Hong Kong Starbucks Branches Accepting Bitcoin Payments

Starbucks branches in Hong Kong are now accepting bitcoin payments and are offering 20% off discount for the purchase using the Fold app. This app is a U. S. startup that is affiliated with the Bitcoin Association of Hong Kong.
To avail of this, a customer has to visit and receive his personal Starbucks code. This will initially show a balance of $0 until it is loaded with bitcoin through the app. It may indicate that the app is untested outside of the U. S. but it is already currently working in Hong Kong.
Bitcoin Payments for Coffee
Bitcoin payments loading options include denominations of $5 or $10. To spend this and avail of the discount in Hong Kong’s Starbucks branches, simply tell the cashier that you will be paying via gift card. The barcode scanner will then be used on the Fold app indicating your current balance then you will get a receipt containing your remaining balance.

This post was published at NewsBTC on Apr 24, 2015.