Accepting Bitcoin at Your Busness?

Easy as 1 - 2 - 3!

How to Accept Payment in Bitcoin

  • digital wallet

    1. Get a Wallet

    A wallet is where you receive and store your Bitcoin.
    Use wallets that you control—not exchanges like Coinbase.

    Recommended mobile wallets:

    Phoenix Wallet

    Breez Wallet

    BlueWallet (for advanced users)

    All of these let you receive Bitcoin over the Lightning Network with low fees and no third party holding your funds.

    *Reach out if you are not U.S. based or if you may want to send money to missionaries, some wallets are better for some use cases.

  • 2. Display Your QR Code OR Use a Payment Processor

    Once your wallet is set up, tap “Receive” and display your Bitcoin address QR code.
    Customers simply scan it and pay.

    Use a phone or tablet screen, or

    Print the QR and display it at checkout

    Customize it with your logo or tip messages

    OR (even easier!!)

    Use a payment processor - our favorite is Speed.

    Speed only charges 1% for each transaction, has no setup fees, subscriptions, or maintenance fees, and is free for nonprofits! Steak and Shake is a client of Speed and (according to what their CEO said at the 2025 Bitcoin conference) are saving 50% on transaction fees.

  • 3. Track Income for Taxes

    Yes, Bitcoin is taxable—just like cash or card payments.
    But don’t let that scare you. Keep it simple.

    For the IRS, Bitcoin = property. That means:

    Every Bitcoin payment is business income

    You’ll need to record the dollar value at the time of sale

    Helpful tools:

    CoinTracker.io

    TaxBit.com

    Talk to a local CPA and let them know you’re accepting Bitcoin.

Why Should a Christian Business Accept Bitcoin?

As a merchant—whether you run a family shop, a food truck, or an online store—accepting Bitcoin can:

  • 💰 Lower your fees (no 2.9% credit card charges)

  • 🛑 Prevent fraud (Bitcoin payments are final—no chargebacks)

  • 🌍 Reach more customers, locally and globally

  • 🔐 Increase your financial independence

  • 🤝 Align your business with values of transparency, fairness, and truth

“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them.” — Matthew 7:12

Bitcoin gives customers more choices and gives merchants more control.

Bonus: How to Keep Your Bitcoin Safe

“The prudent sees danger and hides himself…” — Proverbs 22:3

Many merchants make the mistake of leaving Bitcoin on an exchange (like Coinbase). That’s risky and unnecessary.

Follow these simple steps:

  1. Start with a mobile wallet that gives you your private keys

  2. Write down your seed phrase and store it safely (not on your phone!)

  3. For long-term holdings, consider:

    • A hardware wallet (e.g. Trezor or Ledger)

    • Or a multi-signature wallet (e.g. Unchained Capital)

Remember:

“Not your keys, not your coins.”
If someone else holds the keys, they can take your funds.

What About Online Stores?

Many platforms now allow merchants to accept Bitcoin online.

Try these tools:

  • Oshi – Bitcoin rewards API

  • BTCPay Server – Open-source, private, and full-featured

  • Alby – Accept Lightning payments on websites

  • CoinOS – No-code payment pages with Lightning support

  • And, of course, Speed.

You can use Bitcoin alongside your existing checkout options or as a unique customer offering.

Let Your Business Be a Witness

Accepting Bitcoin isn’t just about savings or technology—it’s about stewardship.

You model:

  • Financial transparency

  • Fair pricing

  • Global generosity

  • Resilience in uncertain economies

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” — Colossians 3:23

Need Help Setting It Up?

You're not alone—we'd love to help. Whether you're brand new to Bitcoin or ready to implement advanced tools:

📞 Schedule a free consultation
📧 Or email us at info@acts-10.com