CoinsPaid, a leading crypto payment gateway, has reported a 38% year-on-year increase in crypto transactions among its travel-sector clients.
Driven by the need for faster, cheaper, and more secure cross-border payments, digital assets — particularly stablecoins — are becoming a standard option for airlines, online travel agencies (OTAs), and luxury service providers.
“Crypto isn’t a novelty anymore,” said Max Krupyshev, CEO of CoinsPaid. “In 2025, the benefits are clear — it reduces costs, removes geographical barriers, and enables instant settlement. For many travel providers, it’s simply a more efficient way to do business.”
CoinsPaid is seeing increased adoption from both mainstream and premium travel providers — including boutique hotels, aggregators, and luxury services. Mirai Flights, a private jet operator, has integrated CoinsPaid’s infrastructure and reports a 75% reduction in payment processing fees since implementation.
The company’s crypto solution supports over 20 digital assets, offers instant conversion to fiat to mitigate volatility, and complies with global KYC/AML standards. Onboarding can be completed in under 48 hours, with no specialist blockchain knowledge required.
“You don’t need to be a blockchain expert,” Krupyshev added. “You just need a gateway that works and keeps you compliant.”
Shift in Consumer Behaviour
Industry data also points to changing consumer habits. Travala.com, a blockchain-based travel booking platform, processed $103 million in bookings in 2024, with 80% of transactions settled in cryptocurrencies. Travala reports that crypto users spend 2.5 times more on average than customers paying with fiat.
Although early crypto travel adoption was largely driven by tech-savvy users, usage has since expanded. CoinsPaid cites rising interest among digital nomads, Gen Z freelancers, and consumers in countries with high inflation.
The company expects this trend to continue. “We’re seeing a real shift in who is using crypto — and why,” Krupyshev said. “It’s no longer just early adopters, it’s also practical users seeking efficiency and reliability.”
Looking ahead, CoinsPaid estimates that crypto could account for up to 15% of travel bookings in select markets — including Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe — by 2027, citing both demographic and infrastructure trends.
“Crypto is no longer an alternative,” Krupyshev concluded. “It’s becoming part of the core financial infrastructure – and travel is one of the first industries to benefit.”
