Bealls Inc. Now Accepts Digital Currency Payments Nationwide
Bealls Inc., one of America’s oldest retail chains, has made history by becoming the first national retailer to accept digital currency payments in all its stores. The company has teamed up with Flexa, a digital payments platform, to let customers pay with bitcoin and many other digital assets.
Bealls’ New Payment Option
Bealls has more than 660 stores in 22 states. These stores operate under the Bealls, Bealls Florida, and Home Centric brands. Now, customers can pay with bitcoin directly from over 300 supported digital wallet apps.
The payment system also supports more than 99 digital currencies. This includes popular cryptocurrencies like bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), and stablecoins such as USDC. Bealls is the first major U.S. retailer to accept digital currency from any wallet app across many blockchains at once. This is a first for both the company and the retail industry.
How Flexa Payments Work
Flexa Payments is the platform behind this new service. It makes digital currency transactions as fast and easy as credit card payments. The system processes payments in less than a second and instantly confirms transactions. It also updates regularly to support new tokens and wallets.
Flexa co-founder Trevor Filter praised Bealls for embracing new technology. He said, “The retail legacy that Bealls has built over the last 110 years is incredible. We’re delighted to play a part in their next chapter of innovation.”
Filter added that Bealls’ long history and wide reach make it a great partner to bring digital payments to everyday shoppers. “It’s no surprise that a company with this much staying power is now adopting the most important payments technology evolution the world has ever seen,” he said.
Bealls Celebrates 110 Years with Innovation
The launch of this digital payment option comes as Bealls celebrates its 110th anniversary. The company started in Bradenton, Florida, and has worked hard to improve its customer experience over the years. This includes in-store kiosks and online shopping tools. Now, adding digital currency payments is part of staying modern.
Matt Beall, Chairman and CEO of Bealls Inc., said, “Digital currency will reshape how the world transacts, and Bealls is proud to be at the forefront of that transformation.”
He also said, “Our partnership with Flexa is about more than payments; it’s about preparing for the future of commerce and continuing to innovate for the next 110 years.” Beall added that making shopping easy and modern has always been a priority, and digital assets are the next step.
Fast and Secure Payments for Customers and Retailers
Flexa’s payment system connects directly to Bealls’ current store setup. This means customers can pay with digital currencies just like using a card or mobile wallet. When a customer pays with crypto, Flexa instantly converts it to U.S. dollars. This keeps Bealls safe from price changes in digital currency markets.
The payment process is quick and reliable. Transactions complete in under a second, making checkout smooth and safe for everyone.
Growing Digital Currency Use in the U.S.
Bealls is adopting digital payments because more Americans are using digital currencies. By early 2025, about 65 million adult Americans, roughly 28% of the population, own some form of digital asset. Many want to use their crypto for everyday shopping, not just as an investment.
Experts believe Bealls’ move shows the future of retail. Other big retailers like Starbucks, Home Depot, Whole Foods, and Overstock have tried digital payments too. But Bealls is one of the first to roll out in-store digital asset payments on such a large scale.
