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Spar an international grocery behemoth has begun accepting Bitcoin at a store in Zug Switzerland signaling a potential revolution in retail crypto payments globally. The initiative powered by DFX Swiss utilizes their new OpenCryptoPay tool making Spar one of the first supermarkets in Switzerland to accept Bitcoin directly at checkout through the Lightning Network. This system allows customers to swiftly pay by scanning a QR code further simplifying the transaction process.
Showcasing the ease of crypto transactions Rahim Taghizadegan director of the Bitcoin Association Switzerland shared a video on LinkedIn demonstrating a seamless Bitcoin payment at Spar. This move not only enhances customer convenience but also positions Spar at the forefront of digital payment innovation. The Zug store’s successful pilot could lead to a broader rollout across Spar’s extensive network which spans over 13,900 stores in 48 countries.
Should this pilot prove successful Spar plans to expand Bitcoin payments throughout Switzerland and potentially on a global scale. This marks a significant milestone in cryptocurrency adoption enhancing Spar’s reputation as a leader in innovative retail solutions and offering millions of daily shoppers a new convenient payment option.
