Blink

Phone-number-only Bitcoin wallet with merchant POS

4.7 / 5 · PSPDex editorial scoreFlat rateCrypto processorStandard risk

Last verified: September 2026

Overview

Blink (formerly Bitcoin Beach Wallet) lets anyone accept Bitcoin over Lightning or on-chain with nothing more than a phone number. Its merchant mode turns any phone into a point of sale, with stablesats to hold USD value.

Pricing

Free to receive; small conversion spread on stablesats

Best for

BitcoinLightningCryptoRetailServicesHospitalityInternational

Key features

Phone-number onboarding
Mobile POS mode
Stablesats USD balance
Lightning + on-chain

What we like

Easiest onboarding anywhere
Proven in real economies
No monthly cost

Watch out for

Custodial
Limited reporting for larger businesses

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