Open by design
Bitcoin is a public network. Anyone can use compatible software to send or receive value without needing a Trails-specific account.
Open payments · customer choice
Why Bitcoin at Trails
We support Bitcoin as a practical payment option, an open network, and an invitation to learn—always alongside the familiar ways you already pay.
Our perspective
Why it matters to us.
A neighbourhood café can be a place to try useful ideas at a human scale. For us, Bitcoin is about payment choice, open participation, and learning by doing.
Built for choice
It gives customers another way to pay while the usual card and Square options remain available.
User controlled
With a self-custody wallet, the user controls access to their funds. That freedom also comes with responsibility for backups and security.
Predictable supply
The protocol has a fixed maximum supply of 21 million bitcoin. We find that transparent monetary design worth understanding.
The current payment path
Pay with Lightning in the Trails Coffee app.
The current App Store listing advertises 10% off orders placed with Lightning in the app. Availability and eligibility are shown in the app, so review the total before confirming. Lightning is designed for fast, small Bitcoin payments—well suited to a coffee stop.
Bitcoin is optional. You can still order and pay through the regular Square-powered checkout.
- Open the app
Start your Trails order in the official iOS app.
- Choose Lightning
Select the Lightning payment option when it is offered, then review the displayed total and terms.
- Confirm carefully
Check the amount and destination in your wallet before approving the payment.
Start small
Learn before you use it.
Bitcoin payments can be useful, but they are different from card payments. Take a moment to understand the wallet you choose and the payment you are making.
- Payments are usually finalCheck the amount and recipient before sending.
- Prices can move quicklyKeep only an amount you are comfortable using.
- Backups matterFollow your wallet’s recovery instructions and never share a recovery phrase.
- Scams imitate trusted brandsUse the official app link on this page and ask us if something looks unusual.
This page is educational. It describes why Trails accepts Bitcoin; it does not recommend buying or holding it.
Good questions welcome
Common questions.
Do I need Bitcoin to order from Trails?
No. Bitcoin is simply another payment option. Regular Square-powered ordering remains available.
Where can I use Bitcoin?
Use the Lightning payment option in the official Trails Coffee iOS app when it is offered for your order.
Does the app currently advertise a discount?
The current App Store listing advertises 10% off orders paid with Lightning. Availability and eligibility are shown in the app; the displayed total is the amount to review before paying.
What is Lightning?
Lightning is a payment network built around Bitcoin for quick, small transactions. A compatible wallet can scan or open a Lightning payment request.
What should I check before paying?
Review the amount, destination, order details, and any offer shown in the app. If something does not look right, pause and contact Support before approving the payment.