Fold's Scannable Barcode App Aims to Streamline Bitcoin Payments

Fold's Scannable Barcode App Aims to Streamline Bitcoin Payments

A new mobile bitcoin payments app is seeking to present digital currency consumers with a convenient, all-purpose spending solution. Fold, the latest effort from the makers of Coin For Coffee and Card for Coin, enables consumers to make bitcoin payments using a mobile app that can integrate with a variety of point-of-sale (POS) systems. Like its creators' previous products, Fold allows consumers to spend bitcoin by producing scannable barcodes that resemble those on traditional gift cards. While Coin For Coffee focused exclusively on Starbucks locations, Fold will support purchases at US....


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Airbitz, a mobile wallet that includes a location-based directory of companies that accept bitcoin, has officially announced a partnership with Fold, which will allow users to purchase Starbucks and Target gift cards at a discount directly inside the wallet. Fold, which was launched in 2013, allowed users to purchase Starbucks cards at a 20 percent discount using bitcoin. While only Starbucks and Target are currently supported, Fold is looking to integrate Whole Foods, CVS, and Home Depot, according to a recent interview with Fold Founder Matt Luongo. "We've also been looking at Walmart,....

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Airbitz, the mobile bitcoin wallet, has integrated Fold, the Starbucks gift card app that accepts bitcoin payments, into its own app. In announcing the Fold offering, Airbitz said it will be helpful for people new to bitcoin and will encourage more consumers to start using bitcoin. The Fold app also allows users to receive discounts at Target and Whole Foods Market. Many bitcoin users already take advantage of the discounts Fold provides for Starbucks gift cards; users get a 20% discount paying with bitcoin. Airbitz Streamlines The Fold Process. Airbitz has further streamlined the process....

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The wallet provider Airbitz has been continuously making improvements to its service. Recently we covered the company’s announcement that it was adding a new buy and sell feature with its partnership with Glidera. The business is now disclosing another cool element to the decentralized service they proudly provide by integrating the Fold application into their system. The Atlanta-based Foldwas founded by Matt Luongo, Corbin Pon, Chris Martin back in February of 2014. The app enables users to spend their Bitcoins at Starbucks, and also Target with savings of 10-20% off your purchase. When....

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