The Polygon network (formerly Matic), is a layer two solution for the Ethereum blockchain. Its native token MATIC has become increasingly popular as a spending asset because of the solution’s fast and low cost transactions. BitPay provides the most versatile means of paying with MATIC.
How to pay with Polygon (MATIC)
BitPay users will have three easy ways to pay with Polygon
- Pay merchants directly from your Polygon wallet
- Spend MATIC like cash on the BitPay Card
- Buy gift cards with MATIC
- Send P2P transactions to friends and families
Pay with Polygon directly from your wallet
A growing number of merchants and service providers accept direct MATIC payments via BitPay. At checkout, simply select BitPay as your payment. BitPay supports multiple tokens on the Polygon network including MATIC, USDC, Binance USD and more. Complete the transaction by manually entering your wallet details or scanning a provided QR code. Our invoices can be paid with almost any Polygon wallet. Consult BitPay’s Merchant Directory for a complete list of companies that accept crypto payments and other ways to spend crypto.
Jomashop
Seller of exclusive luxury watches from some of the world’s top brands including Rolex, Patek Philippe and many more.
APMEX
Buy gold, silver and other precious metals using MATIC.
Dish TV
Open up a world of movies, TV, and live event entertainment options with a Dish TV subscription. Did you know you can pay your bills with crypto?
ExpressVPN
Browse the web safely and securely with a virtual private network (VPN) from ExpressVPN.
Newegg
A leading purveyor of computers, games and every other electronics product under the sun.
Pacsun
A lifestyle apparel company selling swimwear, footwear and accessories, all in a distinct California style.
Tag Heuer
The ultimate reference in luxury chronograph watches, TAG Heuer’s high-precision timing innovations have kept pace with the evolution of sports since 1860. You can now buy any TAG Heuer watch online with cryptocurrency via BitPay.
airBaltic
Travel across the Baltics and Europe. Pay with Polygon. Learn the in’s and outs of paying for travel with crypto.
Twitch
Watch free live streaming gaming content including e-sports tournaments in games like Fortnite, PUBG, and more.
AMC Theatres
Buy movie tickets, popcorn and more from the world’s largest movie theater company, with over 10,500 locations globally.
Sea Watch
Your donation helps Sea Watch’s mission to save lives at the world’s deadliest border and stand up for safe and legal escape routes. Learn how to donate with crypto.
Spend MATIC anywhere with the BitPay Card
Not all businesses accept crypto payments directly from your wallet. BitPay is working everyday to change that. In the meantime, the BitPay Card is the most flexible way to use your Polygon like cash. All you have to do is load up the prepaid card with crypto from your Polygon wallet then swipe to your heart’s content at millions of global merchants. Quickly and easily check your balance, reload your card, and redeem cash back bonuses directly from the BitPay app. Use the free virtual Polygon card anytime online or in-person when you connect to Apple Pay or Google Pay. Get a physical card for free to swipe or grab cash from ATMs around the world.
Securely buy, swap, store and spend MATIC and other tokens on Polygon
Buy gift cards with Polygon (MATIC)
If you want to spend your crypto holdings but don’t necessarily want another card to carry around in your wallet, BitPay allows MATIC holders to purchase gift cards with crypto from a huge assortment of top retailers including Walmart, Uber, Home Depot and many others. You can purchase gift cards through the BitPay app or BitPay Chrome extension and either spend them right away or store the funds within the BitPay app for later use. You can even send gift cards to friends and family members. Check out our Gift Cards for an exhaustive list of partner merchants.
Purchase gift cards with MATIC for top brands including:
How to send P2P payments over the Polygon network
Peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions are a popular way for crypto users to send funds to one another. You can start sending MATIC and other tokens over the Polygon network directly with the BitPay Wallet in a few simple steps.
- Open the BitPay Wallet app
- Click on your Polygon wallet choose the token you’d like to send over the Polygon network.
- Click “Send”
- Enter the wallet address where you want to send the tokens (or scan the receiver’s QR code)
- Enter the amount of MATIC or other Polygon network token you want to send
- Confirm payment details and slide to send
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Keep in mind that to move your Polygon funds, you must have enough in your linked Polygon wallet to pay the MATIC miner fees.
