Key Takeaways
- Carrefour Express in Rouen accepts Bitcoin via the Lightning Network.
- Bitcoin acceptance among merchants has tripled globally in one year.
- Other stores like Comptoir Brunet in Lyon have also adopted Bitcoin.
Carrefour Express in Rouen, France, has made headlines by becoming one of the first French supermarkets to accept Bitcoin payments.
Customers can now pay using the Lightning Network, facilitated through the Bridge Wallet app from Swiss platform Mt Pelerin.
Merchant adoption
Bitcoin adoption is accelerating among merchants globally, with over 6,000 establishments now accepting it, a threefold increase from last year, according to BTC Map data.
Carrefour Express Rouen’s decision highlights the growing trend among retailers to adapt to new financial technologies and respond to consumer demand for more diverse payment options.
Comptoir Brunet
The store’s adoption of Bitcoin follows other examples in France, such as Comptoir Brunet in Lyon, which has also integrated Bitcoin into its payment system.
By choosing the Lightning Network, Carrefour Express ensures fast and low-cost transactions, meeting the needs of its customers.
