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BitPay Gift Cards

A custodial or semi-custodial financial service.

KYC: lightTrust 45/100US

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CAUTION
JURISDICTIONUS
STATE ACTOR2013 seed investment led by Peter Thiel's Founders Fund. Thiel co-founded Palantir Technologies with CIA In-Q-Tel seed money. Founders Fund has invested in Palantir and Anduril (defense tech). Indirect Palantir/In-Q-Tel-adjacent investor chain, not direct In-Q-Tel investment.
WARNINGFive Eyes (US) + Founders Fund / Peter Thiel investor (Palantir co-founder, CIA In-Q-Tel-adjacent)
AUDITED BYNone on record
TRUST SCORE
45
LAST VERIFIED8/30/2025
LAST UPDATED3/13/2026

Specs

KYC LEVELlight
KYC TRIGGERSExpect unexpected KYC triggers for withdrawals above arbitrary risk thresholds.
FEE1%
CATEGORIESGift Cards
BEST FORGeneral usage
FEATURESMajor US Brands, In-app, Bill Pay
TOR
REGIONS1 country — United States

About

Buy gift cards and top-ups with crypto; fast processing. (Light KYC)

Follow the Money

  BitPay Inc — Atlanta, Georgia (US)
  ──────────────────────────────────────
  CEO: Stephen Pair · Co-founder: Gallippi
  Raised: $70M+ from institutional VCs
  Investors: Founders Fund (Peter Thiel)
             Index Ventures, Virgin Group
  ├─ Thiel = Palantir/CIA-adjacent investor
  ├─ US MSB, FinCEN registered
  └─ Five Eyes jurisdiction (US)
BitPay Gift Cards — ownership and funding chain

Frequently Asked Questions

Does BitPay Gift Cards require KYC or identity verification?

BitPay Gift Cards has a KYC level of "light". Expect unexpected KYC triggers for withdrawals above arbitrary risk thresholds.

What payment methods does BitPay Gift Cards accept?

Please check the provider site for accepted payment methods.

Is BitPay Gift Cards available in my country?

BitPay Gift Cards is available in: US.

Is BitPay Gift Cards based in a Five Eyes country?

Yes. BitPay Gift Cards is based in US, which is a Five Eyes member country (US, UK, CA, AU, NZ). Authorities in Five Eyes countries can compel providers to hand over data and issue gag orders preventing disclosure.

Is BitPay Gift Cards safe to use for privacy?

Use BitPay Gift Cards with caution. Five Eyes (US) + Founders Fund / Peter Thiel investor (Palantir co-founder, CIA In-Q-Tel-adjacent)

How fast is BitPay Gift Cards checkout?

Gift card delivery is typically instant after payment confirmation.

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