/files/Normograma/docs/resolucion_minrelaciones_3717_2023.htm) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [IOF no cartão de crédito](https://blog.nubank.com.br/iof-cartao-credito/) — Nubank (checked 2026-10-12) 8. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (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. --- # Seoul to Bangkok flights paid in crypto > Seoul to Bangkok flights paid in crypto: about 6 hours non-stop on full-service or low-cost airlines. Koreans keep 90 days visa-free. Held, not charged. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/seoul-bangkok/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Korean arrivals in Thailand fell by 16.79% in 2025, yet Incheon to Suvarnabhumi still has non-stop flights from morning to night. Pay SatFares in crypto; the airline issues the ticket. **Quick answer — Can I buy Seoul to Bangkok flights paid in crypto?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Seoul to Bangkok flights paid in crypto, from Incheon (ICN) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK). On October 12, 2026, we observed non-stop flights of about six hours. Top up in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC; our team books the ticket on request. The total is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. ## Search Seoul to Bangkok Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=ICN&to=BKK Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$164** — Fares observed: 17. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: Seoul → Bangkok | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN), South Korea | | Arrival airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Thailand | | Distance (great circle) | 3,669 km (2,280 mi) | | Lowest market fare observed | $164 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (17 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | Jeju Air, Scoot, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, HK Express, Eastar Jet, Trinity Airways, Thai Vietjet Air, Thai Airways, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 5.9 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Departures observed on October 12, 2026 | 13 non-stop flights for November 11 (4 Korean Air, 3 Thai Airways, 2 Asiana Airlines, 4 on low-cost airlines) and 4 one-stop connections | | Flight times observed | 5 h 55 min to 6 h 20 min non-stop; 22 h 45 min with Scoot, including a 13 h 25 min overnight stop in Singapore | | Entry to Thailand for Korean citizens | Up to 90 days without a visa under a bilateral agreement (Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2026 table) | | Thailand Digital Arrival Card | Required online for all non-Thai nationals since May 1, 2025, within 3 days before arrival, at no charge | | Thai Airways Economy baggage (travel from March 2, 2026) | Saver and Standard: 1 piece of 23 kg. Flex and Full Flex: 2 pieces of 23 kg each | | Time and currency | Bangkok (UTC+7) is 2 hours behind Seoul. Thai baht (THB) in Bangkok, Korean won (KRW) in Seoul; SatFares prices are in US dollars | | Korean card fees abroad | 1.1% international brand fee plus 0.2% overseas service fee on a Hana Card launched in August 2026 | | Korean visitors to Thailand in 2025 | 1,555,227, down 16.79% on 2024, the 5th market (Ministry of Tourism and Sports) | ## Who flies Seoul to Bangkok today? Korean holidaymakers, though fewer than a year earlier. Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports counted 1,555,227 arrivals from South Korea in 2025, down 16.79%. Korea still ranked fifth among all source markets, in a year of 32,974,321 foreign arrivals (The Nation, January 2, 2026). Both countries rank high for crypto use: South Korea 5th and Thailand 8th in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index. Korean cards add costs on foreign purchases. A Hana Card launched in August 2026 charges 1.1% to the card brand plus a 0.2% overseas service fee. SatFares prices the fare in US dollars, paid from a crypto balance. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. ## Which airlines fly from Incheon to Suvarnabhumi? Airlines observed in our market fare survey of October 12, 2026 include Jeju Air, Scoot, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, HK Express, Eastar Jet, Trinity Airways, Thai Vietjet Air, Thai Airways, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air. For a departure on November 11, seven airlines flew non-stop. Thai Airways had three flights (TG 653, TG 657 and TG 659), on Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 aircraft. Asiana had two, one of them OZ 741 on an Airbus A380, and Korean Air had four. Four low-cost airlines also flew non-stop, with one flight each, including Jeju Air, Eastar Jet and Thai Vietjet Air. That day, the lowest market fare observed was a Jeju Air non-stop flight. Four connections were observed. Scoot sold TR 843 to Singapore, then TR 608 to Bangkok the next morning. Hong Kong Express connected through Hong Kong, China Southern through Shenzhen and China Eastern through Shanghai. Only sanctioned airlines are left out of the survey. Survey figures are market fares, not our selling price, and the live total may differ. ## How long does Seoul to Bangkok take? About six hours non-stop, for 3,669 km. In our survey, Thai Airways took 5 h 55 min. Asiana took 5 h 55 min to 6 h 05 min, and Korean Air 6 h 00 min to 6 h 10 min. The low-cost non-stop flights took 6 h 10 min to 6 h 20 min. Bangkok is 2 hours behind Seoul, so KE 659 leaves Incheon at 20:15 and lands at 00:20. The connections through Shanghai and Hong Kong took 8 h 15 min and 8 h 35 min. The Scoot itinerary took 22 h 45 min, with 13 h 25 min in Singapore overnight. Travellers who stay in the transit area there do not need the SG Arrival Card. Anyone who clears Singapore immigration must submit it within 3 days before arrival (ICA). ## What checked baggage do Seoul to Bangkok fares include? On Thai Airways, it depends on the fare type. Thai Airways moved from a weight rule to a piece rule for travel from March 2, 2026, including journeys within Asia. In Economy, Saver and Standard fares include 1 piece of 23 kg. Flex and Full Flex fares include 2 pieces of 23 kg each. Asiana includes one 23 kg bag in Economy on routes outside the Americas. For Korean Air, Scoot and the other airlines, baggage and fare rules (changes, refunds) are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. ## What are Thailand's entry rules for Korean citizens in 2026? Korean passport holders can stay up to 90 days without a visa, under a bilateral agreement. Thailand's foreign ministry lists Korea in its 90-day group in the 2026 revision of its visa exemption schemes. On September 15, 2026, Thailand cut its general visa exemption from 60 to 30 days, for 60 countries and territories. South Korea is not on that list. The Korean embassy in Thailand said the 1981 agreement remains in force and takes precedence, as reported by Financial News on September 2, 2026. Every non-Thai traveller must also file the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online. Rules depend on your passport, so check them with the Royal Thai Embassy before you fly. We do not give visa advice. ## What happens if the airline cancels my Bangkok flight? You choose between money back and a balance credit. With SatFares, an airline cancellation gives you a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. A ticket that can't be issued in time costs nothing: the held amount goes back to your available balance. The airline's own duties come from its conditions of carriage. EU Regulation 261/2004 applies to flights from the EU, or into it on an EU airline. The US DOT refund rule applies to flights to, from or within the United States. Neither covers Incheon to Bangkok. If you cancel, the fare rules set the refund, credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## How do I pay for a Seoul to Bangkok ticket in crypto? Fund a balance first, then book from it. The smallest top-up is $25, in Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). Send USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), and USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. Coins sent on another network may be lost. At checkout, give each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, date of birth, gender, passport details and an email address. We pass this data to the airline only. The total is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Do I need anything for Singapore on the Scoot connection? It depends on whether you leave the airport during the overnight stop. Singapore's ICA says travellers who transit without clearing immigration do not submit the SG Arrival Card. If you go through immigration, you must submit it within 3 days before arrival, and Singapore's entry rules for your passport apply. Check them on the ICA website. ### When should I fill in the Thailand Digital Arrival Card? Within the 3 days before you arrive. The form is online at tdac.immigration.go.th and has no fee. It has been required for all non-Thai nationals since May 1, 2025, according to the Royal Thai Embassy. It is an arrival card, not a visa, so your entry status still depends on your passport. ### Can I spend crypto in Bangkok shops? As a rule, no. Since April 1, 2022, a Thai SEC rule has barred digital asset businesses from supporting crypto payments for goods and services. A pilot for foreign tourists, TouristDigiPay, was announced on August 18, 2025. It lets visitors convert crypto into baht for everyday spending. Its 2026 status was not found. We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. ### Is a connection cheaper than a non-stop flight to Bangkok? Not on the day we checked. On October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, the lowest market fare observed was a Jeju Air non-stop flight. The four connections, through Singapore, Hong Kong, Shenzhen or Shanghai, cost more and took longer. Each search result shows the stops and the travel time next to the total, so compare both before you choose. ### Which coin needs the fewest confirmations? SOL, with 1 confirmation on Solana. BTC needs 2, LTC 6, and ETH, USDC and USDT on Ethereum need 12. USDT on Tron (TRC-20) needs 20. The count is not a time promise: network speed varies, and we do not publish a measured delay yet. See [paying with SOL](https://satfares.com/pay/sol/). ### Who issues my Bangkok e-ticket? The airline, in the traveller's name. Our team books the ticket on request, while the total is held on your balance. The balance is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number, and the e-ticket then appears in My trips. If it can't be issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance, and you can book again or withdraw it. ### Can I fly to Bangkok from Busan instead of Incheon? You can search from Busan Gimhae (PUS) or any other airport. This page covers Incheon to Suvarnabhumi, and our market fare survey did not cover Busan. If our live search finds a flight, it shows the airline, the stops and the full total for your dates. ## Sources 1. [Thailand tourism slips in 2025 despite domestic growth](https://asianews.network/?p=248960) — The Nation, via Asia News Network (Ministry of Tourism and Sports data) (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Summary: the revision of Thailand's visa exemption and VoA schemes, 2026](https://image.mfa.go.th/mfa/0/wdW3FTtVMc/2026-05-22/%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3_ver._eng.pdf) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Revision of Thailand's visa exemption and visa on arrival schemes, effective 15 September 2026](https://thailand.prd.go.th/en/content/category/detail/id/2078/iid/537915) — Government Public Relations Department, Thailand (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Thailand cuts visa-free stay from 60 days to 30... what about South Korea?](https://en.fnnews.com/news/202609020003459802) — Financial News (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)](https://manama.thaiembassy.org/en/page/tdac) — Royal Thai Embassy, Manama (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [Thai Airways announces a new baggage policy under the Piece Concept](https://www.thaiairways.com/en-th/content/news-and-announcements/piece-concept/) — Thai Airways (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [Free baggage](https://flyasiana.com/C/US/EN/contents/free-baggage) — Asiana Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 8. [SG Arrival Card](https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/sg-arrival-card) — Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Singapore (checked 2026-10-12) 9. [Hana Card and MG Saemaeul Geumgo launch MG+ Travelog Hana Card](https://view.asiae.co.kr/en/article/2026081008391105229) — Asia Economy (checked 2026-10-12) 10. [Thailand: official announcement of regulations to prohibit the usage of digital assets as a means of payment](https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/5e623d48/thailand-official-announcement-of-regulations-to-prohibit-the-usage) — Norton Rose Fulbright (checked 2026-10-12) 11. [Thailand crypto-to-baht payment pilot for foreign tourists](https://www.theblock.co/post/367207/thailand-crypto-baht-payment-pilot-foreign-tourists) — The Block (checked 2026-10-12) 12. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (checked 2026-10-12) 13. [Air passenger rights in the EU](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_en.htm) — Your Europe, European Union (checked 2026-10-12) 14. [14 CFR 260.2, definitions (covered flight)](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.2) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (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. --- # Seoul to Da Nang flights paid in crypto > Seoul to Da Nang flights paid in crypto (USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, SOL, LTC): Incheon to Da Nang, 2,981 km. Balance held, charged only when the e-ticket is issued. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/seoul-da-nang/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) South Korea is the second source of visitors to Vietnam. Book Incheon to Da Nang with SatFares from a crypto balance; the airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name. **Quick answer — Can I pay for a Seoul to Da Nang flight with crypto?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Seoul to Da Nang tickets from Incheon (ICN to DAD, 2,981 km). Top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, then pay from the balance. Our team books the ticket on request. The fare is **held, not charged**: your balance is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number in the traveller's name. ## Search Seoul to Da Nang Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=ICN&to=DAD Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$113** — Fares observed: 9. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: Seoul → Da Nang | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN), South Korea | | Arrival airport | Da Nang International Airport (DAD), Vietnam | | Distance (great circle) | 2,981 km (1,852 mi) | | Lowest market fare observed | $113 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (9 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | Trinity Airways, Air Seoul, Eastar Jet, VietJet Air, HK Express, Jeju Air, Vietnam Airlines, Korean Air | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 4.8 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Time difference | Da Nang is 2 hours behind Seoul, all year | | Currencies | South Korean won (KRW) in Seoul, Vietnamese dong (VND) in Da Nang. SatFares prices are in US dollars | | Korean visitors to Vietnam | More than 3.9 million from January to November 2025, the second market after China (Viet Nam News) | | Korean trips abroad | 29,550,177 departures in 2025, 102.9% of the 2019 level (Korea Tourism Organization data) | | Vietnam's share of Korean trips abroad | 13.9% in 2025, up from 13.0% in 2019 | | Crypto adoption | South Korea ranks 5th in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index | | Rule on paying in crypto on the spot in Da Nang | Not verified yet | | Non-stop airlines observed (October 12, 2026) | Korean Air, Vietnam Airlines, VietJet Air and Korean low-cost airlines such as Jeju Air, Air Seoul and Eastar Jet, for a departure on November 11, 2026 | ## How popular is Da Nang with travellers from Korea? Very popular: Korea is Vietnam's second source of visitors. From January to November 2025, Vietnam received more than 3.9 million Korean visitors, second only to China. Viet Nam News reported the figure on December 6, 2025. Koreans travel abroad more than before the pandemic. South Korea counted 29.55 million departures in 2025, 102.9% of the 2019 level. Vietnam took 13.9% of those trips, up from 13.0% in 2019. These figures come from Korea Tourism Organization data, published by Turespaña in 2026. Da Nang, on the central coast of Vietnam, is one of the destinations on our list chosen for that audience. ## Why pay for Seoul to Da Nang in crypto? To spend crypto you already hold, not to get around a card problem. South Korea ranks 5th in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index, published in September 2026. Korean cards do work abroad: card spending by Koreans abroad reached $22.91 billion in 2025, a record, according to Korea Tourism Organization data. With SatFares, you top up once and book from the balance. The fare is in US dollars, so USDT and USDC keep the amount stable between top-up and booking. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country; local tax and exchange rules still apply. ## Which airlines fly Incheon to Da Nang? In our latest market fare survey, the airlines observed for Incheon to Da Nang included Trinity Airways, Air Seoul, Eastar Jet, VietJet Air, HK Express, Jeju Air, Vietnam Airlines, Korean Air. On October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, almost every fare was for a non-stop flight. Korean low-cost airlines such as Jeju Air, Air Seoul and Eastar Jet flew non-stop too. Hong Kong Express sold the only connection, through Hong Kong. VietJet Air, a low-cost airline, can be searched and booked on request; see [low-cost airlines and crypto](https://satfares.com/low-cost-airlines-and-crypto/). The survey excludes sanctioned airlines and any stop in the United Kingdom or in a sanctioned country. These are market fares, not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Which refund rules apply on Seoul to Da Nang? The airline's fare rules and conditions of carriage, plus any passenger rules of the departure country. Neither EU Regulation 261/2004 nor the US DOT refund rule covers a flight between South Korea and Vietnam. Our own rule does not depend on the route. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If the ticket can't be issued in time, nothing is charged: the held amount is released to your balance. If you cancel, the fare rules decide the amount, and it is credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## What do I need to enter for a flight to Vietnam? Each traveller's names in the same order and spelling as in the passport, date of birth, gender and passport details. The airline needs them for the flight, and we pass them to the airline only. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. Entry rules for Vietnam, including any visa or e-visa, are set by Vietnamese authorities and depend on your nationality. Check them on official Vietnamese government channels before you book. We do not give visa advice. ## Can I pay in crypto in Da Nang? Do not count on it. We have not verified the rule on paying in crypto on the spot in Vietnam. BTC Map lists only 4 places within 25 km of Da Nang (October 12, 2026). We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. Plan to pay locally in dong. From Seoul, our list also covers [Seoul to Bangkok](https://satfares.com/flights/seoul-bangkok/), [Seoul to Tokyo](https://satfares.com/flights/seoul-tokyo/) and [Seoul to Osaka](https://satfares.com/flights/seoul-osaka/). Seoul–Tokyo Narita had 584,664 seats in October 2026 (OAG), the most of any route in our data. ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I pay with SOL for a Seoul to Da Nang ticket? Yes. SOL on the Solana network is credited after 1 confirmation. Top up from $25, then book from the balance. Note that USDC is accepted on Ethereum (ERC-20) only, not on Solana. See [paying with SOL](https://satfares.com/pay/sol/). The fare is in US dollars, so the amount of SOL you need depends on its price when you top up. ### Can I depart from Gimpo instead of Incheon? You can search from Gimpo (GMP), Seoul's second airport, but this page covers Incheon (ICN) to Da Nang. Each search result shows the departure airport. Choose the one that matches your trip. The refund rules and the data the airline needs are the same from both airports. ### Do I need to give my resident registration number? No. SatFares does not ask for Korean resident registration numbers, ID uploads or selfies. The airline needs names, date of birth, gender and passport details for an international flight. We pass them to the airline only. Your passport is checked by the airline and at the border, as for any ticket. ### What happens if the total changes after checkout? You see the new total and decide: accept it, or have the amount released to your balance. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. Nothing extra is taken without your agreement, and we never promise that a fare will drop. The price shown at search is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. ### Is VietJet Air available on SatFares? Yes, on request. VietJet Air can be searched and booked like the other airlines on this route. On October 12, 2026, our market fare survey observed a VietJet Air non-stop flight from Incheon to Da Nang, for November 11. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. Baggage and fare rules are confirmed with your booking. ### What if my Da Nang flight is cancelled by the airline? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If the e-ticket can't be issued in time, the amount was only held, and it is released to your balance. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules decide the amount, and any refund goes to your balance. ## Sources 1. [Viet Nam breaks tourism record with over 19 million international arrivals in 11 months](https://vietnamnews.vn/life-style/1731298/viet-nam-breaks-tourism-record-with-over-19-million-international-arrivals-in-11-months.html) — Viet Nam News (2025-12-06) 2. [Corea del Sur 2026, mercado emisor](https://conocimiento.tourspain.es/export/sites/conocimiento/.content/Informes/mercado-emisor/2026/16-corea-del-sur-mercado-emisor-2026.pdf) — Turespaña, from Korea Tourism Organization data (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (2026-10-04) 4. [Busiest routes right now (October 2026)](https://www.oag.com/reports/busiest-routes-right-now) — OAG 5. [BTC Map](https://btcmap.org/) — BTC Map (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. --- # Seoul to Osaka flights paid in crypto > Seoul to Osaka flights paid in crypto: Incheon to Kansai in 2 hours or less, the third-busiest international route in October 2026. Pay in USDT, USDC or BTC. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/seoul-osaka/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Incheon to Kansai ranked third among the world's international routes in October 2026. Pay SatFares from a crypto balance, and the airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name. **Quick answer — How do I book Seoul to Osaka flights paid in crypto?** Use **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, for Seoul to Osaka flights paid in crypto. The route runs from Incheon (ICN) to Kansai (KIX). The non-stop flights we observed on October 12, 2026 took two hours or less. Top up from $25 and pay from the balance; our team books the ticket on request. The total stays **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. ## Search Seoul to Osaka Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=ICN&to=KIX Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$90** — Fares observed: 33. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: Seoul → Osaka | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN), South Korea | | Arrival airport | Kansai International Airport (KIX), Japan | | Distance (great circle) | 860 km (534 mi) | | Seats scheduled in October 2026 (both directions) | 491,573 (+16% year on year; OAG, busiest routes right now (October 2026)) | | Lowest market fare observed | $90 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (33 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | Air Seoul, Air Busan, Peach Aviation, Jeju Air, Trinity Airways, Jin Air, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 100 min | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Departures observed on October 12, 2026 | 33 non-stop fares for November 11, on 8 airlines, from 07:00 to 21:00. Korean Air had 5 and Asiana Airlines 4 | | Non-stop flight time observed | 1 h 40 min (Air Seoul, RS 381) to 2 h; Korean Air and Asiana took 1 h 45 min to 1 h 55 min | | Entering Japan | Korean citizens: no visa for a tourist stay of up to 3 months. Visit Japan Web handles immigration and customs steps online | | Asiana Economy baggage | One checked bag of up to 23 kg; length, width and height together no more than 158 cm | | Time and currency | Same time zone as Seoul (UTC+9). Japanese yen (JPY) in Osaka, Korean won (KRW) in Seoul; SatFares prices are in US dollars | | Korean card charged in won by a foreign merchant | About 3% to 8% extra (dynamic currency conversion), according to KB Kookmin Bank, January 2026 | | Incheon–Japan routes in the global top 10 | Narita 1st, Kansai 3rd and Fukuoka 8th by international seats, October 2026 (OAG) | | Crypto places in Osaka | 3 on BTC Map within 25 km, 2 of them verified since 2025 (October 12, 2026) | ## Who uses Seoul to Osaka, and what does a Korean card cost there? Short trips between two neighbours fill this route. OAG ranked Incheon–Kansai third among international routes in October 2026, with 491,573 scheduled seats, up 16% in a year. Two other Incheon–Japan routes are in the same top 10: Narita ranked first, and Fukuoka eighth with 350,326 seats. A Korean card can cost more in Japan than the price suggests. If a foreign merchant charges the card in won, KB Kookmin Bank says about 3% to 8% is added at billing. Brand and issuer fees come on top, as for any foreign purchase. A SatFares booking uses no card: the total is in US dollars, taken from a crypto balance. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. ## Which airlines fly Incheon to Kansai? Airlines observed in our latest market fare survey include Air Seoul, Air Busan, Peach Aviation, Jeju Air, Trinity Airways, Jin Air, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air. On October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, we counted 33 non-stop fares on 8 airlines. Jeju Air had the most, with seven departures. Peach Aviation and Jin Air had four each, and Air Busan and Air Seoul three each. Among full-service airlines, Korean Air had five non-stop flights and Asiana four. Asiana used an Airbus A350 on OZ 112 and OZ 114. Korean Air flew a Boeing 787-10 on KE 723. We record market fares, never our own selling price, and leave out only sanctioned airlines. The live total at checkout may be different from the survey. Our team books the ticket you choose with the airline, on request. ## How long is the flight from Seoul to Osaka? Between 1 h 40 min and 2 h non-stop, over 860 km. The first flight we observed left Incheon at 07:00 (Jeju Air, 7C 1301), and the last at 21:00 (OZ 118). Japan and Korea use the same clock, so that 21:00 flight lands at 22:45 local time. Osaka has a second airport in our data, Itami (ITM). This page and the survey cover Kansai (KIX). Check the airport code in your result if your plans in Osaka depend on it. ## What baggage is included on a Seoul to Osaka ticket? On Asiana in Economy, one checked bag of up to 23 kg is included on routes outside the Americas. Asiana also limits each bag to 158 cm, counting length, width and height together. We checked this on October 12, 2026. A fare on Korean Air or another airline may include a different allowance. On SatFares, baggage and fare rules (changes, refunds) are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. The total held on your balance covers only what the fare includes, so check the airline's baggage page if you need more. ## What do I need to enter Japan through Kansai? A valid passport and, for most visitors, the right entry status for their nationality. Korean citizens on a tourist trip need no visa for a stay of up to 3 months, under the Korea–Japan visa agreement. A stay of 90 days or more needs a visa in advance. Source: Korea's foreign ministry, Japan travel safety guide, updated August 13, 2024. Before landing, you can fill in immigration and customs steps on Visit Japan Web, a service of Japan's Digital Agency. Travellers with other passports should check Japanese government rules. We do not give visa advice. ## Who refunds me if my Osaka flight is cancelled? We do, under our own rule, whatever the airline's policy. If the airline cancels a flight you booked with us, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If the ticket can't be issued in time, nothing is charged: the hold on your balance is lifted. Passenger laws from other regions do not apply here. EU Regulation 261/2004 covers flights leaving the EU, and flights into the EU on EU airlines. The US DOT refund rule covers flights touching the United States. A cancellation you choose yourself follows the fare rules, with any refund credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## How do I pay for Seoul to Osaka in crypto? Send one of six coins to your SatFares balance, then book from it. The minimum top-up is $25. After you choose a flight, enter each traveller's names as in the passport, date of birth, gender and passport details. An email address is required for every booking. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. The total shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). The total is held while our team books the ticket, and your balance is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. The table shows each coin, its network and the confirmations we wait for before a top-up is credited. *Coins and networks accepted by SatFares, October 2026. Send each coin only to the address shown for its network.* | Coin | Network | Confirmations | | --- | --- | --- | | BTC | Bitcoin | 2 | | USDT | Tron (TRC-20) | 20 | | USDT | Ethereum (ERC-20) | 12 | | USDC | Ethereum (ERC-20) only | 12 | | ETH | Ethereum | 12 | | SOL | Solana | 1 | | LTC | Litecoin | 6 | ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I land at Itami instead of Kansai? Yes, when the live search finds a flight from Incheon to Itami (ITM) on your dates. Itami is Osaka's other airport in our data. Our market fare survey and this page cover Kansai (KIX) only. The airport code appears in each result, so compare it with your plans before you confirm the booking. ### Can I book a return flight from Osaka to Seoul? Yes. The search form takes a return date as well as a departure date. The whole trip is held on your balance at checkout. It is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. Each flight follows the fare rules of the ticket, which are confirmed with your booking. ### Can I pay in crypto in Osaka? Rarely. BTC Map lists only 3 places within 25 km of central Osaka, and 2 of them were verified since 2025 (October 12, 2026). We have not verified a Japanese rule on paying shops in crypto. We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. Plan to pay in yen. ### What does SatFares keep after my Osaka trip? The booking history, for 2 years, without identity documents. Passport details and dates of birth are deleted 30 days after the trip. The email address you give for the booking is never published or sold. We pass traveller data to the airline only, because the airline needs it to issue the ticket. ### What if Korean Air or Asiana changes my flight time? We send the change to the email address on the booking. That is one reason an email address is required for every booking. Other changes follow the airline's conditions of carriage. If the airline cancels the flight instead, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ### Can I pay for an Osaka flight with Litecoin? Yes. LTC on the Litecoin network is credited after 6 confirmations. Top up from $25, then book Incheon to Kansai from the balance. Fares are in US dollars, so the amount of LTC you need depends on its price when you top up. See [paying with LTC](https://satfares.com/pay/ltc/). ### Does SatFares add a foreign transaction fee? No card is involved, so there is no card fee from us. You pay from a crypto balance. The total shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). Your exchange or wallet may still charge a network fee when you send the coins to your balance. ## Sources 1. [Busiest routes right now (October 2026)](https://www.oag.com/reports/busiest-routes-right-now) — OAG (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Japan travel safety guide (visa-free stay for Korean citizens)](https://www.mofa.go.kr/jp-osaka-ko/brd/m_26891/view.do?seq=1945328) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Visit Japan Web](https://www.digital.go.jp/en/policies/visit_japan_web) — Digital Agency, Japan (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Free baggage](https://flyasiana.com/C/US/EN/contents/free-baggage) — Asiana Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [How to save on card fees abroad (dynamic currency conversion)](https://kbthink.com/life/card/overseas-payment-fee.html) — KB Kookmin Bank (KB Think) (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [Air passenger rights in the EU](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_en.htm) — Your Europe, European Union (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [14 CFR 260.2, definitions (covered flight)](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.2) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (checked 2026-10-12) 8. [BTC Map](https://btcmap.org/) — BTC Map (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. --- # Seoul to Tokyo flights paid in crypto > Seoul to Tokyo flights paid in crypto: Incheon to Narita, the busiest international route in October 2026 (OAG). Held, not charged until the e-ticket is issued. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/seoul-tokyo/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Incheon to Narita had more scheduled seats than any other international route in October 2026. Book it with SatFares from a crypto balance; the airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name. **Quick answer — Can I pay for Seoul to Tokyo flights in crypto?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Seoul to Tokyo flights paid in crypto, from Incheon (ICN) to Narita (NRT). Every market fare we observed on this route on October 12, 2026 was for a non-stop flight. Top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The fare is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. ## Search Seoul to Tokyo Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=ICN&to=NRT Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$82** — Fares observed: 36. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: Seoul → Tokyo | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN), South Korea | | Arrival airport | Narita International Airport (NRT), Japan | | Distance (great circle) | 1,257 km (781 mi) | | Seats scheduled in October 2026 (both directions) | 584,664 (+39% year on year; OAG, busiest routes right now (October 2026)) | | Lowest market fare observed | $82 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (36 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | Eastar Jet, Air Busan, Air Seoul, Peach Aviation, Trinity Airways, ZIPAIR Tokyo, Jin Air, Jeju Air, Air Premia, Ethiopian Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 2.3 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Departures observed on October 12, 2026 | 36 non-stop flights for November 11, on 12 airlines: 5 on Korean Air, 3 on Asiana Airlines, 1 on Ethiopian Airlines (ET 672), the rest mostly on low-cost airlines | | Non-stop flight time observed | 2 h 15 min to 2 h 55 min: 2 h 20 min on Asiana, 2 h 30 min to 2 h 35 min on Korean Air, 2 h 30 min on Ethiopian Airlines | | Entry to Japan for Korean citizens | Visa-free tourist stay of up to 3 months under the Korea–Japan visa agreement (Korean foreign ministry, updated August 13, 2024) | | Asiana checked bag in Economy | 1 piece of up to 23 kg on routes outside the Americas (checked October 12, 2026) | | Time and currency | No time difference: Seoul and Tokyo both use UTC+9. Korean won (KRW) in Seoul, Japanese yen (JPY) in Tokyo; SatFares prices are in US dollars | | Korean card fees on foreign purchases | KB Kookmin Card: 0.25% overseas service fee, plus a brand fee of 1.0% (Mastercard) or 1.0% to 1.1% (Visa), as of December 31, 2025 | | Crypto adoption at both ends | Japan 4th and South Korea 5th in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index | ## Who flies Seoul to Tokyo, and why pay in crypto? Mostly Korean travellers, on the route with the most international seats in the world. OAG ranked Incheon–Narita first among international routes in October 2026. It counted 584,664 scheduled seats in both directions, 39% more than a year earlier. South Korea was also Japan's largest source of visitors in 2025: 9,459,600 of 42,683,600 arrivals, according to JNTO figures. Both countries hold a lot of crypto. Japan ranks 4th and South Korea 5th in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index. A Korean card also costs extra on a foreign purchase. KB Kookmin Card lists a 0.25% overseas service fee, on top of a card brand fee of about 1%. A SatFares fare is in US dollars and comes out of a crypto balance. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. ## Which airlines fly Incheon to Narita? Airlines observed in our latest market fare survey include Eastar Jet, Air Busan, Air Seoul, Peach Aviation, Trinity Airways, ZIPAIR Tokyo, Jin Air, Jeju Air, Air Premia, Ethiopian Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air. On October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, we counted 36 non-stop flights on 12 airlines. Korean low-cost airlines had the most departures: Jeju Air alone had seven. Eastar Jet, Air Seoul, Air Busan and Jin Air also flew the route, as did ZIPAIR Tokyo and Air Premia. Korean Air had five departures, from KE 703 in the morning to KE 705 in the evening. Asiana had three, including OZ 102 on an Airbus A380. Ethiopian Airlines also carries passengers between the two cities, on flight ET 672 with an Airbus A350. Its own payment options are on the [Ethiopian Airlines page](https://satfares.com/airlines/ethiopian-airlines/). The survey leaves out only sanctioned airlines, and it records market fares, not our selling price. The live search shows the airlines found for your dates, and our team books the ticket you choose on request. ## How long is the flight from Seoul to Tokyo Narita? About two and a half hours. The non-stop flights we observed took between 2 h 15 min and 2 h 55 min for 1,257 km. Departures from Incheon ran from 07:15 to 19:45, local time. There is no time change on arrival. A flight that leaves Incheon at 10:00 and takes 2 h 30 min lands at 12:30 Tokyo time. Tokyo has a second airport, Haneda (HND). This page covers Narita, but the search accepts both codes. ## How much baggage is included on Seoul to Tokyo flights? It depends on the airline and the fare type. Asiana publishes one checked bag of up to 23 kg for Economy on routes outside the Americas. The length, width and height of each bag must add up to 158 cm or less. We read that rule on October 12, 2026. Other airlines and other fare types can include more or less. On SatFares, baggage and fare rules (changes, refunds) are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. If you need a checked bag, read the airline's own baggage page before you pay. ## Do Korean citizens need a visa for Japan? Not for a short tourist trip. Under the visa agreement between the two countries, Korean citizens can stay in Japan for up to 3 months without a visa. Korea's foreign ministry states this in its Japan travel safety guide, updated on August 13, 2024. A stay for study or work needs a visa from a Japanese embassy before departure. Japan's Digital Agency runs Visit Japan Web, where arriving travellers complete immigration and customs steps online. Rules for other passports are set by Japanese authorities, so check them before you book. We do not give visa advice. ## What are my rights if the airline cancels my Tokyo flight? The airline's conditions of carriage set them, because the main passenger laws do not reach this route. EU Regulation 261/2004 covers flights from the EU, and flights into the EU on an EU airline. The US DOT refund rule covers flights to, from or within the United States. Incheon to Narita is neither. SatFares adds its own rule. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If the ticket can't be issued in time, nothing is charged, and the held amount returns to your balance. If you cancel, the fare rules decide the amount, credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## How do I pay for a Seoul to Tokyo flight with crypto? In four steps, from a balance kept in US dollars: 1. Top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. USDT works on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20); USDC works on Ethereum only. 2. Search ICN to NRT and pick a flight. The total shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. 3. Enter each traveller's names in Latin letters as in the passport, the date of birth, gender and passport details. Add an email address for the booking. 4. Confirm. The total is held while our team books the ticket on request. It is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I fly from Incheon to Haneda instead of Narita? Yes, when the live search finds a flight on your dates. Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT) are both Tokyo airports in our data, and the search accepts either code. This page and our market fare survey cover Narita only. Check the arrival airport in each result before you pay, and make sure it matches your onward plans in Japan. ### Does Ethiopian Airlines fly from Seoul to Tokyo? Yes. On October 12, 2026, we observed Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 672 from Incheon to Narita, non-stop, in 2 h 30 min. The aircraft was an Airbus A350. Ethiopian Airlines can be booked on request on SatFares, so the flight can appear in your results. Schedules change, so the live search shows whether it flies on your date. ### Can I spend crypto in Tokyo? In a few places, but plan to pay in yen. BTC Map lists 51 places within 25 km of central Tokyo, and 46 of them were verified since 2025 (October 12, 2026). We have not verified a Japanese rule on paying shops in crypto. We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. ### Should I type my name in Korean script? No. Type each name in Latin letters, exactly as printed in the passport. The airline issues the ticket in that name. Every booking also needs an email address, which is never published or sold. Passport details and dates of birth are deleted 30 days after the trip; the booking history is kept 2 years. ### Can I pay with USDC for a Narita flight? Yes, with USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20). The top-up is credited after 12 confirmations. USDC sent on Solana, Base or Polygon is not accepted, so check the network in your wallet before you send. USDC and the fare are both in US dollars. See [USDC on ERC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdc-erc20/) for the steps. ### What if the Seoul to Tokyo total goes up after checkout? You see the new total and decide. Our team confirms the final total when it books the ticket with the airline. If it is higher, you accept it, or the amount is released to your balance. Nothing extra is taken without your consent, and we never promise that a fare will drop. ### Is a Seoul to Tokyo booking a travel package? No. A SatFares booking is a single travel service: one airline ticket and nothing else. EU package travel protection does not apply, and flights are not ATOL protected. Your rights come from the airline's conditions of carriage and from our refund rule. Read [is this a package](https://satfares.com/is-this-a-package/) for the details. ## Sources 1. [Busiest routes right now (October 2026)](https://www.oag.com/reports/busiest-routes-right-now) — OAG (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [International arrivals in Japan exceeded 42 million in 2025](https://travelvoice.jp/english/international-arrivals-in-japan-exceeded-42-million-in-2025-10-million-more-than-2019) — Travel Voice, from JNTO data (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Japan travel safety guide (visa-free stay for Korean citizens)](https://www.mofa.go.kr/jp-osaka-ko/brd/m_26891/view.do?seq=1945328) — Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Visit Japan Web](https://www.digital.go.jp/en/policies/visit_japan_web) — Digital Agency, Japan (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [Free baggage](https://flyasiana.com/C/US/EN/contents/free-baggage) — Asiana Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [How to save on card fees abroad (overseas service fee and brand fees)](https://kbthink.com/life/card/overseas-payment-fee.html) — KB Kookmin Bank (KB Think) (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (checked 2026-10-12) 8. [Air passenger rights in the EU](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_en.htm) — Your Europe, European Union (checked 2026-10-12) 9. [14 CFR 260.2, definitions (covered flight)](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.2) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (checked 2026-10-12) 10. [BTC Map](https://btcmap.org/) — BTC Map (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. --- # Sydney to Bali flights paid in crypto > Sydney to Bali flights paid in crypto: 4 airlines fly non-stop in 6 h 20 min to 6 h 30 min. Bali tourist levy: IDR 150,000. Held, not charged. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/sydney-bali/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Australians made 1.63 million trips to Bali in 2025, more than any other nationality. Book Sydney to Denpasar with SatFares from a crypto balance; spending crypto in Bali is a different question. **Quick answer — Can I book Sydney to Bali flights paid in crypto?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Sydney to Bali flights paid in crypto, from Sydney (SYD) to Denpasar (DPS). The non-stop flights we observed on October 12, 2026 took 6 h 20 min to 6 h 30 min. Top up from $25; our team books the ticket on request. The fare is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. ## Search Sydney to Bali Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=SYD&to=DPS Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$234** — Fares observed: 9. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: Sydney → Bali | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), Australia | | Arrival airport | Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Indonesia | | Distance (great circle) | 4,622 km (2,872 mi) | | Lowest market fare observed | $234 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (9 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | Jetstar, Batik Air Malaysia, Scoot, Qantas, Virgin Australia | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 6.3 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Departures observed on October 12, 2026 | 5 non-stop flights for November 11 (2 Jetstar, 1 Qantas, 1 Virgin Australia, 1 Batik Air), 3 Jetstar connections via Melbourne and 1 Scoot connection via Singapore | | Flight times observed | 6 h 20 min to 6 h 30 min non-stop; connections took 11 h 10 min to 23 h 45 min | | Visa on arrival for Australians | Australia is on Indonesia's list: IDR 500,000 for a stay of up to 30 days, extendable once by 30 days | | Bali tourist levy | IDR 150,000 per international tourist, paid on the Love Bali website (Bali Provincial Regulation 2 of 2025) | | Checked baggage | Qantas Economy: up to 30 kg included. Jetstar Starter fare: none included, and 7 kg of carry-on for flights before February 2, 2027 | | Time and currency | Bali (UTC+8) is 3 hours behind Sydney while Sydney is on daylight saving time (October to April), 2 hours otherwise. Indonesian rupiah (IDR) in Bali | | CommBank fee on overseas transactions | 3.50% on most Visa and Mastercard credit cards, also on Australian-dollar payments processed overseas | | Paying in crypto in Bali | Not allowed: Indonesia's Law 7/2011 on Currency bars crypto as a means of payment | ## Who flies Sydney to Bali? Australian holidaymakers, who form Bali's largest group of foreign visitors. Statistics Indonesia's Bali office counted 6,948,754 direct foreign arrivals in 2025, up 9.72%. Australians made 1.63 million of them, ahead of India (about 569,260) and China (about 537,380), as Antara reported on February 3, 2026. Both countries appear in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index: Indonesia 14th and Australia 15th. Card costs are a reason to look at other ways to pay. CommBank charges 3.50% on most Visa and Mastercard credit cards for overseas transactions. The fee also applies to Australian-dollar payments when the merchant or its processor is overseas, including online. Some CommBank cards carry 0%. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. ## Which airlines fly Sydney to Denpasar? Airlines observed in our market fare survey of October 12, 2026 include Jetstar, Batik Air Malaysia, Scoot, Qantas, Virgin Australia. For a departure on November 11, four airlines flew non-stop. Jetstar had two flights, JQ 39 in the morning and JQ 37 in the late afternoon, both on an Airbus A321neo. Qantas flew QF 43 on an Airbus A330. Virgin Australia flew VA 65 in the evening, and Batik Air flew OD 172 in the morning, both on a Boeing 737 MAX 8. Jetstar also sold connections through Melbourne, with JQ 33 to Denpasar as the second flight. Scoot connected through Singapore, with TR 41 and then TR 280 the next morning. Sanctioned airlines are the only ones left out of the survey. These are market fares observed, not our selling price. The live search gives the airlines and totals for your dates, and our team books the ticket you choose. ## How long does Sydney to Bali take? About 6 h 20 min to 6 h 30 min non-stop, over 4,622 km. On a November flight, Bali is 3 hours behind Sydney. QF 43, for example, leaves Sydney at 16:25 and lands in Denpasar at 19:45 local time. Connections take much longer. The Jetstar trips through Melbourne took 11 h 10 min to 13 h 50 min. The wait in Melbourne was 3 h 35 min to 6 h 15 min. Scoot took 23 h 45 min, including 12 h 35 min overnight in Singapore. Leaving Changi airport for the night means clearing Singapore immigration and filing the SG Arrival Card first (ICA). ## What baggage do Jetstar and Qantas include to Bali? Qantas includes checked baggage on every Economy flight; Jetstar's Starter fare does not. On Qantas, the Economy allowance outside the Americas is up to 30 kg, with no single piece over 32 kg. A Jetstar Starter fare includes carry-on only. On flights before February 2, 2027, that means 2 items weighing 7 kg together. From February 2, 2027, Jetstar Airways cuts it to one underseat bag of 40 x 30 x 20 cm. Jetstar sells checked bags at booking, later in Manage booking, or at the airport for more. On SatFares, baggage and fare rules (changes, refunds) are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. ## What do Australians need to enter Bali? A passport valid for at least 6 months, a visa, and the Bali levy. Indonesia's immigration service lists Australia among the countries eligible for a visa on arrival. The official e-Visa site gives the terms: IDR 500,000 for up to 30 days, extendable once by 30 days. A visa bought online must be used within 90 days of issue, and you need an outbound ticket. Bali also charges international tourists a levy of IDR 150,000. It is paid on the Love Bali website, under Bali Provincial Regulation 2 of 2025. Check both rules on the official sites before you travel. We do not give visa advice. ## What if Jetstar or Qantas cancels my Bali flight? The airline follows its conditions of carriage, and SatFares pays you back under its own rule. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If the ticket can't be issued in time, your held amount is released to your balance. Regional passenger laws do not cover Sydney to Denpasar. EU Regulation 261/2004 only covers flights from the EU, or into the EU on an EU airline. The US DOT refund rule only covers flights touching the United States. When you cancel by choice, the fare rules decide the refund, paid as balance credit. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## How do I book Sydney to Bali with crypto? Top up, search, enter the travellers, then wait for the e-ticket number. - **Top up** from $25 in Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). USDT goes on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20); USDC on Ethereum only. - **Search** SYD to DPS. Each result shows the stops and the total. The total is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. - **Enter** each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, date of birth, gender, passport details and an email address. - **Wait** while our team books the ticket on request: your balance is held, and charged only when the e-ticket number is issued. Baggage and fare rules are confirmed with your booking. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I pay in crypto once I land in Bali? No. Indonesia allows crypto as an asset, but not as a means of payment, under Law 7/2011 on Currency. In May 2023, Bali announced sanctions against foreign tourists who pay in crypto (Antara). BTC Map lists 15 places within 25 km, 5 of them verified since 2025 (October 12, 2026). We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. ### Can I pay the Bali tourist levy with crypto? No. The Love Bali website takes the IDR 150,000 levy by bank transfer, virtual account or QRIS, and emails a levy voucher. SatFares sells flights only, so the levy is not part of your booking. You pay it yourself, on the official Love Bali website. ### Can I get the Indonesian visa online before I fly? Indonesia's official e-Visa site sells it online. Its published terms are IDR 500,000 for a stay of up to 30 days, extendable for another 30 days. The visa must be used within 90 days of issue. Check on that site that your passport is eligible, and that it is valid for at least 6 months. ### Do Jetstar fares to Bali include a checked bag? Not the Starter fare: checked baggage is sold separately, at booking, later in Manage booking or at the airport. Qantas Economy includes up to 30 kg on this route. A fare without a bag may cost more once you add one. On SatFares, the baggage included is confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. ### Can I fly from Melbourne to Bali instead? Yes. Melbourne to Bali is also in our route list, and the search accepts MEL as the departure airport. In our October 12 survey, Jetstar flight JQ 33 from Melbourne to Denpasar was the second leg of the connections from Sydney. Our live search shows the flights from Melbourne for your dates, and our team books the one you choose on request. ### Will SatFares add a card fee to my Bali flight? No card is used at our checkout: you pay from a crypto balance. The total shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). Your exchange or wallet may charge a network fee when you send coins to your balance, so check it before you top up. ### What happens to my passport details after the trip? They are deleted 30 days after the trip, together with dates of birth. The booking history is kept 2 years, without identity documents. Every booking needs an email address, which is never published or sold. We send traveller data to the airline only. See [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ## Sources 1. [Bali hits a record of 6.95 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2025](https://bali.antaranews.com/berita/397602/bali-hits-a-record-of-695-million-foreign-tourist-arrivals-in-2025) — Antara, from Statistics Indonesia (BPS Bali) data (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Credit card fees and charges](https://www.commbank.com.au/credit-cards/card-fees-charges.html) — Commonwealth Bank of Australia (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [How to get Visa on Arrival in Indonesia](https://www.imigrasi.go.id/berita/2022/07/20/how-to-get-visa-on-arrival-in-indonesia?lang=en-US) — Directorate General of Immigration, Indonesia (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [The official eVisa website for Indonesia (general information)](https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/front/faq/59e5c2c3-525d-485b-928b-ed25079d0fd1) — Directorate General of Immigration, Indonesia (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [Love Bali (tourist levy)](https://lovebali.baliprov.go.id/) — Bali Provincial Government (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [Checked baggage](https://www.qantas.com/au/en/travel-info/baggage/checked-baggage.html) — Qantas (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [Starter fare product guide](https://www.jetstar.com/au/en/help/starter-fare-product-guide) — Jetstar (checked 2026-10-12) 8. [Carry-on baggage](https://www.jetstar.com/us/en/flights/baggage/carry-on-baggage) — Jetstar (checked 2026-10-12) 9. [Bali to crack down on foreign tourists using crypto as payment](https://en.antaranews.com/news/283182/bali-to-crack-down-on-foreign-tourists-using-crypto-as-payment) — Antara (checked 2026-10-12) 10. [SG Arrival Card](https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/sg-arrival-card) — Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, Singapore (checked 2026-10-12) 11. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (checked 2026-10-12) 12. [Air passenger rights in the EU](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_en.htm) — Your Europe, European Union (checked 2026-10-12) 13. [14 CFR 260.2, definitions (covered flight)](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.2) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (checked 2026-10-12) 14. [BTC Map](https://btcmap.org/) — BTC Map (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. --- # Flights by destination, paid in crypto > Flights by destination, paid in crypto: Dubai, Bangkok, Lisbon, Madrid and Miami, with airports and the local rule on paying in crypto. Charged at e-ticket. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/to/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Pick a city to see its airports and the local rule on paying in crypto once you arrive. Detailed pages also list our routes to the city. **Quick answer — Which destinations can I fly to with a ticket paid in crypto?** **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, has a page for 5 destinations, from Dubai and Bangkok to Miami and Madrid. Each page lists the airports and the local rule on paying in crypto on the spot. You pay the flight from a balance in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. ## Search a flight to any destination Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. ## Destinations - [Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/to/dubai/) — United Arab Emirates - [Bangkok](https://satfares.com/flights/to/bangkok/) — Thailand - [Lisbon](https://satfares.com/flights/to/lisbon/) — Portugal - [Miami](https://satfares.com/flights/to/miami/) — United States - [Madrid](https://satfares.com/flights/to/madrid/) — Spain ## Where can I not pay in crypto once I arrive? In some destinations, paying on the spot in crypto is banned or restricted, even though booking the flight with us is possible. We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. Our sources, checked on October 12, 2026, show these rules: - [Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/to/dubai/): since June 14, 2025, UAE central bank rules bar payments in crypto, except in licensed dirham payment tokens or registered foreign payment tokens. - Istanbul and Antalya: crypto may not be used to pay for goods or services. A Turkish central bank ban has applied since April 30, 2021. - Bali: crypto may be held but not used to pay, under Indonesia's Law 7/2011 on Currency. Bali announced sanctions against tourists paying in crypto in May 2023. - [Bangkok](https://satfares.com/flights/to/bangkok/) and Phuket: paying shops in crypto is not allowed outside the TouristDigiPay sandbox, announced on August 18, 2025. - Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang: crypto is not a lawful means of payment in Vietnam (see [flights from Vietnam](https://satfares.com/flights/from/vietnam/)). For Mumbai, the rule is not verified yet. ## Where is crypto easiest to spend after landing? Where BTC Map lists the most places. Within 25 km of the centre, Miami leads our destinations with 142 places, ahead of Orlando with 107 and Bangkok with 95 (October 12, 2026). The most popular cities for crypto travellers are not always the easiest. Dubai, their top destination in 2024 according to Travala and Binance Pay, has only 10 places listed. [Flights to Miami](https://satfares.com/flights/to/miami/) and [flights to Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/to/dubai/) give the details. ## What does a destination page contain? The city's airports, time zone and local currency, the BTC Map count and the local rule on paying in crypto, with its source. Detailed pages, such as Dubai or Miami, also list the routes on our list that serve the city and the passenger rules that apply. Entry and visa rules are set by each country's authorities. We do not give visa advice: check them with official government channels before you book. ## Which destinations are not available? We never sell travel to, from or within Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria, Crimea and the Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. Flights to and from the following countries are paused at launch: the United Kingdom. Selling flight-only tickets there needs ATOL arrangements we have not made. See [sanctions and restrictions](https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/). ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I fly to a city that has no page here? Yes. Our live search covers destinations without a page here, except the places we cannot sell. A page is only a guide to a city; it is not needed to book. Each result shows the airline, the stops and the fare for all passengers. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline on request. ### If a city bans crypto payments, can I still book a flight there? Yes. A local ban concerns paying shops on the spot, and SatFares sells the airline ticket from your crypto balance. We do not give legal advice: check the rules of your own country and of the destination before you travel. ### Do destination pages show prices? Not yet. We publish only prices we have measured, with their date. The live search shows the fare for your dates. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. If the final total confirmed by our team is higher, you accept it or have the amount released. ### Can I book a one-way flight to a destination? Yes. Leave the return date empty in the search form. The total shown covers every passenger, taxes included, and it is held on your balance until the airline issues the e-ticket number. You can book the return later, as a separate booking, from the same balance. ### How is the BTC Map count measured? We count places listed on BTC Map within 25 km of the city centre, excluding ATMs and exchange offices. We also note how many were verified since January 1, 2025. The counts are dated October 12, 2026. BTC Map is a community map, so a count can miss places or include places that have closed. ### Who checks the local crypto rules? We do, from public sources: central banks, laws and press reports. Each rule shows its source and the date of our check. A rule marked as not verified means we have not found a reliable source yet. Tell us if a rule has changed: write to support@satfares.com. ## Sources 1. [Turkey central bank bans crypto payments](https://www.theblock.co/linked/101905/turkey-central-bank-bans-crypto-payments) — The Block (2021) 2. [Bali to crack down on foreign tourists using crypto as payment](https://en.antaranews.com/news/283182/bali-to-crack-down-on-foreign-tourists-using-crypto-as-payment) — Antara (2023) 3. [Thailand crypto-to-baht payment pilot for foreign tourists](https://www.theblock.co/post/367207/thailand-crypto-baht-payment-pilot-foreign-tourists) — The Block (2025) 4. [Binance Pay and Travala report a surge in crypto travel bookings](https://finbold.com/binance-pay-and-travala-report-a-surge-in-crypto-travel-bookings/) — Finbold 5. [BTC Map](https://btcmap.org/) — BTC Map (2026-10-12) 6. [CBUAE Payment Token Services Regulation](https://www.regulationtomorrow.com/2024/07/cbuae-payment-token-services-regulation/) — Regulation Tomorrow (Eversheds Sutherland) (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. --- # Flights to Bangkok paid in crypto > Flights to Bangkok paid in crypto (USDT, USDC, BTC): Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang, Thailand's rule on crypto payments, routes from Europe, India and Korea. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/to/bangkok/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Bangkok was the most visited city in the world in 2025. Pay SatFares for the flight in crypto; in Bangkok itself, paying shops in crypto is restricted. **Quick answer — Can I buy a flight to Bangkok with crypto?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells flights to Bangkok's two airports, Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK). Top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, then book from the balance. Bangkok received 30.3 million international visitors in 2025. Your balance is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. ## Search flights to Bangkok Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?to=BKK Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. ## Key facts: Bangkok | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Country | Thailand | | Airports | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) | | Time zone | Indochina Time (UTC+7) | | Local currency | Thai Baht (THB) | | Paying in crypto on the spot | Restricted: Since April 1, 2022, a rule of Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission bars licensed digital asset businesses from supporting crypto payments for goods and services. The TouristDigiPay sandbox (announced on 2025-08-18) lets tourists convert crypto to baht, and merchants receive baht only; its 2026 status was not found. | | Places listed on BTC Map within 25 km | 95 places, 95 of them verified since 2025 (BTC Map, October 12, 2026) | | Booking with SatFares | Available | ## Bangkok: traffic and routes on our list | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | International arrivals in 2025 | 30.3 million, 1st among cities worldwide (Euromonitor) | | Rank among crypto travellers | 2nd destination in 2024, after Dubai (Travala and Binance Pay) | | Busiest route on our list | Bangkok–Hong Kong, 339,953 seats in October 2026 (OAG) | | Shortest route on our list | Ho Chi Minh City–Bangkok, 716 km | | Airline based at Suvarnabhumi in our data | Thai Airways | ## Which Bangkok airport should I fly into? It depends on the airline and the route. Bangkok has two airports in our data: Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK). Search with BKK, then check the arrival airport of each result. [Thai Airways](https://satfares.com/airlines/thai-airways/) is based at Suvarnabhumi in our airline data. Our live search shows the airlines found for your dates, with the stops and the fare for all passengers. Full-service and low-cost airlines can be searched, and our team books the ticket on request. ## Which routes to Bangkok can I book on SatFares? Four have their own page: - [Frankfurt to Bangkok](https://satfares.com/flights/frankfurt-bangkok/): 9,000 km, covered by EU passenger rights on departure - [Delhi to Bangkok](https://satfares.com/flights/delhi-bangkok/): 2,949 km - [Mumbai to Bangkok](https://satfares.com/flights/mumbai-bangkok/): 3,031 km - [Seoul to Bangkok](https://satfares.com/flights/seoul-bangkok/): 3,669 km Our list of 103 routes also includes Tokyo–Bangkok, Paris–Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City–Bangkok, plus Bangkok–Hong Kong, the busiest at 339,953 seats in October 2026. London–Bangkok is paused at launch, like every flight to or from the United Kingdom. ## Can I pay in crypto on the spot in Bangkok? Not in shops, as a rule. Thailand does not allow paying shops on the spot in crypto outside the TouristDigiPay sandbox. That sandbox, announced on August 18, 2025, converts crypto to baht for tourists. Its status in 2026 was not found in our sources. We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. BTC Map still lists 95 places within 25 km of the centre, all verified since 2025 (October 12, 2026). Plan to pay in Thai baht (THB) once you arrive. ## Why is Bangkok popular with crypto travellers? Because it is popular with everyone. Euromonitor counted 30.3 million international arrivals in Bangkok in 2025, the most of any city in the world. Among crypto travellers, Bangkok was the second destination in 2024, after Dubai, according to Travala and Binance Pay. Thailand itself ranks 8th in the 2026 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index. ## What do I need to enter Thailand? A valid passport and any visa or entry form your nationality requires. Thai authorities set the entry rules; check them with official Thai government channels or a Thai embassy before you book. We do not give visa advice. For the ticket, enter each traveller's names as in the passport, date of birth, gender and passport details. We pass them only to the airline, to issue the ticket. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Thailand's crypto rule affect my flight booking? The Thai rule concerns paying shops in Thailand in crypto, which is restricted outside the TouristDigiPay sandbox. We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. We do not give legal advice. The rules of your own country on crypto payments and tax still apply. ### Does EU law cover my flight to Bangkok? Only for flights that depart from the EU, such as Frankfurt to Bangkok, whatever the airline. The return to Europe is covered only when an EU airline operates it. Flights from India or Korea are not covered by EU Regulation 261/2004. ### Can I book London to Bangkok? Not yet. Flights to and from the following countries are paused at launch: the United Kingdom. You can book Bangkok from Frankfurt, Paris, Delhi, Mumbai, Seoul and other cities. Selling flight-only tickets there needs ATOL arrangements that we have not made. ### What time zone is Bangkok in? Indochina Time, UTC+7, all year: Thailand does not use summer time. Check the local arrival date and time shown in your booking, since long flights can land on the next calendar day. Bangkok is 6 hours ahead of Frankfurt in winter and 5 hours ahead in summer. ### Which stablecoin should I use for a Bangkok flight? USDT and USDC both follow the US dollar, the currency of our prices. USDT works on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20); USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. Pick the network your wallet supports. See [USDT or USDC for flights](https://satfares.com/usdt-or-usdc-for-flights/). USDC and USDT on Ethereum need 12 confirmations; USDT on Tron needs 20. ### What if my Bangkok flight is cancelled by the airline? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules decide the amount, and it is credited to your balance. If the e-ticket was never issued, the held amount is released to your balance at once. ## Sources 1. [Bangkok retains title as world's most visited city in 2025](https://www.khaosodenglish.com/life/2026/01/03/bangkok-retains-title-as-worlds-most-visited-city-in-2025-with-30-million-visitors/) — Khaosod English (2026-01-03) 2. [Binance Pay and Travala report a surge in crypto travel bookings](https://finbold.com/binance-pay-and-travala-report-a-surge-in-crypto-travel-bookings/) — Finbold 3. [Thailand crypto-to-baht payment pilot for foreign tourists](https://www.theblock.co/post/367207/thailand-crypto-baht-payment-pilot-foreign-tourists) — The Block (2025) 4. [Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, top 20](https://statranker.org/?p=14141) — StatRanker (2026-10-04) 5. [Busiest routes right now (October 2026)](https://www.oag.com/reports/busiest-routes-right-now) — OAG 6. [Air passenger rights in the EU](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_en.htm) — Your Europe, European Union (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [BTC Map](https://btcmap.org/) — BTC Map (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. --- # Flights to Dubai paid in crypto > Flights to Dubai paid in crypto (USDT, USDC, BTC): DXB and DWC airports, 13 routes on our list, local crypto rule. Charged only when the e-ticket is issued. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/to/dubai/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Dubai was the top destination of crypto travellers in 2024. SatFares sells the flight, paid from a crypto balance; the airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name. **Quick answer — Can I book a flight to Dubai with crypto?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells flights to Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC). You top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC and book from the balance. Dubai was the top destination of crypto travellers in 2024. The fare is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. > **Travel disruption in Dubai and the UAE (checked October 13, 2026)** Hostilities between the United States and Iran began on February 28, 2026, and disrupted commercial flights in the region. On May 4, 2026, the Dubai Media Office said UAE airspace was fully restored. Official advice still warns of risk: US Department of State: Level 3, "Reconsider travel", due to terrorism and armed conflict (advisory of August 29, 2026). UK Foreign Office (FCDO): reports strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in the region since July 8, 2026. It warns of possible flight cancellations and airspace closures (page updated July 24, 2026). France Diplomatie: asks French nationals in the UAE to be extremely vigilant because of the regional situation (page updated September 10, 2026). EASA, the EU aviation safety agency: airlines should not fly over the waters of the Gulf, except to land or take off. They should take care over UAE land (bulletin valid until November 16, 2026). Read the official advice for your nationality before you book, and again before you leave: US advisory · UK advice · France Diplomatie. If the airline cancels your flight, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ## Search flights to Dubai Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?to=DXB Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. ## Key facts: Dubai | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Country | United Arab Emirates | | Airports | Dubai International Airport (DXB), Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) | | Time zone | Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4) | | Local currency | United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) | | Paying in crypto on the spot | Restricted: Under the UAE central bank's Payment Token Services Regulation (Circular 2/2024, in force on August 31, 2024; transition ended in June 2025), goods and services may be paid in crypto only with a licensed dirham payment token or a registered foreign payment token. The DIFC and ADGM financial free zones have their own rules. | | Places listed on BTC Map within 25 km | 10 places, 5 of them verified since 2025 (BTC Map, October 12, 2026) | | Booking with SatFares | Available | ## Dubai: traffic and routes on our list | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | International arrivals in 2025 | 19.5 million, 6th among cities worldwide (Euromonitor) | | Routes on our list that touch Dubai | 13, of which 7 are measured by OAG | | Busiest of them in October 2026 | Dubai–Riyadh, 310,032 seats (OAG) | | Airlines based at Dubai International in our data | Emirates and flydubai | | Dubai–London | Paused at launch, like every flight to or from the United Kingdom | ## Which airports serve Dubai? Two airports in our data: Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC), at Jebel Ali. Search with DXB first, then check the arrival airport shown in each result. Dubai International is the base of two airlines in our data, [Emirates](https://satfares.com/airlines/emirates/) and [flydubai](https://satfares.com/airlines/flydubai/). Emirates accepts crypto payments directly only from eligible UAE residents, according to InsideFlyer (July 29, 2026). Payment goes through Crypto.com Pay, and the booking is settled in UAE dirhams. Travellers from other countries can book Emirates flights with SatFares and pay in crypto. Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with Emirates and confirms the final total. ## Which routes on our list fly to Dubai? Five have their own page on SatFares: - [Mumbai to Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/mumbai-dubai/): 219,546 seats in October 2026 (OAG) - [Delhi to Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/delhi-dubai/): 207,369 seats in October 2026 (OAG) - [Lagos to Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/lagos-dubai/): 5,896 km, chosen for travellers from Nigeria - [Frankfurt to Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/frankfurt-dubai/): 4,845 km - [Paris to Dubai](https://satfares.com/flights/paris-dubai/): 5,239 km Our list of 103 routes also includes Addis Ababa–Dubai (116,411 seats), Kochi–Dubai, Manila–Dubai and Istanbul–Dubai. From Dubai, it covers Riyadh (310,032 seats), Jeddah (231,522) and Johannesburg (97,654). Dubai–London is paused at launch. ## Why do crypto travellers fly to Dubai? Because Dubai tops their list. It was the first destination of crypto travellers in 2024, ahead of Bangkok, London, Tokyo and Paris, according to Travala and Binance Pay. It is also one of the most visited cities in the world. Euromonitor counted 19.5 million international arrivals in Dubai in 2025, the 6th highest of any city. In our data, the busiest routes connect Dubai with Saudi Arabia and India. ## Can I pay in crypto in Dubai after I land? Rarely, and the rules are strict. Since June 14, 2025, the UAE central bank's Payment Token Services Regulation bars payments in crypto. Only licensed dirham payment tokens and registered foreign payment tokens are allowed (checked October 12, 2026). BTC Map lists only 10 places that accept bitcoin within 25 km of the centre, 5 of them verified since 2025. The city crypto travellers visit most is not a city where you can easily pay in crypto. We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. Plan to pay locally in UAE dirhams (AED). ## What do I need to enter the United Arab Emirates? A valid passport, and any visa or entry permission your nationality requires. UAE authorities set those rules; check them on official UAE government channels before you book. We do not give visa advice. For the ticket, the airline needs each traveller's names as in the passport, date of birth, gender and passport details. We pass them only to the airline, to issue the ticket. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I fly to Dubai right now? Yes, airlines sell flights to Dubai, but official advice still warns of risk. On October 12, 2026, our fare survey found non-stop fares from Delhi on Emirates, flydubai, Air India and SpiceJet. The US rates the UAE Level 3, "Reconsider travel" (August 29, 2026). Check your government's advice and your flight status before you leave. We do not give safety advice. ### Can I pay Emirates directly in crypto? Only if you are an eligible resident of the United Arab Emirates, according to InsideFlyer on July 29, 2026. Those payments go through Crypto.com Pay, in UAE dirhams. Other travellers can pay SatFares in crypto, and the airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name. See [Emirates and crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines/emirates/). ### Should I fly into DXB or DWC? Search both and compare. Dubai International (DXB) is the main airport and the base of Emirates and flydubai in our data. Al Maktoum International (DWC) is at Jebel Ali. Each search result shows the arrival airport. The fare shown covers all passengers, taxes included, whatever the airport. ### Can I book London to Dubai with SatFares? Not yet. Flights to and from the following countries are paused at launch: the United Kingdom. Selling flight-only tickets there needs ATOL arrangements that we have not put in place. Other routes to Dubai are available. Dubai can be booked from Lagos, Delhi, Mumbai, Frankfurt and Paris, among other cities. ### What time zone is Dubai in? Dubai uses Gulf Standard Time, UTC+4, all year. It does not change its clocks in summer. Check the local arrival date and time shown in your booking before you plan the first day. Dubai is 3 hours ahead of Lagos and 90 minutes behind Delhi and Mumbai. ### What if the airline cancels my flight to Dubai? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If the e-ticket was never issued, nothing was charged: the held amount goes back to your balance at once. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules of your ticket decide what comes back. ### Which coins can I use for a Dubai flight? Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). USDT works on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20); USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. The minimum top-up is $25. We do not accept Monero or Bitcoin Lightning. Stablecoins keep a dollar value, like our fares. ## Sources 1. [Binance Pay and Travala report a surge in crypto travel bookings](https://finbold.com/binance-pay-and-travala-report-a-surge-in-crypto-travel-bookings/) — Finbold 2. [Bangkok retains title as world's most visited city in 2025](https://www.khaosodenglish.com/life/2026/01/03/bangkok-retains-title-as-worlds-most-visited-city-in-2025-with-30-million-visitors/) — Khaosod English (2026-01-03) 3. [Emirates accepts crypto payments for UAE residents](https://www.insideflyer.com/posts/emirates-accepts-crypto-payments-for-uae-residents/) — InsideFlyer (2026-07-29) 4. [Busiest routes right now (October 2026)](https://www.oag.com/reports/busiest-routes-right-now) — OAG 5. [BTC Map](https://btcmap.org/) — BTC Map (2026-10-12) 6. [CBUAE Payment Token Services Regulation](https://www.regulationtomorrow.com/2024/07/cbuae-payment-token-services-regulation/) — Regulation Tomorrow (Eversheds Sutherland) (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [United Arab Emirates Travel Advisory (Level 3: Reconsider travel)](https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/united-arab-emirates.html) — US Department of State (August 29, 2026; checked 2026-10-13) 8. [United Arab Emirates travel advice](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/united-arab-emirates) — UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (updated July 24, 2026; checked 2026-10-13) 9. [Conseils aux voyageurs : Émirats arabes unis](https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/conseils-par-pays-destination/emirats-arabes-unis/) — France Diplomatie, Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires étrangères (updated September 10, 2026; checked 2026-10-13) 10. [CZIB-2026-07R3: Airspace of the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman](https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/domains/air-operations/czibs/czib-2026-07r3) — European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (revised September 30, 2026, valid until November 16, 2026; checked 2026-10-13) 11. [DXB sustains global connectivity through regional disruption, readies for return of strong demand as UAE airspace restrictions ease](https://mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2026/may/04-05/dubai-international-dxb) — Government of Dubai Media Office (May 4, 2026; checked 2026-10-13) --- 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. --- # Flights to Lisbon paid in crypto > Flights to Lisbon paid in crypto (USDT, USDC, BTC): Humberto Delgado airport, routes from Brazil, EU passenger rights. Held until the e-ticket is issued. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/to/lisbon/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Lisbon is a base for digital nomads and a gateway between Brazil and Europe. SatFares sells the flight, paid in crypto, with the ticket issued by the airline in the traveller's name. **Quick answer — How do I book a flight to Lisbon with crypto?** Top up a **SatFares** balance from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, search for Lisbon (LIS) and book from the balance. SatFares is a flight booking site paid only in crypto. Lisbon has one airport, Humberto Delgado, and BTC Map lists 53 places that accept bitcoin around the city. The fare is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. ## Search flights to Lisbon Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?to=LIS Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. ## Key facts: Lisbon | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Country | Portugal | | Airports | Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | | Time zone | Western European Time (UTC / UTC+1) | | Local currency | Euro (EUR) | | Paying in crypto on the spot | No local ban found in our sources (checked October 12, 2026). | | Places listed on BTC Map within 25 km | 53 places, 34 of them verified since 2025 (BTC Map, October 12, 2026) | | Booking with SatFares | Available | ## Lisbon: routes and passenger rules | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Routes on our list that touch Lisbon | 4: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Madrid and London (London paused at launch) | | Busiest of them in October 2026 | Lisbon–Madrid, 188,054 seats (OAG) | | Lisbon and crypto travellers | Named by Travala as a hub for digital nomads | | EU Regulation 261/2004 | Covers every flight departing from Lisbon, whatever the airline | | Airline based in Lisbon in our data | TAP Air Portugal | ## Which airport serves Lisbon? One airport in our data: Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS). Every flight to Lisbon that you find on SatFares lands there, so there is no airport choice to make. [TAP Air Portugal](https://satfares.com/airlines/tap-air-portugal/) is based in Lisbon in our airline data. Our live search shows the airlines found for your dates, with the stops and the fare. After checkout, our team books the ticket on request and confirms the final total. ## Which routes to Lisbon are on our list? [São Paulo to Lisbon](https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-lisbon/) has its own page: 7,935 km between Brazil and Portugal. Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon, 7,715 km, is also on our list of 103 routes. From Lisbon, our list covers Lisbon–Madrid, with 188,054 seats in October 2026 according to OAG. London–Lisbon is paused at launch, like every flight to or from the United Kingdom. ## Am I protected by EU rules on a flight to or from Lisbon? On departures from Lisbon, yes, whatever the airline. EU Regulation 261/2004 covers every flight that departs from an EU airport. On arrival from outside the EU, for example from Brazil, it applies only when an EU airline operates the flight. Flights within the EU, such as Madrid to Lisbon, are covered with any airline. Source: Your Europe, checked on October 12, 2026. If the airline cancels a SatFares booking, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ## Can I pay in crypto once I am in Lisbon? At some places. BTC Map lists 53 places within 25 km of central Lisbon, 34 of them verified since 2025 (October 12, 2026). Our sources found no local ban on paying in crypto. We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. Travala named Lisbon, with Barcelona and Mexico City, among the hubs of digital nomads who travel with crypto. For daily costs, plan to pay in euros (EUR). ## What do I need to enter Portugal? A valid passport or travel document, and any visa your nationality requires. Portuguese and EU authorities set the entry rules; check them on official Portuguese government channels before you book. We do not give visa advice. For the ticket, the airline needs each traveller's names as in the passport, date of birth and gender, plus document details for an international flight. We pass them to the airline only. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can digital nomads book one-way flights to Lisbon in crypto? Yes. Leave the return date empty in the search to book one way. The fare is paid from your crypto balance and held until the airline issues the e-ticket number. Entry rules depend on your nationality; check them with Portuguese authorities before you go. ### Is a flight from Brazil to Lisbon covered by EU Regulation 261/2004? Only if an EU airline operates it. The regulation covers flights arriving in the EU from outside only with an EU airline. The return flight from Lisbon is covered with any airline. Check the operating airline in each search result before you book. ### Can I book London to Lisbon? Not yet. Flights to and from the following countries are paused at launch: the United Kingdom. Selling flight-only tickets there needs ATOL arrangements we have not made. Other routes to Lisbon are available. You can book Lisbon from São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Madrid and other cities. ### Are fares to Lisbon shown in euros? No. SatFares shows fares in US dollars, for all passengers, taxes included. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. You pay from a balance in USDT, USDC or another accepted coin, so no euro card is used at checkout. ### What time zone is Lisbon in? Western European Time: UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Lisbon is one hour behind Madrid and Paris all year. Portugal changes its clocks on the same dates as the rest of the EU. São Paulo is 3 or 4 hours behind Lisbon, depending on the season. ### What if I cancel my Lisbon flight myself? The fare rules of your ticket decide what comes back, and any refund is credited to your SatFares balance. Check the fare conditions before you book. See [flexible tickets](https://satfares.com/flexible-tickets/) for fares that allow changes. If the airline cancels instead, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ## Sources 1. [Air passenger rights in the EU](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_en.htm) — Your Europe, European Union (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Binance Pay and Travala report a surge in crypto travel bookings](https://finbold.com/binance-pay-and-travala-report-a-surge-in-crypto-travel-bookings/) — Finbold 3. [Busiest routes right now (October 2026)](https://www.oag.com/reports/busiest-routes-right-now) — OAG 4. [BTC Map](https://btcmap.org/) — BTC Map (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. --- # Flights to Madrid paid in crypto > Flights to Madrid paid in crypto (USDT, USDC, BTC): Madrid–Barajas airport, routes from Buenos Aires, Bogotá and Rome, EU passenger rights. Held until issued. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/to/madrid/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Madrid is the main gateway between Latin America and Spain on our list. SatFares sells the flight, paid from a crypto balance; the airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name. **Quick answer — Can I book a flight to Madrid with crypto?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells flights to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD). Top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC and book from the balance. Five routes on our list that touch Madrid are measured by OAG, up to 214,964 seats a month. The fare is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. ## Search flights to Madrid Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?to=MAD Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. ## Key facts: Madrid | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Country | Spain | | Airports | Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) | | Time zone | Central European Time (UTC+1 / UTC+2) | | Local currency | Euro (EUR) | | Paying in crypto on the spot | No local ban found in our sources (checked October 12, 2026). | | Places listed on BTC Map within 25 km | 22 places, 13 of them verified since 2025 (BTC Map, October 12, 2026) | | Booking with SatFares | Available | ## Madrid: traffic and routes on our list | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Madrid as a destination | 2nd in the Euromonitor 2025 index of city destinations, after Paris | | Routes on our list that touch Madrid | 6, of which 5 measured by OAG for October 2026 | | Busiest of them | Rome–Madrid, 214,964 seats (OAG, October 2026) | | From Latin America | Bogotá–Madrid 152,952 seats; Buenos Aires–Madrid 107,447 seats (OAG, October 2026) | | Airline based in Madrid in our data | Iberia | ## Which routes to Madrid are on our list? Six routes on our list touch Madrid, and OAG measured five of them in October 2026: - Rome–Madrid: 214,964 seats - Lisbon–Madrid: 188,054 seats - Bogotá–Madrid: 152,952 seats - Madrid–Mexico City: 110,505 seats - [Buenos Aires–Madrid](https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-madrid/): 107,447 seats São Paulo–Madrid, 8,378 km, completes the list. It is not measured by OAG. Seat counts include both directions. ## Which airport serves Madrid? One airport in our data: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas (MAD). All flights to Madrid on SatFares land there. [Iberia](https://satfares.com/airlines/iberia/) is based at Madrid in our airline data. Our live search shows the airlines found for your dates, with the stops and the fare for all passengers. Our team then books the ticket with the airline on request. ## Do EU passenger rights cover my flight to or from Madrid? Every flight that departs from Madrid is covered by EU Regulation 261/2004, whatever the airline. A flight into Madrid from outside the EU, for example from Buenos Aires or Bogotá, is covered only when an EU airline operates it. Flights within the EU, such as Rome to Madrid, are covered with any airline. Source: Your Europe, checked on October 12, 2026. If the airline cancels a SatFares booking, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ## Can I pay in crypto in Madrid? At a small number of places. BTC Map lists 22 places within 25 km of central Madrid, 13 of them verified since 2025 (October 12, 2026). Our sources found no local ban on paying in crypto. We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. Daily costs in Madrid are in euros (EUR). ## What do Argentine card rules mean for a flight to Madrid? A payment by Argentine card in foreign currency carries a 30% advance tax collection, still applied in June 2026 according to El Cronista. A SatFares fare is in US dollars and paid from a crypto balance. Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Argentine tax and exchange rules also apply to how you buy, hold and spend crypto. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. See [flights from Argentina](https://satfares.com/flights/from/argentina/). ## What do I need to enter Spain? A valid passport or travel document, and any visa your nationality requires. Spanish and EU authorities set the entry rules; check them on official Spanish government channels before you book. We do not give visa advice. For the ticket, the airline needs each traveller's names as in the passport, both surnames included, plus date of birth and gender. We pass them to the airline only. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is a flight from Latin America to Madrid covered by EU rules? Only if an EU airline operates it. EU Regulation 261/2004 covers flights into the EU from outside only with an EU airline. Your return flight from Madrid is covered whatever the airline. Check the operating airline in each search result before you book. ### Can I book Bogotá to Madrid with SatFares? Yes, on request. Search BOG to MAD: our live search shows the flights found for your dates. Bogotá–Madrid had 152,952 seats in October 2026, according to OAG, but it has no page on SatFares yet. After checkout, our team books the ticket and confirms the final total. ### What time zone is Madrid in? Central European Time: UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer. Madrid is one hour ahead of Lisbon all year. Check the local arrival time in your booking. Buenos Aires is 4 hours behind Madrid in the Spanish winter and 5 hours behind in summer. ### Are fares to Madrid shown in euros? No, in US dollars, for all passengers, taxes included. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. You pay from a crypto balance topped up in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. ### What if I cancel my Madrid flight myself? The fare rules of your ticket decide what comes back, and any refund is credited to your SatFares balance. Fares that allow changes are covered on [flexible tickets](https://satfares.com/flexible-tickets/). If the airline cancels instead, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ### Is my Madrid booking a travel package? No. A SatFares booking is a single travel service: one flight booking, not a travel package. EU package travel protection does not apply. Flights are not ATOL protected. Your rights come from the airline's fare rules and, where it applies, from EU Regulation 261/2004. ## Sources 1. [Most visited cities by international visitors, 2025](https://travelnoire.com/most-visited-cities-international-visitors-2025) — Travel Noire, from Euromonitor 2. [Busiest routes right now (October 2026)](https://www.oag.com/reports/busiest-routes-right-now) — OAG 3. [Air passenger rights in the EU](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/passenger-rights/air/index_en.htm) — Your Europe, European Union (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Qué hay detrás del dólar tarjeta](https://www.cronista.com/economia-politica/que-hay-detras-del-dolar-tarjeta-el-numero-que-el-gobierno-no-quiere-resignar/) — El Cronista (2026-06-17) 5. [BTC Map](https://btcmap.org/) — BTC Map (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. --- # Flights to Miami paid in crypto > Flights to Miami paid in crypto (USDT, USDC, BTC): MIA airport, routes from São Paulo and Buenos Aires, US refund rules. Charged at e-ticket issue. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/to/miami/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Miami International is the second US airport for international passengers, and Miami has the most BTC Map listings of the 30 destinations on our list. SatFares sells the flight, paid in crypto. **Quick answer — Can I pay for a flight to Miami with crypto?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells flights to Miami International (MIA). Top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC and book from the balance. MIA handled 24.85 million international passengers in 2025. The fare is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number, and US refund rules cover flights to and from Miami. ## Search flights to Miami Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?to=MIA Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. ## Key facts: Miami | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Country | United States | | Airports | Miami International Airport (MIA) | | Time zone | Eastern Time (UTC-5 / UTC-4) | | Local currency | US Dollar (USD) | | Paying in crypto on the spot | No local ban found in our sources (checked October 12, 2026). | | Places listed on BTC Map within 25 km | 142 places, 119 of them verified since 2025 (BTC Map, October 12, 2026) | | Booking with SatFares | Available | ## Miami International: figures and rules | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Miami International in 2025 | 55,314,661 passengers, of which 24,850,064 international (45%) | | Airlines at MIA (August 2026) | 92: 31 from the United States and 61 from other countries | | Non-stop passenger destinations (August 2026) | 172, of which 46 in the Caribbean and 20 in South America | | Largest airline at MIA (July 2026) | American Airlines, 2,855,431 passengers in the month | | Passenger refund rule | US DOT rule (14 CFR 260) for flights to and from the United States | ## How big is Miami International Airport? Very big for international traffic. Miami International handled 55,314,661 passengers in 2025, and 45% of them were international. In the 2025 ACI rankings, it was 2nd in the United States for international passengers. In August 2026, 92 airlines served the airport, with 172 non-stop passenger destinations. Of these, 46 were in the Caribbean, 20 in South America and 10 in Central America. [American Airlines](https://satfares.com/airlines/american-airlines/) carried 2,855,431 passengers at MIA in July 2026, the most of any airline. ## Which routes to Miami are on our list? Two have their own page on SatFares: - [São Paulo to Miami](https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-miami/): 6,574 km, from Brazil, 1st in the 2026 Chainalysis crypto adoption index - [Buenos Aires to Miami](https://satfares.com/flights/buenos-aires-miami/): 7,119 km, from Argentina, with US refund rules in both directions Our list of 103 routes also includes Medellín–Miami (2,243 km) and Bogotá–Miami (2,435 km). From Miami, it covers San Salvador (1,651 km), a trip chosen for travellers interested in Bitcoin in El Salvador. ## Which refund rules apply to a flight to Miami? The US Department of Transportation refund rule. It covers scheduled flights to, from and within the United States, operated or marketed by the airlines that serve the country. If the airline cancels, or changes an international trip by 6 hours or more, you can refuse the alternative. The refund is then due in the original form of payment, unless you accept another form (14 CFR 260.10). With SatFares, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ## Can I pay in crypto once I am in Miami? Often, at listed places. BTC Map lists 142 places within 25 km of central Miami, 119 of them verified since 2025 (October 12, 2026). That is the highest count of the 30 destinations on our list, ahead of Orlando (107) and Bangkok (95). Our sources found no local ban on paying in crypto. We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. Prices in Miami are in US dollars, the same unit as our fares and as USDT and USDC. ## What data does a flight to the United States require? Each traveller's full name as in the passport or ID, date of birth and gender, under the US Secure Flight program. For an international flight, passport details also go to US border authorities before arrival. We pass these data only to the airline, to issue the ticket. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. Entry rules for the United States depend on your nationality; check them with the US Department of State or a US consulate. We do not give visa advice. More on [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I book American Airlines to Miami with crypto? American Airlines does not take crypto directly, according to GoTravelCrypto (August 14, 2026). You can book its flights with SatFares and pay in crypto. Our team books the ticket on request, and the airline issues it in the traveller's name. See [American Airlines and crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines/american-airlines/). ### Do I get my money back if a Miami flight is cancelled? Yes. With SatFares, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. US rules also require a refund in the original form of payment when you refuse the alternative, unless you agree to another form. ### Is there a fee for paying in crypto? Our fee rule is: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Nothing extra is taken without your agreement. Your wallet or exchange may charge a network fee to send the top-up; that fee goes to the blockchain, not to us. ### Why does the airline need my gender and date of birth? US Secure Flight rules require the airline to collect each traveller's full name, date of birth and gender for flights to the United States. The data must match the passport. We pass it to the airline only. The airline sends this data to the US Transportation Security Administration before the flight. ### What time zone is Miami in? Eastern Time: UTC-5 in winter and UTC-4 during US daylight saving time. Orlando, also on our list with [São Paulo to Orlando](https://satfares.com/flights/sao-paulo-orlando/), uses the same time zone. Check the local arrival time shown in your booking. São Paulo and Buenos Aires are 1 or 2 hours ahead of Miami, depending on the season. ### Which coins can I use for a Miami flight? Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). USDT works on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20); USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. The minimum top-up is $25. Stablecoins keep a dollar value, the same currency as prices in Miami. ## Sources 1. [MIA Facts at a Glance (revised August 2026)](https://www.miami-airport.com/library/pdfdoc/Facts%20at%20a%20Glance/Facts-at-a-Glance_2026.pdf) — Miami-Dade Aviation Department (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [14 CFR 260.2, definitions](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.2) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [14 CFR 260.10, form and timing of refunds](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.10) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [49 CFR 1560.101, Secure Flight passenger data](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/1560.101) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell 5. [Which airlines actually accept crypto directly: the real 2026 list](https://gotravelcrypto.com/travel-guides/which-airlines-actually-accept-crypto-directly-the-real-2026-list) — GoTravelCrypto (2026-08-14) 6. [BTC Map](https://btcmap.org/) — BTC Map (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. --- # Toronto to Cancún flights paid in crypto > Toronto to Cancún flights paid in crypto (USDT, USDC, BTC). Canadian passenger rules cover both directions. Charged only when the e-ticket is issued. - URL: https://satfares.com/flights/toronto-cancun/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) A route from Canada to the Caribbean coast of Mexico, paid from a crypto balance. Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations apply, and SatFares charges you only when the e-ticket is issued. **Quick answer — Can I pay for a Toronto to Cancún flight with crypto?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells Toronto to Cancún tickets (YYZ to CUN, 2,605 km) in the traveller's name. Top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC and pay from the balance. Our team books the ticket on request, and the fare is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. Canadian passenger rules cover the flight in both directions. ## Search Toronto to Cancún Search flights: https://satfares.com/app/flights/search?from=YYZ&to=CUN Live fares in USD for all passengers, taxes included. Bookings are made on request: nothing is charged until the e-ticket number is issued, and a higher total needs your agreement. **$232** — Fares observed: 12. Lowest one-way market fare observed on October 12, 2026 for 1 adult, for a departure on November 11, 2026, taxes included. This is not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. ## Key facts: Toronto → Cancún | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Departure airport | Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Canada | | Arrival airport | Cancún International Airport (CUN), Mexico | | Distance (great circle) | 2,605 km (1,619 mi) | | Lowest market fare observed | $232 on October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, 2026 (12 fares observed). The live price at checkout may differ | | Airlines observed on this route | Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Air Transat, United Airlines, WestJet | | Fewest stops observed | Non-stop | | Shortest flight time observed | 4.3 hr | | Booking with SatFares | Available | | Time difference | Same time in winter; Toronto is 1 hour ahead while Canada is on daylight saving time (Cancún does not change its clocks) | | Passenger rules | Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations: flights to, from and within Canada, including connecting flights | | Form of an airline refund | The original method of payment; another form only if it does not expire and the buyer confirms in writing (Air Passenger Protection Regulations, section 18.2) | | Airline refund deadline | Within 30 days after the airline becomes obligated to refund (section 18.2) | | Form of airline compensation | Money, or another form of greater value that does not expire, if the passenger accepts it in writing (section 21) | | Toronto airports | Pearson (YYZ) for this route; Billy Bishop Toronto City (YTZ) also serves the city | | Non-stop airlines observed (October 12, 2026) | Air Canada, WestJet and Porter Airlines from Pearson, for a departure on November 11, 2026 | | Places in Cancún on BTC Map | 48 within 25 km, 36 of them verified since 2025 (October 12, 2026) | ## Which passenger rules protect a Toronto to Cancún flight? Canada's Air Passenger Protection Regulations. The Canadian Transportation Agency handles issues on flights to, from and within Canada, including connecting flights. So both Toronto to Cancún and Cancún to Toronto are covered. The regulations also set how an airline pays what it owes: - **Refund:** it goes back to the original method of payment. Another form is allowed only if it does not expire, its value is given in writing, and the buyer confirms in writing (section 18.2). - **Refund deadline:** within 30 days after the airline becomes obligated to refund (section 18.2). - **Compensation** for a delay, a cancellation or denied boarding: in money. Another form must have greater value and never expire, and the passenger must accept it in writing (section 21). These are the airline's duties. Source: the Justice Laws website of the Government of Canada, text current to September 21, 2026, checked on October 12, 2026. ## What does SatFares refund if the flight is cancelled? If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. A balance credit is never forced on you. If the ticket can't be issued in time, nothing is charged. The held amount is released to your balance, and you can withdraw it in USDT or USDC on request. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules of the ticket decide the amount, and it is credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). See [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## How do I pay for Toronto to Cancún in crypto? From a prepaid crypto balance, in four steps: 1. Top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. USDT works on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20); USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. 2. Search YYZ to CUN and choose a flight. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. 3. Enter each traveller's details as in the passport. At checkout, the total is held on your balance, and our team books the ticket with the airline. 4. Your balance is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. The e-ticket then appears in My trips. Our prices are in US dollars, the unit of USDT and USDC. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. Local tax and exchange rules still apply. ## Which airlines fly Toronto to Cancún? In our latest market fare survey, the airlines observed for Toronto to Cancún included Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Air Transat, United Airlines, WestJet. On October 12, 2026, for a departure on November 11, Air Canada, WestJet and Porter Airlines flew non-stop from Pearson. Air Canada also connected through Montreal, and United Airlines through Houston or Chicago. One itinerary combined Porter Airlines and Air Transat, with a change in Montreal. Only sanctioned airlines are left out of the survey, with any itinerary that stops in the United Kingdom or in a sanctioned country. These are market fares, not our selling price: the live price at checkout may differ. A connection in Houston or Chicago means entering the United States, so US entry rules apply there. Toronto has a second airport, Billy Bishop Toronto City (YTZ); each result shows the departure airport. The live search shows the airlines, stops and total for your dates. ## What do I need to fly from Toronto to Mexico? A valid passport for each traveller, with the names entered exactly as printed, plus date of birth and gender. The airline needs these details for an international flight, and we pass them to the airline only. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. Entry rules for Mexico depend on your nationality and are set by Mexican authorities. Check them on official Mexican government channels before you book. We do not give visa advice. ## Can I pay in crypto in Cancún? At a few dozen places. BTC Map lists 48 places within 25 km of Cancún, 36 of them verified since 2025 (October 12, 2026). Our sources found no local ban. We sell the ticket; paying on the spot is another matter. Our list of 103 routes also includes Toronto to Punta Cana. See [flights from Mexico](https://satfares.com/flights/from/mexico/) for travellers going the other way. ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I book Toronto to Cancún with LTC? Yes. Litecoin (LTC) is credited after 6 confirmations. Top up from $25, then book from the balance. The fare is in US dollars, so the amount of LTC depends on its price at top-up. See [paying with LTC](https://satfares.com/pay/ltc/). We do not accept Monero or Bitcoin Lightning. ### Is paying for a flight in crypto a taxable event? It can be, depending on the country where you pay tax. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country, and local tax and exchange rules still apply. Keep a record of each top-up and each booking, with dates and amounts. We do not give tax advice; check the rules where you live or ask an accountant. ### Which currency is the Toronto to Cancún fare in? US dollars, for all passengers, taxes included. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. USDT and USDC follow the US dollar, so the amount stays stable between top-up and booking. With BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC, the amount of coin depends on its price at top-up. ### Does Canadian law apply to the return flight from Cancún? Yes. The Canadian Transportation Agency covers flights to, from and within Canada, including connecting flights. A Cancún to Toronto flight is a flight to Canada. If the airline owes a refund, it goes back to the original method of payment, unless the buyer accepts another form in writing. Compensation is paid in money unless you accept another form in writing. ### What if the total changes after checkout? You see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Our team confirms the final total when it books the ticket with the airline. Nothing extra is taken without your agreement, and we do not promise lower fares later. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. ### Can I book a family trip with several travellers? Yes. Enter the number of adults in the search. The total covers every passenger, taxes included, and each traveller's names, date of birth and gender are entered as in their passport. The amount for all travellers is held on your balance and charged when the airline issues the e-tickets. ### Do you sell all-inclusive resorts in Cancún? No. We only sell flights; each booking is a single travel service. A SatFares booking is not a travel package, so you arrange your stay yourself. Your booking covers the flight only, under the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline. ## Sources 1. [Passenger protection: home](https://protection-passager-passenger.otc-cta.gc.ca/en) — Canadian Transportation Agency (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Air Passenger Protection Regulations (SOR/2019-150), sections 18.2 and 21](https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2019-150/FullText.html) — Justice Laws Website, Government of Canada (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [BTC Map](https://btcmap.org/) — BTC Map (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. --- # How to book a flight with crypto: held, not charged until the e-ticket > How to book a flight with crypto on SatFares: top up from $25 and our team books your ticket on request. You are charged only at e-ticket. - URL: https://satfares.com/how-it-works/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — What does "held, not charged" mean on SatFares?** **SatFares** is a flight booking site paid only in crypto. At checkout, the total of your flight is **held, not charged**, on your balance. Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. Your balance is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount is released. You top up from $25. ## How a booking works | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | At checkout | The exact total is held on your balance; nothing is charged yet | | Booking | On request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total | | Issuing time | Not promised; your account shows the status of each booking at every step | | Charged | Only when the airline issues the e-ticket number | | Released | The full amount, if the ticket can't be issued in time or you decline a higher total | | Higher final total | You see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released | | Statuses in My trips | Price checked, Awaiting ticket, then Ticketed or Released; New price: your answer if the total is higher | | Your e-ticket | In My trips: the airline booking code, plus one e-ticket number per passenger | | Baggage and fare rules | Confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket | | Traveller names | Exactly as in the passport, checked by you before payment | ## Held, not charged 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## How do I book a flight with crypto on SatFares? Seven steps, from the search to the e-ticket. Your balance is charged only at the last step. 1. **Search your flight** — Enter the airports, dates and number of passengers in the flight search. Our live search shows the fare found for all passengers, taxes included. 2. **Top up your balance** — Send at least $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, on the exact network shown. The top-up is credited in USD after the network confirmations. 3. **Enter the travellers** — Type each traveller's first and last names exactly as in the passport, with date of birth and gender. Add passport details for international trips, and an email address for the booking. 4. **Check the names** — Read every name again before you pay. Airlines rarely allow name changes, and a wrong name can cost an airline fee or the ticket. 5. **Your balance is held** — Our live search checks the fare again. Then the exact total is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 6. **Our team books the ticket** — Our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept it or the amount is released. 7. **Your e-ticket in My trips** — When the airline issues the e-ticket number, your balance is charged and the e-ticket appears in My trips. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount is released. ## What does each booking status mean? My trips, in your account, shows the status of each booking. The status tells you what happened to your money. | Status | What it means | Your balance | | --- | --- | --- | | Price checked | Our live search checked the fare again, just before the hold. | Not held yet | | Awaiting ticket | Your booking is on request. Our team is booking the ticket with the airline and confirming the final total. | Held, not charged | | New price: your answer | The final total is higher than the amount held. You accept the new total, or the amount is released. | Nothing extra is taken without your agreement | | Ticketed | The airline issued the e-ticket number. Your e-ticket is in My trips, with the airline booking code. | Charged | | Released | The ticket could not be issued in time, or you declined a higher total. The reason and the amount are shown. | The full amount is released to your balance | ## Who books my ticket, and what does "on request" mean? Our team books your ticket with the airline, after checkout. "On request" means that the ticket is not issued automatically at checkout. Your amount is held while our team books it. - **Final total:** our team confirms it before you are charged. - **Higher total:** you accept it, or the amount is released. Nothing extra is taken without your agreement. - **Not issued in time:** the full amount is released to your balance. - **Baggage and fare rules:** they are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. They cover changes and refunds. The price in the search is the fare found live for your dates. Our [pricing page](https://satfares.com/pricing/) explains how the total is built. ## What is in my e-ticket? Your e-ticket is issued by the airline, in each traveller's name, and you find it in My trips. It contains: - the **airline booking code**, also called the record locator; - **one e-ticket number per passenger**; - the flights, dates and times, the fare and the baggage included. Your booking is then managed with the airline. With the airline booking code and your last name, you can usually find it on the airline's website or app. There you can check in and, where the airline allows it, choose seats. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Why must names match the passport exactly? Airlines and border authorities compare the name on the ticket with the traveller's ID. In the United States, the Secure Flight rule ([49 CFR 1560.101](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/1560.101)) requires the full name, date of birth and gender. Airlines collect them at booking, or at the latest 72 hours before departure. Tickets are not transferable, and airlines often accept only small name corrections, if any. Type first names, middle names and last names as printed in the passport. Then read them again on the review screen before you pay. We never ask for a passport scan or a selfie. Our team passes traveller data to the airline only, to issue the ticket. The full list is on [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ## What happens if no ticket can be issued? The full amount is released to your balance, and the booking shows the status Released with its reason. This happens when the ticket can't be issued in time, when the fare is no longer available, or when you decline a higher total. You were never charged, because your balance is charged only when the e-ticket number is issued. A released amount can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC. Unused balance stays on your account and never expires. Amounts released when a booking can't be confirmed, or refunded after a cancellation you did not request, can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC; the rest of the balance is not refundable. ## How long does it take to get the e-ticket? We don't promise an issuing time. Bookings are made on request: our team books each ticket with the airline after checkout. We publish no typical time until one has been measured on real bookings. While you wait, your balance is held, not charged. My trips shows the status at every step: Awaiting ticket, then Ticketed or Released. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. ## What happens if the airline changes the schedule? Airlines sometimes change flight times or cancel flights after the ticket is issued. We use the contact you gave at booking to send you the ticket and to tell you about such changes. The airline may cancel or heavily change your flight. If you don't accept another flight, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Your legal rights are kept: [14 CFR 260.10](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.10) in the United States and [Regulation (EC) No 261/2004](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2004/261/article/7) in the EU. Read [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## What if I want to cancel or change my flight? Your own changes and cancellations follow the fare rules of your ticket. These rules are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. Some fares can be changed or refunded for a fee; many economy fares can't be refunded. Any amount refunded by the airline is credited to your balance, under the [refund policy](https://satfares.com/refunds/). If you need flexibility, choose a fare whose rules allow changes. See [flexible tickets](https://satfares.com/flexible-tickets/). ## How it works: questions ### Is my balance charged when I click to book? No. At checkout, the exact total is only held on your balance. Our team then books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount is released. ### Who books my ticket? Our team does, on request. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. The airline then issues the e-ticket in each traveller's name. If the total is higher than the amount held, you accept it or the amount is released. No issuing time is promised. ### Can I book for someone else? Yes. Enter each traveller's own names exactly as in their passport, with their date of birth and gender, and passport details for international trips. The ticket is issued in the traveller's name, not in the name of the person who pays. Only book for people who agree to travel. ### Do I need an account to book? Yes, you book from a prepaid balance in your account. An email address is not required to sign up. For each flight booking we need an email address. We use it to send the e-ticket, schedule changes and cancellation messages, and we never publish or sell it. ### What if I make a mistake in a name? A correction after booking is possible only if the airline accepts it, and its fee is charged at cost. Otherwise the change is treated as a cancellation by you, under the fare rules. Always check names on the review screen. ### Can I withdraw a released amount? Yes. An amount released because a booking could not be confirmed can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC. The same applies to a refund after a cancellation by the airline. Other balance stays on your account for later bookings and never expires. ### Where do I find my e-ticket? In My trips, in your account, with the airline booking code and the e-ticket number of each passenger. With the booking code and your last name, you can usually also find it on the airline's website or app. There you can check in and choose seats where allowed. ### Do you guarantee a confirmed booking? No. A booking is confirmed only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. That is why we hold your balance instead of charging it. If the ticket can't be issued in time, you lose nothing: the full amount is released to your balance. ## Cancellations and refunds | Situation | What you get | How | When | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Booking not confirmed (fare gone, time limit passed, our error) | 100% | Released to your balance; withdrawable in USDT or USDC on request | Immediately | | Price increase declined | 100% | Released to your balance; withdrawable in USDT or USDC on request | Immediately | | Flight cancelled or heavily changed by the airline (no rebooking accepted) | 100% of the ticket, taxes and options, plus any fee of ours | Your choice: USDT or USDC, or balance credit | Within 7 days of your request | | You cancel a refundable fare | The amount refunded by the airline, minus its penalty | Balance credit | As soon as the funds come back | | You cancel a non-refundable fare | Taxes refunded by the airline, if any | Balance credit | As soon as the funds come back | | No-show | According to the fare rules (often nothing) | Balance credit | — | | Name error | Corrected if the airline accepts it (its fee at cost); otherwise treated as a cancellation by you | Balance credit | — | Your legal rights are kept (14 CFR 260.10 in the US, Regulation 261/2004 in the EU): when the airline cancels, a refund as balance credit is only ever your express choice. ## Sources 1. [49 CFR 1560.101 — Request for and transmission of information to TSA (Secure Flight)](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/1560.101) — Legal Information Institute (Cornell) 2. [14 CFR 260.10 — Refunds](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.10) — Legal Information Institute (Cornell) 3. [Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, Article 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2004/261/article/7) — legislation.gov.uk 4. [14 CFR 399.88 — Prohibition on post-purchase price increase](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/399.88) — Legal Information Institute (Cornell) (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. --- # Is a flight bought on SatFares a package? No: here is why it matters > Is a flight paid in crypto on SatFares a package? No: a single travel service under Directive (EU) 2015/2302. What it means for your rights, refunds and ATOL. - URL: https://satfares.com/is-this-a-package/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Is a flight bought on SatFares a package?** No. A flight bought on **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, is a single travel service, not a package. Under Directive (EU) 2015/2302, a package combines at least two different types of travel services for the same trip. SatFares sells flights only, and never sells or suggests a hotel, a car rental or a tour. EU package travel protection does not apply. ## The short version | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | What you buy | One flight booking: the carriage of the travellers named in it | | Package under EU law | No: only one type of travel service | | Linked travel arrangement | No: we sell or suggest no other travel service | | EU package travel protection | Does not apply | | ATOL | Flights are not ATOL protected | | Your protection instead | Airline Conditions of Carriage, air passenger rights and our refund policy | | Airline cancels | You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose | | EU reform | Directive (EU) 2026/1024 applies from March 29, 2029 | ## What counts as a package under EU law? [Article 3 of Directive (EU) 2015/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2015/2302/article/3) lists four types of travel services: 1. carriage of passengers, such as a flight; 2. accommodation that is not for residential purposes; 3. rental of cars and some other motor vehicles; 4. any other tourist service, such as a guided tour. A package is a combination of at least two different types of travel services for the same trip. Examples: - services combined by one trader before a single contract; - services bought from a single point of sale and selected before paying; - services sold at an inclusive or total price. ## Why is a SatFares flight not a package? Because you buy only one type of travel service: the carriage of passengers. A return trip, or a trip with a connection, is still one type of service. - We sell flights only. We don't sell hotels, car rentals, tours or other tourist services. - There is no basket that mixes a flight with something else, and no combined total price. - We don't suggest another service after you pay: not on the confirmation page, not in our messages. - We don't link to sites that sell hotels or other travel services. Each payment covers one flight booking for the travellers named in it. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## What is a linked travel arrangement, and does it apply? A linked travel arrangement is a weaker form of combination, defined in Article 3(5) of the same directive. It covers at least two types of travel services bought under separate contracts for the same trip. The trader must facilitate it in one of two ways: - during one visit, the separate selection and payment of each service; or - in a targeted way, the purchase of another service from another trader, booked within 24 hours. It does not apply to SatFares. We sell one type of service, and we don't point you to any other trader for a hotel or a car. ## What changes with Directive (EU) 2026/1024? Directive (EU) 2026/1024 amends the 2015 directive. It was adopted on April 29, 2026 and entered into force on May 28, 2026. EU countries must transpose it by September 29, 2028, and apply it from March 29, 2029. The reform removes the linked travel arrangement as a separate category and brings these situations into the definition of a package. For SatFares nothing changes: we sell a single travel service, with no other service attached or suggested. ## What does this mean for you as a traveller? Package rules give extra protection that a single flight booking does not have: - **No organiser is responsible for a whole trip.** Under [Article 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2015/2302/article/13), a package organiser is liable for every service in the package. Here, the airline is responsible for the flight, under its Conditions of Carriage. - **No package insolvency protection.** Under [Article 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2015/2302/article/17), organisers must secure refunds, and repatriation when transport is included, if they become insolvent. What protects you instead: - your balance is **held, not charged**, until the airline issues the e-ticket number, so you pay nothing for a ticket that does not exist; - if the ticket can't be issued in time, or you decline a higher final total, the held amount is released; - after an airline cancellation, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose; - air passenger rights, such as [Regulation (EC) No 261/2004](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2004/261/article/7) in the EU and [14 CFR 260.10](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.10) in the United States. The full table is on the [refunds page](https://satfares.com/refunds/). ## Are SatFares flights ATOL protected? No. Flights sold by SatFares are not ATOL protected. ATOL is a UK protection scheme run by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Under the [CAA rules for airline ticket agents](https://www.caa.co.uk/atol-protection/atol-compliance/requirements-legal-obligations/airline-ticket-agents/), a flight-only seller without an ATOL must meet strict conditions. One of them is to issue confirmed tickets immediately upon payment. Our model holds your balance first. Then our team books the ticket on request, so the ticket is not issued at the moment you pay. For this reason, flights to or from the United Kingdom are paused. ## Can I cancel within 14 days because I bought online? No. EU consumer law excludes passenger transport from the 14-day right of withdrawal. [Article 3(3)(k) of Directive 2011/83/EU](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2011/83/article/3) leaves out passenger transport contracts, except for three articles. Your own cancellations follow the fare rules of your ticket, and any refund is credited to your balance. If you may need to change your plans, choose a fare with flexible rules: see [flexible tickets](https://satfares.com/flexible-tickets/). ## Questions about packages ### Can I pay for a flight and a hotel together on SatFares? No. SatFares sells flights only, and each booking is a single travel service. We don't sell hotels, and we don't combine a flight with any other service. If you need accommodation, you book it separately, with a provider of your choice. That booking is a separate contract, with its own rules. ### Is a return flight a package? No. A return trip, a connection or several passengers in one booking are all the same type of travel service: the carriage of passengers. A package needs at least two different types of services, for example transport and accommodation. A SatFares booking is not a package. ### Why don't you sell hotels with flights? We sell one type of travel service on purpose. Selling a flight together with a hotel could create a package or a linked travel arrangement under EU law, with duties such as insolvency protection. Our rule stays simple: one flight booking, held until the e-ticket is issued. ### Does EU package travel protection apply to my flight? No. EU package travel protection does not apply, because a SatFares booking is a single travel service, not a package. Your protections are the airline's Conditions of Carriage, air passenger rights such as Regulation 261/2004, and our [refund policy](https://satfares.com/refunds/). Package rules don't reduce your rights as an air passenger. ### Who is responsible if my flight is cancelled? The airline operates the flight and is responsible for it under its Conditions of Carriage and passenger law. SatFares handles the booking and the refund to you. If the airline cancels or heavily changes your flight, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Compensation claims go to the airline. ### Do I lose anything because it is not a package? You don't get the package-specific protections, such as one organiser responsible for the whole trip and package insolvency protection. In return, your balance is held, not charged, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. ## Sources 1. [Directive (EU) 2015/2302, Article 3 (definitions)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2015/2302/article/3) — legislation.gov.uk (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Directive (EU) 2015/2302, Article 13 (responsibility for performance)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2015/2302/article/13) — legislation.gov.uk (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Directive (EU) 2015/2302, Article 17 (insolvency protection)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2015/2302/article/17) — legislation.gov.uk (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Directive (EU) 2026/1024](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2026/1024/oj) — EUR-Lex 5. [The European Union discontinues linked travel arrangements and reorganizes the legal framework governing package travel](https://blogturismo.garrigues.com/en/european-union/the-european-union-discontinues-linked-travel-arrangements-and-reorganizes-the-legal-framework-governing-package-travel) — Garrigues (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [Directive 2011/83/EU, Article 3 (scope)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2011/83/article/3) — legislation.gov.uk (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [Airline ticket agents (ATOL requirements)](https://www.caa.co.uk/atol-protection/atol-compliance/requirements-legal-obligations/airline-ticket-agents/) — UK Civil Aviation Authority (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. --- # SatFares: official facts, prices and policies > Official facts on SatFares: flights paid in crypto, held not charged, no ID upload, crypto only (BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC). Updated 2026-10-13. - URL: https://satfares.com/llm-info/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) 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. Every figure on this page comes from the live price list and company records, the same source as the [pricing page](https://satfares.com/pricing/) and [pricing.json](https://satfares.com/pricing.json), and is rebuilt with every site update. **Quick answer — What is SatFares?** SatFares is a flight booking site paid only in crypto (BTC, USDT, USDC, 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. It is operated by TravelGoat LLC. ## Key facts (2026-10-13) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | What we sell | Airline tickets paid in crypto — flights only: no hotels, no packages | | Price shown | the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged · [details](https://satfares.com/pricing/) | | Payment | balance held at checkout, ticket booked on request by our team, charged only when the e-ticket number is issued; released if the ticket can't be issued in time or you decline a higher total · [details](https://satfares.com/how-it-works/) | | Cancelled by the airline | full refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or balance credit if you choose it. A ticket that is not issued is released to your balance at once · [details](https://satfares.com/refunds/) | | Cancelled by you | balance credit, under the fare rules | | Data we ask for | each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, date of birth and gender; passport details for international trips; an email address for the booking. No ID upload, no selfie | | Package travel | each booking is a single travel service, not a package: EU package travel protection does not apply. Flights are not ATOL protected | | Not sold | We can't sell flights to, from or within Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria, and Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine (Crimea, Sevastopol and parts of the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions), or on sanctioned airlines. Bookings for listed persons are refused. | | Not available yet | United Kingdom — Flights to and from the United Kingdom are not available yet: selling flight-only tickets there requires ATOL arrangements that we have not put in place. | | KYC / identity check | None on our side: no ID upload, no selfie. The airline requires each traveller's names, date of birth and gender, and passport details for international trips | | Email required to sign up | No | | Accepted cryptocurrencies | Crypto only: Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT, TRC-20 or ERC-20), USD Coin (USDC, ERC-20), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC) | | Minimum top-up | $25 — top up a prepaid balance once, then book from it | | Balance rule | Unused balance stays on your account and never expires. Amounts released when a booking can't be confirmed, or refunded after a cancellation you did not request, can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC; the rest of the balance is not refundable | | Operator | TravelGoat LLC (United States) | | Contact | [support@satfares.com](mailto:support@satfares.com) | ## Cancellations and refunds | Situation | What you get | How | When | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Booking not confirmed (fare gone, time limit passed, our error) | 100% | Released to your balance; withdrawable in USDT or USDC on request | Immediately | | Price increase declined | 100% | Released to your balance; withdrawable in USDT or USDC on request | Immediately | | Flight cancelled or heavily changed by the airline (no rebooking accepted) | 100% of the ticket, taxes and options, plus any fee of ours | Your choice: USDT or USDC, or balance credit | Within 7 days of your request | | You cancel a refundable fare | The amount refunded by the airline, minus its penalty | Balance credit | As soon as the funds come back | | You cancel a non-refundable fare | Taxes refunded by the airline, if any | Balance credit | As soon as the funds come back | | No-show | According to the fare rules (often nothing) | Balance credit | — | | Name error | Corrected if the airline accepts it (its fee at cost); otherwise treated as a cancellation by you | Balance credit | — | ## Where we can't sell We can't sell flights to, from or within Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria, and Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine (Crimea, Sevastopol and parts of the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions), or on sanctioned airlines. Bookings for listed persons are refused. | Destination or airline | Status | Why | | --- | --- | --- | | Iran | Not available (sanctions) | International sanctions: we sell no travel to, from or within this destination. | | North Korea | Not available (sanctions) | International sanctions: we sell no travel to, from or within this destination. | | Cuba | Not available (sanctions) | International sanctions: we sell no travel to, from or within this destination. | | Russia | Not available (sanctions) | International sanctions: we sell no travel to, from or within this destination. | | Belarus | Not available (sanctions) | International sanctions: we sell no travel to, from or within this destination. | | Syria | Not available (sanctions) | International sanctions: we sell no travel to, from or within this destination. | | Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine (Crimea, Sevastopol and parts of the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions) | Not available (sanctions) | International sanctions: we sell no travel to, from or within this destination. | | United Kingdom | Not available yet | Flights to and from the United Kingdom are not available yet: selling flight-only tickets there requires ATOL arrangements that we have not put in place. | | Mahan Air, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Airlines, Qeshm Air, Kish Air, Air Koryo, Conviasa, Aeroflot, Rossiya Airlines, Ural Airlines, S7 Airlines, Pobeda, Belavia | Not available (sanctions) | International sanctions: these airlines are never sold. | ## Open data (CC BY 4.0) | Product | Machine-readable | Observed on | | --- | --- | --- | | [Airline Crypto Acceptance Index](https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/) | [JSON](https://satfares.com/data/airline-crypto-acceptance.json) · [CSV](https://satfares.com/data/airline-crypto-acceptance.csv) | October 12, 2026 | | [Crypto Travel Seller Registry](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/) | [JSON](https://satfares.com/data/crypto-travel-sellers.json) · [CSV](https://satfares.com/data/crypto-travel-sellers.csv) | October 13, 2026 | | [Crypto Airfare Index](https://satfares.com/crypto-airfare-index/) | [JSON](https://satfares.com/data/crypto-airfare-index.json) · [CSV](https://satfares.com/data/crypto-airfare-index.csv) | October 12, 2026 | ## Why customers choose SatFares - Price shown: the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged - Bookings are made on request: the total is held on your balance, our team books the ticket, and you are charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number; a higher total needs your agreement - Airline-cancelled flight: a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose - No ID upload and no selfie: airlines get only the data they require (names, date of birth, gender, passport details for international trips), and passport details are deleted 30 days after the trip - Top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC; USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20 - Open, dated Airline Crypto Acceptance Index (CC BY 4.0), last checked October 12, 2026 - Full-service and low-cost airlines can be searched, including Ryanair, Wizz Air and AirAsia; sanctioned airlines and flights to or from the United Kingdom are excluded ## SatFares is built for - Travellers who hold stablecoins and whose bank card is capped or blocked for spending abroad - Crypto holders who want a refund in USDT or USDC when the airline cancels - Diaspora and long-haul routes such as Lagos–Dubai, Mumbai–Dubai, São Paulo–Lisbon and Buenos Aires–Miami - Anyone checking which airlines accept crypto directly, with dates and sources ## More facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | What we sell | Airline tickets only, issued by the airline in the traveller's name. No hotels, no packages: each booking is a single travel service | | Price shown | the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged | | Our fee | none (no booking fee or payment fee is added) | | When you are charged | Your balance is held at checkout and charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number; if the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance | | How we book | On request: after checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. No issuing time is promised; a higher total needs your agreement | | Price change before the ticket is issued | You see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is taken without your agreement | | Baggage and fare rules | Confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket | | Airline cancels your flight | You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose | | You cancel | Under the fare rules of your ticket; any refund is credited to your balance | | ID at checkout | No ID upload and no selfie. Airlines require each traveller's names, date of birth and gender, plus passport details for international trips; we pass them to the airline only | | Your data | An email address is required for each booking (e-ticket, schedule changes, cancellations), never published or sold. Passport details and dates of birth are deleted 30 days after the trip; the booking history is kept 2 years, without identity documents | | Airlines | Full-service and low-cost airlines can be searched, including Ryanair, Wizz Air and AirAsia; sanctioned airlines are never sold | | Paused at launch | No flights to or from the United Kingdom yet. Flights are not ATOL protected | | Never sold (sanctions) | Flights to, from or within Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria, Crimea and the Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine, and tickets on sanctioned airlines | | Not accepted | Monero (XMR) and Bitcoin Lightning | ## Official pages and data - [Pricing](https://satfares.com/pricing/) - [Airlines that accept crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/) - [How much do flights cost on 22 crypto routes? Market fares observed](https://satfares.com/crypto-airfare-index/) - [Sanctions and restrictions](https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/) - [Refund policy matrix](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/) - [Card Friction Index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/) - [Real cost of paying in crypto](https://satfares.com/real-cost-of-paying-in-crypto/) - [How it works](https://satfares.com/how-it-works/) - [Crypto flight sites compared](https://satfares.com/best-sites-to-book-flights-with-crypto/) - [Open data](https://satfares.com/data/) - [Is Alternative Airlines legit?](https://satfares.com/alternatives/alternative-airlines/) - [Is Cryptorefills legit?](https://satfares.com/alternatives/cryptorefills/) - [KryptoMate alternative](https://satfares.com/alternatives/kryptomate/) - [Laters alternative](https://satfares.com/alternatives/laters/) - [Travala flights](https://satfares.com/alternatives/travala/) - [Travorio alternative](https://satfares.com/alternatives/travorio/) - [Trip.com flights paid in USDT](https://satfares.com/alternatives/trip-com/) - [Flights by route](https://satfares.com/flights/) - [Flights by destination](https://satfares.com/flights/to/) - [Privacy](https://satfares.com/privacy/) - [Terms](https://satfares.com/terms/) - [About](https://satfares.com/about/) - [pricing.json (machine-readable price list)](https://satfares.com/pricing.json) - [llms.txt](https://satfares.com/llms.txt) - [llms-full.txt (full site text)](https://satfares.com/llms-full.txt) --- 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. --- # Can I book Ryanair, Wizz Air or AirAsia with crypto? > Yes, on request: SatFares books Ryanair, Wizz Air, AirAsia and other low-cost airlines paid in crypto. The three take no crypto themselves (October 2026). - URL: https://satfares.com/low-cost-airlines-and-crypto/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Short answer: yes, on request. Ryanair, Wizz Air and AirAsia take no crypto at their own checkout, but you can book them with SatFares from a crypto balance. Here is how an on-request booking works, what Ryanair asks of agency bookings, and which budget airlines announced crypto. **Quick answer — Can I book Ryanair, Wizz Air or AirAsia with crypto?** Yes, on request. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, can search and book Ryanair, Wizz Air, AirAsia, IndiGo, Spirit and other low-cost airlines. The airlines themselves take no crypto: on October 12, 2026, Ryanair and Wizz Air listed none, and AirAsia had no direct crypto payment. Your balance is held, not charged, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. ## Low-cost airlines and crypto in 8 lines | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Book with SatFares, on request | Ryanair, Wizz Air, AirAsia, IndiGo, Spirit, Southwest, Allegiant, VietJet Air, Cebu Pacific and other low-cost airlines; each flight depends on the live search | | Crypto at the airline's own checkout | None for Ryanair, Wizz Air, Pegasus Airlines and flydubai (official pages, October 12, 2026); none found for AirAsia | | Ryanair and agency bookings | Passengers booked through an agent without a commercial agreement must complete Ryanair's own verification at least 3 hours before departure | | Jet2 | Flies to and from the United Kingdom, where flights are paused at launch | | Baggage on low-cost fares | Checked bags often cost extra; with SatFares, baggage and fare rules are confirmed with your booking | | Low-cost airline reported to take bitcoin | FlySafair, over Lightning, in South Africa (press, March 15, 2026) | | Announced in the past, not on the payment page today | Air Arabia (AE Coin, 2025), Vueling (BitPay, 2022), Peach Aviation (2017) | | AirAsia token | The BigCoin project of 2018 was never confirmed | ## Does Ryanair accept crypto? No. On October 12, 2026, Ryanair's help centre listed Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners/Discover and UATP cards, plus some debit cards. It also listed Apple Pay (in the Ryanair app only), Google Pay and PayPal. Non-card options were iDEAL in the Netherlands and Pay by Bank in seven countries. No cryptocurrency was on the list. Ryanair also says a payment fee may apply, depending on the method. You see it in the total once you enter your card number. ## Can I book Ryanair with crypto on SatFares? Yes, on request. You pay SatFares from a crypto balance, and our team books the Ryanair ticket and confirms the final total. Ryanair issues the e-ticket in the traveller's name. Plan for one extra step. Ryanair's third-party hub says that passengers booked through an agent without a commercial agreement must verify themselves. The free route is a signed form and a passport photo, which can take up to 7 days. A paid express check uses facial recognition. Either one must be done at least 3 hours before departure, so book early enough to complete it. ## Does Wizz Air accept crypto? No. On October 12, 2026, Wizz Air's help centre listed credit and debit cards, bank transfer, WIZZ Credits and WIZZ gift vouchers. The cards were Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, American Express, Diners, Discover and UATP. It also listed cash at the airport sales desk, Revolut Pay, and iDEAL, Przelewy24 or Trustly in some countries. No cryptocurrency was on the list. With SatFares, you can still book Wizz Air on request and pay from a crypto balance. Its row in the [airline crypto index](https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/) shows the date and source of our check. ## Does AirAsia accept crypto? No direct crypto payment was found for AirAsia. In 2018, the airline group talked about a "BigCoin" token for rewards, but no launch was confirmed. Pages that offer "AirAsia with crypto" are third-party agencies, which buy the ticket for you. SatFares is one of them: AirAsia can be searched and booked on request, paid from a crypto balance. Whoever sells you an AirAsia ticket for crypto, check three things. Who issues the ticket? How is a refund paid? Will the airline ask for extra checks? ## Large low-cost airlines you can book on request | Name | Accepts crypto directly | How | Conditions | Dates | Checked | Source | Sold by SatFares | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Ryanair | No | — | Ryanair's official help centre lists Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners/Discover and UATP cards, Apple Pay (Ryanair app only), Google Pay, PayPal, some debit cards, iDEAL and Pay by Bank; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Ryanair Help Centre, payment methods](https://help.ryanair.com/hc/en-ie/articles/12889290978449-What-payment-methods-are-accepted-by-Ryanair) | Available | | Wizz Air | No | — | Wizz Air's official help centre lists credit and debit cards, bank transfer, WIZZ Credits, WIZZ gift vouchers, cash at the airport sales desk, iDEAL, Przelewy24, Trustly and Revolut Pay; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Wizz Air Help Centre, payment methods](https://www.wizzair.com/en-gb/help-centre/booking-information-and-services/payment/payment-methods) | Available | | AirAsia | No | — | No direct crypto payment found; the "BigCoin" token project (2018) was never confirmed. Pages offering AirAsia with crypto are third-party agencies. | — | October 12, 2026 (third party) | [CoinDesk (2018)](https://www.coindesk.com/airasia-planning-cryptocurrency-based-rewards-program) | Available | | IndiGo | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | | Spirit Airlines | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | | Southwest Airlines | No | — | No direct crypto payment; possible only through agencies or gift cards (Southwest gift card +$0.25 on Bitrefill). | — | October 12, 2026 (third party) | [GoTravelCrypto, third party (2026-08-14)](https://gotravelcrypto.com/travel-guides/which-airlines-actually-accept-crypto-directly-the-real-2026-list) | Available | | Allegiant Air | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | | VietJet Air | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | | Cebu Pacific | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## How does an on-request booking work? The same steps apply to every airline, low-cost or not. No issuing time is promised, and your e-ticket arrives in "My trips". 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Are checked bags included in a low-cost fare? Often not. On many low-cost airlines, a checked bag costs extra, and the cabin allowance depends on the fare. With SatFares, baggage and fare rules (changes, refunds) are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. Read the baggage line of your e-ticket before you go to the airport. A bag added later is bought from the airline under its own rules. The search price is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. ## Can I book Jet2 or easyJet with crypto? Not yet. Jet2 and easyJet are British airlines in our dataset, and Jet2 flies to and from the United Kingdom. Flights to or from the United Kingdom are paused at launch. Selling flight-only tickets there requires ATOL arrangements that we have not put in place. The table below therefore marks both airlines as not available for now. Flights on SatFares are not ATOL protected. The full list of places we can't sell is on [sanctions and restrictions](https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/). ## British low-cost airlines (paused at launch) | Name | Accepts crypto directly | How | Conditions | Dates | Checked | Source | Sold by SatFares | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Jet2 | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Not available yet | | easyJet | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Not available yet | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## Which other low-cost airlines can I book with crypto? Many low-cost airlines of our dataset can be searched on SatFares. Examples: Vueling, Transavia, Norwegian, Pegasus Airlines, flydubai, JetBlue, Frontier Airlines, Volaris, GOL, Scoot and Jetstar. A given flight still depends on our live search: an airline can be missing on one date or route. You top up a balance from $25 and book from it. Sanctioned airlines are never sold, whatever the route. ## Other low-cost airlines you can book on request | Name | Accepts crypto directly | How | Conditions | Dates | Checked | Source | Sold by SatFares | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Vueling](https://satfares.com/airlines/vueling/) | Announced in the past, not confirmed today | BitPay | Bitcoin via BitPay was announced in June 2022, to start in early 2023 (Bitcoin Magazine). Daily Maverick wrote in March 2026 that Vueling rolled out crypto checkout in 2023. The official payment page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists cards, PayPal, iDEAL, Klarna, Revolut, Apple Pay, Bizum, Flight Credit and Avios, and no cryptocurrency. | 2022-06 | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Vueling help, payment options](https://help.vueling.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19798826289681-Payment-Options) | Available | | Transavia | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | | Norwegian | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | | [Pegasus Airlines](https://satfares.com/airlines/pegasus-airlines/) | No | — | The official payment-options page lists cards, iDEAL, Bancontact, BKM Express, UnionPay, Masterpass, online bank transfer and gift cards; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Pegasus Airlines, payment methods](https://www.flypgs.com/en/payment-options) | Available | | [flydubai](https://satfares.com/airlines/flydubai/) | No | — | The official ways-to-pay page lists cards, cash at travel shops, vouchers, Skywards Miles, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Tabby, Click to Pay and local bank methods; no cryptocurrency. | — | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [flydubai, payment methods](https://www.flydubai.com/en/flying-with-us/ways-to-pay/) | Available | | JetBlue | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | | Frontier Airlines | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | | Volaris | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | | GOL | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | | Scoot | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | | Jetstar | Not checked yet | — | — | — | — | — | Available | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## Which low-cost airlines take crypto themselves? Only one is reported to do it today. Three others announced crypto in the past, but their official payment pages list none today: - **FlySafair** (South Africa) takes bitcoin over Lightning through MoneyBadger and Zapper, according to Daily Maverick (March 15, 2026). Its own site did not confirm it to us. - **Air Arabia** announced the AE Coin stablecoin through the AEC Wallet on May 26, 2025. Its payment page did not list it on October 12, 2026. - **Vueling** announced bitcoin through BitPay in June 2022, to start in early 2023. Daily Maverick says crypto checkout started in 2023. Its help page lists no crypto today. - **Peach Aviation** announced bitcoin in 2017, according to third-party reports. Its payment page lists no crypto today. Ryanair, Wizz Air, Pegasus Airlines and flydubai list no crypto on their official payment pages (checked October 12, 2026). ## Low-cost airlines with crypto news | Name | Accepts crypto directly | How | Conditions | Dates | Checked | Source | Sold by SatFares | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [FlySafair](https://satfares.com/airlines/flysafair/) | Reported (not confirmed on the official website) | MoneyBadger, Ozow, Zapper · BTC (Lightning) | South African market. | — | October 12, 2026 (press) | [Daily Maverick (2026-03-15)](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-15-saa-passengers-get-another-way-to-pay-for-flights-bitcoin/) | Available | | [Air Arabia](https://satfares.com/airlines/air-arabia/) | Announced in the past, not confirmed today | AEC Wallet (Al Maryah Community Bank) · AE Coin (stablecoin backed 1:1 by the UAE dirham) | Customers with an AEC Wallet account (identity verified in the app) booking on the Air Arabia website. AE Coin payments through the AEC Wallet were announced by Air Arabia on May 26, 2025. The official payment-options page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists cards, Apple Pay, Tabby, Klarna, local methods and cash, and no AEC Wallet or other cryptocurrency. We found no dated source that says the option ended. | 2025-05 | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Air Arabia, payment options](https://www.airarabia.com/en/plan/booking-with-us/payment-options) | Available | | [Vueling](https://satfares.com/airlines/vueling/) | Announced in the past, not confirmed today | BitPay | Bitcoin via BitPay was announced in June 2022, to start in early 2023 (Bitcoin Magazine). Daily Maverick wrote in March 2026 that Vueling rolled out crypto checkout in 2023. The official payment page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists cards, PayPal, iDEAL, Klarna, Revolut, Apple Pay, Bizum, Flight Credit and Avios, and no cryptocurrency. | 2022-06 | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Vueling help, payment options](https://help.vueling.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19798826289681-Payment-Options) | Available | | [Peach Aviation](https://satfares.com/airlines/peach-aviation/) | Announced in the past, not confirmed today | BTC | Bitcoin payments were announced in 2017, according to third-party reports. The official payment page, checked on October 12, 2026, lists cards, convenience store, ATM and internet banking, Peach Points and barcode payments, and no cryptocurrency. | 2017 | October 12, 2026 (official website) | [Peach Aviation, payment methods](https://www.flypeach.com/en/lm/fares/payment) | Available | *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## Can I use a gift card bought with crypto instead? Sometimes, for US airlines. As of October 12, 2026, Bitrefill sold Southwest Airlines gift cards for crypto at $0.25 above face value. You then book on the airline's site yourself and use the card as payment. A gift card is cheap if you already know your flight. It adds steps: you buy the card, wait for the code, then book. With SatFares, one crypto balance pays the ticket, and the amount is only charged when the e-ticket number is issued. ## What if a low-cost airline cancels my flight? With SatFares, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Low-cost fares are often non-refundable when you cancel yourself: then the fare rules decide, and any refund is credited to your balance. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). See [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/) and [flexible tickets](https://satfares.com/flexible-tickets/). ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I pay Ryanair with bitcoin or USDT? Not on ryanair.com. Its help centre, checked on October 12, 2026, lists cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, iDEAL and Pay by Bank, and no cryptocurrency. With SatFares, you can book Ryanair on request from a balance topped up in BTC or USDT. Ryanair may then require its own passenger verification at least 3 hours before departure. ### Can I pay Wizz Air with bitcoin? Not on Wizz Air's own site. Its official payment page listed no bitcoin and no other cryptocurrency on October 12, 2026. With SatFares, you can book Wizz Air on request and pay from a balance topped up in BTC on the Bitcoin network. Look for a dated source before you trust a list that says Wizz Air takes crypto. ### Can I pay AirAsia with bitcoin? Not directly, as far as we found on October 12, 2026: AirAsia had no direct crypto payment. Its "BigCoin" token project of 2018 was never confirmed. Pages that offer AirAsia with crypto are third-party agencies. With SatFares, you can book AirAsia on request from a balance topped up in BTC, USDT or another accepted coin. ### Can I book IndiGo or Spirit with USDT? Yes, on request, when the airline appears in our live search for your date and route. You pay SatFares from a balance topped up in USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, or in another accepted coin. We have not checked the payment pages of IndiGo and Spirit yet, so we show no crypto status for them. ### How long does an on-request booking take? No issuing time is promised. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. Nothing is charged until the airline issues the e-ticket number. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. Your e-ticket then appears in "My trips". ### Which budget airline takes bitcoin directly? FlySafair in South Africa is reported to take bitcoin over the Lightning network, through MoneyBadger (Daily Maverick, March 15, 2026). We could not confirm it on FlySafair's own site. SatFares does not accept Lightning payments. Air Arabia's AE Coin option, announced in 2025, was not on its payment page on October 12, 2026. ### Do low-cost airlines check who paid? Some do. Ryanair asks passengers booked through an agent without a commercial agreement to verify themselves. Other airlines may check the card holder of a card payment. When you pay SatFares in crypto, no card of yours is used for the ticket, but you still show your passport at the airport. ### What data do I give for a low-cost ticket? Each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, date of birth and gender, plus passport details for international trips. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. We pass these details to the airline only, to issue the ticket. See [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ### Is the fare on SatFares the same as on the airline's site? We do not promise that. The price shown in search is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). If the total is higher when our team books, you accept it or the amount is released. Nothing extra is taken without your agreement, and a lower price is never promised. ## Sources 1. [Ryanair third-party hub](https://www.ryanair.com/cy/en/lp/explore/third-party-hub) — Ryanair 2. [What payment methods are accepted by Ryanair?](https://help.ryanair.com/hc/en-ie/articles/12889290978449-What-payment-methods-are-accepted-by-Ryanair) — Ryanair (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Wizz Air payment methods](https://www.wizzair.com/en-gb/help-centre/booking-information-and-services/payment/payment-methods) — Wizz Air (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Spanish airline Vueling to accept bitcoin payments](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/spanish-airline-vueling-to-accept-bitcoin-payments) — Bitcoin Magazine (2022-06-16) 5. [AirAsia planning cryptocurrency-based rewards program](https://www.coindesk.com/airasia-planning-cryptocurrency-based-rewards-program) — CoinDesk (2018) 6. [SAA passengers get another way to pay for flights: bitcoin](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-15-saa-passengers-get-another-way-to-pay-for-flights-bitcoin/) — Daily Maverick (2026-03-15) 7. [Air Arabia and Mbank transform air travel payments with AE Coin](https://press.airarabia.com/air-arabia-and-mbank-transform-air-travel-payments-with-ae-coin-speed-security-and-simplicity/) — Air Arabia (checked 2026-10-12) 8. [Vueling payment options](https://help.vueling.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19798826289681-Payment-Options) — Vueling (checked 2026-10-12) 9. [Peach payment methods](https://www.flypeach.com/en/lm/fares/payment) — Peach Aviation (checked 2026-10-12) 10. [Pegasus payment options](https://www.flypgs.com/en/payment-options) — Pegasus Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 11. [flydubai ways to pay](https://www.flydubai.com/en/flying-with-us/ways-to-pay/) — flydubai (checked 2026-10-12) 12. [Bitrefill: Southwest Airlines gift card](https://www.bitrefill.com/us/en/gift-cards/southwest-airlines-usa/) — Bitrefill (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. --- # Pay for flights with crypto: coins, networks, confirmations > Pay for flights with crypto at SatFares: 6 coins, 7 coin and network options, 1 to 20 confirmations, top-up from $25, fare held until the e-ticket is issued. - URL: https://satfares.com/pay/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — How do I pay for flights with crypto on SatFares?** To pay for flights with crypto on **SatFares**, you top up a US dollar balance from $25. There are 7 coin and network options: BTC, USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20, ETH, SOL or LTC. The top-up is credited after 1 to 20 confirmations, depending on the network. At checkout, the fare is held, not charged, until the airline issues the e-ticket. ## Coins accepted Six coins, seven coin and network options. Deposit addresses appear only on the payment page, after you choose the coin and the network. - Bitcoin (BTC) - Tether (USDT) — TRC-20 or ERC-20 - USD Coin (USDC) — ERC-20 - Ethereum (ETH) - Solana (SOL) - Litecoin (LTC) ## Paying in crypto: the rules | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Coin and network options | 7: BTC, USDT TRC-20, USDT ERC-20, USDC ERC-20, ETH, SOL, LTC | | Fewest confirmations | SOL: 1 (finalized) | | Most confirmations | USDT on TRC-20: 20 | | Balance currency | US dollars | | BTC, ETH, SOL and LTC | Converted to US dollars at the rate locked on the payment page | | Deposit address | Shown only on the payment page, never on this site | | Not accepted | Monero (XMR), Bitcoin Lightning, USDC outside Ethereum, USDT outside Tron and Ethereum | | Our fee | none (no booking fee or payment fee is added) | | Minimum top-up | $25 | ## Which coin and network should I choose? Choose the coin you already hold, on the network it is on. The price is the same for every option. | Option | Network | Confirmations | Network fee paid in | Value | Guide | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | USDT on TRC-20 | Tron | 20 | Energy, Bandwidth or TRX | Tracks the US dollar | [USDT TRC-20 guide](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/) | | USDT on ERC-20 | Ethereum | 12 | ETH | Tracks the US dollar | [USDT ERC-20 guide](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-erc20/) | | USDC on ERC-20 | Ethereum | 12 | ETH | Tracks the US dollar | [USDC guide](https://satfares.com/pay/usdc-erc20/) | | BTC | Bitcoin (on-chain) | 2 | BTC | Converted to USD | [BTC guide](https://satfares.com/pay/btc/) | | ETH | Ethereum | 12 | ETH | Converted to USD | [ETH guide](https://satfares.com/pay/eth/) | | SOL | Solana | 1 | SOL | Converted to USD | [SOL guide](https://satfares.com/pay/sol/) | | LTC | Litecoin | 6 | LTC | Converted to USD | [LTC guide](https://satfares.com/pay/ltc/) | Confirmations come from our payment settings. Network fees are not measured yet: [real cost of paying in crypto](https://satfares.com/real-cost-of-paying-in-crypto/). ## How payment works 1. **Top up $25 or more** — Choose the amount and the coin (BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC). The crypto amount and its rate are locked for 30 minutes. 2. **Send it to the address shown, on the exact network** — The payment page shows our deposit address for the coin and network you picked: BTC on Bitcoin, USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20), ETH on Ethereum, SOL on Solana, LTC on Litecoin. Send only that coin on that network: funds sent on another network or in another coin can’t be recovered. The network fee comes on top of the amount. 3. **Send the exact amount shown, then click “I’ve sent the payment”** — Each top-up has its own exact amount (down to the last decimals): that is how your payment is found and matched to your account automatically. Nothing else to send us. 4. **Credited after the network confirmations** — Your balance is credited once the network has confirmed the transaction. Usual times: 5. **One balance for all your flights** — Your balance pays your bookings: the amount of a booking is held at checkout and charged only when the booking is confirmed. What is left stays on your balance for your next trip. Unused balance stays on your account and never expires. Amounts released when a booking can't be confirmed, or refunded after a cancellation you did not request, can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC; the rest of the balance is not refundable. | Crypto | Network | Confirmations | Usual time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bitcoin (BTC) | Bitcoin | 2 | ≈ 20 min | | Tether (USDT) | Tron (TRC-20) | 20 | ≈ 1 min | | Tether (USDT) | Ethereum (ERC-20) | 12 | ≈ 5 min | | USD Coin (USDC) | Ethereum (ERC-20) | 12 | ≈ 5 min | | Ethereum (ETH) | Ethereum | 12 | ≈ 5 min | | Solana (SOL) | Solana | 1 | ≈ 1 min | | Litecoin (LTC) | Litecoin | 6 | ≈ 15 min | Closed the tab? The pending top-up stays under Billing in your account: open it to see the address and the exact amount again. ## Stablecoin or another coin: what changes? Only the conversion changes. Your balance is always in US dollars. - **USDT and USDC** track the US dollar. The amount to send stays close to the dollar amount of your top-up, plus a few unique digits. - **BTC, ETH, SOL and LTC** are converted at the rate shown on the payment page, which also shows how long that rate is locked. A payment seen after the lock ends can be valued at a different rate. In every case, refunds after an airline cancellation are paid in stablecoins. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Compare the two stablecoins in [USDT or USDC for flights](https://satfares.com/usdt-or-usdc-for-flights/). ## What if I send coins on the wrong network? Funds sent on another network may be lost. Send each coin only on the network you chose at checkout, to the address shown for that network. - USDT on BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), TON or Solana is not accepted. - USDC is accepted on Ethereum only: not on Solana, Base, Polygon or Arbitrum. - ETH is accepted on the Ethereum main network only, not on layer-2 networks. - SOL means native SOL: tokens on Solana, such as USDC, are not accepted. - BTC means on-chain Bitcoin: Lightning is not accepted. See [Lightning and Monero](https://satfares.com/bitcoin-lightning-and-monero/). ## Payment guides by coin and network - [Pay for flights with USDT on TRC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/) — Tron · 20 confirmations - [Pay for flights with USDT on ERC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-erc20/) — Ethereum · 12 confirmations - [Pay for flights with USDC](https://satfares.com/pay/usdc-erc20/) — Ethereum only · 12 confirmations - [Buy plane tickets with Bitcoin](https://satfares.com/pay/btc/) — On-chain · 2 confirmations - [Pay for flights with Ethereum](https://satfares.com/pay/eth/) — Main network · 12 confirmations - [Pay for flights with Solana](https://satfares.com/pay/sol/) — Native SOL · 1 confirmation - [Pay for flights with Litecoin](https://satfares.com/pay/ltc/) — Litecoin · 6 confirmations - [From Binance, Coinbase or another exchange](https://satfares.com/pay/from-an-exchange/) — Withdraw to your deposit address, on the exact network ## Paying for flights in crypto: common questions ### Which cryptocurrencies can I use to pay for flights? SatFares accepts Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). USDT works on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20); USDC works on Ethereum (ERC-20) only. Monero and Bitcoin Lightning are not accepted. Each option has its own guide on this page. ### Can I pay with XRP or Dogecoin? No. SatFares accepts only Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). XRP and Dogecoin (DOGE) are not accepted, on any network. If you hold them, you can exchange them for USDT or USDC first, then top up on a network we accept. Converting coins may be a taxable event in your country. Coins sent to an address of another coin may be lost. ### What is the minimum payment? The minimum top-up is $25, for every coin. For a booking, your top-up must also cover the ticket total minus what is already on your balance. What you don't spend stays on your balance for your next trip. The minimum is the same for BTC, the stablecoins and every other option. ### Where do I find the deposit address? On the payment page only, after you choose the coin and the network. Addresses are never printed on the pages of this site. Closed the tab? The pending top-up stays under Billing in your account, with the address and the exact amount. ### How long until my top-up is credited? It depends on the network: from 1 confirmation for SOL to 20 for USDT on Tron. The payment page shows the confirmations as they arrive. Your balance is credited as soon as the required number is reached. If you close the tab, the pending top-up stays under Billing in your account. ### Do I have to send the exact amount? Yes, as closely as you can. Each top-up has its own exact amount, with unique last digits: that is how your payment is matched to your account. If your exchange takes its withdrawal fee from the amount you type, add the fee so that the full amount arrives. ### Is the price different depending on the coin? No. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. It is the same whichever coin and network you use. Only the network fee, paid by your wallet, and any exchange withdrawal fee differ. ### Is paying in crypto taxable? It may be. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country, because spending a coin can count as selling it. In the United States, the IRS says such payments for goods or services must be reported. Check local rules, or ask a tax adviser. SatFares does not give tax advice. ### When is my balance charged for a flight? Only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. At checkout, the total is held on your balance. Our team then books the ticket on request and confirms the final total. If it is higher, you accept it or the amount is released. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount is released. --- 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. --- # Buy plane tickets with Bitcoin (BTC): on-chain, 2 confirmations > Buy plane tickets with bitcoin on SatFares, a flight booking site paid only in crypto: on-chain BTC only, 2 confirmations, top-up from $25. No Lightning. - URL: https://satfares.com/pay/btc/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Can I pay for flights with Bitcoin?** Yes. You can pay for flights with Bitcoin at **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto. Send on-chain BTC; Lightning is not accepted. Your top-up from $25 is converted to US dollars at the rate locked on the payment page and credited after 2 confirmations. At checkout, the fare is held, not charged, until the airline issues the e-ticket. ## Bitcoin at SatFares | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Network | Bitcoin, on-chain | | Lightning | No | | Confirmations before credit | 2 | | Minimum top-up | $25, chosen in US dollars | | Conversion | BTC amount = top-up in USD ÷ BTC rate, rounded up, plus unique last digits | | Rate lock | Shown on the payment page, with the exact BTC amount | | Network fee | Set by your wallet; depends on the size of the transaction and on demand | | Refunds | In USDT or USDC, not in BTC | | Airline that takes bitcoin directly | airBaltic, through BitPay, for GREEN and GREEN plus fares only (checked October 12, 2026) | ## Can I buy plane tickets with bitcoin? Yes. As of October 2026, you can buy plane tickets with bitcoin on SatFares, a flight booking site paid only in crypto. You top up your balance with on-chain BTC, credited after 2 confirmations, then book from that balance. The airline issues the ticket in the traveller's name. Few airlines take bitcoin themselves. In our [airline crypto index](https://satfares.com/airlines-that-accept-crypto/), checked on October 12, 2026, [airBaltic](https://satfares.com/airlines/airbaltic/) accepts bitcoin through BitPay, for GREEN and GREEN plus fares only. For other airlines, you pay a travel seller that accepts crypto, such as SatFares. Compare sellers: [crypto flight booking sites compared](https://satfares.com/best-sites-to-book-flights-with-crypto/). ## How is my Bitcoin converted to US dollars? Your balance is kept in US dollars. You choose the top-up amount in dollars, and the payment page converts it into BTC at a locked rate. The page also shows how long that rate is locked. The BTC amount is rounded up and ends with a few unique digits, which identify your payment. - **Transaction seen while the rate is locked:** the locked rate applies. - **Transaction seen after the lock ends:** its dollar value can differ from the amount you chose. Don't send a second payment: keep the transaction ID (TXID) and follow the payment page. - **Exchange fee:** if your exchange takes its withdrawal fee from the amount you type, add the fee so that the full amount arrives. After the credit, your balance no longer moves with the price of Bitcoin. The price of the ticket you book is then safe from BTC price moves. ## How much BTC do I send for a $500 ticket? You send $500 worth of BTC at the locked rate, plus the network fee your wallet adds. The $500 is the price shown at checkout, which is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. 1. Top up $500. The payment page divides it by the BTC rate, rounds up, and adds a few unique units. 2. Send exactly that BTC amount while the rate is locked. The page shows until when. 3. Your wallet adds the Bitcoin network fee on top of the amount. 4. After 2 confirmations, your balance shows $500. We don't print a BTC amount here, because it depends on the rate at the moment you top up. ## What sets the Bitcoin network fee? The size of your transaction and the demand for block space. The Bitcoin developer documentation states that transactions pay fees based on their size in bytes. The fee per byte rises when demand for space in blocks rises. A transaction that spends many small coins is larger, so it costs more to send. Your wallet usually lets you choose a faster or slower fee. A very low fee can delay the 2 confirmations. If the transaction is seen only after the rate lock ends, its dollar value can differ from the amount you chose. ## Can I pay with Bitcoin Lightning or a BTC token on another network? No. Only on-chain Bitcoin is accepted. A Lightning payment does not create the on-chain transaction our check reads. BTC tokens on other networks, such as BNB Smart Chain or Ethereum, are not bitcoin on the Bitcoin network. On an exchange, choose the network called **Bitcoin** or **BTC** for the withdrawal. Details: [Lightning and Monero](https://satfares.com/bitcoin-lightning-and-monero/). ## Why top up with BTC before you search? Because confirmations take time, and live fares can change while you wait. When your balance is already credited, the total is held from it at checkout without waiting for the blockchain. Our team then books the ticket on request, and your balance is charged only when the e-ticket number is issued. We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. As of October 12, 2026, Cryptorefills does not accept on-chain BTC for flights, because its payment deadline is too short. A prepaid balance removes that problem. Other sellers: [crypto flight booking sites compared](https://satfares.com/best-sites-to-book-flights-with-crypto/). ## How are refunds paid if I paid in Bitcoin? In stablecoins, not in BTC. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Your balance is in US dollars, so the refund keeps its dollar value whatever Bitcoin does. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules apply and any refund is credited to your balance. ## Bitcoin payments: common questions ### How many confirmations does a Bitcoin payment need? Two confirmations on the Bitcoin network. The payment page counts them as they arrive, and your balance is credited in US dollars when the second one is reached. A low network fee can make the first confirmation take longer. If you close the tab, the pending top-up stays under Billing in your account. ### What happens if the price of Bitcoin drops while I wait? If your transaction is seen while the rate is locked, the locked rate applies, so the drop does not change your top-up. The payment page shows how long the rate is locked. A transaction seen after the lock ends can be valued at a different rate. After the credit, your balance stays in US dollars. ### My transaction arrived after the rate lock ended. What should I do? Don't send a second payment. Keep the transaction ID (TXID) from your wallet and follow the instructions on the payment page. If you need help, contact support with the TXID, the amount and the time you sent it. The dollar value of a late transaction can differ from the amount you chose. ### Can I get a refund in Bitcoin? No. Refunds are paid in USDT or USDC. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Your balance is kept in US dollars from the moment your BTC top-up is credited. ### Can I send BTC from an exchange? Yes, on the Bitcoin network. Choose "Bitcoin" as the withdrawal network, not Lightning or a token network. Some exchanges take their fee from the amount you type: make sure the BTC that arrives matches the exact amount shown. If needed, add the exchange fee to the amount you type. ### Is the ticket price different when I pay in BTC? No. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged, whichever coin you use. The BTC amount simply depends on the rate when you top up. The Bitcoin network fee is paid by your wallet to the network, not to SatFares. ### Is paying for a flight with Bitcoin taxable? It may be. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country, because spending bitcoin can count as selling it. Check local rules. SatFares does not give tax advice. In the United States, the IRS says payments for goods or services with digital assets must be reported. ### Can I book Emirates with Bitcoin on SatFares? Yes, on request: Emirates flights can be booked with a SatFares balance topped up in BTC. Emirates itself accepts crypto only through Crypto.com Pay, for UAE residents paying in AED. See [Emirates and crypto](https://satfares.com/airlines/emirates/). On SatFares, the ticket is issued by Emirates in the traveller's name, like any other ticket. ## Sources 1. [Transactions: transaction fees and change](https://developer.bitcoin.org/devguide/transactions.html) — Bitcoin developer documentation (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Lightning Network](https://lightning.network/) — lightning.network (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Flights](https://www.cryptorefills.com/en/flights) — Cryptorefills (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. --- # Pay for flights with Ethereum (ETH) > Pay for flights with Ethereum at SatFares, a flight booking site paid only in crypto: ETH on the main network only, 12 confirmations, no layer-2 networks. - URL: https://satfares.com/pay/eth/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Can I pay for flights with Ethereum?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, accepts ETH on the Ethereum main network to pay for flights. Layer-2 networks such as Arbitrum, Base or Optimism are not accepted. Your top-up from $25 is converted to US dollars at the rate locked on the payment page and credited after 12 confirmations. Your balance is then held, not charged, until the e-ticket is issued. ## ETH at SatFares | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Coin | Ether (ETH), the native coin of Ethereum | | Network | Ethereum main network only | | Not accepted | ETH on Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, zkSync, BNB Smart Chain or any other network; wrapped ETH (WETH) tokens | | Confirmations before credit | 12 | | Minimum top-up | $25, chosen in US dollars | | Conversion | To US dollars, at the rate locked on the payment page | | Network fee | Gas, paid in ETH on top of the amount sent | | Refunds | In USDT or USDC, not in ETH | ## Which Ethereum network can I use to pay for a flight? Only the Ethereum main network, sometimes called "Ethereum mainnet" or "ERC20" on exchanges. Our check looks for ETH sent directly to our address on Ethereum. ETH held on a layer-2 network, such as Arbitrum, Base or Optimism, is on a different chain, even if the address looks the same. Wrapped ETH (WETH) is a token, not native ETH, so it is not credited either. If your ETH is on a layer-2 network, move it to the main network first, or pay with another accepted coin. ## How is my ETH converted to US dollars? At the rate locked on the payment page. You choose the top-up in dollars; the page divides it by the ETH rate, rounds up, and adds a few unique units at the end. It also shows how long the rate is locked. Send that exact amount within that time. If the transaction is seen while the rate is locked, the locked rate applies. A transaction seen after the lock ends can be valued at a different rate. Once credited, your balance stays in US dollars, whatever the price of ETH does next. ## How much ETH do I need for a $500 ticket? You need $500 worth of ETH at the locked rate, plus enough ETH for gas. The $500 is the price shown at checkout, which is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. 1. Top up $500. The payment page shows the exact ETH amount. 2. Check that your wallet holds that amount **and** the gas on top. With ETH, both come from the same coin. 3. Send the exact amount. If your wallet offers a "max" button, don't use it: it takes the gas from the amount, so less arrives. 4. After 12 confirmations, your balance shows $500. If an exchange takes its withdrawal fee from the amount you type, add the fee so that the full amount arrives. ## What does gas cost when I send ETH? Gas is the fee of the Ethereum network, paid in ETH. According to ethereum.org, the fee is the gas used multiplied by the base fee plus an optional priority fee. A plain ETH transfer uses 21,000 units of gas, as in the example of that documentation. The base fee rises or falls with demand and is burned; the priority fee goes to the validator. We have not measured ETH fees in US dollars yet. Our measurements will appear on the [real cost of paying in crypto](https://satfares.com/real-cost-of-paying-in-crypto/) page, with the transaction IDs of our test payments. ## What happens if the airline cancels a flight paid in ETH? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. The refund is paid in stablecoins, not in ETH, because your balance has been in US dollars since your top-up was credited. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules of your ticket apply, and any refund is credited to your balance. ## Paying with ETH: common questions ### Can I pay with ETH on Arbitrum or Base? No. Only ETH on the Ethereum main network is accepted. Arbitrum, Base and Optimism are separate networks that use the same address format. ETH sent there to our address would not reach Ethereum and may be lost. Move it to the main network first. ### How many confirmations does an ETH payment need? Twelve confirmations on Ethereum. The payment page counts them as they arrive. Your balance is credited in US dollars when the twelfth confirmation is reached. The same count applies to USDT and USDC on Ethereum. If you close the tab, the pending top-up stays under Billing in your account. ### Why did less ETH arrive than I sent? Usually because the gas was taken from the amount. This happens with a "max" button or when an exchange takes its withdrawal fee from the amount. Your payment is matched by its exact amount, so contact support with your transaction ID (TXID), the amount and the time you sent it. ### Can I send USDT or USDC on an ETH top-up? No. Each top-up is checked for its coin. A token sent on an ETH top-up is rejected, even on Ethereum. Start a USDT or USDC top-up instead: [USDT on ERC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-erc20/) or [USDC](https://satfares.com/pay/usdc-erc20/). If you already sent the wrong coin, contact support with your transaction ID. We can't promise to recover it. ### What if the price of ETH changes after I send? While the rate is locked, the locked rate applies. The payment page shows how long the lock lasts. A transaction seen after the lock ends can be valued at a different rate: don't send a second payment, and keep your transaction ID (TXID). After the credit, your balance is in US dollars. ### Is the ticket price the same when I pay in ETH? Yes. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged, whichever coin you use. Gas is paid by your wallet to the Ethereum network, not to SatFares. The ETH amount depends only on the rate locked when you top up. ### Where do I find the ETH deposit address? On the payment page only, after you choose ETH. It is never printed on the pages of this site. Closed the tab? The pending top-up stays under Billing in your account, with the address and the exact amount. Copy it again each time you top up. ## Sources 1. [Gas and fees](https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/gas/) — ethereum.org (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. --- # Can I pay for a flight from Binance, Coinbase or Crypto.com? > Pay for flights from Binance or Coinbase: SatFares takes no Binance Pay, but you can withdraw crypto from any exchange to your top-up address, from $25. - URL: https://satfares.com/pay/from-an-exchange/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Exchange checkouts such as Binance Pay are not accepted. A normal withdrawal to our deposit address is. Here is how to pick the network, cover the withdrawal fee and avoid the usual errors. **Quick answer — Can I pay for flights from Binance or Coinbase?** You can pay for flights from Binance or Coinbase at **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto. Binance Pay and other exchange checkouts are not accepted. Instead, withdraw the coins to the address on our payment page, on the exact network. We accept BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC, from $25. Only the amount that arrives after the exchange fee counts. At checkout, the fare is held, not charged, until the e-ticket is issued. ## Paying from an exchange at a glance | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Binance Pay, Crypto.com Pay and other exchange checkouts | Not accepted | | How to pay from an exchange | A normal withdrawal ("Withdraw" or "Send") to the deposit address shown on our payment page | | Networks to pick on the exchange | BTC on Bitcoin; USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20); USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) only; ETH on Ethereum; SOL on Solana; LTC on Litecoin | | Amount that counts | The amount that arrives, after the exchange withdrawal fee; it must match the exact amount on the payment page | | Minimum top-up | $25, plus the exchange's own withdrawal minimum | | Memo or tag | None: our payment page shows an address and an exact amount only | | Holds set by the exchange | Possible: Binance offers an optional 24, 48 or 72-hour hold on newly whitelisted addresses | | Unspent top-up | Stays on your balance for later flights; it can't be withdrawn back to the exchange | | When you are charged | Held at checkout; charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number | ## Can I pay for a flight with Binance Pay? No. SatFares does not accept Binance Pay, Crypto.com Pay or any other exchange checkout button. You can still use the coins you hold on Binance: send them with a normal withdrawal. Binance describes Binance Pay as a crypto payment technology. It pays merchants that accept it, or sends crypto to friends and family. It is open to eligible users in supported countries, after identity verification (Binance FAQ, updated June 2, 2026). A withdrawal works differently. It moves coins on a public blockchain to any address you paste, and that is what our payment page needs. Searching for "Binance travel"? Binance Pay is a way to pay, not a seller of airline tickets. Sellers that take it say so at their own checkout: see [crypto flight booking sites compared](https://satfares.com/best-sites-to-book-flights-with-crypto/). ## How do I pay from Coinbase or the Crypto.com app? Send the coins from the app to our deposit address, as you would send to any external wallet. Pick the same coin and the same network as on the payment page. - **Coinbase:** its User Agreement says Coinbase calculates the network fee. It shows that fee at or before the moment you authorize the transfer. The agreement, updated July 22, 2026, contains no fixed fee table. - **Crypto.com app:** its Help Center says withdrawal minimums and fees vary by coin. The app lists them in its menu, under Settings, then About, then Fees & Limits. The same page sets a maximum of 10 BTC, or the equivalent, per rolling 24 hours. Check which networks the app offers for your coin before you start. If it offers none of ours for that coin, choose another option from [the coins and networks we accept](https://satfares.com/pay/). ## How do I send crypto from an exchange to SatFares? Start the top-up on SatFares first, then make the withdrawal on the exchange. 1. **Start a top-up** — Choose the amount in US dollars, from $25. Then choose the coin and the network you will send from your exchange. 2. **Copy the address and the exact amount** — The payment page shows our deposit address for that network and an exact amount with unique last digits. Copy and paste the address; do not type it. 3. **Open a withdrawal on the exchange** — Exchanges call it Withdraw or Send. Select the same coin, paste the address, then select the same network as on our payment page. 4. **Make the exact amount arrive** — Add the withdrawal fee on top, so the amount received matches the payment page. On Binance, the "Receive amount" option adds the network fee to the total. 5. **Confirm and keep the TXID** — Confirm with your exchange's security check. Then click "I've sent the payment" on our page, and keep the transaction ID (TXID) from the exchange. 6. **Book from your balance** — Your balance is credited after the network confirmations. At checkout, the fare is held, not charged, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. ## Which network do I pick on the exchange? Pick the network that matches the option you chose on our payment page, never the one with the lowest fee. Binance's own withdrawal guide says the same: pick the network the receiving platform supports, whatever its fee. | Coin you send | Network to pick | Networks that do not reach us | | --- | --- | --- | | USDT | Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20): the one you chose at checkout | BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), TON, Solana, Polygon, Arbitrum and all others | | USDC | Ethereum (ERC-20) | Base, Solana, Polygon, Arbitrum, BNB Smart Chain and all others | | BTC | Bitcoin | Lightning Network, BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Ethereum (ERC-20) | | ETH | Ethereum main network | Arbitrum, Base, Optimism and other layer-2 networks | | SOL | Solana | Any other network | | LTC | Litecoin | Any other network | Exchanges name networks differently. On October 13, 2026, Binance showed "Tron (TRC20)" and "Ethereum (ERC20)", and Kraken showed "USDT - Tron" and "USDT - Ethereum". Guides per option: [USDT on TRC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/), [USDT on ERC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-erc20/), [USDC](https://satfares.com/pay/usdc-erc20/), [BTC](https://satfares.com/pay/btc/). ## What if I withdraw on the wrong network? The coins may be lost, and neither the exchange nor SatFares can promise to get them back. Binance warns that funds sent on the wrong network might not be recoverable. Coinbase's User Agreement says supported coins sent to an incompatible wallet address are lost. The usual traps on an exchange: - **USDT on BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20) sent to our Ethereum address.** Both addresses start with 0x, so the exchange may let it through. - **BTC on Lightning, BEP-20 or ERC-20.** Binance lists all three for BTC; only the Bitcoin network reaches a Bitcoin address. - **USDC on Base, Solana or Polygon.** We accept USDC on Ethereum only. Already sent on the wrong network? Contact support with the TXID, the coin, the network and the amount. We can't promise to recover the funds. ## How much do I withdraw to cover a ticket? Withdraw enough for the exact amount on the payment page to arrive after the exchange fee. Your payment is matched by that exact amount, down to its last digits. Binance offers two ways to enter the amount, per its withdrawal guide updated September 18, 2026: - **Receive amount:** you type what the recipient gets, and the network fee is added on top. - **Withdrawal amount:** the fee is taken from what you type, so less arrives. Example: a $300 top-up in USDT on Tron shows about 300 USDT, with unique last digits. With Binance's withdrawal fee of 1.5 USDT on October 13, 2026, about 301.5 USDT leaves your account. The top-up must be at least $25 and meet the exchange's own minimum. Top up only what you plan to spend: an unspent top-up can't be withdrawn. See the [real cost of paying in crypto](https://satfares.com/real-cost-of-paying-in-crypto/). ## What do exchanges charge to withdraw USDT, USDC or BTC? Each exchange sets its own withdrawal fee and minimum for each network. These are the figures printed on each official page on October 13, 2026. Exchanges are listed in alphabetical order, with no ranking. Fees change often; check the exchange before you withdraw. | Exchange | USDT on Tron (TRC-20) | USDT on Ethereum (ERC-20) | USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) | BTC on Bitcoin | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Binance | Fee 1.5 USDT; minimum 5 USDT | Fee 0.5 USDT; minimum 5 USDT | Fee 0.5 USDC; minimum 5 USDC | Fee 0.00002 BTC; minimum 0.0001 BTC | Binance, Crypto Deposit & Withdrawal Fees page | | Coinbase | Not published / check the exchange | Not published / check the exchange | Not published / check the exchange | Not published / check the exchange | Coinbase User Agreement (United States), updated July 22, 2026: network fee shown at or before you authorize | | Crypto.com app | Not published / check the exchange | Not published / check the exchange | Not published / check the exchange | Not published / check the exchange | Crypto.com Help Center: figures shown only in the app, under Fees & Limits | | Kraken | Fee 1.00 USDT; minimum 6.00 USDT | Fee 0.9613 USDT; minimum 1.15356 USDT | Fee 0.9728 USDC; minimum 1.16736 USDC | Fee 0.00001500 BTC; minimum 0.00021800 BTC | Kraken Support, Cryptocurrency withdrawal fees and minimums | *Checked on October 13, 2026.* Fees change often; check the exchange before you withdraw. Binance says its withdrawal rates can change without notice with network congestion. Kraken says the final fee is the one shown when you confirm. The figure on your own withdrawal screen is the one that applies. This page has no affiliate links. ## Do I need a memo or tag to pay from an exchange? No. Our payment page gives an address and an exact amount, with no memo or tag. Binance asks for a memo only on certain networks, such as XRP or EOS, per its withdrawal guide. We accept neither of them. On Bitcoin, Tron, Ethereum, Solana and Litecoin, the address and the exact amount are all you need. ## Will my exchange hold or check the withdrawal? It may, and these checks are set by the exchange, not by SatFares. Three examples from official help pages: - **Binance:** with the withdrawal whitelist on, you can only withdraw to saved addresses. An optional limit holds withdrawals to newly added addresses for 24, 48 or 72 hours (FAQ updated March 3, 2025). - **Kraken:** you must add and confirm a new withdrawal address first. The approval link sent by email stays valid for one hour. After a password change without Sign-in 2FA or a Master Key, new addresses are held for 24 hours. - **Coinbase:** its User Agreement says it may need to retrieve keys from offline storage, which may delay a transfer. For BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC, a long hold matters. A payment seen after the rate lock on our payment page ends can be valued at a different rate. ## How long until my balance is credited? It depends on two delays: your exchange's processing, then the network confirmations we wait for. Neither is under our control, so we promise no delay. At SatFares, a top-up is credited after a set number of confirmations. BTC needs 2, USDT on Tron 20, Ethereum 12, SOL 1 and LTC 6. The payment page counts them as they arrive. If you close the tab, the pending top-up stays under Billing in your account. Then you book from the balance. How booking works: bookings are made on request: after checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total; if it is higher, you accept it or the amount is released, and if the ticket can't be issued in time, the amount is released. More in [how it works](https://satfares.com/how-it-works/). ## Is paying for a flight from an exchange a taxable event? It may be. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country, because spending a coin can count as disposing of it. In the United States, the IRS lists paying for goods or services with a digital asset as a transaction to report. Its page was last reviewed on September 2, 2026. Check your local rules or ask a tax adviser; SatFares gives no tax advice. What your bank and others can see is explained in [will my bank see it](https://satfares.com/will-my-bank-see-it/). > **About the exchanges named on this page** We name exchanges only to explain their settings and published fees. We do not rank them or recommend one. This page has no affiliate links. Every figure comes from the exchange's own pages, read on October 13, 2026. ## Paying for flights from an exchange: questions ### Can I pay for flights with Binance Pay? No. SatFares does not accept Binance Pay or other exchange payment buttons. Use a normal Binance withdrawal instead: send BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC to the address on our payment page, on the matching network. The amount that arrives must match the exact amount shown, so add the withdrawal fee on top. ### Can I book flights with Coinbase? Yes, by sending crypto from Coinbase to your SatFares balance. Start a top-up, copy the address and the exact amount, then send the same coin on the same network. Coinbase shows its network fee before you authorize the transfer. Once your balance is credited, you book from it, and the fare is held, not charged, until the e-ticket is issued. ### Can I pay from the Crypto.com app? Yes, with a withdrawal to an external address, but not with Crypto.com Pay. Choose the same coin and network as on our payment page. The app lists its minimums and fees in its menu, under Settings, then About, then Fees & Limits. Its Help Center sets a maximum of 10 BTC, or the equivalent, per rolling 24 hours. ### What if I withdrew on the wrong network? Contact support with the transaction ID (TXID), the coin, the network and the amount. Coins sent on a network we do not accept may be lost, and we can't promise to recover them. A frequent case is USDT on BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20) sent to an Ethereum address, because both addresses start with 0x. ### How much should I send from my exchange? Send enough for the exact amount on the payment page to arrive, after the withdrawal fee. That amount, with its unique last digits, is how we match your payment. On Binance, the "Receive amount" option adds the fee on top. Your top-up must be at least $25 and cover the ticket total. ### How long does a withdrawal from an exchange take? It depends on your exchange and on the network. Exchanges may hold new addresses: Binance offers an optional 24, 48 or 72-hour hold. We then wait for the network confirmations, from 1 for SOL to 20 for USDT on Tron. We promise no delay, because neither step is under our control. ### Is a Binance Pay payment the same as a Binance withdrawal? No. Binance Pay pays merchants that accept it, or sends crypto to friends and family, per Binance's FAQ. A withdrawal sends coins on a public blockchain to an address you paste, with a network fee. SatFares receives payments only by blockchain transfer, so a withdrawal is the way to pay from Binance. ### Does SatFares charge extra when I pay from an exchange? No. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. It does not change with the coin or the exchange you use. Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). The withdrawal fee is charged by your exchange and goes to it, not to SatFares. ### Do I need to verify my identity to pay from an exchange? Not at SatFares: there is no ID upload and no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply, so we ask for the passenger details the airline needs, such as names exactly as on the passport. Your exchange has its own rules: Binance, for example, requires identity verification to use Binance Pay. ### Can a refund go back to my exchange account? Yes, after an airline cancellation, if you choose a stablecoin refund. You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. A USDT or USDC refund goes to an address you give us, with its network, and we screen it first. That address can be an exchange deposit address. An unspent top-up can't be withdrawn. ## Sources 1. [Crypto Deposit & Withdrawal Fees](https://www.binance.com/en/fee/cryptoFee) — Binance (checked 2026-10-13) 2. [How to Withdraw Crypto from Binance?](https://www.binance.com/en/support/faq/detail/115003670492) — Binance (checked 2026-10-13) 3. [How to Manage Withdrawal Settings for My Binance Account?](https://www.binance.com/en/support/faq/detail/1d08944f103b4fc78d3519913b600086) — Binance (checked 2026-10-13) 4. [What is Binance Pay?](https://www.binance.com/en/support/faq/detail/d6fabc736d1f4e7fb60e56afe6d1f3b9) — Binance (checked 2026-10-13) 5. [User Agreement (United States)](https://www.coinbase.com/legal/user_agreement/united_states) — Coinbase (checked 2026-10-13) 6. [ETH and ERC-20 Withdrawals](https://help.crypto.com/crypto-com-wallet-and-card-app/withdrawals/eth-and-erc20-withdrawals) — Crypto.com (checked 2026-10-13) 7. [Cryptocurrency withdrawal fees and minimums](https://support.kraken.com/articles/360000767986-cryptocurrency-withdrawal-fees-and-minimums) — Kraken (checked 2026-10-13) 8. [Adding and confirming a new cryptocurrency withdrawal address](https://support.kraken.com/articles/360000672863-adding-and-confirming-a-new-cryptocurrency-withdrawal-address) — Kraken (checked 2026-10-13) 9. [Digital assets](https://www.irs.gov/filing/digital-assets) — Internal Revenue Service (checked 2026-10-13) --- 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. --- # Pay for flights with Litecoin (LTC) > Pay for flights with Litecoin at SatFares, a flight booking site paid only in crypto: LTC on the Litecoin network, 6 confirmations, refunds in USDT or USDC. - URL: https://satfares.com/pay/ltc/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Can I pay for flights with Litecoin?** Yes. You can pay for flights with Litecoin at **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto. Send LTC on the Litecoin network. Your top-up from $25 is converted to US dollars at the rate locked on the payment page. It is credited after 6 confirmations. Refunds are paid in USDT or USDC. At checkout, the fare is held, not charged, until the airline issues the e-ticket. ## Litecoin at SatFares | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Coin | Litecoin (LTC) | | Network | Litecoin only | | Not accepted | LTC tokens on BNB Smart Chain, Ethereum or any other network | | Confirmations before credit | 6 | | Minimum top-up | $25, chosen in US dollars | | Conversion | To US dollars, at the rate locked on the payment page | | Network fee | Set by your wallet and added on top of the amount | | Refunds | In USDT or USDC, not in LTC | ## Which network must I choose to send Litecoin? Choose the network called **Litecoin** or **LTC**. On some exchanges, LTC can also be withdrawn as a token on another network. Such a token is not litecoin on the Litecoin network, and it can't reach our Litecoin address. Our check looks for a transaction on the Litecoin chain that pays our address. Copy that address from the payment page after you choose LTC. It is never printed on the pages of this site. ## How many confirmations does a Litecoin payment need? Six confirmations on the Litecoin network. The payment page counts them as they arrive, and your balance is credited in US dollars when the sixth one is reached. Before crediting, our system also checks that the transaction is still part of the main chain. If you close the tab, the pending top-up stays under Billing in your account. ## How much LTC do I send for a $500 ticket? You send $500 worth of LTC at the locked rate, plus the network fee. The $500 is the price shown at checkout, which is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. We don't print an LTC amount here, because it depends on the rate when you top up. If you already have money on your balance, you only top up the difference, with a minimum of $25. The table below shows each step for an empty balance. ## A $500 Litecoin top-up, step by step | Step | What happens | | --- | --- | | 1 | You top up $500, above the $25 minimum | | 2 | The payment page divides $500 by the LTC rate, rounds up and adds a few unique units | | 3 | You send that exact LTC amount while the rate is locked; the page shows until when | | 4 | Your wallet adds the Litecoin network fee on top | | 5 | After 6 confirmations, your balance shows $500 | | 6 | At checkout, the ticket total is held, then charged when the e-ticket number is issued | ## How is Litecoin converted to US dollars? At the rate locked on the payment page. The page shows the exact LTC amount and how long the rate is locked. A transaction seen within that time gets the locked rate. A transaction seen after the lock ends can be valued at a different rate. Send the exact amount shown. If your exchange takes its withdrawal fee from the amount you type, add the fee so that the full amount arrives. Once your top-up is credited, your balance is in US dollars and no longer follows the price of Litecoin. ## What happens if the airline cancels a flight paid in Litecoin? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. The refund is in stablecoins, not in LTC, because your balance has been in US dollars since the credit. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules of your ticket apply, and any refund is credited to your balance. Balance rule: Unused balance stays on your account and never expires. Amounts released when a booking can't be confirmed, or refunded after a cancellation you did not request, can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC; the rest of the balance is not refundable. ## Paying with Litecoin: common questions ### Does SatFares accept Litecoin for flights? Yes. SatFares accepts LTC on the Litecoin network, credited after 6 confirmations. The top-up is converted to US dollars at the rate locked on the payment page. Litecoin tokens on other networks are not accepted. Your balance is then held, not charged, until the e-ticket is issued. ### Why does Litecoin need 6 confirmations? Six is the number set in our payment settings for the Litecoin network. Each additional confirmation makes it less likely that the transaction is removed from the chain. Our system also checks that the transaction is still in the main chain before crediting. ### Can I send LTC from an exchange? Yes. Choose "Litecoin" as the withdrawal network. Some exchanges take their withdrawal fee from the amount you type: check that the LTC that arrives matches the exact amount on the payment page. If needed, add the exchange fee to the amount you type. ### What is the Litecoin network fee? Your wallet sets it and adds it on top of the amount you send. The fee goes to the Litecoin network, not to SatFares. We have not measured Litecoin fees yet; measured fees will appear on the [real cost of paying in crypto](https://satfares.com/real-cost-of-paying-in-crypto/) page. ### My Litecoin payment arrived after the rate lock ended. What should I do? Don't send a second payment. Keep the transaction ID (TXID) from your wallet and follow the instructions on the payment page. If you need help, contact support with the TXID, the amount and the time you sent it. A transaction seen after the lock ends can be valued at a different rate than the locked one. ### Can I get my refund in Litecoin? No. Refunds are paid in USDT or USDC. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Your balance has been in US dollars since your LTC top-up was credited, so the refund keeps its dollar value. ### Is the ticket price different if I pay in LTC? No. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged, whichever coin you use. Only the amount of LTC to send depends on the rate when you top up. The network fee is paid by your wallet. --- 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. --- # Pay for flights with Solana (SOL) > Pay for flights with Solana at SatFares, a flight booking site paid only in crypto: native SOL only, 1 finalized confirmation. USDC on Solana is not accepted. - URL: https://satfares.com/pay/sol/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Can I pay for flights with Solana?** Yes, with native SOL. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, accepts SOL on the Solana network to pay for flights, credited after 1 finalized confirmation. USDC and USDT on Solana are not accepted. Your top-up from $25 is converted to US dollars at the rate locked on the payment page. At checkout, the fare is held, not charged, until the e-ticket is issued. ## SOL at SatFares | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Coin | SOL, the native coin of Solana | | Accepted transfer | A plain SOL transfer to our address on Solana | | Not accepted | USDC, USDT or any other token on Solana; SOL on other networks | | Confirmations before credit | 1, finalized | | Minimum top-up | $25, chosen in US dollars | | Conversion | To US dollars, at the rate locked on the payment page | | Base network fee | 5,000 lamports (0.000005 SOL) per signature, plus an optional priority fee | | Refunds | In USDT or USDC, not in SOL | ## Can I pay with USDC or USDT on Solana? No, and this is the most common mistake with Solana. Our check accepts a plain SOL transfer only. USDC and USDT on Solana are tokens: they move through a different program, so they can't be credited as SOL. Tokens sent to our Solana address may be lost. - For USDC, use [USDC on Ethereum](https://satfares.com/pay/usdc-erc20/). - For USDT, use [USDT on Tron](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/) or [USDT on Ethereum](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-erc20/). - Or swap your Solana tokens for SOL in your wallet, then top up with SOL. ## Why does a SOL payment need only 1 confirmation? Because our check waits for the transaction to be **finalized** on Solana, which counts as the confirmation we require. Your balance is credited once the transaction reaches that state. The payment page shows the progress, and your balance is updated in US dollars as soon as it is finalized. ## How much SOL do I send for a $500 ticket? You send $500 worth of SOL at the locked rate, plus a small network fee in SOL. The $500 is the price shown at checkout, which is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. 1. Top up $500. The payment page shows the exact SOL amount: $500 divided by the SOL rate, rounded up, with a few unique units at the end. 2. Send exactly that amount while the rate is locked. The page shows until when. 3. Your wallet adds the network fee on top, paid in SOL. 4. Once the transaction is finalized, your balance shows $500. If the transaction is seen after the lock ends, its dollar value can differ from the amount you chose. ## What is the network fee on Solana? The Solana documentation states that every transaction requires a fee paid in SOL. The base fee is 5,000 lamports per signature, which is 0.000005 SOL. Half of it is burned and half goes to the validator. An optional priority fee can be added to make the transaction more likely to be processed first. These are protocol rules, checked on October 12, 2026, not a fee we measured in US dollars. Measured fees will be published on the [real cost of paying in crypto](https://satfares.com/real-cost-of-paying-in-crypto/) page. ## How is a SOL payment converted, and how are refunds paid? Your SOL is converted to US dollars at the rate locked on the payment page, and your balance stays in dollars after the credit. A drop in the price of SOL after that does not change what you can book. Refunds are paid in stablecoins. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules apply and any refund is credited to your balance. ## Paying with SOL: common questions ### Can I pay for flights with USDC on Solana? No. SatFares accepts only native SOL on Solana. USDC on Solana is a token, not SOL, and it can't be credited at our Solana address. Pay with USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20), or swap your USDC for SOL first. Native SOL is credited after 1 finalized confirmation. ### How fast is a SOL top-up credited? After 1 confirmation: the transaction must be finalized on Solana. The payment page shows the progress. We don't publish a measured time yet, but Solana needs the fewest confirmations of all the options we accept. If you close the tab, the pending top-up stays under Billing in your account. ### How much SOL do I need for the network fee? Very little. The Solana base fee is 5,000 lamports, or 0.000005 SOL, per signature, plus any priority fee your wallet adds. Keep a small amount of SOL in your wallet on top of the amount shown on the payment page. ### What if the price of SOL changes before my payment arrives? While the rate is locked, the locked rate applies. The payment page shows how long the lock lasts. A transaction seen after the lock ends can be valued at a different rate. Don't send a second payment: keep your transaction ID (TXID) and follow the instructions on the payment page. ### Can I get my refund in SOL? No. Refunds are paid in USDT or USDC. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Your balance has been in US dollars since your SOL top-up was credited. ### Can I send SOL from an exchange? Yes, on the Solana network. Choose "Solana" or "SOL" as the withdrawal network. Some exchanges take their withdrawal fee from the amount you type: check that the SOL that arrives matches the exact amount on the payment page. If needed, add the exchange fee to the amount you type. ### Is the price of the ticket different with SOL? No. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged, whichever coin you use. The SOL amount depends only on the rate locked when you top up. The network fee is paid in SOL by your wallet, not to SatFares. ## Sources 1. [Transaction fees](https://solana.com/docs/core/fees) — Solana documentation (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Multi-chain USDC](https://www.circle.com/multi-chain-usdc) — Circle (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Supported protocols](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols/) — Tether (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. --- # Pay for flights with USDC (ERC-20 only) > Pay for flights with USDC at SatFares, a flight booking site paid only in crypto: Ethereum (ERC-20) only, 12 confirmations, no USDC on Solana or Base. - URL: https://satfares.com/pay/usdc-erc20/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Can I pay for flights with USDC?** Yes, on Ethereum only. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, accepts USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) to pay for flights, credited after 12 confirmations. USDC on Solana, Base, Polygon or Arbitrum is not accepted. Top up from $25; your wallet pays the gas in ETH. At checkout, the fare is held, not charged, until the airline issues the e-ticket. ## USDC at SatFares | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Coin | USD Coin (USDC), issued by Circle | | Only accepted network | Ethereum (ERC-20) | | Networks where Circle supports USDC | 38, as listed by Circle on October 12, 2026 | | Confirmations before credit | 12 | | Minimum top-up | $25 | | Network fee | Gas, paid in ETH by your wallet | | Token check | Only the official USDC token contract on Ethereum is credited | | Not accepted | USDC on Solana, Base, Polygon PoS, Arbitrum, Optimism, Avalanche and every other network | | Refund if the airline cancels | a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose | ## Which network must I use to pay for a flight with USDC? Ethereum, and only Ethereum. Circle lists 38 networks where USDC is supported, including Solana, Base, Polygon PoS and Arbitrum. SatFares checks USDC payments on Ethereum only, so USDC on any other network can't be credited. If your USDC is on Solana, Base or another network, you have two choices: 1. Move it to Ethereum first, then top up with USDC (ERC-20). 2. Pay with another accepted coin, such as [USDT on Tron](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/) or [SOL](https://satfares.com/pay/sol/). On an exchange, check the network name on the withdrawal screen. The default network shown for USDC is not always Ethereum. ## How much USDC do I send for a $500 booking? About 500 USDC, plus gas in ETH. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. So $500 can be the total for one traveller or for several. Example with two travellers at $250 each and an empty balance: 1. The total shown at checkout is $500 for both travellers. 2. You top up $500 in USDC. The payment page asks for about 500 USDC, with a few unique digits at the end. 3. Your wallet adds the Ethereum gas, paid in ETH, on top. 4. After 12 confirmations, your balance shows $500. At checkout, the $500 is held, then charged when the airline issues the e-tickets. ## Why do I need ETH to send USDC? Because gas on Ethereum is always paid in ETH, also for token transfers. The fee is the gas used multiplied by the base fee plus an optional priority fee, according to ethereum.org. Keep a little ETH in the wallet that holds your USDC. From an exchange, you pay its withdrawal fee instead. Full explanation: [USDT on ERC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-erc20/). ## What if my token is called USDC but is not the official one? It will not be credited. Our check looks for a transfer of the official USDC token contract, issued by Circle, on Ethereum. A token with the same name but another contract is a different token, whatever your wallet calls it. Check that your wallet shows USDC from Circle on Ethereum before you send. ## Can I get my refund in USDC? Yes. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. You choose USDC or USDT; the choice does not depend on the coin you paid with. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules apply and any refund is credited to your balance. We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. As of October 12, 2026, Laters refunds crypto payments in CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD, and Travala refunds them as Travel Credits. More in the [refund policy matrix](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/). ## USDC: common questions ### Can I pay for flights with USDC on Solana? No. SatFares accepts USDC only on Ethereum (ERC-20). USDC on Solana is a different transfer on a different blockchain, and it can't be credited. Move your USDC to Ethereum first, or pay with native SOL, which is accepted with 1 confirmation. ### Can I pay for flights with USDC on Base? No. Base uses addresses that start with 0x, like Ethereum, so a wallet may let you send to our Ethereum address. The USDC would stay on Base and never reach Ethereum. Funds sent on another network may be lost. Choose Ethereum on the withdrawal screen. ### How many confirmations does a USDC payment need? Twelve confirmations on Ethereum. The payment page counts them as they arrive, and your balance is credited when the twelfth is reached. The same rule applies to USDT on Ethereum and to ETH. If you close the tab, the pending top-up stays under Billing in your account. ### Is USDC or USDT better for flights? Neither is better at SatFares: the price and refund options are the same. USDC has one accepted network, Ethereum. USDT has two, Tron and Ethereum. Use the coin you already hold. Comparison: [USDT or USDC for flights](https://satfares.com/usdt-or-usdc-for-flights/). Both are credited in US dollars. ### Can I send USDC to a USDT top-up? No. Each top-up is checked for its token. USDC sent on a USDT top-up is rejected, even on the same network. Choose USDC when you start the top-up. If you sent the wrong token, contact support with your transaction ID. We can't promise to recover it. ### Does the payment page show the USDC address on this site? No. The deposit address appears only on the payment page, after you choose USDC. It is never printed on the pages of this site. If you close the tab, the pending top-up stays under Billing in your account, with the address and the exact amount. ### Is the price higher when I pay with USDC? No. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged, whichever coin you use. The Ethereum gas is paid by your wallet to the network, not to SatFares. Only the gas amount changes with demand on Ethereum. ## Sources 1. [Multi-chain USDC](https://www.circle.com/multi-chain-usdc) — Circle (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Gas and fees](https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/gas/) — ethereum.org (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Pay with USDT](https://laters.com/payment/usdt) — Laters (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Travala help: refunds of crypto payments](https://help.travala.com/hc/en-us/articles/20907422717209) — Travala (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. --- # Pay for flights with USDT on ERC-20 > Pay for flights with USDT on ERC-20 at SatFares, a flight booking site paid only in crypto: 12 confirmations, gas paid in ETH, BEP-20 not accepted. - URL: https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-erc20/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Can I pay for flights with USDT on ERC-20?** Yes. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, accepts USDT on Ethereum (ERC-20) to pay for flights. You top up from $25, send USDT to the Ethereum address shown on the payment page, and your balance is credited after 12 confirmations. The Ethereum network fee is paid in ETH by your wallet. Your balance is held, not charged, until the e-ticket is issued. ## USDT on ERC-20 at a glance | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Coin | Tether (USDT), the ERC-20 token issued by Tether on Ethereum | | Network | Ethereum main network only | | Confirmations before credit | 12 | | Minimum top-up | $25 | | Network fee | Gas, always paid in ETH, even for a USDT transfer | | Address format | Starts with 0x, like BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum and Base addresses | | Not accepted | USDT on BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Polygon, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism or any network other than Ethereum and Tron | | Token check | The payment must be USDT: USDC or ETH sent on a USDT top-up is rejected | | Airline cancels your flight | a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose | ## Why do I need ETH to pay with USDT on ERC-20? Because every Ethereum transaction pays its fee in ETH. The ethereum.org documentation states that gas fees have to be paid in ether, the network's own currency. This applies to token transfers too, so a USDT transfer needs ETH in the same wallet. The fee is the gas used multiplied by the base fee plus an optional priority fee. The base fee rises or falls with demand, block by block, and it is burned. The fee is charged even if the transaction fails. Your wallet shows the fee before you confirm. If you withdraw from an exchange, it charges its own withdrawal fee instead. ## Which networks look like ERC-20 but are not accepted? BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base and Optimism all use addresses that start with **0x**. Your wallet may accept our Ethereum address on any of them. The coins would then stay on that network and never reach Ethereum. Funds sent on another network may be lost, and we can't promise to recover them. On an exchange, the right choice is usually labelled "Ethereum (ERC20)" or "ETH". Read the network name on the withdrawal screen before you confirm, not only the address. ## How much USDT do I send for a $500 ticket? About 500 USDT, plus gas in ETH. The $500 is the price shown at checkout, which is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. With an empty balance: 1. Top up $500: it covers the ticket and is above the $25 minimum. 2. Send the exact USDT amount shown. It is about 500 USDT, with a few unique digits at the end. 3. Keep enough ETH in the same wallet to pay the gas. The gas is not taken from the USDT. If you already have $120 on your balance, a top-up of $380 is enough. The payment page then asks for about 380 USDT. ## How many confirmations does a USDT ERC-20 payment need? Your balance is credited after **12 confirmations** on Ethereum. The payment page counts them as they arrive. The transaction must succeed on-chain: a failed transfer, even with its gas paid, does not credit anything. Keep your transaction ID (TXID): it helps if you contact support. ## Should I pay with USDT on ERC-20 or on TRC-20? Use the network your USDT is already on. Both options cost the same at SatFares. The differences are on the blockchain side: - **ERC-20:** 12 confirmations, fee paid in ETH (gas). - **TRC-20:** 20 confirmations, fee paid in Energy, Bandwidth or TRX. Moving USDT from one network to the other costs a fee of its own. Details of the Tron option: [USDT on TRC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/). Coin comparison: [USDT or USDC for flights](https://satfares.com/usdt-or-usdc-for-flights/). ## Where is the ERC-20 deposit address, and what if the airline cancels? The deposit address appears only on the payment page, after you choose USDT and Ethereum (ERC-20). It is not published on this site. Copy it from that page each time you top up. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules of your ticket apply, and any refund is credited to your balance. ## USDT on ERC-20: common questions ### Can I send USDT on Polygon or Arbitrum to the Ethereum address? No. Only USDT on the Ethereum main network (ERC-20) is accepted at this address. Polygon, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism and BNB Smart Chain use the same 0x address format, so a wallet may let you send. The coins would not arrive on Ethereum and may be lost. ### Can I pay a USDT top-up with USDC? No. The payment is checked for the token as well as the network. USDC sent on a USDT top-up is rejected, even on Ethereum. Start a USDC top-up instead; it has its own option at checkout. If you already sent the wrong token, contact support with your TXID. We can't promise to recover it. ### How much ETH do I need for gas? Enough to cover the gas your wallet shows before you confirm. The amount changes with demand on Ethereum, so we don't give a fixed figure. Network fees are not measured by SatFares yet. The fee is charged even if the transaction fails. ### Is USDT ERC-20 accepted from an exchange? Yes, if the exchange sends it on the Ethereum network. Choose "Ethereum (ERC20)" on the withdrawal screen. Some exchanges take their withdrawal fee from the amount you type: make sure the amount received matches the exact amount on the payment page. ### Is the ticket cheaper with ERC-20 or TRC-20? The ticket costs the same. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged, whichever coin or network you use. Only the network fee differs, and it is paid by your wallet, not to SatFares. ### What if I send a different amount of USDT than asked? Contact support with your transaction ID (TXID), the amount and the time you sent it. Your payment is matched by the exact amount shown on the payment page, with its unique last digits. To avoid the problem, send that exact amount, and add your exchange's withdrawal fee if it takes the fee from the amount. ### When is my balance charged for the flight? Only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. At checkout, the ticket total is held on your balance. Our team then books the ticket on request and confirms the final total. If it is higher, you see it and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount is released. ## Sources 1. [Gas and fees](https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/gas/) — ethereum.org (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Supported protocols](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols/) — Tether (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. --- # Pay for flights with USDT on TRC-20 > Pay for flights with USDT on TRC-20 at SatFares, a flight booking site paid only in crypto: 20 Tron confirmations, network fee paid in TRX or Energy. - URL: https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Can I pay for flights with USDT on TRC-20?** Yes. You can pay for flights with USDT on TRC-20 at **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto. We accept USDT on TRC-20 (Tron) and on ERC-20 (Ethereum). Top up from $25: a TRC-20 payment is credited after 20 confirmations. Your balance is held, not charged, until the airline issues the e-ticket. Your wallet pays the Tron network fee in Energy, Bandwidth or TRX. We have not measured that fee yet. ## USDT on TRC-20 at a glance | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Coin | Tether (USDT), the TRC-20 token issued by Tether on Tron | | Network | Tron (TRC-20). USDT on Ethereum (ERC-20) is a separate option | | Confirmations before credit | 20 | | Minimum top-up | $25 | | Network fee | Paid by your wallet in Energy, Bandwidth or burned TRX, on top of the amount | | Address format | Tron addresses start with the letter T | | Deposit address | Shown only on the payment page, after you choose USDT and Tron (TRC-20) | | USDT not accepted on | BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), TON, Solana, Polygon and other networks | | Airline cancels your flight | a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose | ## What is the minimum to pay for a flight with USDT on TRC-20? The minimum top-up is $25, the same for every coin. For a booking, the top-up must also cover the ticket total minus what is already on your balance. You choose the amount in US dollars, and the payment page shows the exact USDT amount to send. ## Which network must I choose to send USDT on TRC-20? Choose **Tron (TRC-20)** in your wallet or exchange, and nothing else. USDT exists on many networks: Tether lists Tron, Ethereum, Solana, TON, Aptos and others. SatFares accepts only Tron and Ethereum, and each one is a separate option at checkout. A Tron address starts with **T**. On an exchange, the network may be called "TRC20" or "Tron". Do not pick BNB Smart Chain, often labelled BEP-20, even if its withdrawal fee looks lower. The coins would not reach Tron. ## How many confirmations does a TRC-20 payment need? Your balance is credited after **20 confirmations** on the Tron network. Until then, the payment page shows the transaction as being checked, with the confirmations counted as they arrive. The rule is the same for every amount. If you close the tab, the pending top-up stays under Billing in your account. ## Where is the USDT TRC-20 deposit address? The address is shown only on the payment page, after you choose USDT and Tron (TRC-20). It is never printed on the pages of this site. Copy it from the payment page, or scan the QR code shown there. We never ask for your account number, a passport scan or a selfie by email or chat. ## How much USDT do I send for a $500 ticket? Send about 500 USDT, plus the network fee your wallet adds. The $500 is the price shown at checkout, which is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Here is the calculation with an empty balance: 1. **Top up $500.** It is above the $25 minimum and covers the ticket. 2. **Send the exact amount shown.** It is about 500 USDT, with a few unique digits at the end that identify your payment. 3. **Pay the network fee on top.** Your wallet pays it in Energy, Bandwidth or TRX, not in USDT. If you send from an exchange, check the amount that will arrive. Some exchanges take their withdrawal fee from the amount you type. In that case, add the fee so that the full amount arrives. ## Why does a TRC-20 transfer need TRX? A USDT transfer on Tron calls a smart contract, so it uses **Energy** and **Bandwidth**. If your account has not staked enough of them, the network burns TRX from your account to cover the difference. The Tron documentation gives a current price of 0.0001 TRX per unit of Energy (checked October 12, 2026). Keep some TRX in the wallet that sends the USDT. When you withdraw from an exchange, the exchange handles the Tron fee and charges its own withdrawal fee instead. We have not measured TRC-20 fees in US dollars yet: see the [real cost of paying in crypto](https://satfares.com/real-cost-of-paying-in-crypto/). ## What happens if the airline cancels a flight paid in USDT TRC-20? If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules of your ticket apply, and any refund is credited to your balance. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the held amount is released to your balance. Balance rule: Unused balance stays on your account and never expires. Amounts released when a booking can't be confirmed, or refunded after a cancellation you did not request, can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC; the rest of the balance is not refundable. ## Do other crypto flight sites accept USDT on TRC-20? Not all of them. We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. As of October 12, 2026, Laters accepts USDT through Crypto.com Pay on Cronos, ERC-20 and Polygon, but not on TRC-20, per its USDT page. Travala lists USDT on TRC-20, but refunds crypto payments as Travel Credits. Compare sellers: [crypto flight booking sites compared](https://satfares.com/best-sites-to-book-flights-with-crypto/). ## USDT on TRC-20: common questions ### Is USDT TRC-20 the same as USDT ERC-20? No. It is the same coin, issued by Tether, on two different blockchains. TRC-20 runs on Tron and ERC-20 runs on Ethereum. They use different addresses, different fees and different confirmation counts: 20 for TRC-20 and 12 for ERC-20 at SatFares. ### Can I send USDT on BEP-20 to the TRC-20 address? No. USDT on BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20) is not accepted. A BEP-20 transfer can't arrive at a Tron address, and funds sent on another network may be lost. Choose Tron (TRC-20) in your wallet, and copy the address of that exact network from the payment page. ### Do I need TRX to send USDT on TRC-20? Yes, from your own wallet, unless you have staked enough Energy and Bandwidth. The network burns TRX when they run out. From an exchange, you pay the exchange's withdrawal fee instead, and the exchange handles the Tron fee for you. ### Does the coin I choose change the price of the ticket? No. The price is the same whichever coin you use. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. The only extra costs are outside SatFares: the Tron network fee and, if you send from an exchange, its withdrawal fee. ### What if I sent the wrong amount of USDT? Contact support with your transaction ID (TXID), the amount and the time you sent it. Your payment is matched by the exact amount shown on the payment page, so always send that amount. If your exchange takes its withdrawal fee from the amount you type, add the fee so that the full amount arrives. ### Can I get my refund in USDT? Yes, when the airline cancels: you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules apply and any refund is credited to your balance. Amounts released when a ticket can't be issued can also be withdrawn in USDT or USDC. ### When is my balance charged after a USDT top-up? Only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. The top-up credits your balance, and checkout holds the ticket total on it. Our team then books the ticket on request. If the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. Nothing extra is taken without your agreement. ## Sources 1. [Supported protocols](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols/) — Tether (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Resource model (Bandwidth and Energy)](https://tronprotocol.github.io/documentation-en/mechanism-algorithm/resource/) — TRON protocol documentation (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Pay with USDT](https://laters.com/payment/usdt) — Laters (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Payment options](https://www.travala.com/payment-options) — Travala (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. --- # Flight prices and our fee: the total, taxes included > Flight prices on SatFares, paid in crypto: live fares for all passengers, taxes included, with the final total confirmed before any charge. Top up from $25. - URL: https://satfares.com/pricing/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — How much does a flight cost on SatFares?** **SatFares** is a flight booking site paid only in crypto. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Nothing is added at checkout, and that total is **held, not charged**. Our team books the ticket on request; a higher total needs your agreement. You pay when the airline issues the e-ticket number. Top up from $25. ## Price facts | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Price shown | the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged | | Service fee | none (no booking fee or payment fee is added) | | Added at checkout | Nothing: the total in the results is the amount held on your balance | | Final total | Confirmed by our team after checkout, before you are charged | | Higher final total | You see it and choose: accept it, or have the amount released | | Currency | US dollars (USD). Your top-up is credited in USD after the network confirmations | | Minimum top-up | $25 | | Network fee | Paid by the sender to the blockchain network and set in the sender's wallet; not a SatFares fee | | Baggage and fare rules | Confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket | | When you are charged | Only when the airline issues the e-ticket number | ## Is the price shown the total price? Yes. The price in the search results is the fare found live for your dates. It is the total for all passengers, taxes and airline charges included. It is the same total that is held on your balance at checkout. Our team then confirms the final total before you are charged. The law requires a full price. In the United States, [14 CFR 399.84](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/399.84) says an advertised air fare must be the entire price to be paid. Taxes may be listed separately, but never more prominently than the total. For flights from an airport in the European Union, Article 23 of [Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2008/1008/oj) applies. It requires the final price to be shown at all times. It includes the fare and all unavoidable taxes, charges and fees. The Court of Justice ruled in 2015 (case C-573/13, Air Berlin) that this applies from the first display of a price. ## What fee does SatFares charge? Our fee rule is: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. - No booking fee and no payment fee are added at checkout. - The total in the search results is the amount held on your balance. - The same rule is published in machine-readable form in [pricing.json](https://satfares.com/pricing.json). - If the fee rule changes, this page and pricing.json show the new rule. If the airline cancels your flight and you ask for a refund, any fee of ours is refunded with the ticket. The full table is on the [refunds page](https://satfares.com/refunds/). ## Who pays the network fee, and how much is it? The sender pays the network fee to the blockchain, not to SatFares. Your wallet or exchange sets it when you send the top-up. It depends on the coin, the network and how busy the network is. An exchange may also charge its own withdrawal fee. We don't publish a network fee figure until we have measured it on our own test payments. The measured figures will appear on [the real cost of paying in crypto](https://satfares.com/real-cost-of-paying-in-crypto/). To compare the two stablecoins, read [USDT or USDC for flights](https://satfares.com/usdt-or-usdc-for-flights/). Send USDT on TRC-20 only to the TRC-20 address shown. Funds sent on another network may be lost. ## How much do I need to top up to book a flight? The minimum top-up is $25. To book, your balance must cover the full total of the flight for all passengers. A top-up is credited in USD after the network confirmations. Bitcoin needs 2, USDT on Tron (TRC-20) needs 20, and Ethereum needs 12 (USDT, USDC and ETH). Solana needs 1 and Litecoin needs 6. The steps are below and on [pay by coin and network](https://satfares.com/pay/). Unused balance stays on your account and never expires. Amounts released when a booking can't be confirmed, or refunded after a cancellation you did not request, can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC; the rest of the balance is not refundable. ## What happens if the price changes before my ticket is issued? You choose: nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. Airline fares can change between your search and the booking. Our live search checks the fare again just before we hold your balance. Bookings are made on request. After checkout, our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you see the new total. You accept it, or the amount is released to your balance. Your balance is charged only when the e-ticket number is issued. In the United States, [14 CFR 399.88](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/399.88) forbids a seller to raise the price of a flight after purchase. The only exception is an increase in a government-imposed tax or fee. Even then, the seller must tell you before purchase, and you must agree in writing. ## Is baggage included in the price? It depends on the fare. On SatFares, baggage and fare rules (changes, refunds) are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. Two fares on the same flights can include different baggage allowances. The airline's baggage rules then apply at the airport, under its Conditions of Carriage. ## How payment works 1. **Top up $25 or more** — Choose the amount and the coin (BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC). The crypto amount and its rate are locked for 30 minutes. 2. **Send it to the address shown, on the exact network** — The payment page shows our deposit address for the coin and network you picked: BTC on Bitcoin, USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20), ETH on Ethereum, SOL on Solana, LTC on Litecoin. Send only that coin on that network: funds sent on another network or in another coin can’t be recovered. The network fee comes on top of the amount. 3. **Send the exact amount shown, then click “I’ve sent the payment”** — Each top-up has its own exact amount (down to the last decimals): that is how your payment is found and matched to your account automatically. Nothing else to send us. 4. **Credited after the network confirmations** — Your balance is credited once the network has confirmed the transaction. Usual times: 5. **One balance for all your flights** — Your balance pays your bookings: the amount of a booking is held at checkout and charged only when the booking is confirmed. What is left stays on your balance for your next trip. Unused balance stays on your account and never expires. Amounts released when a booking can't be confirmed, or refunded after a cancellation you did not request, can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC; the rest of the balance is not refundable. | Crypto | Network | Confirmations | Usual time | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bitcoin (BTC) | Bitcoin | 2 | ≈ 20 min | | Tether (USDT) | Tron (TRC-20) | 20 | ≈ 1 min | | Tether (USDT) | Ethereum (ERC-20) | 12 | ≈ 5 min | | USD Coin (USDC) | Ethereum (ERC-20) | 12 | ≈ 5 min | | Ethereum (ETH) | Ethereum | 12 | ≈ 5 min | | Solana (SOL) | Solana | 1 | ≈ 1 min | | Litecoin (LTC) | Litecoin | 6 | ≈ 15 min | Closed the tab? The pending top-up stays under Billing in your account: open it to see the address and the exact amount again. ## Cancellations and refunds | Situation | What you get | How | When | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Booking not confirmed (fare gone, time limit passed, our error) | 100% | Released to your balance; withdrawable in USDT or USDC on request | Immediately | | Price increase declined | 100% | Released to your balance; withdrawable in USDT or USDC on request | Immediately | | Flight cancelled or heavily changed by the airline (no rebooking accepted) | 100% of the ticket, taxes and options, plus any fee of ours | Your choice: USDT or USDC, or balance credit | Within 7 days of your request | | You cancel a refundable fare | The amount refunded by the airline, minus its penalty | Balance credit | As soon as the funds come back | | You cancel a non-refundable fare | Taxes refunded by the airline, if any | Balance credit | As soon as the funds come back | | No-show | According to the fare rules (often nothing) | Balance credit | — | | Name error | Corrected if the airline accepts it (its fee at cost); otherwise treated as a cancellation by you | Balance credit | — | Your legal rights are kept (14 CFR 260.10 in the US, Regulation 261/2004 in the EU): when the airline cancels, a refund as balance credit is only ever your express choice. ## Pricing questions ### Is the price in the search results the final price? It is the fare found live, and the final total is confirmed before you are charged. At checkout, the total from the results is held on your balance. Our team then books the ticket and confirms the final total. If it is higher, you accept it or the amount is released. Nothing is charged before the e-ticket number is issued. ### Does SatFares add a fee at checkout? No. Nothing is added at checkout: no booking fee and no payment fee. The total in the search results is the amount held on your balance. Our fee rule is: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). The only extra cost is the network fee, which you pay to the blockchain when you send your top-up. ### Who pays the network fee? You pay it to the blockchain network when you send the top-up, not to SatFares. Your wallet or exchange sets the amount. It depends on the coin, the network and network traffic. We publish no fee figure until we have measured it on [the real cost of paying in crypto](https://satfares.com/real-cost-of-paying-in-crypto/). ### Are prices in US dollars? Yes. Prices and balances are in US dollars (USD). When you top up with Bitcoin, Ether, Solana or Litecoin, the amount is credited in USD after the network confirmations. USDT and USDC are dollar stablecoins, so their USD value moves very little. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. Check local rules. ### Can the price change after checkout? Yes, before the ticket is issued, but never without your agreement. Our team confirms the final total after checkout. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept it or the amount is released. In the US, 14 CFR 399.88 forbids raising a flight price after purchase. The only exception is a government tax or fee increase you agreed to in writing. ### What is the minimum top-up? The minimum top-up is $25. You can send more, and the balance stays on your account for later bookings. To book, the balance must cover the full total of the flight. Unused balance stays on your account and never expires. Amounts released when a booking can't be confirmed, or refunded after a cancellation you did not request, can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC; the rest of the balance is not refundable. ### Is baggage included? It depends on the fare. Baggage and fare rules are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. Two fares on the same flights can include different allowances. At the airport, the airline's baggage rules apply, under its Conditions of Carriage. ### Is your fee refunded if the airline cancels my flight? Yes. This applies if the airline cancels or heavily changes your flight and you don't accept another flight. You get 100% of the ticket, taxes and options, plus any fee of ours. You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Details are on [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ### Is it cheaper than booking with the airline directly? Not necessarily. The price we show is the fare that our live search finds. We don't claim to match or beat the airline's own price. Compare the total before you book. What you gain is paying in crypto, with your balance held until the ticket exists. ## Sources 1. [14 CFR 399.84 — Price advertising and opt-out provisions](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/399.84) — Legal Information Institute (Cornell) (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [14 CFR 399.88 — Prohibition on post-purchase price increase](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/399.88) — Legal Information Institute (Cornell) (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008, Article 23 (information and non-discrimination)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2008/1008/oj) — EUR-Lex (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Court of Justice, case C-573/13, Air Berlin (15 January 2015)](https://www.ippt.eu/sites/ippt/files/2015/IPPT20150115_ECJ_Air_Berlin_v_Bundesverband.pdf) — IPPT 5. [14 CFR 260.10 — Refunds](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.10) — Legal Information Institute (Cornell) --- 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. --- # Privacy policy > SatFares privacy policy for crypto flight bookings: traveller data goes to the airline only, through our team, to issue your ticket. No ID upload, no selfie. - URL: https://satfares.com/privacy/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Effective date: October 12, 2026.** This policy explains which personal data SatFares collects, why, and who receives it. SatFares is operated by TravelGoat LLC (United States), which decides how this data is used. Contact: support@satfares.com. In short: we collect only the data that a flight booking needs. There is no ID upload and no selfie at checkout. We never ask for your account number, a passport scan or a selfie by email or chat. ## Privacy in short | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Data per traveller | Names exactly as in the passport, date of birth, gender; passport details for international trips | | Email | Required for each booking, to send the e-ticket, schedule changes and cancellation messages; never published or sold | | Shared with | The airline only, through our team, to issue the ticket | | ID upload or selfie | Never | | Sanctions checks | Traveller names are checked against sanctions lists before booking | | Payments | Blockchain payments are public: private checkout, not anonymity | | Kept | Passport details and dates of birth: deleted 30 days after the trip. Booking history: 2 years, without identity documents | | Data sold | Never | ## 1. What data do we collect? **For each traveller of a booking**, the data that the airline requires: - first and last names, exactly as in the passport; - date of birth and gender; - for international trips, passport details: number, country of issue, nationality and expiry date, when the airline asks for them. **For each booking**, an email address, which is required. We use it to send the e-ticket, schedule changes and cancellation messages, and we never publish or sell it. **For your account**, your balance, your top-ups and your bookings. An email address is not required to sign up. **For each top-up**, the transaction ID (TXID), the coin, the network and the amount. These details are public on the blockchain. **When you visit the site**, our servers receive technical data such as your IP address, as every website does. We use it to keep the service secure. ## 2. What do we never collect? We never ask for a passport scan, an ID photo or a selfie. We never ask for your bank card or bank account details, because you pay in crypto. We never ask for your account number, a passport scan or a selfie by email or chat. If someone asks you for these by email or chat in our name, it is not us. Report it to support@satfares.com. ## 3. Who receives your data? The airline only. Bookings are made on request: our team books each ticket with the airline. To do this, our team passes the traveller data to the airline, only to issue the ticket. The airline may pass it to border and security authorities when the law requires it. Examples are Secure Flight in the United States and advance passenger information (APIS) for international flights. We share your data with no one else, except when the law obliges us to. We don't sell personal data, and we don't use it for advertising. ## 4. Why do we check names against sanctions lists? We must not sell travel to people or places under sanctions. Before booking, we check traveller names against sanctions lists. We also refuse flights to, from or within sanctioned countries and areas, and tickets on sanctioned airlines. These countries and areas are Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria, Crimea and the Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. If a name matches a list, the booking is refused, and the case is reviewed as the law requires. See [sanctions and restrictions](https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/). ## 5. How long do we keep your data? We delete traveller data, such as passport details and dates of birth, 30 days after the trip. We keep the booking history for 2 years, without passport details or any identity document, for refunds and legal obligations. After that, we delete it or make it anonymous. Top-up transactions stay on the public blockchain, which nobody can erase. ## 6. Is paying in crypto private? Private checkout, not anonymity: blockchain payments are public. Anyone can see a transaction between two addresses on the blockchain. What we don't ask for is your identity document or a selfie. Your exchange or wallet provider has its own rules and may hold your identity. Read [will my bank see it](https://satfares.com/will-my-bank-see-it/) for what banks and exchanges can see. ## 7. What are your choices and rights? You can ask us for a copy of the personal data we hold about you, or ask us to correct or delete it. Write to support@satfares.com. We may need to keep some data to complete a booking, pay a refund or meet a legal obligation. The data of a booking already issued is also held by the airline, under its own privacy policy. ## 8. Changes to this policy We may update this policy. The effective date at the top of this page shows the version in force. Changes are listed in the [changelog](https://satfares.com/changelog/). ## Sources 1. [49 CFR 1560.101 — Request for and transmission of information to TSA (Secure Flight)](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/1560.101) — Legal Information Institute (Cornell) 2. [Advance Passenger Information System, Federal Register (2015)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-03-13/html/2015-05798.htm) — U.S. Government Publishing Office --- 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. --- # What does paying for a flight in crypto really cost? TRC-20 vs ERC-20 > What paying for a flight in crypto really costs: fare, network fee paid by your wallet, exchange fees, USD conversion, and card costs in Argentina and Nigeria. - URL: https://satfares.com/real-cost-of-paying-in-crypto/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — What does paying for a flight in crypto really cost?** The real cost of paying for a flight in crypto on **SatFares** has four parts: the price shown, the network fee your wallet pays, any exchange withdrawal fee and, for BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC, the conversion to US dollars. For comparison, as of October 2026, card spending abroad carries a 30% perception in Argentina (RG 5617) and 3.5% IOF in Brazil. Your balance is held, not charged, until the e-ticket is issued. ## Key figures, as of October 12, 2026 | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Price shown | the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged | | Our fee | none (no booking fee or payment fee is added) | | Final total | Confirmed by our team when it books your ticket on request; a higher total needs your agreement | | Blockchain network fee | Paid by the sender's wallet, on top of the amount sent; never received by SatFares | | Network fees measured by us | None published yet: no figure before our own test payments | | Exchange withdrawal fee | Set by your exchange; some exchanges take it from the amount you send | | USDT and USDC | Amount to send close to the dollar amount, plus a few unique digits | | BTC, ETH, SOL, LTC | Converted to US dollars at the rate locked on the payment page | | Minimum top-up | $25 | | Card spending abroad, for comparison | 30% perception in Argentina (RG 5617); 3.5% IOF in Brazil | ## What are the parts of the cost when you pay for a flight in crypto? There are four main parts, and only the first one is paid to SatFares. 1. **The price shown.** It is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. A higher final total always needs your agreement, and the price is the same whichever coin you use. 2. **The network fee.** Your wallet pays it to the blockchain network when you send the top-up. It comes on top of the amount you send. 3. **The withdrawal fee of your exchange.** If you send from an exchange, it charges its own fee. Check its fee page before you choose a network. 4. **The conversion rate.** BTC, ETH, SOL and LTC are converted to US dollars at the rate shown on the payment page. USDT and USDC track the US dollar. A fifth cost comes before the payment: the spread of the platform where you buy the crypto. If you buy coins just before you book, the buying price is part of your real cost. Your balance is in US dollars. Once a top-up is credited, the price of BTC or SOL no longer changes what you can book. ## Who pays the blockchain network fee, and what does it depend on? The sender pays the network fee, through the wallet or exchange that sends the coins. SatFares receives none of it. Each network sets its fee in its own way, as its official documentation explains. - **Bitcoin (BTC):** fees are based on the size of the transaction in bytes. The fee per byte rises when demand for block space rises. - **Ethereum (ETH, USDT ERC-20, USDC ERC-20):** the fee is the gas used multiplied by the base fee plus an optional priority fee. It is always paid in ETH, even for a USDT or USDC transfer. - **Tron (USDT TRC-20):** a token transfer uses Energy and Bandwidth. When the sender lacks them, the network burns TRX: the documentation gives 0.0001 TRX per unit of Energy. - **Solana (SOL):** the base fee is 5,000 lamports (0.000005 SOL) per signature, plus an optional priority fee. - **Litecoin (LTC):** your wallet sets the fee and adds it on top of the amount. These are protocol rules, checked on October 12, 2026. They are not measured fees in US dollars. ## TRC-20 or ERC-20 for flights: how do the USDT network fees work? The ticket costs the same on both networks; only the network fee works differently. We have not measured either fee in US dollars yet, so this section explains the mechanism only. - **Tron (TRC-20):** a USDT transfer triggers the token's smart contract, so it uses Energy as well as Bandwidth. You get Energy by staking TRX. Every account also gets a small free daily Bandwidth allowance. If your staked resources are not enough, the network burns TRX from your account: the documentation gives 0.0001 TRX per unit of Energy. - **Ethereum (ERC-20):** the fee is the gas used multiplied by the base fee plus an optional priority fee. It is paid in ETH, even for a USDT transfer. The base fee rises or falls with demand, block by block, and it is burned. A smart contract call, such as a token transfer, needs more gas than a plain ETH transfer. The fee is paid even if the transaction fails. What this means when you pay for a flight: 1. **From your own wallet:** keep TRX next to your USDT on Tron, or ETH next to your USDT on Ethereum. 2. **From an exchange:** you pay its withdrawal fee instead, which it sets for each network. Check its fee page before you choose. 3. **Confirmations:** a TRC-20 top-up is credited after 20 confirmations, an ERC-20 top-up after 12. Use the network your USDT is already on: moving USDT from one network to the other costs a fee of its own. Guides: [USDT on TRC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/) and [USDT on ERC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-erc20/). Protocol rules checked on October 13, 2026. ## How many confirmations does each network need before your balance is credited? Your top-up is credited after a fixed number of confirmations. The numbers below come from our payment settings and apply to every amount. | Coin | Network | Confirmations | Network fee paid in | Guide | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bitcoin (BTC) | Bitcoin | 2 | BTC | [Pay with BTC](https://satfares.com/pay/btc/) | | Tether (USDT) | Tron (TRC-20) | 20 | Energy, Bandwidth or TRX | [Pay with USDT TRC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/) | | Tether (USDT) | Ethereum (ERC-20) | 12 | ETH | [Pay with USDT ERC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-erc20/) | | USD Coin (USDC) | Ethereum (ERC-20) | 12 | ETH | [Pay with USDC](https://satfares.com/pay/usdc-erc20/) | | Ethereum (ETH) | Ethereum | 12 | ETH | [Pay with ETH](https://satfares.com/pay/eth/) | | Solana (SOL) | Solana | 1 (finalized) | SOL | [Pay with SOL](https://satfares.com/pay/sol/) | | Litecoin (LTC) | Litecoin | 6 | LTC | [Pay with LTC](https://satfares.com/pay/ltc/) | Deposit addresses are shown only on the payment page, never on this site. ## How is a BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC payment converted to US dollars? You choose the top-up amount in US dollars. The payment page converts it into an exact coin amount, rounded up, at a locked rate. It also shows how long that rate is locked. The last digits of the amount are unique: they identify your payment. - **Seen while the rate is locked:** the locked rate applies. - **Seen after the lock ends:** the dollar value can differ from the amount you chose. Don't send a second payment: keep the transaction ID (TXID) and follow the payment page. - **Exchange fee:** if your exchange takes its withdrawal fee from the amount you type, add the fee so that the full amount arrives. With USDT or USDC, the amount to send stays close to the dollar amount, so the rate adds almost nothing to the cost. ## What does a card payment abroad cost in Argentina, Brazil or Nigeria? For comparison, these are dated card rules from public sources. They are not tax advice. | Country | Card rule | Date | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Argentina | 30% perception on card spending in foreign currency, including international passenger transport and travel agency services abroad (RG 5617). It is an advance payment on income tax or on the personal assets tax | In force since 2024-12-19; still applied on 2026-06-17 | Blog del Contador; El Cronista | | Brazil | 3.5% IOF on credit and prepaid card purchases and withdrawals abroad | 2026-08-25 | Nubank | | Nigeria | GTBank: international limit of $40,000 per quarter on naira cards | 2026-09-07 | Nairametrics | | Nigeria | FirstBank: $10,000 per quarter across POS and online channels | 2026-09-07 | Nairametrics | | Nigeria | Zenith Bank: $50,000 per year on naira cards | 2026-09-07 | Nairametrics | | Nigeria | Stanbic IBTC: $8,000 per quarter on Mastercard naira debit cards | 2026-09-07 | Nairametrics | Pay in stablecoins; local tax and exchange rules still apply. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. More countries: [Card Friction Index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/), [flights from Argentina](https://satfares.com/flights/from/argentina/), [flights from Brazil](https://satfares.com/flights/from/brazil/), [flights from Nigeria](https://satfares.com/flights/from/nigeria/). ## What do other crypto flight sellers charge? We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. Other sellers' facts come from their own pages, as of October 2026. | Seller | Fees published | Refund of a cancelled crypto payment | | --- | --- | --- | | SatFares (us) | Our fee: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). The final total is confirmed before you are charged | Airline cancels: a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose | | Travala | No crypto fee announced. Flights: $15 per booking to void, or $25 per person to process a refund, on top of airline fees (terms 9.5) | Travel Credits, not convertible to cash or crypto; Binance Pay payments refunded in USDT | | Laters | "No payment surcharge"; network fees only | CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD, minus network fees; not in USDT | | Alternative Airlines | "Some payments may include network or processing fees", not refundable | USDT page: refund in USDT "minus any applicable fees" | | Cryptorefills | Not stated; changes and extra fees payable in fiat money | Airline cancellation: refund in fiat money | *Checked on October 12, 2026.* Full refund comparison: [Refund policy matrix](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/). ## Has SatFares measured network fees yet? Not yet. As of October 12, 2026, SatFares publishes no measured network fee, and no estimate is shown in its place. We will publish a fee only when it comes from our own test payments, with a method fixed in advance: 1. We send test payments from our own wallets on each of the 7 coin and network options. 2. For each network, we publish the median fee of the week in US dollars, with the week. 3. We publish the transaction IDs (txid) of these test payments. Anyone can check them on a public block explorer. 4. A figure is replaced only by a newer measurement, and each figure keeps the week of its measurement. No date is promised for the first figures. Until then, the protocol rules above explain what each fee depends on. The tables on this page (confirmations, card rules and seller fees) are published under the CC BY 4.0 license; see also our [open data](https://satfares.com/data/). ## Questions about the cost of paying in crypto ### Does SatFares charge extra for paying in crypto? No coin or network costs more than another at SatFares. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Network fees and exchange withdrawal fees are paid to others, not to SatFares, and they never appear in our price. Your balance is held, not charged, until the airline issues the e-ticket number. ### Who pays the blockchain network fee? You do, as the sender. Your wallet or exchange adds the network fee on top of the amount you send. The fee goes to the blockchain network, not to SatFares. It depends on the network and on how busy that network is when you send. ### Why are there no network fee figures on this page yet? Because we have not measured them yet. We publish a fee only when it comes from our own test payments, with the week and the transaction IDs. As of October 12, 2026, none is published, and no estimate is shown in its place. ### Is a stablecoin cheaper than BTC to pay for a flight? There is no measured answer yet. A stablecoin keeps the same dollar value before and after you send it. BTC, ETH, SOL and LTC are converted at the rate locked on the payment page. Network fees will be compared here once they are measured. ### What happens if the price of BTC changes after I send? If your transaction is seen while the rate is locked, the locked rate applies. The payment page shows how long the lock lasts. A transaction seen after the lock ends can be valued at a different rate. After the credit, your balance is in US dollars and no longer moves with the price of BTC. ### Can an exchange withdrawal fee reduce my top-up? Yes, if the exchange takes its fee from the amount you type. Then less arrives than the exact amount shown on the payment page, and that exact amount is how your payment is matched. Add the fee to the amount you type, so that the amount received matches the payment page. ### Is paying for a flight in crypto taxable? It may be. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. In the United States, the IRS says that paying for goods or services with digital assets must be reported. This applies whether or not there is a gain or a loss. SatFares does not give tax advice. ### Can I reuse the data on this page? Yes. The tables on this page, on confirmations, card rules and seller fees, are published under the CC BY 4.0 license. You can reuse them with a link to this page and the date of the version you used. Network fee figures, once measured, will carry their week and the transaction IDs of our test payments. ## Sources 1. [Gas and fees](https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/gas/) — ethereum.org (checked 2026-10-13) 2. [Transaction fees](https://solana.com/docs/core/fees) — Solana documentation (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Resource model (Bandwidth and Energy)](https://tronprotocol.github.io/documentation-en/mechanism-algorithm/resource/) — TRON protocol documentation (checked 2026-10-13) 4. [Transactions: transaction fees and change](https://developer.bitcoin.org/devguide/transactions.html) — Bitcoin developer documentation (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [ARCA mantiene la percepción del 30% sobre operaciones en moneda extranjera (RG 5617)](https://blogdelcontador.com.ar/arca-percepcion-ganancias-operaciones-en-moneda-extranjera) — Blog del Contador (2024-12-19, checked 2026-10-12) 6. [Qué hay detrás del dólar tarjeta](https://www.cronista.com/economia-politica/que-hay-detras-del-dolar-tarjeta-el-numero-que-el-gobierno-no-quiere-resignar/) — El Cronista (2026-06-17, checked 2026-10-12) 7. [GTCO, FirstBank, Zenith Bank, others raise dollar spending limits as FX scarcity eases](https://nairametrics.com/2026/09/07/gtco-firstbank-others-raise-dollar-spending-limits-as-fx-scarcity-eases/) — Nairametrics (2026-09-07, checked 2026-10-12) 8. [IOF no cartão de crédito](https://blog.nubank.com.br/iof-cartao-credito/) — Nubank (2026-08-25, checked 2026-10-12) 9. [Digital assets](https://www.irs.gov/filing/digital-assets) — Internal Revenue Service (IRS) (checked 2026-10-12) 10. [Travala terms and conditions](https://www.travala.com/terms-and-conditions) — Travala (checked 2026-10-12) 11. [Travala help: refunds of crypto payments](https://help.travala.com/hc/en-us/articles/20907422717209) — Travala (checked 2026-10-12) 12. [Pay with USDT](https://laters.com/payment/usdt) — Laters (checked 2026-10-12) 13. [Cryptocurrencies](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/cryptocurrencies) — Alternative Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 14. [Buy flights with USDT](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/buy-flights-with-usdt) — Alternative Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 15. [Flights](https://www.cryptorefills.com/en/flights) — Cryptorefills (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. --- # How do crypto travel sites refund you? Seller by seller > How crypto travel sites refund a crypto payment, checked October 12, 2026: Travel Credits, other coins, fiat or stablecoins. 13 sellers, fees, delays, sources. - URL: https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) The form of the refund, the fees and the delay that each seller publishes for a crypto payment. One row per seller, with its source. Open data under CC BY 4.0. **Quick answer — How do crypto travel sites refund a crypto payment?** In very different forms, as of October 12, 2026. Travala refunds direct crypto payments as Travel Credits that can't be withdrawn. Laters refunds in CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD, not USDT. Cryptorefills refunds airline cancellations in fiat money. Alternative Airlines refunds USDT payments in USDT, minus fees. When the airline cancels, **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, gives a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ## Key findings (October 12, 2026) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Sellers compared | 13 sites that sell travel paid in crypto, including every active seller of flights in our registry, plus SatFares, marked "Us" | | Date of the check | October 12, 2026, on each seller's own terms, help and payment pages; October 13 for Sleap, BitPay Travel and TravelSwap | | Credit-only refund of a direct crypto payment | Travala: Travel Credits, usable only on Travala, not convertible to cash or crypto. TravelSwap flight terms: Travelswap.xyz travel credits, except Binance Pay and Crypto.com Pay | | Refund in a different coin | Laters: CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD, never USDT; Cryptorefills: fiat money after an airline cancellation | | Refund fees published | Travala flights: $15 per booking to void, or $25 per person to process a refund (T&C 9.5) | | Refund delay published | Travala: 7 business days after it receives the funds; TravelSwap flight terms: 7 days after it receives the funds; SatFares: within 7 days of your request; others: not found | | Law after an airline cancellation | Money, not credit, unless you agree: 14 CFR 260.10 in the US, Regulation (EC) 261/2004 in the EU | | Licence | CC BY 4.0: free to reuse with a link to this page | ## Refund of a crypto payment: form, fees and delay by seller One row per seller, from its own pages, read on October 12, 2026 (October 13 for Sleap, BitPay Travel and TravelSwap). "Not found" means the information is not on the pages we read. Quotes are the seller's own words. | Seller | Form of the refund for a crypto payment | Refund fees published | Delay published | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SatFares (us) | Ticket not issued: amount released to your balance at once. Airline cancels: a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. You cancel: balance credit under the fare rules | No processing fee in our refund table; the airline's penalty applies when you cancel | Ticket not issued: immediately. Airline cancels: within 7 days of your request | [Our refund policy](https://satfares.com/refunds/) | | Travala | Travel Credits: usable only on Travala, not convertible to cash or crypto, not transferable. Binance Pay: refunded in USDT. Crypto.com Pay: same crypto, at the current rate | Flights: $15 per booking to void, or $25 per person to process a refund, plus airline fees (T&C 9.5) | 7 business days after Travala receives the funds from its supplier | Travala terms; Travala help centre | | Alternative Airlines | USDT page: refund in USDT "minus any applicable fees". Other pages: "may follow the payment provider's process" | "Some payments may include network or processing fees", not refundable | Not found | Alternative Airlines, buy flights with USDT | | Laters | CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD, minus network fees; not in USDT | Network fees | Not found | Laters, pay with USDT | | Cryptorefills | Airline cancellation: refund in fiat money | Not stated; changes and extra fees are payable in fiat money | Not found | Cryptorefills, flights | | KryptoMate | Refund rules shown per fare; refund currency not found | Not found | Not found | KryptoMate, flights | | Travorio | "In the original crypto or Travorio credit" | Not found | Not found | Travorio, crypto payment | | Trip.com | Not found | Not found | Not found | Press (SCMP via Yahoo Finance) | | Crypto.com Travel | Not found | Not found | Not found | Crypto.com Travel launch | | Destinia | Not found | Not found | Not found | Destinia, bitcoin page | | TravelSwap | Two pages disagree. Flight terms 8.8 (May 9, 2025): crypto payments are refunded only in Travelswap.xyz travel credits, except Binance Pay and Crypto.com Pay. Refund policy (August 8, 2023): "the refund will be made in USDC", to the paying wallet | No amounts; flight terms mention "administrative or processing fees" for handling a cancellation; card surcharges not refunded | Flight terms: within 7 days after it receives the refund from the supplier. Refund policy: USDC within 14 days of the cancellation | TravelSwap flight terms; TravelSwap refund policy | | BitPay Travel | If the supplier allows it, a refund to the credit card used or a credit for future bookings; a crypto refund is not stated | Its commission is included in the price; "Our service fee is non-refundable in the case of cancellation or changes" | Not found | BitPay Travel terms | | Sleap | Terms §6: "Refunds or disputes must be resolved directly with the hotel or service provider"; the refund asset is not stated | Not stated | Not found | Sleap terms | | Bitrefill | Sells gift cards, not bookings: the rules of each gift card brand apply | None for refunds; some cards cost $0.25 or $0.26 above face value | Not applicable | Bitrefill, travel gift cards | *Checked on October 12, 2026.* CheapAir is not in the table: it closed to the public in 2024, and cheapair.com now redirects to another company. See [Does CheapAir still accept Bitcoin?](https://satfares.com/does-cheapair-still-accept-bitcoin/). ## Which crypto travel sites refund you in crypto? Five sellers in this table, SatFares included, state a crypto refund in at least some cases. It is not always in the coin you paid with, and not for every payment. TravelSwap's pages disagree with each other (see below). As of October 12, 2026, per their own pages: - **SatFares:** USDT or USDC within 7 days when the airline cancels, or balance credit if you choose it. When you cancel, any refund is balance credit. - **Alternative Airlines:** USDT payments are refunded in USDT, minus any applicable fees. For other coins, a refund "may follow the payment provider's process". - **Laters:** refunds in CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD, minus network fees. USDT is not a refund option, although Laters accepts USDT payments. - **Travorio:** "in the original crypto or Travorio credit". Its pages do not say who chooses. - **Travala:** only for Binance Pay payments (refunded in USDT) and Crypto.com Pay payments (same crypto). Direct crypto payments are refunded as Travel Credits. A refund in a volatile coin can be worth more or less than you paid. A stablecoin refund keeps the dollar amount. ## Which sites refund a crypto payment only as credit? Travala refunds direct crypto payments as Travel Credits, per its help centre. These credits can be used only on Travala. They can't be converted to cash or crypto, and they can't be transferred. Two payment routes are exceptions: Binance Pay payments come back in USDT, and Crypto.com Pay payments come back in the same crypto. TravelSwap's flight terms (clause 8.8, May 9, 2025) refund crypto payments only as Travelswap.xyz travel credits, except Binance Pay and Crypto.com Pay. Its refund policy, dated August 8, 2023, still says crypto refunds are made in USDC to the paying wallet. Ask TravelSwap which rule applies before you pay. Cryptorefills refunds an airline cancellation in fiat money, not in crypto. BitPay Travel's terms name a refund to the credit card used or a credit for future bookings, and do not mention crypto. Bitrefill sells gift cards: once you hold a card, the brand's own rules apply. SatFares also uses credit, but only in two cases: when you cancel yourself, or when you choose credit after an airline cancellation. After an airline cancellation, US and EU law require money, not credit, unless you agree. See [your refund rights when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). ## What should you check before you pay a crypto travel site? Check five points on the seller's own pages before you send any coin: 1. **The form of the refund** for a crypto payment: the same coin, a stablecoin, fiat money or site credit. 2. **Who chooses** between money and credit when the airline cancels. 3. **Refund fees:** void fees, processing fees per person, network fees. 4. **The delay**, and when it starts: your request, or the date the seller receives the funds. 5. **Whether credit can be withdrawn** later, and on which network. If a page does not answer, ask the seller in writing before you pay. ## Crypto Travel Seller Registry: entity, coins, refunds, fees and ID Every seller of flights in our seller registry, with its legal entity and coins; each row shows its own check date. Our own row comes first and is marked. | Seller | Company | Coins and networks | Refund of a crypto payment | Published fees | ID checks | Checked | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SatFares (Us) | TravelGoat LLC, United States | BTC, USDT (TRC-20, ERC-20), USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC | Ticket not issued: amount released to your balance at once; cancelled by the airline: USDT or USDC within 7 days, or balance credit if you choose it; cancelled by you: balance credit under the fare rules | none (no booking fee or payment fee is added) | No ID upload, no selfie; the airline requires each traveller's names, date of birth and gender, and passport details for international trips | October 13, 2026 | — | | Travala | Travala Pte. Ltd., Singapore | 129 payment options, including BTC (also Lightning), ETH, SOL, LTC, USDC and USDT, Binance Pay and Crypto.com Pay. USDT network: its USDT page names ERC-20 only; its payment options page shows a plain "USDT" (internal key USDTTRC20) (both read 2026-10-12) | Crypto payments refunded as Travel Credits (not convertible to cash or crypto, not transferable); Binance Pay → USDT; Crypto.com Pay → same crypto; payments through its AI booking connector (MCP): Travel Credits, USDC on Base or another method (T&C 9.11) | Flights: $15 per booking to void or $25 per person to process a refund, on top of airline fees (T&C 9.5) | Guest checkout possible; the terms allow an ID check at any time and frozen funds (T&C 4.4–4.6, 8.4) | October 12, 2026 | [Travala terms and conditions](https://www.travala.com/terms-and-conditions), [Travala help: refunds of crypto payments](https://help.travala.com/hc/en-us/articles/20907422717209), [Travala, pay with USDT](https://www.travala.com/payment/usdt), [Travala, payment options](https://www.travala.com/payment-options) | | Travorio | Travorio LLC, Not stated: its terms name Travorio LLC without a state or address (read 2026-10-09) | "100+": BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, BNB, SOL, MATIC, LTC…; networks not stated | Payment page: original crypto or Travorio credit. Terms: fiat, travel credit or another method; "crypto-to-crypto refunds are not guaranteed"; 4 to 12 weeks | Its crypto payment page claims "real-time exchange rates, no markup" and no extra fee for crypto payments, only the blockchain network fee (read 2026-10-12) | Not stated | October 13, 2026 | [Travorio, crypto payment](https://travorio.com/payment/crypto), [Travorio terms](https://travorio.com/terms) | | Laters | Fly Fairly Pte. Ltd., Singapore | BTC, ETH, USDC; USDT via Crypto.com Pay on Cronos, ERC-20 and Polygon (no TRC-20) | In CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD minus network fees — not in USDT | "No payment surcharge", network fees only | Not stated | October 12, 2026 | [Laters, pay with USDT](https://laters.com/payment/usdt) | | Alternative Airlines | Alternative Airlines Ltd (England, no. 02885223), United Kingdom | "100+" cryptocurrencies through xMoney, Crypto.com Pay, CoinGate and Binance Pay; networks not stated | USDT page: refunds in USDT "minus any applicable fees"; elsewhere "may follow the payment provider's process" | "Some payments may include network or processing fees", not refundable | Not mentioned | October 12, 2026 | [Alternative Airlines, cryptocurrencies](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/cryptocurrencies), [Alternative Airlines, buy flights with USDT](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/buy-flights-with-usdt) | | Cryptorefills | Big Dream Ventures B.V., Netherlands | About 27 assets on Tron, TON, Solana, Base, Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, BSC…; on-chain BTC excluded for flights | Flights: airline cancellation refunded in fiat money; hotels: not found | Not stated; changes and extra fees payable in fiat money | "No KYC", no account (email only) | October 12, 2026 | [Cryptorefills, flights](https://www.cryptorefills.com/en/flights), [Cryptorefills, stays](https://www.cryptorefills.com/en/stays) | | KryptoMate | Cryptomate Limited | "200+" cryptocurrencies on 20+ networks; its llms.txt names Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Polygon, Tron (TRC-20), Avalanche, Arbitrum and Optimism | Refund rules shown per fare | "Taxes and fees included" | Not found | October 12, 2026 | [KryptoMate, flights](https://kryptomate.com/flights), [KryptoMate llms.txt](https://kryptomate.com/llms.txt) | | Trip.com | Trip.com Group | USDT and USDC through Triple-A, depending on the market (detected by IP), not in mainland China (press) | Not found | One press test: 0%, then 2.39 USDT depending on the wallet (search extract) | Name and email for a hotel (search extract) | October 12, 2026 | [SCMP via Yahoo Finance (2025-12-29)](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trip-com-tests-stablecoin-payments-093000388.html) | | Crypto.com Travel | — | "Over 400 cryptocurrencies" through Crypto.com Pay; CRO rewards, +6% CRO with Crypto.com Pay or its Visa card | Crypto paid through Crypto.com Pay: "evaluated on a case-by-case basis", to the original payment method only (help center) | Not found | A Crypto.com account (platform KYC) and a Level Up subscription are required | October 12, 2026 | [Crypto.com Travel launch](https://crypto.com/en/product-news/cdc-travel-launch), [Crypto.com Help Center: Crypto.com Travel](https://help.crypto.com/en/articles/14836843-crypto-com-travel) | | Destinia | Destinia SLU, Spain | mBTC and mBCH in the currency selector; structured data lists mBTC, mETH, mBCH, mDSH, mLTC, PAX, XRP, USDC, BUSD, LTC | Not found | "Sin comisiones" (bitcoin page) | Not found | October 12, 2026 | [Destinia, bitcoin](https://destinia.com/criptomonedas/bitcoin) | | CheapAir — Closed | — | Historically BTC (since 2013), then LTC, DOGE, BCH, ETH, DASH | — | — | — | October 12, 2026 | [Your Mileage May Vary (2024-08-05)](https://yourmileagemayvary.com/2024/08/05/what-happened-to-cheapair-com/) | | Sleap | STAYNEX PTE. LTD., Singapore (imprint address; registration number not stated) | "300+", "250+" or "200+" cryptocurrencies depending on the page; its FAQ names BTC, ETH, XRP, LTC, USDT and USDC; networks not stated; cards, loyalty points and pay later also offered | Terms: "Refunds or disputes must be resolved directly with the hotel or service provider" (§6); FAQ: refunds follow "the specific offer conditions"; refund asset not stated | Not stated; its home page says "no hidden fees" | Not stated | October 13, 2026 | [Sleap home page](https://www.sleap.io/), [Sleap flights](https://sleap.io/flights), [Sleap FAQ](https://sleap.io/faq), [Sleap terms and conditions](https://sleap.io/conditions), [Sleap imprint](https://sleap.io/imprint) | | BitPay Travel | United States: its terms say the platform is "controlled or operated (or both) from the United States"; New York law (terms revised 2025-07-31) | Paid through BitPay ("Select BitPay at checkout"); BitPay's supported list names 18 assets, including BTC, BCH, ETH, LTC, DOGE, SOL, XRP, USDC, USDT and PYUSD; networks not stated | If the supplier allows it, "we will refund the credit card used for the Travel Booking or provide you with a credit for future Travel Bookings"; crypto refunds not stated | "We charge a commission for each transaction completed via the Platform", included in the total price; "Our service fee is non-refundable in the case of cancellation or changes" | An account is required to book ("you must establish an account with us"); ID checks not stated | October 13, 2026 | [BitPay merchant directory: BitPay Travel](https://bitpay.com/directory/bitpaytravel), [BitPay Travel](https://www.bitpaytravel.com/), [BitPay Travel terms and conditions](https://www.bitpaytravel.com/user-terms-and-conditions), [BitPay, crypto assets supported](https://bitpay.com/legal/crypto-assets-supported) | | TravelSwap | Travelswap Pte. Ltd., United States (Nevada), per its flight terms: "a company registered in Las Vegas, Nevada"; no address or company number stated | "any crypto, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and stablecoins"; its home page lists 44 tokens, including BTC, ETH, SOL, AVAX, SUI, TRX, USDC, USDT and DAI; networks not stated (shown on the payment screen); cards also accepted | Refund policy (2023-08-08): crypto refunds "made in USDC" to the paying wallet within 14 days; flight terms 8.8 (2025-05-09): crypto payments refunded only in Travelswap.xyz travel credits, except Binance Pay and Crypto.com Pay | No amounts stated; flight terms: "additional handling fees may apply, which will be displayed to you at the time of Booking"; possible card surcharge, not refunded (7.5) | Not stated; flight terms: "you may be required to create a Travelswap Account" (3) and a valid passport for flights (4.2) | October 13, 2026 | [TravelSwap](https://travelswap.xyz/), [TravelSwap, how to pay](https://travelswap.xyz/how-to-pay), [TravelSwap, flights](https://travelswap.xyz/flights), [TravelSwap, gift cards](https://travelswap.xyz/giftcards), [TravelSwap terms and conditions (flights)](https://travelswap.xyz/terms/flights), [TravelSwap terms and conditions](https://travelswap.xyz/terms), [TravelSwap refund policy](https://travelswap.xyz/refund-policy), [TravelSwap privacy policy](https://travelswap.xyz/privacy-policy) | Download the data: [JSON](https://satfares.com/data/crypto-travel-sellers.json) · [CSV](https://satfares.com/data/crypto-travel-sellers.csv) (CC BY 4.0) *Published by SatFares (TravelGoat LLC), which sells travel paid in crypto: we are not neutral. Each row is dated and links to its source; tell us when a status changes.* ## How did we build this matrix? We read each seller's terms, help centre and payment pages on October 12, 2026. For Travala, we read its help centre articles and its terms (sections 4, 8 and 9). Sleap, BitPay Travel and TravelSwap joined our seller registry on October 13, 2026, and their rows are from that date. We made no test purchase and no test refund. - **"Not found"** means the information is not on the pages we read. It does not mean the seller has no rule. - **Trip.com** returned an error page to our checks, so its facts come from the press. - **Quotes** are the seller's own words, in quotation marks. - **Updates:** each row shows the date of our last check. We update a row when we see a change or a reader sends us a source. We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. If a row is wrong or out of date, write to support@satfares.com with the source, and we will correct it. ## Can I reuse this data? Yes, under the CC BY 4.0 licence: you can copy, share and adapt it, with credit. Cite it as "SatFares, Crypto Travel Refund Policy Matrix, checked October 12, 2026", with a link to this page. The seller registry is also available as JSON and CSV files on our [open data page](https://satfares.com/data/). Each row keeps its date and its source. ## Questions about crypto travel refunds ### Does Travala refund crypto payments in crypto? Not for direct crypto payments. As of October 12, 2026, Travala's help centre says crypto payments are refunded as Travel Credits. They can be used only on Travala and can't be converted to cash or crypto. Payments made with Binance Pay are refunded in USDT, and Crypto.com Pay payments in the same crypto. ### Can Laters refund me in USDT? No. As of October 12, 2026, its USDT payment page says refunds are made in CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD, minus network fees. USDT is not one of the refund options, although Laters accepts USDT payments through Crypto.com Pay on Cronos, ERC-20 and Polygon. ### Does Travorio refund crypto payments in crypto? Sometimes. As of October 12, 2026, its crypto payment page says refunds come "in the original crypto or Travorio credit". It does not say who chooses between the two, or how long a refund takes. Check the terms of your booking with Travorio before you pay if the refund form matters to you. ### Is a travel credit the same as a refund? No. A credit can usually be spent only with the seller that issued it. A refund returns money you can use anywhere. For an airline cancellation, US rules (14 CFR 260.10) and EU rules (Regulation 261/2004) require money unless you agree to something else. ### Which crypto travel sites charge a fee to process a refund? Travala publishes one for flights: $15 per booking to void a ticket, or $25 per person to process a refund, on top of airline fees (T&C 9.5). Alternative Airlines says network or processing fees on some payments are not refundable. BitPay Travel keeps its service fee when you cancel or change a booking, and TravelSwap's flight terms mention "administrative or processing fees" for a cancellation, without an amount. For the other sellers, we found no refund fee on the pages we read. ### How long do crypto travel refunds take? Few sellers say. Travala states 7 business days after it receives the funds from its supplier, and TravelSwap's flight terms 7 days after the same point. SatFares states 7 days from your request after an airline cancellation, and an immediate release when a ticket can't be issued. For the other sellers in the table, we found no published delay. ### Does Cryptorefills refund flights in crypto? Not after an airline cancellation. As of October 12, 2026, its flights page says an airline cancellation is refunded in fiat money. Changes and extra fees are also payable in fiat money. Cryptorefills sells flights with no account, on an email only. ### How often is this matrix updated? Each row shows the date of our last check: October 12, 2026 for this edition, and October 13 for Sleap, BitPay Travel and TravelSwap. We update a row when we see a change on a seller's pages, or when a reader sends us a source. The date changes only after a real check of the seller's pages. Write to support@satfares.com if you see a change. ## Sources 1. [Travala terms and conditions](https://www.travala.com/terms-and-conditions) — Travala (2026-10-12) 2. [Travala help: refunds of crypto payments](https://help.travala.com/hc/en-us/articles/20907422717209) — Travala (2026-10-12) 3. [Travala help: refund timelines](https://help.travala.com/hc/en-us/articles/29840398218393) — Travala (2026-10-12) 4. [Alternative Airlines, buy flights with USDT](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/buy-flights-with-usdt) — Alternative Airlines (2026-10-12) 5. [Laters, pay with USDT](https://laters.com/payment/usdt) — Laters (2026-10-12) 6. [Cryptorefills, flights](https://www.cryptorefills.com/en/flights) — Cryptorefills (2026-10-12) 7. [KryptoMate, flights](https://kryptomate.com/flights) — KryptoMate (2026-10-12) 8. [Travorio, crypto payment](https://travorio.com/payment/crypto) — Travorio (2026-10-12) 9. [Trip.com tests stablecoin payments](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trip-com-tests-stablecoin-payments-093000388.html) — South China Morning Post via Yahoo Finance (2025-12-29) 10. [Crypto.com Travel launch](https://crypto.com/en/product-news/cdc-travel-launch) — Crypto.com (2026-10-12) 11. [Destinia, bitcoin](https://destinia.com/criptomonedas/bitcoin) — Destinia (2026-10-12) 12. [Bitrefill, travel gift cards](https://www.bitrefill.com/us/en/gift-cards/travel/) — Bitrefill (2026-10-12) 13. [TravelSwap terms and conditions (flights), clause 8.8](https://travelswap.xyz/terms/flights) — TravelSwap (2026-10-13) 14. [TravelSwap refund policy](https://travelswap.xyz/refund-policy) — TravelSwap (2026-10-13) 15. [BitPay Travel terms and conditions](https://www.bitpaytravel.com/user-terms-and-conditions) — BitPay Travel (2026-10-13) 16. [Sleap terms and conditions](https://sleap.io/conditions) — Sleap (2026-10-13) 17. [14 CFR 260.10, Providing prompt refunds](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.10) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (checked 2026-10-12) 18. [Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, Articles 3, 7 and 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2004/261/body/adopted) — legislation.gov.uk (text as adopted by the EU) (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. --- # Airline cancelled? Your refund rights when you paid in crypto > Airline cancelled a flight you paid in crypto? EU law says refund within 7 days, US law within 20 days for non-card payments. Your rights, step by step. - URL: https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/ - Last updated: 2026-10-13 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Paying in crypto does not remove your passenger rights. What the US and EU rules say, and the steps to get your money back after an airline cancellation. **Quick answer — Do I get a refund if the airline cancels a flight I paid in crypto?** Yes. If the airline cancels or heavily changes your flight and you refuse the new one, you are owed a refund. Paying in crypto does not change this. US rules (14 CFR 260.10) require a prompt refund in the original form of payment. EU Regulation 261/2004 requires reimbursement within 7 days. **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, gives a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. ## Your rights in 9 lines | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | US scope | Flights to, from or within the United States (14 CFR part 260) | | US "significant change" | Departure 3 hours or more earlier, or arrival 3 hours or more later, on a domestic itinerary; 6 hours on an international one (14 CFR 260.2) | | US refund deadline | 7 business days for a credit card; 20 calendar days for other forms of payment (14 CFR 260.2) | | US form of refund | The original form of payment, or a cash equivalent only if you agree (14 CFR 260.10) | | US processing fee | Carriers may not keep a processing fee on a refund that is due (14 CFR 260.10) | | EU scope | Departures from an EU airport, and arrivals in the EU on an EU airline (Article 3(1)) | | EU refund | Within 7 days, in cash, by bank transfer or cheque; vouchers only with your signed agreement (Articles 7(3) and 8(1)(a)) | | EU compensation | €250, €400 or €600 by distance, paid by the operating airline, with exceptions (Articles 5 and 7) | | SatFares | Your options: a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose | ## Does paying in crypto change my refund rights? No. Your rights come from the cancellation, not from the way you paid. Neither the US rule nor the EU rule mentions crypto. The US rule lists a check, a credit card, a debit card, cash or airline miles as forms of payment. The EU rule speaks of cash, bank transfer, bank orders or cheques. A crypto payment is not on either list. In practice, each crypto travel site sets the form of the refund in its own terms: site credit, another coin, fiat money or a stablecoin. Compare them seller by seller in the [refund policy matrix](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/). What matters is simple: the airline cancelled or heavily changed the flight, and you did not accept the alternative. ## What are my refund rights in the United States? On a US flight, you get a full refund if the airline cancels or significantly changes it and you refuse the alternative. A US flight means a flight to, from or within the US. The US Department of Transportation published its refund rule on April 26, 2024. Its refund requirements for cancelled or significantly changed flights apply since October 28, 2024. An amendment of August 12, 2024 matched the rule to the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. - **Significant change:** among other cases, a departure 3 hours or more earlier, or an arrival 3 hours or more later, on a domestic itinerary. The threshold is 6 hours on an international itinerary. - **Prompt refund:** within 7 business days for a credit card, and 20 calendar days for other forms of payment. - **Form:** the original form of payment. Another form is allowed only if you agree to a cash equivalent. - **Fees:** carriers may not keep a processing fee on a refund that is due. - **Ticket agents:** when a ticket agent is the merchant of record, it issues the refund. The airline must tell it without delay whether you are eligible. ## What are my refund rights in the European Union? Regulation (EC) 261/2004 covers you on any flight departing from an EU airport. It also covers flights from outside the EU to an EU airport, when the operating airline is an EU airline. When your flight is cancelled, the airline must offer you a choice. You can take a reimbursement of the full cost of the ticket within 7 days, or re-routing to your destination. The reimbursement is paid in cash, by bank transfer, bank order or cheque. Travel vouchers are allowed only with your signed agreement. You may also be owed compensation from the operating airline: - **€250** for flights of 1,500 km or less; - **€400** for flights within the EU over 1,500 km, and other flights of 1,500 to 3,500 km; - **€600** for all other flights. The airline does not owe compensation if it told you at least two weeks before departure. It also does not owe it after extraordinary circumstances that could not be avoided. Shorter notice can also remove compensation, when the airline offers a close alternative flight. ## What does SatFares do when the airline cancels? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. The refund covers 100% of the ticket, taxes and options, plus any fee of ours. - **Form:** USDT or USDC for the dollar amount of your booking, even if you topped up in BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. - **Credit:** only if you choose it. We never impose a voucher or a credit. - **Delay:** within 7 days of your request. Compensation under EU law is a separate claim. It is paid by the operating airline, not by SatFares. Every other case, including your own cancellation, is in our [refund policy](https://satfares.com/refunds/). ## How do I get my refund, step by step? Act from the airline's message or from a schedule change you see in your booking. 1. **Check what changed** — Compare the new times or flight with your booking. A cancellation, or a large change in times, opens your right to a refund. 2. **Decide before you accept** — If you accept the airline's new flight, there is no refund. If you want your money, do not accept it. 3. **Email support@satfares.com** — Give your booking reference, the traveller's name and the airline's message. 4. **Choose the form** — USDT or USDC, with the network and your wallet address, or balance credit. 5. **Receive the refund** — The stablecoin refund is sent within 7 days of your request. Check that the address and network are right. 6. **Claim EU compensation, if due** — Ask the operating airline directly. Keep the booking reference and the cancellation message. ## What if I cancel before the airline does? Then the fare rules of your ticket apply, not the cancellation rules. If the airline has not cancelled or changed the flight, your cancellation is your own choice. You get what the fare allows: the airline's refund minus its penalty, or the taxes it returns. We credit it to your balance when the funds come back. If you think the airline may cancel, wait for its decision before you cancel yourself. See how [changeable fares](https://satfares.com/flexible-tickets/) work. ## Questions about airline cancellations ### How long does the airline have to refund me in the US? A prompt refund means 7 business days for a credit card and 20 calendar days for other forms of payment (14 CFR 260.2). The rule covers flights to, from or within the United States. When a ticket agent is the merchant of record, the agent issues the refund. SatFares sends its stablecoin refund within 7 days of your request. ### Can the airline give me a voucher instead of money? Only if you agree. In the US, a different form is allowed only if you agree to a cash equivalent (14 CFR 260.10). In the EU, travel vouchers require your signed agreement (Regulation 261/2004, Article 7(3)). At SatFares, balance credit after an airline cancellation is only ever your express choice. ### Will I get back the same crypto I paid with? At SatFares, you get USDT or USDC for the dollar amount of your booking. This is true even if you topped up in BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. A stablecoin refund keeps the dollar value; you are not exposed to the price of the coin you sent. ### Can crypto transactions be refunded? Not by reversing them. Crypto payments typically are not reversible, per the US Federal Trade Commission. You usually get money back only if the person you paid sends it back. So a crypto refund is a new payment from the seller to your wallet. After an airline cancellation, SatFares sends it in USDT or USDC within 7 days of your request, unless you choose balance credit. ### Does a long delay give me a refund? In the US, yes, when it is a significant change that you refuse. That means arriving 3 hours or more late on a domestic itinerary, or 6 hours or more on an international one (14 CFR 260.2). Departing 3 or 6 hours earlier also counts. Contact support@satfares.com with your booking reference. ### Who pays EU compensation of €250 to €600? The operating airline, not SatFares. Compensation under Article 7 of Regulation 261/2004 is separate from the ticket refund. It is not owed if the airline warned you at least two weeks before departure, or after extraordinary circumstances. Ask the airline directly, with your booking reference. ### What if I accepted the new flight by mistake? Contact support@satfares.com at once with your booking reference. Under the US rule, the refund is owed when you refuse the alternative. Once you have accepted a new flight, the airline may treat the change as settled. Read every change carefully before you click to accept it. ### Is the refund taxed? We can't give tax advice. A refund returns money you paid, but paying or receiving crypto may be a taxable event in your country. Check local rules. Keep your booking reference and the refund transaction ID for your records. Our refund covers the dollar amount of your booking, in USDT or USDC. ### Does the refund include the SatFares fee? Yes. After an airline cancellation, the refund covers 100% of the ticket, taxes and options, plus any fee of ours. Our current fee is: none (no booking fee or payment fee is added). The price you see is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. ## Sources 1. [14 CFR 260.10, Providing prompt refunds](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.10) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [14 CFR 260.2, Definitions](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.2) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Refunds and Other Consumer Protections (2024 FAA Reauthorization), final rule of August 12, 2024, amending the rule of April 26, 2024](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-08-12/html/2024-17602.htm) — US Department of Transportation, Federal Register (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [What airline passengers need to know about DOT's automatic refund rule](https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/what-airline-passengers-need-know-about-dots-automatic-refund-rule) — US Department of Transportation (2026-10-12) 5. [Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, Articles 3, 5, 7 and 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2004/261/body/adopted) — legislation.gov.uk (text as adopted by the EU) (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [What to know about cryptocurrency and scams](https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-know-about-cryptocurrency-and-scams) — US Federal Trade Commission (checked 2026-10-13) --- 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. --- # Refunds on flights paid in crypto: our policy, case by case > SatFares refunds on flights paid in crypto: if the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. - URL: https://satfares.com/refunds/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) What you get back, in which form and when: ticket not issued, flight cancelled by the airline, flight cancelled by you, no-show and name errors. **Quick answer — What is the SatFares refund policy for flights paid in crypto?** **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, refunds by case. Your balance is held, not charged, while our team books the ticket. If it can't be issued in time, the amount is released to your balance. If the airline cancels or heavily changes your flight, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. If you cancel, the fare rules decide what comes back, as balance credit. ## Refunds at a glance | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | When you are charged | Only when the airline issues the e-ticket number; until then the amount is held, not charged | | Ticket can't be issued in time | The full amount is released to your balance; you were never charged | | Higher final total declined | The full amount is released to your balance | | Airline cancels or heavily changes your flight | Your options: a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose | | Refund currency after an airline cancellation | USDT or USDC for the dollar amount, whatever coin you topped up with | | Balance credit instead of a refund | Only ever your express choice when the airline cancels | | You cancel | The fare rules decide; any refund is credited to your balance | | Withdrawable in USDT or USDC | Released amounts and refunds after an airline cancellation; the rest of the balance is not refundable and never expires | | US 24-hour cancellation rule | Not promised: in the US, the 24-hour rule binds airlines, not ticket agents | | How to ask | Email support@satfares.com with your booking reference | | Your legal rights | Kept: 14 CFR 260.10 in the US and Regulation (EC) 261/2004 in the EU | ## The refund table This table is the official SatFares refund policy. The same table appears on the [pricing page](https://satfares.com/pricing/) and in our machine-readable price list. | Situation | What you get | How | When | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Booking not confirmed (fare gone, time limit passed, our error) | 100% | Released to your balance; withdrawable in USDT or USDC on request | Immediately | | Price increase declined | 100% | Released to your balance; withdrawable in USDT or USDC on request | Immediately | | Flight cancelled or heavily changed by the airline (no rebooking accepted) | 100% of the ticket, taxes and options, plus any fee of ours | Your choice: USDT or USDC, or balance credit | Within 7 days of your request | | You cancel a refundable fare | The amount refunded by the airline, minus its penalty | Balance credit | As soon as the funds come back | | You cancel a non-refundable fare | Taxes refunded by the airline, if any | Balance credit | As soon as the funds come back | | No-show | According to the fare rules (often nothing) | Balance credit | — | | Name error | Corrected if the airline accepts it (its fee at cost); otherwise treated as a cancellation by you | Balance credit | — | Your legal rights are kept (14 CFR 260.10 in the US, Regulation 261/2004 in the EU): when the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight, a refund as balance credit is only ever your express choice. Baggage and fare rules are confirmed with your booking. ## What happens if my ticket can't be issued? You get 100% back on your balance, because you were never charged. At checkout, the total is held on your balance, not charged. Bookings are made on request: our team then books the ticket with the airline. Your balance is charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. The ticket may not be issued in time. The fare may disappear, or we may make an error. In each case, the held amount is released to your balance. You can book another flight with it, or withdraw it in USDT or USDC. The same rule applies when our team confirms a higher final total. You see the new total and choose. If you decline it, the full amount is released. Nothing extra is taken without your agreement. ## What do I get if the airline cancels my flight? You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. The refund covers 100% of the ticket, taxes and options, plus any fee of ours. Balance credit is only ever your express choice: we never impose it. This rule also covers a heavy schedule change that you do not accept. In the US, a change of 3 hours or more on a domestic itinerary counts as significant. On an international itinerary, the threshold is 6 hours (14 CFR 260.2). If you accept the airline's new flight instead, there is no refund: you keep travelling on the new flight. Read the full guide: [Airline cancelled? Your refund rights when you paid in crypto](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/). To see how other sellers refund a crypto payment, read the [refund policy matrix](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/). ## What if I cancel my flight myself? The fare rules of your ticket decide what comes back, and we credit it to your balance. The fare rules are set by the airline, confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. - **Refundable fare:** you get the amount the airline refunds, minus its penalty. - **Non-refundable fare:** you get the taxes the airline refunds, if any. - **When:** as soon as the funds come back from the airline. This balance credit pays your next booking and never expires. It can't be withdrawn: only released amounts and refunds after an airline cancellation can be withdrawn. We do not promise a free cancellation within 24 hours. In the US, the 24-hour rule binds airlines, not ticket agents. ## What about a no-show or a wrong name? A no-show follows the fare rules, and often nothing comes back. If you miss a flight, any amount the airline returns is credited to your balance. A name error is harder to fix. Airline tickets are not transferable, and most airlines allow only small corrections. One airline allows up to 3 letters, then charges €100 on international flights. If the airline accepts the correction, you pay its fee at cost. If it refuses, the case is treated as a cancellation by you. Check each name before you pay: it must match the passport exactly. See [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ## Can I withdraw my balance in crypto? Only part of it: released amounts and airline-cancellation refunds can be withdrawn. The balance rule, word for word: Unused balance stays on your account and never expires. Amounts released when a booking can't be confirmed, or refunded after a cancellation you did not request, can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC; the rest of the balance is not refundable. In practice: - **Withdrawable in USDT or USDC:** a booking that could not be confirmed, a price increase you declined, a flight cancelled by the airline. - **Not withdrawable, never expires:** a top-up you did not spend, and credit after a cancellation by you. Top up only what you plan to spend. The minimum top-up is $25. ## How do I ask for a refund? Ask by email. We never ask for your account number, a passport scan or a selfie by email or chat. 1. **Write to support@satfares.com** — Give your booking reference and the name of the traveller who booked. 2. **Say what happened** — Airline cancellation, schedule change you refuse, or a cancellation you want to make yourself. 3. **Choose the form of refund** — For an airline cancellation: USDT or USDC, with the network and your address, or balance credit. 4. **Receive it** — Airline cancellation: within 7 days of your request. Your own cancellation: balance credit when the airline returns the funds. ## Refund questions ### Do I get my crypto back if the airline cancels? Yes, as a stablecoin. If the airline cancels or heavily changes your flight, SatFares gives you a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. The refund covers 100% of the ticket, taxes and options, plus any fee of ours. It is paid in USDT or USDC for the dollar amount, even if you topped up in BTC, ETH, SOL or LTC. ### Is a refund ever paid only as credit? Only when you cancel yourself. A cancellation by you follows the fare rules, and any refund is credited to your balance. When the airline cancels, balance credit is only your express choice. US rules (14 CFR 260.10) and EU rules (Regulation 261/2004) give you the right to a refund, not just a voucher. ### What if my booking is never confirmed? The full amount is released to your balance. Your balance is held at checkout and charged only when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If our team can't get the ticket issued in time, nothing is charged. You can then book another flight, or withdraw the released amount in USDT or USDC. ### Can I cancel within 24 hours for free? Not as a rule. The US 24-hour rule applies to airlines, not to ticket agents like us. Whether you can cancel without a fee depends on the fare rules of your ticket. These rules are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. A refund after your own cancellation is credited to your balance. ### How long does a refund take? It depends on the case. A booking that can't be issued in time is released to your balance immediately. After an airline cancellation, the stablecoin refund is sent within 7 days of your request. After your own cancellation, the credit arrives when the airline returns the funds. We do not publish an average time yet. ### Can I withdraw the balance credit from my own cancellation? No. Credit after your own cancellation pays future bookings and never expires, but it can't be withdrawn. Only amounts released when a booking can't be confirmed, and refunds after an airline cancellation, can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC. Top up only what you plan to spend. ### Are there refund processing fees? Our refund table has no processing fee of ours. An airline cancellation refunds 100% of the ticket, taxes and options, plus any fee of ours. A cancellation by you returns what the airline refunds, minus the airline's own penalty. A name correction costs the airline's fee, at cost. Network fees of your own wallet are yours. ### What if I made a mistake in a traveller's name? Contact support@satfares.com at once with your booking reference. Most airlines accept only small corrections, and some charge a fee. If the airline accepts, you pay its fee at cost. If it refuses, the case is treated as a cancellation by you, under the fare rules. ### Is SatFares a package with package protection? No. Each SatFares booking is a single travel service, so EU package travel protection does not apply. Flights are not ATOL protected. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). Your refund rights come from those rules and from passenger law. ## Sources 1. [14 CFR 260.10, Providing prompt refunds](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.10) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [14 CFR 260.2, Definitions (significantly changed flight, prompt refund)](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.2) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, Articles 7 and 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2004/261/body/adopted) — legislation.gov.uk (text as adopted by the EU) (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Ticket validity and name corrections](https://www.caboverdeairlines.com/en/travel-information/passengers/ticket-validity.html) — Cabo Verde Airlines (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. --- # Where can't you buy flights with crypto? Sanctions and country bans > Where you can't buy flights with crypto, as of October 12, 2026: sanctioned countries and airlines, the UK pause, and countries that ban crypto payments. - URL: https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) Countries, areas and airlines we never sell, the launch pause, and the countries whose own law bans or restricts paying in crypto. Each row has its source and date. **Quick answer — Where can't you buy flights with crypto?** As of October 12, 2026, **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, sells no flight to, from or within Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria. The same applies to Crimea and the Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine, and to sanctioned airlines. Countries paused at launch, for flights to and from them: the United Kingdom. Separately, countries such as China, Turkey, Indonesia and Vietnam ban or restrict paying in crypto for their own residents. ## Restrictions in 9 lines (October 12, 2026) | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Sanctioned countries: never sold | Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria | | Sanctioned areas: never sold | Crimea, Sevastopol and the Russian-occupied areas of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson | | Sanctioned airlines: never sold | All Iranian airlines, Air Koryo, Conviasa, and Russian and Belarusian airlines | | Latest US action on airlines | 27 Iranian airlines designated by the US Treasury on September 8, 2026 | | Paused at launch | the United Kingdom: selling flight-only tickets there requires ATOL arrangements; flights are not ATOL protected | | Stablecoin freezes | Tether has frozen addresses designated by OFAC since December 2023; Circle also freezes USDC | | Countries that ban paying in crypto (examples) | China; Turkey since April 30, 2021; Indonesia and Vietnam (crypto is not a lawful means of payment) | | Licence | CC BY 4.0: free to reuse with a link to this page | | Updates | Each row shows the date of its rule; we update a row when we see a change or a reader sends us a source | ## Where we can't sell: the full list We can't sell flights to, from or within Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria, and Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine (Crimea, Sevastopol and parts of the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions), or on sanctioned airlines. Bookings for listed persons are refused. | Destination or airline | Status | Why | | --- | --- | --- | | Iran | Not available (sanctions) | International sanctions: we sell no travel to, from or within this destination. | | North Korea | Not available (sanctions) | International sanctions: we sell no travel to, from or within this destination. | | Cuba | Not available (sanctions) | International sanctions: we sell no travel to, from or within this destination. | | Russia | Not available (sanctions) | International sanctions: we sell no travel to, from or within this destination. | | Belarus | Not available (sanctions) | International sanctions: we sell no travel to, from or within this destination. | | Syria | Not available (sanctions) | International sanctions: we sell no travel to, from or within this destination. | | Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine (Crimea, Sevastopol and parts of the Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions) | Not available (sanctions) | International sanctions: we sell no travel to, from or within this destination. | | United Kingdom | Not available yet | Flights to and from the United Kingdom are not available yet: selling flight-only tickets there requires ATOL arrangements that we have not put in place. | | Mahan Air, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Airlines, Qeshm Air, Kish Air, Air Koryo, Conviasa, Aeroflot, Rossiya Airlines, Ural Airlines, S7 Airlines, Pobeda, Belavia | Not available (sanctions) | International sanctions: these airlines are never sold. | List as of October 12, 2026. Only two things block a sale: sanctions and the launch pause for the United Kingdom. Low-cost airlines such as Ryanair, Wizz Air and AirAsia can be booked on request. ## Which countries and airlines are under sanctions, and why? We block a destination or an airline when US, EU or UK sanctions make selling it unlawful or too risky. TravelGoat LLC is a US company, so US sanctions (OFAC) apply to us. EU rules apply to EU nationals wherever they are, and UK rules to UK persons. In short: we can't sell travel to, from or within Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria, Crimea and the Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine, or on sanctioned airlines. The table below gives the rule and the date behind each line. ### The rule behind each block | Country, area or airline | What we block | Rule | Date | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Iran | Every flight to, from or within Iran; every Iranian airline | US Treasury designated 27 Iranian airlines under Executive Order 13902, including Iran Air Tour, Iran Aseman, Kish Air, Qeshm Air, Zagros, Fly Kish, Taban, Ata, Ava, Mehr and Air Shiraz. Mahan Air has been designated since 2011 | 2026-09-08 | | Iran (aviation and digital assets) | As above | OFAC extended Executive Order 13902 to the aviation and digital asset sectors, among others | 2026-08-24 | | North Korea | Every flight; Air Koryo | Air Koryo on the OFAC SDN list (DPRK3 programme) | 2016-12-02 | | Cuba | Every flight to, from or within Cuba | US Cuba sanctions; the Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List bars persons under US law from booking listed places for others (11 additions) | 2025-07-14 | | Russia | Every flight to, from or within Russia; Russian airlines such as Aeroflot, Rossiya, Ural, S7 and Pobeda | EU: Russian carriers may not land in, take off from or fly over the EU (Regulation 833/2014, Article 3d). UK: assets of Aeroflot, Rossiya and Ural frozen | UK: 2022-05-19 | | Belarus | Every flight; Belarusian airlines such as Belavia | EU ban on Belarusian carriers. The US removed Belavia from the SDN list on 2025-11-04; we keep the block under EU law | EU: 2021-06-05 | | Crimea, Sevastopol and the occupied areas of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson | Every flight, including Simferopol airport (SIP) | EU ban on tourism services (Regulation 692/2014 as amended by 1351/2014; Regulation 2022/263) | 2014; 2022 | | Conviasa (Venezuela) | Conviasa tickets | On the OFAC SDN list since February 2020. General License 59 authorises most transactions; sources disagree on a delisting, so we keep the block until confirmed | 2026-06-18 | | Syria | Every flight to, from or within Syria; Syrian airlines such as Syrian Air and Cham Wings | Blocked by caution: the US programme was terminated by Executive Order 14312 and EU economic sanctions were lifted, but asset freezes and other measures remain | US: 2025-06-30; EU: 2025-05-28 | Rules as of October 12, 2026. Sources for each row are listed at the bottom of this page. This page is information, not legal advice. ## Why are flights to and from the United Kingdom paused? Because selling flight-only tickets there requires ATOL arrangements that we have not put in place. Paused at launch: the United Kingdom. This is a pause, not a sanction. It means no flight departing from or arriving in the United Kingdom can be booked with us for now. Jet2, an airline that flies to and from the United Kingdom, is affected by this pause. Our other flights are not ATOL protected either. Each SatFares booking is a single travel service, so EU package travel protection does not apply. See [is this a package?](https://satfares.com/is-this-a-package/). ## In which countries is paying in crypto banned or restricted? Some countries ban or restrict paying with crypto, and the rule applies to their residents. This is a rule of your country, not of the destination. We have not verified how each rule applies when a resident pays a seller abroad online. If you live in one of these countries, check your local law before you pay in crypto. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. ### Countries where paying in crypto is banned or restricted Lists vary from one source to another. Each row gives its source and date. | Country | Rule on paying in crypto | Date | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | China (mainland) | All crypto activity banned. Trip.com excludes mainland China from its stablecoin payments | Ban: Library of Congress report, November 2021; Trip.com: 2025 | Decrypt (Library of Congress report); tech.az | | Turkey | Crypto payments banned by the central bank; still described as in force in 2026 | Since 2021-04-30 | The Block; Alyar law firm (2026) | | Indonesia | Crypto allowed as an asset, banned as a means of payment (Law 7/2011 on currency). Bali announced sanctions against tourists who pay in crypto | Bali: May 2023 | Antara | | Vietnam | Crypto is not a lawful means of payment, and using it as one is prohibited (State Bank of Vietnam). Fine of 150 to 200 million VND for using an illegal means of payment (Decree 88/2019, Article 26). Holding crypto assets is recognised in law since 2026-01-01 | State Bank statement: 2017-10; fine: Decree 88/2019 | Việt Nam News; Duane Morris (2024); Allen & Gledhill | | Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Iraq, Qatar, Bangladesh, Nepal | "Absolute ban" on crypto, per the Library of Congress report; not updated since | November 2021 | Decrypt (Library of Congress report) | | Russia | EU ban on crypto wallet, account and custody services for Russian nationals and residents | Since 2022-10-07 | Decrypt | | Thailand | TouristDigiPay sandbox: tourists convert crypto into baht; the authorities say crypto does not become a direct means of payment. 2026 status not found | Announced 2025-08-18, for 18 months | The Block | Rules as of October 12, 2026, per the sources in each row. ## Does paying in crypto change sanctions rules? No. Sanctions law applies whatever the payment method. We can't sell travel to, from or within Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria, Crimea and the Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine, or on sanctioned airlines. A stop in a blocked country is a flight to and from that country, so we never sell it either. Stablecoin issuers also act on sanctions. Tether has frozen addresses designated by OFAC since December 2023. Circle also freezes USDC, including on court orders. A frozen address can't move its USDT or USDC. The US Treasury publishes its sanctions lists, with a free search tool, on the OFAC Sanctions List Service. Check it if you have a doubt about a person or a company. ## How do we keep this list up to date? Each row shows the date of its rule, and the page shows the date of our last check. We update a row when we see a change or a reader sends us a source. The page date changes only after a real check. We read official notices and specialist sources: the US Treasury, the Federal Register, EU regulations and aviation trade press. Rows marked with a press source are confirmed by the press, not by an official text we read. If you find an error, write to support@satfares.com with the source. We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. This page also explains what we can't sell. It is information, not legal advice. You can reuse it under CC BY 4.0, with a link to this page. ## Questions about sanctions and restrictions ### Can I buy a flight to Russia, Iran or Cuba with crypto? Not with SatFares. We sell no flight to, from or within Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria, Crimea or the Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. We also sell no ticket on a sanctioned airline, such as Mahan Air, Air Koryo or Aeroflot. Paying in crypto does not change sanctions law. ### Can Russians book flights with crypto? No, not for any flight to, from or within Russia. SatFares sells none of these flights, and no ticket on a Russian airline such as Aeroflot. Paying in crypto does not change sanctions law. Before booking, we also check every traveller name against sanctions lists. If a name matches, the booking is refused. ### Which Iranian airlines are sanctioned? On September 8, 2026, the US Treasury designated 27 Iranian airlines under Executive Order 13902. They include Iran Air Tour, Iran Aseman, Kish Air, Qeshm Air, Zagros, Fly Kish, Taban, Ata, Ava, Mehr and Air Shiraz. Mahan Air has been designated since 2011. SatFares blocks every Iranian airline, designated or not. ### Why can't I book a flight to or from London? Flights to and from the United Kingdom are paused at launch. Selling flight-only tickets there requires ATOL arrangements that we have not put in place. This is not a sanction: it is our own launch decision. Our flights are not ATOL protected. ### Can I fly with Belavia now that the US lifted its sanctions? Not with SatFares. The US removed Belavia from its SDN list on November 4, 2025. The EU ban on Belarusian carriers, in force since June 5, 2021, still applies. We follow the stricter rule, so Belarusian airlines stay blocked. Belavia stays in our list of blocked airlines. ### Do you sell flights to Venezuela or Syria? No flights to, from or within Syria, by caution: US and EU economic sanctions on Syria were lifted in 2025, but asset freezes and other measures remain. Conviasa is also blocked: it has been on the OFAC SDN list since February 2020, and sources disagree on its status after General License 59. Other flights to Venezuela are not blocked by us: they can be searched in our live search, and our team books them on request. ### Can I pay for a flight in crypto if I live in Turkey, China or Vietnam? Your own country's law applies to you. Turkey's central bank has banned crypto payments since April 30, 2021. China bans all crypto activity. The State Bank of Vietnam says crypto is not a lawful means of payment, with fines of 150 to 200 million VND. If you live in one of these countries, check your local law before you pay in crypto. ### Does Tether or Circle freeze sanctioned addresses? Yes. Tether has frozen the addresses designated by OFAC since December 2023, per The Block. Circle also freezes USDC, including on court orders. A frozen address can't move its stablecoins. This is a rule of the stablecoin issuer, separate from our own list of places and airlines we can't sell. ### Can a flight with a stopover in a blocked country be booked? No. A stop in a blocked country is a flight to and from that country, and we can't sell travel to, from or within Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria, Crimea or the Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. Choose another routing in the search. We never sell tickets on sanctioned airlines either. ### Are low-cost airlines such as Ryanair or Wizz Air blocked? No. Low-cost airlines are not under sanctions. Since October 12, 2026, airlines such as Ryanair, Wizz Air, AirAsia, IndiGo and Spirit can be searched on SatFares and booked on request. Jet2 flies to and from the United Kingdom, so its flights are paused. Only sanctioned airlines are never sold. ## Sources 1. [Treasury action against Iranian airlines (press release sb0623)](https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0623) — US Department of the Treasury (2026-09-08) 2. [Treasury grounds Iranian airlines in sweeping sanctions action](https://www.iranwatch.org/library/governments/united-states/executive-branch/department-treasury/treasury-grounds-iranian-airlines-sweeping-sanctions-action) — Iran Watch (2026-09-08) 3. [OFAC suspends General License J-1 and grounds Iran's aviation sector](https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2026/09/ofac-suspends-general-license-j-1-and-grounds-irans-aviation-sector) — Holland & Knight (2026-09-09) 4. [Treasury cracks down on global networks enabling Iran's Mahan Air](https://www.iranwatch.org/library/governments/united-states/executive-branch/department-treasury/treasury-cracks-down-global-networks-enabling-irans-mahan-air-irgc) — Iran Watch (2026-10-12) 5. [OFAC recent actions, December 2, 2016 (Air Koryo)](https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20161202) — US Treasury, OFAC (2016-12-02) 6. [Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List, additions (2025-13148)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-14/html/2025-13148.htm) — Federal Register (2025-07-14) 7. [EU adopts 16th package of sanctions against Russia](https://natlawreview.com/article/european-union-adopts-16th-package-sanctions-against-russia-further-impacting-0) — National Law Review (2026-10-12) 8. [Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014, Article 13 (scope)](https://gesetze.legal/eu/vo_eu_2014_833/13) — gesetze.legal (2026-10-12) 9. [UK targets Russian airlines with new sanctions](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-targets-russian-airlines-with-new-sanctions) — UK Government (2022-05-19) 10. [Europe bans all crypto wallet services for Russia](https://decrypt.co/111389/europe-bans-all-crypto-wallet-services-russia-new-sanctions-package) — Decrypt (2022-10-07) 11. [US removes sanctions on Belavia](https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/160219-us-removes-sanctions-on-belavia-and-its-vip-govt-aircraft) — ch-aviation (2025-11-04) 12. [EU formalises bloc-wide ban on Belarusian carriers](https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/104402-eu-formalises-bloc-wide-ban-on-belarusian-carriers) — ch-aviation (2021-06-05) 13. [Information note to EU business on Crimea and Sevastopol](https://fau.gov.cz/files/information-note-to-eu-business-on-operating-andor-investing-in-crimeasevastopol.pdf) — Financial Analytical Office, Czech Republic (2026-10-12) 14. [Treasury sanctions Conviasa (press release sm903)](https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm903) — US Department of the Treasury (2020-02) 15. [US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's Conviasa](https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/168571-us-lifts-sanctions-on-venezuelas-conviasa) — ch-aviation (2026-06-18) 16. [US government formally terminates economic sanctions on Syria](https://www.clearytradewatch.com/2025/07/u-s-government-formally-terminates-economic-sanctions-on-syria/) — Cleary Gottlieb (2025-07) 17. [Syria: EU adopts legal acts to lift economic sanctions](https://north-africa-middle-east-gulf.ec.europa.eu/news/syria-eu-adopts-legal-acts-lift-economic-sanctions-syria-enacting-recent-political-agreement-2025-05-28_en) — European Commission (2025-05-28) 18. [OFAC Sanctions List Service](https://ofac.treasury.gov/sanctions-list-service) — US Treasury, OFAC (2026-10-12) 19. [Tether freezes all OFAC-sanctioned wallets](https://www.theblock.co/amp/post/266872/tether-freezes-all-ofac-sanctioned-wallets-in-proactive-security-measure) — The Block (2023-12) 20. [Circle froze 16 business hot wallets](https://blog.amlbot.com/circle-froze-16-business-hot-wallets-including-a-blockchain-bridge-smart-contract/) — AMLBot (2026-03) 21. [Over 50 countries have placed bans on crypto: Library of Congress report](https://decrypt.co/89148/over-50-countries-have-placed-bans-on-crypto-library-of-congress-report) — Decrypt (2021-11) 22. [Turkey's central bank bans crypto payments](https://www.theblock.co/linked/101905/turkey-central-bank-bans-crypto-payments) — The Block (2021-04) 23. [Kripto para ile ödeme hukuku](https://bilalalyar.av.tr/kripto-para-ile-odeme-hukuku/) — Alyar law firm (2026) 24. [Bali to crack down on foreign tourists using crypto as payment](https://en.antaranews.com/news/283182/bali-to-crack-down-on-foreign-tourists-using-crypto-as-payment) — Antara (2023-05) 25. [SBV says bitcoin prohibited in Việt Nam](https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/416480/sbv-says-bitcoin-prohibited-in-viet-nam.html) — Việt Nam News (2017-10) 26. [Vietnam: Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, current situation and potential development](https://blogs.duanemorris.com/vietnam/2024/09/23/vietnam-bitcoin-and-cryptocurrencies-current-situation-and-potential-development/) — Duane Morris (2024-09-23) 27. [Vietnam establishes digital technology framework and launches crypto asset market pilot program](https://www.allenandgledhill.com/vn/publication/articles/31333/establishes-digital-technology-framework-and-launches-crypto-asset-market-pilot-program) — Allen & Gledhill (checked 2026-10-12) 28. [Thailand crypto-to-baht payment pilot for foreign tourists](https://www.theblock.co/post/367207/thailand-crypto-baht-payment-pilot-foreign-tourists) — The Block (2025-08-18) 29. [Trip.com starts accepting payments with stablecoins](https://tech.az/en/posts/trip-com-starts-accepting-payments-with-stablecoins-6415) — tech.az (2025) --- 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. --- # Terms of sale > SatFares terms of sale for flights paid in crypto: booking on request by our team, held then charged at e-ticket, not a package, not ATOL protected, refunds. - URL: https://satfares.com/terms/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Effective date: October 12, 2026.** These terms apply to every flight booking made on SatFares (satfares.com). Please read them before you top up your balance or book a flight. Nothing in these terms removes rights that you have under mandatory consumer or air passenger protection law. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). ## Key terms in short | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Seller | TravelGoat LLC (United States), acting as your booking agent | | What you buy | A flight booking: a single travel service, not a package | | How we book | On request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total before you are charged | | ATOL | Flights are not ATOL protected | | Price | the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged | | Payment | From a prepaid crypto balance; held at checkout, charged when the e-ticket number is issued | | Baggage and fare rules | Confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket | | Airline cancels | You get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose | | You cancel | Fare rules apply; any refund is credited to your balance | | Never sold | Flights to, from or within sanctioned countries and areas, and tickets on sanctioned airlines | | Paused | Flights to or from the United Kingdom, as our flights are not ATOL protected | ## 1. Who we are SatFares is operated by TravelGoat LLC, a limited liability company registered in Delaware (United States). You can contact us at support@satfares.com. In these terms, "we" and "us" mean TravelGoat LLC. "You" means the account holder who books. "Traveller" means each person named in a booking. ## 2. Our role We act as a booking agent on your behalf. We are not an airline, and we are not a tour operator. Our team books each ticket with the airline for you, and the airline issues it in each traveller's name. Your contract of carriage is with the airline. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). These rules cover, for example, baggage, check-in deadlines, changes, refunds and boarding. ## 3. A single travel service, not a package Each booking is a single travel service: the carriage of the travellers named in the booking. We do not sell package travel, and EU package travel protection does not apply. We sell no other travel service with a flight, and we suggest none. The reasons are explained on [is this a package?](https://satfares.com/is-this-a-package/). Flights are not ATOL protected. For this reason, flights to or from the United Kingdom are paused. ## 4. Your account and balance You pay from a prepaid balance in your account. You top up the balance in crypto: Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC). The minimum top-up is $25. A top-up is credited in US dollars (USD) after the network confirmations shown on the payment page. Your balance is not a bank account and earns no interest. Unused balance stays on your account and never expires. Amounts released when a booking can't be confirmed, or refunded after a cancellation you did not request, can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC; the rest of the balance is not refundable. You must keep access to your account secure. Tell us at once if you think someone else has used it. ## 5. Prices and fees The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Prices are in USD, for all travellers of the booking. The price in the search is the fare found by our live search. We check it again before we hold any amount. Nothing is added at checkout. Network fees are paid by the sender to the blockchain network; they are not our fee. The current fee rule is always on the [pricing page](https://satfares.com/pricing/). ## 6. Booking on request: held, charged or released Bookings are made on request. At checkout, the total of the booking is held on your balance. It is not charged. Our team then books the ticket with the airline, as your agent, and confirms the final total. - **Higher total:** if the final total is higher than the amount held, you accept it, or the amount is released. - **Charge:** your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. The booking is confirmed only at that moment. - **Not issued in time:** if the ticket can't be issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. The booking shows the status Released with its reason. - **Issuing time:** we don't promise an issuing time. - **Baggage and fare rules:** they are confirmed with your booking and shown on your e-ticket. An amount released this way can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC. Your e-ticket appears in My trips, in your account. The steps are on [how it works](https://satfares.com/how-it-works/). ## 7. Traveller data and names For each traveller, you must give the first and last names exactly as in the passport, the date of birth and the gender. For international trips, you must also give passport details. You must give an email address for each booking. We use it to send the e-ticket, schedule changes and cancellation messages, and we never publish or sell it. Check every name before you pay. Tickets are not transferable, and airlines rarely allow name changes. If a name is wrong because of the data you gave, a correction is possible only if the airline accepts it. Its fee is then charged at cost. Otherwise, the error is treated as a cancellation by you. We do not verify identity documents, and we never ask for a passport scan or a selfie. Our team passes traveller data to the airline only, to issue the ticket. Our [privacy policy](https://satfares.com/privacy/) gives the details. You may book for other travellers only with their agreement. ## 8. Travel documents Each traveller is responsible for valid travel documents: passport, visa, health documents and transit permits. The airline or the border authorities may refuse boarding or entry without them. A ticket that can't be used for this reason is handled as a cancellation by you, under the fare rules. ## 9. Price changes before the ticket is issued Fares can change between your search and the booking. Our team confirms the final total after checkout. If it is higher than the amount held, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. We never charge a higher amount without your agreement. If the ticket can't be issued at a total you accepted, nothing is charged. The amount is then released to your balance. ## 10. Your changes and cancellations Changes and cancellations that you ask for follow the fare rules of your ticket. Many fares can't be changed or refunded. Nothing is taken from your balance without your agreement. Any refund from the airline is credited to your balance as soon as the funds come back. A no-show is handled under the fare rules, which often give nothing back. There is no 14-day right of withdrawal for flights: EU consumer law excludes passenger transport from it (Directive 2011/83/EU, Article 3(3)(k)). The full refund table is on the [refunds page](https://satfares.com/refunds/). ## 11. Changes and cancellations by the airline This section applies if the airline cancels your flight, or changes it heavily, and you don't accept another flight. You then get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. The refund covers 100% of the ticket, taxes and options, plus any fee of ours. A balance credit is only ever your express choice. Your rights under air passenger law are kept, including [14 CFR 260.10](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/260.10) in the United States and [Regulation (EC) No 261/2004](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2004/261/article/7) in the EU. Claims for compensation under these laws are made to the airline. We give you the booking details you need. ## 12. How refunds are paid A refund in USDT or USDC is sent to an address that you give us, on a network that we support. We screen the address before sending. A balance credit stays on your account under the balance rule in section 4. The cases, amounts, forms and times are in the refund table on the [refunds page](https://satfares.com/refunds/). ## 13. Restricted destinations and sanctions We do not sell flights to, from or within Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, Belarus, Syria, Crimea and the Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. We do not sell tickets on sanctioned airlines. We check traveller names against sanctions lists before booking. If a booking, a traveller or a payment matches a sanctions list, we refuse it. The amount may then be frozen and reviewed, as the law requires. The list of places and airlines is on [sanctions and restrictions](https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/). ## 14. Crypto payments Send each coin only on the network shown on the payment page. Funds sent on another network may be lost. Send USDT on TRC-20 only to the TRC-20 address shown. A top-up is credited after the required network confirmations. Blockchain payments are public, and we can't reverse them. You are responsible for the wallet or exchange that you use and for its fees. ## 15. Taxes Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. Check local rules. Local tax and exchange rules still apply to you. We don't give tax advice. ## 16. Prohibited use You may not use SatFares to: - resell tickets; - make speculative or fictitious bookings; - book a flight only to show it for a visa and then cancel it; - pay with funds of illegal origin, or commit fraud; - book for people who did not agree to travel; - evade sanctions. We may refuse or cancel a booking that breaks these rules, under the fare rules and the law. ## 17. Liability We are responsible for the booking service that we provide. This means booking the ticket as you asked, holding and releasing your balance as described, and paying the refunds due under these terms. The airline is responsible for the flight itself, under its Conditions of Carriage and the law that applies to it. We are not responsible for the acts, delays or failures of an airline. We still keep the refund commitments of section 11. Nothing in these terms limits a liability that the law does not allow us to limit. ## 18. Complaints and contact Write to support@satfares.com and give the airline booking code. For a payment question, give the transaction ID (TXID), the coin and the network. We never ask for your account number, a passport scan or a selfie by email or chat. ## 19. Changes to these terms We may update these terms. The effective date at the top of this page shows the version in force. A booking follows the version in force on the day you made it. Past versions are listed in the [changelog](https://satfares.com/changelog/). --- 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. --- # USDT or USDC: which stablecoin to pay for flights? > USDT or USDC to pay for flights in crypto? USDT works on TRC-20 or ERC-20, USDC on ERC-20 only. Confirmations, fees, network mistakes and refunds compared. - URL: https://satfares.com/usdt-or-usdc-for-flights/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — USDT or USDC: which stablecoin should I use to pay for flights?** Use the stablecoin you already hold, on a network **SatFares** accepts. To pay for flights in crypto, USDT works on Tron (TRC-20, 20 confirmations) or Ethereum (ERC-20, 12 confirmations). USDC works on Ethereum (ERC-20, 12 confirmations) only. Both track the US dollar. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. Your balance is held, not charged, until the e-ticket is issued. ## USDT and USDC at SatFares | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | USDT networks accepted | Tron (TRC-20) and Ethereum (ERC-20) | | USDC network accepted | Ethereum (ERC-20) only | | Confirmations | USDT TRC-20: 20 · USDT ERC-20: 12 · USDC ERC-20: 12 | | Network fee paid in | TRC-20: Energy, Bandwidth or TRX · ERC-20: ETH (gas) | | USDT not accepted on | BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), TON, Solana, Polygon, Arbitrum and other networks | | USDC not accepted on | Solana, Base, Polygon, Arbitrum and every network other than Ethereum | | Amount to send | Close to the dollar amount of the top-up, plus a few unique digits | | Minimum top-up | $25 | | Airline cancels your flight | a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose | ## Which stablecoin should I use to pay for a flight? Use the one you already hold, as long as it is on an accepted network. At SatFares, the price is the same whether you pay in USDT or USDC. The price shown is the fare found live for all passengers, in US dollars, taxes included, with no fee added; the final total is confirmed before you are charged. Your balance is kept in US dollars, so the coin does not change what you can book. The real choice is the **network**. USDT on Tron and USDT on Ethereum are the same coin, but they use different addresses, fees and confirmation counts. USDC has only one option here: Ethereum (ERC-20). - You hold **USDT on Tron**: choose USDT, then Tron (TRC-20). - You hold **USDT on Ethereum**: choose USDT, then Ethereum (ERC-20). - You hold **USDC on Ethereum**: choose USDC. - You hold **USDC on Solana, Base or Polygon**: it is not accepted. Move it to Ethereum first, or use another accepted coin. ## How do the three stablecoin options compare? | | USDT on TRC-20 | USDT on ERC-20 | USDC on ERC-20 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Issuer | Tether | Tether | Circle | | Blockchain | Tron | Ethereum | Ethereum | | Address starts with | T | 0x | 0x | | Confirmations before credit | 20 | 12 | 12 | | Network fee paid in | Energy, Bandwidth or burned TRX | ETH (gas) | ETH (gas) | | Same address format as other networks | No | Yes: BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base | Yes: BNB Smart Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base | | Refund currency if the airline cancels | USDT or USDC, your choice | USDT or USDC, your choice | USDT or USDC, your choice | | Guide | [Pay with USDT TRC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-trc20/) | [Pay with USDT ERC-20](https://satfares.com/pay/usdt-erc20/) | [Pay with USDC](https://satfares.com/pay/usdc-erc20/) | Confirmations come from our payment settings. Network fees are not measured yet: see the [real cost of paying in crypto](https://satfares.com/real-cost-of-paying-in-crypto/). ## Why is USDC accepted only on ERC-20? Because our payment system checks each USDC payment on Ethereum only. It looks for a transfer of the official USDC token contract to our Ethereum address. A USDC transfer on any other network is a different transaction on a different blockchain, so it can't be matched. Circle lists 38 networks for USDC, including Solana, Base, Polygon PoS and Arbitrum (checked October 12, 2026). Tether lists USDT on Tron, Ethereum, Solana, TON, Aptos and other networks. At SatFares, only three of these combinations are accepted: USDT on Tron, USDT on Ethereum and USDC on Ethereum. ## What happens if I send a stablecoin on the wrong network? Funds sent on another network may be lost, and we can't promise to recover them. The most common mistakes are these: 1. **USDT on BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20) to our Ethereum address.** Both use addresses that start with 0x, so your wallet may accept the address. The coins stay on BNB Smart Chain and never reach Ethereum. 2. **USDC on Solana, Base or Polygon.** None of these is an accepted USDC network. 3. **USDC sent on a USDT top-up, or the reverse.** The payment checks the token as well as the network. The top-up is rejected. Contact support with your transaction ID (TXID), but we can't promise to recover the funds. 4. **USDT ERC-20 sent to the Tron address.** A Tron address starts with T: an Ethereum wallet should refuse it. If it does not, stop. Always copy the address from the payment page after you choose the coin and the network. Check the network name on the withdrawal screen of your exchange before you confirm. ## How is a stablecoin refund paid when the airline cancels? If the airline cancels your flight, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. You choose between USDT and USDC: the refund does not have to use the coin you paid with. If you cancel yourself, the fare rules of your ticket apply, and any refund is credited to your balance. If the ticket can't be issued in time, or you decline a higher final total, the held amount is released to your balance. Balance rule: Unused balance stays on your account and never expires. Amounts released when a booking can't be confirmed, or refunded after a cancellation you did not request, can be withdrawn in USDT or USDC; the rest of the balance is not refundable. See [refunds when the airline cancels](https://satfares.com/refunds-when-the-airline-cancels/) for the rules that apply to US and EU flights. ## How do other crypto flight sellers handle USDT and USDC? We sell airline tickets paid in crypto. Our offer is included and marked. Other sellers' facts come from their own pages, as of October 2026. | Seller | USDT networks | USDC | Refund of a cancelled crypto payment | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SatFares (us) | Tron (TRC-20), Ethereum (ERC-20) | Ethereum (ERC-20) | Airline cancels: a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose | | Laters | Through Crypto.com Pay on Cronos, ERC-20 and Polygon; not TRC-20 | Accepted; networks not stated | CRO, BTC, ETH, USDC or TUSD, minus network fees; not in USDT | | Travala | TRC-20, BSC, Polygon, Solana, Arbitrum, TON | Listed (Ethereum, Algorand) | Travel Credits, not convertible to cash or crypto; Binance Pay payments refunded in USDT | | Alternative Airlines | Networks not stated | Listed; networks not stated | USDT page: refund in USDT "minus any applicable fees" | | Cryptorefills | Not stated per coin; its assets run on Tron, TON, Solana, Base, Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, BSC and others | Not stated per coin | Airline cancellation: refund in fiat money | *Checked on October 12, 2026.* More sellers: [crypto flight booking sites compared](https://satfares.com/best-sites-to-book-flights-with-crypto/) and [refund policy matrix](https://satfares.com/refund-policy-matrix/). ## USDT or USDC: common questions ### Is USDT or USDC better for paying for flights? Neither is better at SatFares: the price and the refund options are the same for both. Choose the coin you hold on an accepted network. USDT gives you two network options, Tron and Ethereum. USDC gives you one, Ethereum. Your balance is in US dollars either way. ### Can I pay for flights with USDC on Solana or Base? No. SatFares accepts USDC only on Ethereum (ERC-20). USDC on Solana, Base, Polygon, Arbitrum or any other network is not accepted, and funds sent there may be lost. Move your USDC to Ethereum first, or pay with another accepted coin, such as USDT on Tron. ### Can I pay with USDT on BEP-20 (BNB Smart Chain)? No. USDT on BNB Smart Chain is not accepted. Its addresses start with 0x like Ethereum addresses, so a wallet may accept our ERC-20 address by mistake. The coins would stay on BNB Smart Chain. Choose Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20) instead. ### Which stablecoin option needs fewer confirmations? The two Ethereum options. USDT and USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20) are credited after 12 confirmations. USDT on Tron (TRC-20) is credited after 20 confirmations. The payment page shows the confirmations as they arrive, so you can follow your top-up. The count is fixed in our payment settings and is the same for every amount. ### Do I need ETH or TRX to send a stablecoin? Yes, from your own wallet. On Ethereum, the network fee is always paid in ETH, even for USDT or USDC. On Tron, a USDT transfer uses Energy and Bandwidth, and the network burns TRX when you lack them. From an exchange, you pay its withdrawal fee instead. ### If I paid in USDT, can my refund be in USDC? Yes. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. You choose USDT or USDC. The refund currency does not depend on the coin you used to top up. Your balance is kept in US dollars, so either stablecoin can be paid out. ### How much USDT do I send for a $300 ticket? About 300 USDT if your balance is empty, plus the network fee your wallet adds. The payment page shows the exact amount, with a few unique digits at the end. Send that exact amount. If your exchange takes its withdrawal fee from the amount you type, add the fee so that the full amount arrives. ### Is a stablecoin payment private? It is a private checkout, not anonymity. Blockchain payments are public: the transfer, its amount and both addresses can be seen by anyone. SatFares asks for no ID upload and no selfie, but airlines still need each traveller's details. See [will my bank see it](https://satfares.com/will-my-bank-see-it/). ## Sources 1. [Supported protocols](https://tether.to/en/supported-protocols/) — Tether (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Multi-chain USDC](https://www.circle.com/multi-chain-usdc) — Circle (checked 2026-10-12) 3. [Gas and fees](https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/gas/) — ethereum.org (checked 2026-10-12) 4. [Resource model (Bandwidth and Energy)](https://tronprotocol.github.io/documentation-en/mechanism-algorithm/resource/) — TRON protocol documentation (checked 2026-10-12) 5. [Pay with USDT](https://laters.com/payment/usdt) — Laters (checked 2026-10-12) 6. [Payment options](https://www.travala.com/payment-options) — Travala (checked 2026-10-12) 7. [Travala help: refunds of crypto payments](https://help.travala.com/hc/en-us/articles/20907422717209) — Travala (checked 2026-10-12) 8. [Buy flights with USDT](https://www.alternativeairlines.com/buy-flights-with-usdt) — Alternative Airlines (checked 2026-10-12) 9. [Flights](https://www.cryptorefills.com/en/flights) — Cryptorefills (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. --- # Do I need ID or KYC to book flights with crypto? What airlines require > Booking a flight with crypto still needs each traveller's passport name, date of birth and sex. SatFares asks for no ID upload or selfie. Rules, sourced. - URL: https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) The data every airline needs for each traveller and the laws behind it (Secure Flight, APIS). Also the airlines with their own checks, and what SatFares never asks for. **Quick answer — Do I need ID or KYC to book flights with crypto?** Yes, the airline needs each traveller's identity data, but **SatFares** runs no KYC at checkout. SatFares, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, asks for each traveller's names exactly as in the passport, date of birth and gender. Passport details are added for international trips, plus an email address for the booking. We pass them to the airline only, to issue the ticket. No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. ## Passenger data in 10 lines | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | At the SatFares checkout | No ID upload, no selfie, no bank account: you top up in crypto and book from your balance | | Names | Every first, middle and last name, exactly as in the passport | | US Secure Flight (49 CFR 1560.101) | Full name, sex and date of birth for every passenger; a Redress Number if you have one | | When Secure Flight data is due | At booking, or no later than 72 hours before departure; at booking if you book within 72 hours | | International flights (APIS) | Passport number, country of issue, nationality and sex; the US also asks for the expiry date and country of residence | | Contact | An email address, required for each booking, to send the e-ticket, schedule changes and cancellations; never published or sold | | Who receives the data | The airline, which passes the required data to the authorities. We pass it to the airline only, to issue the ticket | | Airline with its own ID check | Ryanair, for passengers booked through an agent: signed form and passport photo, or paid facial recognition | | How long SatFares keeps passport details | Deleted 30 days after the trip; the booking history is kept 2 years, without identity documents | | What we never ask for | We never ask for your account number, a passport scan or a selfie by email or chat | ## Do I need to show ID if I pay for a flight in crypto? Yes: the airline still needs each traveller's identity data, whatever the payment method. What SatFares removes is the ID upload: no passport scan and no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply. At SatFares, you top up in crypto and book from your balance. No KYC to top up, and no ID upload at checkout. The airline is different. It needs each traveller's exact name, date of birth and sex, and often passport details. You show your passport or ID card at check-in, at boarding and at the border. Paying in crypto does not change any of these rules. Our short form: **No ID upload, no selfie at checkout. Airline ID rules still apply.** ## What data does an airline require for each traveller? What we ask at checkout is what the airline and the authorities need, nothing more. | Data | Who requires it | When | Legal basis or source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Full name exactly as on the ID | Every airline, for each booking; US Secure Flight | At booking | 49 CFR 1560.101(a)(1) | | Date of birth | US Secure Flight; it also sets the adult or child fare | At booking, or 72 hours before departure at the latest | 49 CFR 1560.101(a)(1) | | Sex (gender at our checkout) | US Secure Flight | Same as the date of birth | 49 CFR 1560.101(a)(1) | | Redress Number | US Secure Flight asks for it; you give it only if you have one | At booking | 49 CFR 1560.101(a)(1) | | Passport number, country of issue, nationality | APIS on international flights | Before departure | 49 U.S.C. 44909(c); CBP notices | | Passport expiry date, country of residence, US address | US CBP, for flights to or from the US | Before departure | CBP, Federal Register 2015 | | Email or other contact | Needed to send the e-ticket and schedule changes | At booking | SatFares checkout | ## Why does Secure Flight need my date of birth and sex? Secure Flight is the US passenger screening programme run by the TSA. Under 49 CFR 1560.101, the airline must request the full name, sex, date of birth and Redress Number of each passenger. - **Booked more than 72 hours ahead:** the airline collects the data at booking, or no later than 72 hours before departure. - **Booked within 72 hours:** the data is collected at booking. - **Missing data:** the airline may not submit a passenger without a full name, date of birth and sex. In practice, a booking can't go ahead without these three items. That is why they are mandatory at our checkout. ## When do I need to give passport details? On international flights, airlines send Advance Passenger Information (APIS) to the border authorities. US law (49 U.S.C. 44909(c)) lists the name, date of birth, nationality, sex, passport number and country of issue, and visa. US Customs and Border Protection notices add the passport expiry date, the country of residence and the US address. In the EU, Regulations (EU) 2025/12 and 2025/13 entered into force on January 28, 2025. They also cover some intra-EU flights. Full application is expected around 2031, per the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration. Expect passport details on more flights in the coming years. At SatFares, passport details are asked when the airline requires them. ## Why must every name match the passport exactly? Because airline tickets are not transferable, and a wrong name can stop you at boarding. Conditions of carriage say it plainly: "A Ticket is not transferable". Corrections are limited. One airline allows a fix of up to 3 letters, then charges €100 on international flights. A ticket can't be given to another person. Before you pay: - enter every first and middle name, as printed in the passport; - check the spelling, letter by letter; - check the date of birth and the passport number. If the airline refuses a correction, the case is treated as a cancellation by you. See our [refund policy](https://satfares.com/refunds/). ## Which airlines run their own ID or card checks? A few airlines add their own checks, whoever sells the ticket. We list them on each airline page, with the airline's own source. - **Ryanair:** passengers who book through an agent without a commercial agreement must complete Ryanair's verification. The free option takes a signed form and a passport photo, up to 7 days. A paid express option uses facial recognition. It must be done at least 3 hours before departure. Ryanair flights can be booked with us on request, so plan time for this step. - **[Emirates](https://satfares.com/airlines/emirates/):** in some countries, the card holder must be a traveller or carry the same name. The card may be requested at the check-in desk. - **[Qatar Airways](https://satfares.com/airlines/qatar-airways/):** may ask for payment details to verify the card holder, and may request a guarantee payment at the airport. - **[Ethiopian Airlines](https://satfares.com/airlines/ethiopian-airlines/):** the card holder may have to verify in person, or send a Credit Card Authorization Form. Card-holder checks concern the card used to pay the airline. You pay SatFares in crypto, and our team books your ticket with the airline. Your traveller details go to the airline only, to issue the ticket. ## What does SatFares never ask for? We never ask for your account number, a passport scan or a selfie by email or chat. We never ask for an ID upload, a selfie or a bank account, at top-up or at checkout. Three honest limits: - **Private checkout, not anonymity:** blockchain payments are public. - **Sanctions:** we can't sell travel to, from or within sanctioned countries and areas, or on sanctioned airlines. See [where we can't sell](https://satfares.com/sanctions-and-restrictions/). - **Airline rules:** your data goes to the airline, which passes the required data to the authorities. Read how we handle your data in our [privacy policy](https://satfares.com/privacy/). ## Questions about ID and passenger data ### Does SatFares do KYC? No KYC to top up, and no ID upload at checkout: no passport scan, no selfie, no bank account. You top up from $25 in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC. The airline still requires each traveller's names, date of birth and gender, plus passport details for international trips. We pass them to the airline only. ### Can I fly with crypto and no passport? No. Paying in crypto does not change any passport or ID rule. On international flights, airlines send passport data to the authorities before departure (APIS), and you show the passport at the border. On domestic flights, you still show an ID document that the airline and the airport accept. ### Can I book under another name or change the name later? No. Tickets are not transferable, and the name must match the traveller's passport exactly. Airlines accept only small corrections, often for a fee. If the airline refuses a correction, it is treated as a cancellation by you, under the fare rules. Check every name before you pay. ### Why do you need my date of birth for a domestic US flight? Because US Secure Flight requires it. Under 49 CFR 1560.101, the airline must request each passenger's full name, sex and date of birth. It may not submit a passenger without them. The date of birth also tells the airline whether the fare is an adult or a child fare. ### Is paying for a flight in crypto anonymous? No. It is a private checkout, not anonymity. Blockchain payments are public, and the airline receives each traveller's identity data. What SatFares does not do is collect ID documents: no passport scan, no selfie, no bank account. See [will my bank see it](https://satfares.com/will-my-bank-see-it/) for the payment side. ### Do I need a Redress Number? Only if you already have one. Secure Flight (49 CFR 1560.101) asks airlines to request a Redress Number from every passenger. Giving it is not required to book: the required items are the full name, date of birth and sex. If you hold a Redress Number, enter it at checkout with the other data. ### Can I book Ryanair with SatFares? Yes, on request. Since October 12, 2026, Ryanair flights can be searched on SatFares, and our team books the ticket after checkout. Ryanair still requires its own verification for bookings made through an agent without a commercial agreement. The free option needs a signed form and a passport photo, and can take up to 7 days. A paid express option uses facial recognition. ### Who sees the data I enter? The airline, and through the airline the authorities that require it, such as Secure Flight and border agencies. We pass the data to the airline only, to issue the ticket. We do not ask for or keep ID documents. Read our [privacy policy](https://satfares.com/privacy/) for the details. ## Sources 1. [49 CFR 1560.101, Request for and transmission of information to TSA](https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/1560.101) — Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Advance Passenger Information System, Federal Register notice (2015)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-03-13/html/2015-05798.htm) — US Customs and Border Protection (2026-10-12) 3. [Advance Passenger Information (API)](https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/einreise/info-luftverkehr/api.html) — Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) (2026-10-12) 4. [Ryanair, third-party hub](https://www.ryanair.com/cy/en/lp/explore/third-party-hub) — Ryanair (2026-10-12) 5. [Emirates, booking FAQ](https://www.emirates.com/au/english/help/faq-topics/booking-with-emirates/) — Emirates (2026-10-12) 6. [Qatar Airways, guarantee payment](https://www.qatarairways.com/en-gr/help/guarantee-payment-refund.html) — Qatar Airways (2026-10-12) 7. [Ethiopian Airlines, credit card restriction](https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/ae/information/essential-information/credit-card-restriction) — Ethiopian Airlines (2026-10-12) 8. [General conditions of carriage](https://airmontenegro.com/en/general-conditions-of-carriage/) — Air Montenegro (2026-10-12) 9. [Ticket validity and name corrections](https://www.caboverdeairlines.com/en/travel-information/passengers/ticket-validity.html) — Cabo Verde Airlines (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. --- # Will my bank see it if I pay for a flight in crypto? > Will your bank see it if you pay for a flight in crypto? It sees how you bought the crypto, not the ticket. Blockchain payments are public; tax rules apply. - URL: https://satfares.com/will-my-bank-see-it/ - Last updated: 2026-10-12 - Publisher: SatFares (https://satfares.com) **Quick answer — Will my bank see it if I pay for a flight in crypto?** Your bank sees how you bought the crypto, such as a card payment or a transfer to an exchange. It does not see a payment to **SatFares**, a flight booking site paid only in crypto, because we never take cards or bank transfers. The crypto transfer itself is public on the blockchain. This is a private checkout, not anonymity, and paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. ## Who sees what when you pay for a flight in crypto | Attribute | Value | | --- | --- | | Your bank | Payments to and from the platform where you buy or sell crypto | | The crypto platform | Your identity, if it verified you, and the address you sent coins to | | The blockchain | The transfer, its amount and both addresses, public and permanent | | SatFares | A crypto transfer to our address. No card number, no bank account details | | The airline | Each traveller's names, date of birth, gender, passport details for international trips, and an email address for the booking | | Tax authorities | Your own reporting duties apply; in the United States, crypto used to pay for goods or services must be reported | | What we never ask | We never ask for your account number, a passport scan or a selfie by email or chat | ## What does my bank see when I pay for a flight in crypto? Your bank sees only the transactions that go through your bank account or card. In practice, that is how you bought the crypto: - a card payment to an exchange or a crypto app; - a bank transfer to an exchange; - later, a transfer back from an exchange when you sell crypto. When you then send coins from your wallet to SatFares, that transfer happens on a blockchain, not through your bank. SatFares takes crypto only, never cards or bank transfers. So no payment from your bank to SatFares exists, and the flight does not appear on your bank statement. ## Is a crypto payment for a flight private? It is a private checkout, not anonymity: blockchain payments are public. The Bitcoin project states that all Bitcoin transactions are public, traceable and permanently stored. The same is true of Ethereum, Tron, Solana and Litecoin, the networks we accept. Anyone can see a transfer, its amount and the two addresses. An address does not show a name by itself. But Bitcoin.org notes that users usually reveal their identity to receive goods or services. So an address, and the payments made from it, can often be linked to a person. What SatFares keeps private is the checkout: no ID upload and no selfie. Your card and bank details never reach us, because we don't accept them. ## What does the airline know about me? The airline knows what it needs to carry you, and nothing about your crypto. For each traveller, airlines require names exactly as in the passport, date of birth and gender. For international trips, they also require passport details. An email address is required for each booking too. We pass these details to the airline only, to issue the ticket. The ticket is issued by the airline, in the traveller's name, and the traveller shows ID at the airport as usual. Your flight booking will be bound by the fare rules and Conditions of Carriage of the airline(s). Details: [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ## Do I have to declare a flight paid in crypto for tax? You may have to. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country, because spending a coin can count as selling it. Check local rules. In the United States, the IRS lists paying for goods or services with digital assets as a transaction to report (checked October 12, 2026). This applies whether or not it results in a gain or a loss. Other countries have their own rules. SatFares does not give tax advice and does not help anyone avoid tax or bank rules. ## Can my bank block a payment for a flight in crypto? Your bank's rules apply to how you buy crypto. Your bank may limit or refuse card payments and transfers to crypto platforms, so read its terms before you buy. Paying in crypto does not change the rules of your bank or your country. Card caps for spending abroad are set by your bank or your country. Facts by country, with dates and sources, are in our [Card Friction Index](https://satfares.com/card-friction-index/). Local tax and exchange rules still apply when you pay in crypto, and paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. ## What happens after you top up 1. **Your balance is held at checkout** — The exact total shown is held on your balance. Nothing is charged yet. 2. **We book the ticket for you** — Bookings are made on request: our team books the ticket with the airline and confirms the final total. If it is higher than the amount held, you accept the new total or the amount is released. 3. **Charged only when the e-ticket number is issued** — Your balance is charged when the airline issues the e-ticket number. If we can't get the ticket issued in time, the full amount is released to your balance. If the total changes before the ticket is issued, you see the new total and choose: accept it, or have the amount released. Nothing extra is ever taken without your agreement. ## Banks, privacy and crypto flights: common questions ### Will the flight appear on my bank statement? No, not if you pay SatFares in crypto. Your statement shows only what went through your bank, such as the purchase of crypto on an exchange. The flight is paid from your SatFares balance in crypto, so no line for the ticket appears on your statement. ### Does SatFares share my details with my bank? SatFares has no link with your bank. We take crypto only, so we never receive your card number or your bank account details. Traveller details go to the airline only, because the airline requires them to issue the ticket in the traveller's name. ### Can someone trace my crypto payment for a flight? Yes, the transfer itself can be traced. Blockchain payments are public: the amount and both addresses are visible to anyone, and they stay on the chain permanently. If an exchange knows who owns an address, the payment can be linked to that person. ### Is paying for a flight in crypto a way to hide a trip? No. Airlines need each traveller's real names and date of birth, and passport details for international trips. Border controls check passports. SatFares offers a private checkout, with no ID upload and no selfie, not an anonymous trip. Paying in crypto changes how you pay, not who is known to fly. ### Do I pay tax when I pay for a flight in crypto? You may. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. In the United States, the IRS says payments for goods or services with digital assets must be reported, with or without a gain. Ask a tax adviser in your country about your own case. ### Will the airline know that I paid in crypto? The airline receives the booking and the traveller details when our team books your ticket. It does not receive your crypto. The ticket is issued by the airline in the traveller's name, as for any booking made through a travel seller. What the airline does receive is listed in [what data airlines require](https://satfares.com/what-data-airlines-require/). ### Does my bank see the refund if the airline cancels? Not directly. If the airline cancels, you get a refund in USDT or USDC within 7 days, or a balance credit, as you choose. A refund in USDT or USDC goes to a crypto address, not to your bank. Your bank sees money only when you sell crypto for local currency through your bank account. ## Sources 1. [Protect your privacy](https://bitcoin.org/en/protect-your-privacy) — Bitcoin.org (checked 2026-10-12) 2. [Digital assets](https://www.irs.gov/filing/digital-assets) — Internal Revenue Service (IRS) (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.