Gone are the days when cryptocurrencies were regarded as a fad.  Valuations have been volatile, but digital currencies such as Bitcoin have proven to have staying power. Not only are governments from around the world accepting cryptocurrencies with open arms, but also many businesses now allow customers to make purchases using Bitcoin.

Bitcoin ATMs

According to Statista, the number of Bitcoin ATMs worldwide went from just 954 in January 2016 all the way to 2,053 by January 2018. Most of the ATMs are located across the U.S. and Canada, and that Bitcoin ATMs in Europe account for 20.42% of the Bitcoin ATM market share globally. Statista also adds that around 40% of Americans were, in August 2017, open to buying and selling using Bitcoin. Also consider that, according to Bitcoin.com, there are some 16.67 million Bitcoin in supply, 58% of the cryptocurrency market is represented by Bitcoin, the 24-hour trade volume for Bitcoin is $4.9 billion, and 96 nations allow unrestricted use of Bitcoin.

That there are countries that are big on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin is no surprise. In fact, Bitcoin.com lists what it calls the top 10 Bitcoin-friendly nations worldwide. While not listing the countries in any specific order, it says that these nations have all shown a willingness to accept Bitcoin technology for their respective residents, for the government, or for both.

1. Estonia
2. United States
3. Denmark
4. Sweden,
5. South Korea
6. Netherlands
7. Finland
8. Canada
9. U.K.
10. Australia

This list of nations, which includes three of the biggest advanced economies on the planet — namely Group of Seven members U.S., Canada, and the U.K. — shows that government interest is indeed global. From Northern Europe, to North America, to East Asia, to Western Europe, to Oceania, interest in Bitcoin crosses country and cultural lines. It’s also important to note that many other nations have either accepted cryptocurrencies or are open to doing so in the future.

While the acceptance of cryptocurrency among world governments has been an important development in the growing acceptance of digital currency, so, too, has the increase in the number of businesses that are accepting Bitcoin in exchange for products and services. When Bitcoin is listed among available payment options, consumers will more and more start to associate cryptocurrencies as simply another viable option for making payments.

For the average, everyday consumer, however, how might Bitcoin impact how they patronize businesses? Here’s a look at 10 place around the world where you can buy using Bitcoin.

1. Subway: If you’re looking for a retailer of submarine sandwiches, soup and baked goods that accepts Bitcoin in addition to cold hard cash and credit, then Subway may be just up your alley. Some of the franchises of the popular sandwich retailer are accepting Bitcoin, as well as Litecoin, as payment for menu items. The first franchise that started to accept Bitcoin was a store based out of Allentown, Pennsylvania, and the transaction occurred in November 2013. But it’s not only U.S. franchises that are allowing customers to pay using the most widely known cryptocurrency. In fact, a Subway in Russia has also jumped on the bandwagon, and Subways in Slovakia and the Czech Republic are also allowing their customers to use Bitcoin as a payment currency.
2. KFC Canada: Earlier this year, the fried chicken chain announced plans to accept Bitcoin for customers desiring to buy “The Bitcoin Bucket,” a limited time offer. In order to take advantage of the offer, customers had to select Bitcoin as the currency option on the company’s website before coming into a store to pick up their order. While this was a publicity stunt, the company intends to offer further Bitcoin promotions going forward.
3. Pembury Tavern: If you’re visiting the UK, fancy a pint and have some Bitcoin in your digital wallet, you can quench your thirst for booze at Pembury Tavern, which is located in Hackney, east London. The establishment’s affiliated pubs in Peterborough, Cambridge, and Norwich are also on the Bitcoin bandwagon.
4. Long Player: A record store in Berlin, Germany, Long Player accepts Bitcoin as payment alongside cash and credit cards. Nadim Chebli, owner of the company, said in a report that the first Bitcoin purchases came from someone who obtained Tom Waits’ “The Big Time” and another person who obtained a compilation of the Beatles.
5. Old Fitzroy Hotel: A hotel in Woolloomooloo, Australia, Old Fitzroy Hotel has since September 2013 allowed customers to buy beer from its pub using Bitcoin. At the time, customers could pay around  0.05 Bitcoin, or $7, for a beer. So, if you’re ever in the Land Down Under and want to spend some Bitcoin on some suds, you know where to go.
6. The Pink Cow: Planning to go to Tokyo anytime soon? Well, you’ll have options as per retailers that accept Bitcoin. One option is the Pink Cow, a restaurant that serves hearty meals for carnivores and herbivores alike. And, yes, the establishment accepts Bitcoin for payment.
   
7. American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Southwest Airlines: If you’re like many people. you like to go on vacation from time to time. Well, it’s now possible to book your next flight using Bitcoin. In fact you can do so for flights on American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. All you have to do is head over to online gift card retailer eGifter.con to purchase Bitcoin gift cards that you can then use for the aforementioned airlines.
8. Helen’s Pizza: Have a hankering for a slice of pizza loaded with your favorite toppings? Well, a trip to a pizzeria should do the trick. If you happen to be near Jersey City, New Jersey, how about stopping by Helen’s Pizza? You can pay for your order using Bitcoin or even Litecoin.
9. One Shot Hotels: You can find quite a few hotel chains that will accept Bitcoin as payment, and one of them is Spanish hotel chain One Shot Hotels. Since October 2014, the company has allowed patrons to use BitPay to pay for stays at a couple of its hotels in Madrid. In fact, one of those two Madrid hotels even has a Bitcoin ATM.
10. Coupa Café: This coffee shop in downtown Palo Alto, California allows patrons to purchase items using Bitcoin. So, whether you want a hot drink or something else from the company’s menu, you can have it your way using Bitcoin.

As can be seen, consumers have plenty of options when it comes to buying products and services using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. The vote of confidence given by governments and businesses around the world are a testament to the viability of digital currencies as legal tender. From sandwiches and coffee, to flights and hotels, to pizza and chicken, there are loads of options for consumers who want to use Bitcoin to buy from forward-thinking retailers.