17 June, 2022

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The Spanish budget airline Vueling, part of IAG has signed a deal with BitPay, one of the world's largest providers of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services, that will allow passengers the ability to pay for their plane tickets with the digital payment methods.

Vueling will use UATP's technology, the global payment network for the airline industry, which allows a fast integration process. Thanks to this alliance, Vueling will become the first low-cost airline in Europe to accept cryptocurrencies as a payment method, which goes live from the start of next year.

Under the arrangement, customers will be able to pay for their flight from more than 100 wallets and choose between 13 different cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC).

Jesús Monzó, Manager of Distribution Strategy and Alliances at Vueling said: “With this agreement, Vueling once again reaffirms its position as a digital airline. We are very pleased to have found in BitPay the best partner to offer our customers the possibility of making transactions with cryptocurrencies with the greatest security and reliability".

Merrick Theobald, Vice President of Marketing at BitPay commented  "Vueling recognizes the potential of cryptocurrencies to transform the airline industry, making payments faster, more secure and less expensive on a global scale. Our goal at BitPay is to make the acceptance of cryptocurrencies a seamless process and increase its adoption, as we believe that cryptocurrencies are the future of payments."



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