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Does Newegg accept Bitcoin?

Newegg is the one major retailer in our check that takes crypto at checkout. Here are its rules, the BitPay ID limits, and when another option fits better.

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Does Newegg accept Bitcoin?

Yes, Newegg accepts Bitcoin. As of 30 October 2026, Newegg still takes Bitcoin and 13 other coins through BitPay, as it has since July 2014. It is the only one of 14 major retailers in MSRP Crypto's check to do so. Payment works on the desktop site only, within 15 minutes, and BitPay asks for ID above $3,000.

Does Newegg still accept Bitcoin in 2026?

Yes. Newegg's official page on accepted payment methods, updated on 21 August 2026, lists Pay with BitPay. Newegg started taking Bitcoin through BitPay in July 2014, as Chain Store Age and PCWorld reported at the time.

According to MSRP Crypto's check of 14 major retailers on 30 October 2026, only Newegg (via BitPay) accepts crypto at checkout. Ten do not. Three could not be confirmed: B&H Photo, Microsoft/Xbox Store and Overstock/Beyond.

What are Newegg's crypto payment rules?

Processor
BitPay
Coins listed
BTC, ETH, LTC, BCH, WBTC, DOGE, SHIB, DAI, USDT, GUSD, USDC, BUSD, PAX and XRT (as written by Newegg). BitPay may add others.
Where it works
Desktop website only, not the mobile app
Time to pay
15 minutes
Not eligible
Pre-orders, marketplace items (including international orders), Newegg gift cards, subscriptions, return labels and the trade-in program
Countries listed
Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, New Zealand, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom, plus the US
Refunds
To BitPay, or as a Newegg gift card
ID check (BitPay ID)
Purchases above $3,000, refund recipients and VPN users

What are the limits of paying Newegg with Bitcoin?

Four rules matter most:

  • Desktop only. You cannot pay with BitPay in the Newegg app.
  • 15 minutes to pay. Send the payment inside that window.
  • No pre-orders. New launches sold as pre-orders are not eligible.
  • No marketplace items. Items from third-party sellers on Newegg, including international orders, are excluded.

Then there is identity. BitPay's compliance page, updated 22 September 2025, requires a one-time BitPay ID check above $3,000, for refunds and for VPN users. A refund through BitPay therefore means sharing your ID. The other option is a refund as a Newegg gift card.

What does each major retailer accept?

Retailer or storeCrypto at checkout?Notes
NeweggYes, via BitPaySince July 2014; page updated 21 August 2026
Apple (Apple Store, Apple Account)NoCards, Apple Pay, Apple Cash, PayPal, gift cards
AmazonNoGift cards bought with crypto
Best BuyNoBitPay gift cards and Bill Pay; US delivery only
WalmartNoReceives dollars only; OnePay converts BTC and ETH first
TargetNoSecondary sources only
CostcoNoSecondary sources only
Micro CenterNoIts gift cards, sold for crypto by CoinGate, are for in-store purchases
Samsung.com (US)NoNo evidence of crypto acceptance found
PlayStation Store (US)NoPSN gift cards locked to the account region
Nintendo eShop (US)NoeShop cards valid only in their country
B&H PhotoCould not be confirmedOfficial payment page returned an error
Microsoft/Xbox StoreCould not be confirmedTook Bitcoin for US account top-ups from December 2014; no current mention
Overstock/BeyondCould not be confirmedTook Bitcoin from January 2014; current status not found

Prices and facts checked on 30 October 2026.

Who should buy from Newegg with crypto?

Newegg suits buyers in the US, or in one of the 19 listed countries, who want a large retailer. It sells PC parts and many products we do not carry. Its Apple and console stock varies, and its prices are its own, so compare them with the official US price first.

Newegg is a weaker fit in three cases: a pre-order, a refund without sharing ID, or a delivery outside the listed countries.

How does MSRP Crypto differ from Newegg?

PointNewegg (BitPay)MSRP Crypto
PriceNewegg's own priceManufacturer's US list price (MSRP)
Coins14 listed, via BitPayBTC, USDT (TRC-20 or ERC-20), USDC (ERC-20), ETH, SOL, LTC
ID checkBitPay ID above $3,000, for refunds and for VPN usersNo ID: an email and a shipping address
Pre-ordersNot payable with BitPayYes: new Macs and iPad mini ship after 6 November 2026
CountriesUS plus 19 listedWorldwide except 9 excluded countries
Import dutiesNot stated on the payment pageIncluded (DDP); nothing to pay at delivery
RefundsTo BitPay (with ID) or as a Newegg gift cardUnopened, within 14 days, in USDT or USDC
ProductsWide electronics range; Apple and consoles by stockNew Apple, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and Steam Deck devices

Prices and facts checked on 30 October 2026.

How do you pay MSRP Crypto instead?

MSRP Crypto sells new, factory-sealed Apple, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo products at the manufacturer's US list price (MSRP), paid in crypto, with free worldwide shipping and import duties included. We are an independent store, not affiliated with Apple, Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo, run by ProxyGoat LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (USA).

Send the exact amount shown at checkout to the address shown, on the right network. We check the payment on the blockchain, then order your device and email the tracking number. A pre-order such as the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6) at $1,999 ships after 6 November 2026.

Which devices can you buy with Bitcoin here?

Manufacturer's US prices, checked on 30 October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Does Newegg still accept Bitcoin?

Yes. Newegg's payment page, updated on 21 August 2026, lists BitPay, which takes Bitcoin and 13 other coins. Newegg has taken Bitcoin since July 2014.

Which cryptocurrencies does Newegg accept?

Newegg lists BTC, ETH, LTC, BCH, WBTC, DOGE, SHIB, DAI, USDT, GUSD, USDC, BUSD, PAX and XRT. BitPay may add more coins.

Can I pay Newegg with crypto in the mobile app?

No. BitPay payment works only on Newegg's desktop website. You have 15 minutes to complete the payment.

Do I need ID to pay Newegg with Bitcoin?

In some cases. BitPay requires a one-time BitPay ID check for purchases above $3,000, for refunds and for VPN users.

How do Newegg crypto refunds work?

Newegg refunds crypto orders to BitPay or as a Newegg gift card. A refund through BitPay requires BitPay ID.

Sources

  1. Accepted payment methods — Newegg (updated 21 August 2026, read 30 October 2026)
  2. Compliance (BitPay ID) — BitPay (updated 22 September 2025, read 30 October 2026)
  3. Newegg accepts Bitcoin payment — Chain Store Age (2014)
  4. Newegg will take your bitcoin now — PCWorld (2014)
  5. Payment methods that you can use with your Apple Account — Apple Support (published 7 August 2026, read 30 October 2026)
  6. How to use crypto at Best Buy — BitPay (24 August 2022)
  7. Does Walmart now accept Ethereum payments in-store? — Fact Crescendo (6 January 2026, updated 8 January 2026)
  8. What forms of payment can I use — Micro Center (read 30 October 2026)
  9. Payment methods accepted on PlayStation Store — PlayStation (read 30 October 2026)
  10. Nintendo Switch 2 regional compatibility FAQ — Nintendo Support (read 30 October 2026)
  11. Microsoft starts accepting bitcoin payments — InfoWorld (December 2014)
  12. Overstock opens bitcoin sales — CoinDesk (January 2014)