SHIBA Inu will now be accepted at thousands of restaurants in 65 countries.
Lavu, a global restaurant software and payments provider, and Verifone, a payment solution provider, have joined forces.
The partnership will allow Verifone and Lavu to offer cryptocurrency as a form of payment.
Customers will be able to pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu and a number of USD stablecoins through crypto wallets and payment platforms such as PayPal, Venmo, WeChat Pay, Klarna, Swish and Vipps.
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When paying with crypto, customers need to select their payment method of choice on the Verifone terminal and use their mobile to complete the transaction.
Lavu has partnered with restaurants in more than 65 countries, while Verifone is recognized by 35 million devices in more than 150 countries.
CEO of Lavu Saleem Khatri said: “Our partnership with Verifone advances our mission to help even more restaurants reach new customer segments and remain profitable during an increasingly challenging time.
“Especially over the past two years, consumers have acclimated to contactless, cardless and flexible payment methods, and we’re excited to call Verifone our ally in ensuring that restaurateurs meet these customer needs amidst inflationary pressures and staffing shortages.”