Preamble
This is the 2nd post of a series of seven posts. You need tools for opting out of the fiat world. Although you might say this is a baby step versus completely opting out entirely.
Therefore, below is the ranking of choices one should consider when getting ready to buy something.
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Avoid using dollars, banks, VISA.
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Pay in cash to avoid supporting companies like VISA
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Use one of the following companies to help one acquire gift cards and prepaid cards:
Recommendations:
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Avoid using apps when possible and use a privacy preserving browser instead.
- Tor Browser
- Librewolf/IronFox/Vanadium/Brave/Mullvad + VPN
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Use a pseudonym rather than your real name.
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Use a unique or disposable email rather than your doxxed email address.
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DO NOT give out your home address but rather use a PO Box if you need to take delivery of a physical pre-paid VISA card.
Bitrefill
Bitrefill is a leading crypto e-commerce store that allows users to 'Live on Crypto' by purchasing digital gift cards, eSIMs, and phone refills with Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. We also offer bill payment services in specific countries and plan to expand this service to more locations in the future.
Details
- Website
- Bitcoin and LN Bitcoin both available.
- No onion link availability
- Mobile App
- Account. Generally speaking avoid making an account if you can. I used Tor Browser and ordered a pre-paid VISA card (USA) and sent to a PO BOX and did not create an account.
- It seems the US is one of the few countries that has the killer feature of having a physical and virtual VISA card (up to $500) which is the main way I'd want to use it.
How gift cards work
- Enter the amount
- Pay with any payment method
- Redeem card at retailer per their instructions.
Most Popular Cards by Country
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China: 京东 (JD.com), 天猫超市 (Tmall Supermarket), 沃尔玛 (Walmart), 盒马鲜生 (Hema Fresh), 苹果App Store & iTunes充值 (Apple App Store & iTunes Top-up), 肯德基 (KFC), 中石化加油卡 (Sinopec Gas Card), 猫眼电影 (Maoyan Movies), 唯品会 (VIPShop), 星巴克 (Starbucks), PetroChina, Flightgift EUR, Eneba Games Store USD, Hotels.com USD, 永辉超市 (Yonghui Superstores), 麦德龙 (Metro), Steam, DQ-Dairy Queen, Kinguin Games Store EUR International, Riot Access USA International, Skype USD International, Activitygift USD, Bankless.com International, CashtoCode, Cherry Credits Multi-Game, CoinEd, CoinTracking International, Disney USD International, ExitLag International, Flightgift USD
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Eurozone: Activitygift EUR, Activitygift USD, Aircash A-Bon Europe, Bankless.com, Battle.net, Bitsa, Cherry Credits Multi-Game, CoinEd, CoinTracking, Disney USD, EA Origin, ExitLag, Flightgift EUR, Flightgift USD, FlixBus EUR, FlixTrain EUR international, Fortnite V-Bucks, G2A Digital Marketplace, GoCash Card Multi-Game, Guess EUR, Hello Yo, Hotelgift EUR, Hotelgift USD, Hotels.com USD, Jagex RuneScape, Jawaker Tokens, Kinguin Games Store EUR, Kinguin Games Store USD International, League of Legends, Likee
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Germany: Amazon.de, Rewe, Lieferando, Google Play, Steam EUR, Apple, Kaufland, MediaMarkt, JET, Airbnb, Uber Money EUR, PENNY, Zalando, lastminute.com, IKEA, PlayStation Store, Rossmann, OTTO, Saturn, Wunschgutschein Multi-Brand, Eneba Games Store EUR, Aircash A-Bon Europe, OBI, Douglas, Flightgift EUR, Hotels.com USD, Valorant EU, Wunschgutschein Tanken, Steam, TotalEnergies
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Mexico: Amazon.com.mx, Uber Money MXN, Google Play, Airbnb, App Store & iTunes, Soriana, Starbucks, Steam, Chedraui, Free Fire Diamonds MXN LATAM, Netflix, PlayStation Store USA, Hotels.com USD, Cinépolis, Spotify, Eneba, Flightgift USD, Riot Access LATAM, Xbox, Nintendo eShop, Uber & Uber Eats Voucher MXN, Eneba Games Store USD, Gandhi, Roblox, PlayStation Store, Riot Access USA, Flightgift EUR, Skype USD, Krispy Kreme
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Thailand: GrabFood, Hotels.com USD, ShopeePay, GrabGifts (Transport), Steam, Power Buy, GrabMart, LOTUS'S, Flightgift USD, B2S, PlayStation Store USA, PUBG Mobile UC, Tops, Kinguin Games Store EUR, Decathlon, Skype USD, Villa Market, Mobile Legends Diamonds, PlayStation Store, Starbucks, NordVPN, Robinson, Roblox, QEEQ Car Rental, Thai Watsadu, Fortnite V-Bucks, Xbox USD, foodpanda
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UK: Amazon.co.uk, Uber Money GBP, Deliveroo, Just Eat, Airbnb, Apple, Steam, Selfridges, ASDA, Sainsburys, Argos, lastminute.com Flight Only, Uber & Uber Eats Voucher GBP, PlayStation Store, Hotels.com GBP, John Lewis & Partners, Currys PC World, JD Sports, ALDI, lastminute.com Holiday, Google Play, Roblox, Morrisons, Marks & Spencer UK & Ireland
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US: Amazon.com, Digital Prepaid Visa, DoorDash, Apple, Uber Eats, Uber, Steam, Walmart, eBay, Airbnb, Roblox USD, The Home Depot, Google Play, Eneba Games Store USD, Instacart, Hotels.com USD, Target, Lowe's, Macy's, PlayStation Store USA, Best Buy®, Valorant, Kroger, Delta Airlines, Physical Prepaid Visa, Starbucks, StubHub, Chevron and Texaco, Disney USD, Xbox USD, Twitch, Lyft, Wayfair.com, Chipotle, Grubhub, Southwest Airlines
Prepaid phones
I focused on gift cards, but for the US, there were 36 options for buying prepaid phone or data. This may be the case for other countries too.
Privacy Policy
Link
Summary below:
- What Data They Collect: They gather data you provide (like email, phone, KYC details if needed for certain services, transaction info), data from your usage (device/browser info, activity via cookies), and sometimes data from third parties (partners, public sources, analytics). Biometric data (like selfies for ID verification) is only collected with your explicit consent.
- Why They Collect It: Primarily to provide their services (account setup, selling products), manage their platform, comply with legal obligations (like anti-money laundering laws requiring KYC), and improve their services using analytics (which they state isn't sold).
- Sharing Your Data: Data is shared within the Bitrefill group and with essential third-party service providers (for KYC, analytics, payment processing, customer support, etc.). They state they will only share data with law enforcement if legally compelled (e.g., by a warrant or subpoena) and won't volunteer it otherwise, except in legally permitted urgent/exceptional cases. Data might also be shared during corporate events like mergers.
- How They Protect It: They use technical and organizational security measures (like encryption, access controls, monitoring, staff training) to safeguard your data. They also stress user responsibility for password security and recommend using 2FA.
- Your Rights: You have standard data protection rights (access, correction, deletion, objection, portability, withdrawing consent). You can exercise these by contacting their support.
- Data Retention: Data is kept only as long as necessary for its purpose or as required by law (e.g., KYC/AML data for at least 5 years, tax data for 7 years).
- International Transfers: Your data might be processed outside the EEA, using legal safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses.
- Cookies: They use cookies for site functionality, analytics, and advertising, requiring your consent via a cookie banner.
Terms and Conditions 👀
Below are the categories, clink the link above to go to any section to read more.
- The Bitrefill Group
- The Gift Card and Top-Up Products
- The Bill Payment Products
- Other products
- The payment
- Customer levels
- Availability of Third-Party Services
- Limitations of use.
- Freezing date
- Refunds
- Bitrefill Cashback
- Refer a friend
- Other rewards or prizes
- Disclaimers related to the Product
- Responsibility of the Customer
- Unlawful use
- Re-sale
- Limitation of Liability
- Personal Data Protection and System security
- Amendments to the Terms
- Intellectual Property
- Customer service
- Miscellaneous
- The “Virtual Prepaid Visa®” Card
- Bitrefill eSIM
- Bitrefill Card
