2026-01-16 19:27:53

Major retail chain Carrefour now accepts Bitcoin payments with up to 20% discount across its network. The promotion is live in 14,000+ locations spanning 40 countries worldwide.

This marks a significant milestone for Bitcoin adoption in mainstream retail. When a grocery giant with Carrefour's scale integrates crypto payment options, it signals shifting attitudes toward digital currency adoption at the consumer level.

The 20% incentive suggests the company is serious about driving Bitcoin transaction volume—not just adding it for PR value. This kind of institutional-level adoption, combined with merchant incentives, could accelerate Bitcoin's utility as a medium of exchange beyond speculation.

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GasFeeGazer

· 3h ago

Wait, a 20% discount? Is this really to promote BTC or just to clear out inventory?

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ChainPoet

· 3h ago

Cardia family is playing new tricks again, a 20% discount is indeed attractive... but will regular shoppers use Bitcoin? --- It's just another global marketing gimmick, let's wait and see how the actual conversion rate turns out. --- This is what mainstream adoption should look like; Bitcoin is finally more than just a digital asset on exchanges. --- Wait, is this really happening or just another PR stunt? Feels like every time there's a hot news story, it just fades away. --- A 20% discount—does Carrefour really want to promote this or is it just burning money to test the waters... --- Finally, a major chain is willing to do this; it's breaking the ice. --- Hold on, does this mean traditional retail is starting to panic?

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VitalikFanboy42

· 20h ago

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rugdoc.eth

· 20h ago

Kafu isn't serious, right? A 20% discount is such a big deal... Wait, is this really promoting BTC or just another scheme to harvest retail investors?

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ser_we_are_ngmi

· 20h ago

Kanufo is really getting serious, a 20% discount is no joke. Bitcoin is finally breaking out, right? Wait, will they really stick to this policy? Feels like they might change their mind someday. Awesome, 14,000 stores supporting it simultaneously. Bitcoin is finally more than just a trading tool. Don't let it be just a marketing gimmick. I'm worried that using Bitcoin for payment will eat up all the discounts with fees haha. In the moment of mainstream recognition, is Amazon next, everyone?

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DefiSecurityGuard

· 20h ago

wait hold up... 20% discount just for paying in btc? that's literally a honeypot setup waiting to happen. DYOR on their payment processor's audit reports first

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ForumLurker

· 20h ago

Card paper making payments? Now you can buy groceries at a discount, really impressive. --- Wait, is Carrefour for real? A 20% discount might just be another new trick in the crypto world to cut the leeks. --- Oh my, finally able to buy things with Bitcoin, but I can't bear to spend the small amount of coins in my wallet. --- Synchronized in 40 countries worldwide? If this really succeeds, it's incredible. Mainstream applications are so fast? --- Stop talking about practicality. I think it's just a crazy eye-catching stunt, but a 20% discount is indeed tempting. --- This feels like a signal, big players are starting to enter the market seriously. Let's see if others follow suit. --- Such a large discount, is it really to promote or clear inventory? Hard to understand. --- Buying groceries and having to consider coin prices—are these days coming? --- If this pace continues, by next year all supermarkets worldwide will have to support it. Awesome.

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