Where to Spend Crypto on the Gold Coast
You can spend crypto at a growing list of Gold Coast businesses — cafes, restaurants, salons and services — using the THAT app to find and pay participating venues near you.
Evie Nahi · Marketing Coordinator
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You can spend crypto on the Gold Coast at a growing range of local businesses — cafes, restaurants, salons, and services — using the THAT app. The app's in-app directory shows participating venues near you, and you pay directly from your wallet by scanning a QR code. Because new businesses join regularly, the app is the best place to see what's currently accepting THAT.
How to find crypto-friendly businesses on the Gold Coast
Open the directory in the THAT app to see businesses near you that accept THAT payments. The list updates as new venues come on board, so it always reflects what's live right now — rather than a fixed list that goes out of date.
What kinds of businesses accept crypto?
Across the Gold Coast and Northern NSW, THAT is accepted at a mix of everyday venues — cafes and restaurants, beauty and hair salons, and local services — in areas like Burleigh Heads, Robina, Coolangatta, Currumbin and Mermaid Beach. The directory groups what's near you so you can find somewhere to spend.
How to pay with crypto in store
Paying takes a few seconds: open the app, tap Spend, enter the amount, scan the business's QR code, and slide to confirm. See the full guide on how to pay with crypto using the THAT app.
Why the Gold Coast?
The Gold Coast is THAT's home market, with one of Australia's most active communities of crypto holders and crypto-friendly businesses. It's a real-world example of crypto being used for everyday purchases — not just held or traded.
Run a Gold Coast business?
If you run a local business, you can accept crypto with no card or gateway fees and reach customers looking to spend it. See how to accept crypto payments, or learn more for business.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find businesses that accept crypto on the Gold Coast?+
Open the in-app directory in the THAT app to see participating businesses near you. It's updated as new venues join.
What types of businesses accept crypto with THAT?+
A mix of everyday venues — cafes, restaurants, salons and local services — across the Gold Coast and Northern NSW.
What crypto can I spend?+
You spend THAT. If you hold other assets like ETH or USDT, you can swap them into THAT in the app first.
How do I pay once I'm there?+
Open the app, tap Spend, enter the amount, scan the business's QR code, and slide to confirm — it takes seconds.
Can businesses outside the Gold Coast accept THAT?+
Yes. THAT isn't limited to the Gold Coast — it's the busiest area today, but businesses anywhere can accept THAT, and the app shows participating venues wherever you are.