A Bitnovo crypto voucher is the simplest and most widespread gateway into the crypto world. You can get it at your favourite shop, since you’ll find it available at 40,000+ physical points of sale across Europe: from El Corte Inglés, Carrefour and Fnac to many tobacconists near you.
It’s simple: you buy a physical voucher in cash or by card, redeem it for the cryptocurrency you choose inside Bitnovo, and receive your crypto in the wallet you prefer.
Bitnovo vouchers are available in denominations of €25, €50, €100, €250, and €500, and you can redeem them for more than 20 different cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, and many more.
Your crypto, your rules. Paid in cash, without asking anyone for permission.
What is a Bitnovo physical crypto voucher or gift card?
A Bitnovo voucher is a prepaid coupon, available in physical or digital format, that lets you buy cryptocurrencies directly, without having to go through traditional exchanges or link bank accounts. It works just like conventional gift cards: you buy a voucher with a predefined value in euros, receive a unique redemption code, and later redeem that code for the cryptocurrency of your choice.
Think of it like this: just as you buy a Netflix or Nintendo gift card, you buy a Bitnovo voucher. The difference is that instead of getting balance in an app, you get Bitcoin, Ethereum, or the crypto you choose. And the best part: you can choose the wallet or exchange you prefer. We would choose the Bitnovo wallet because it is non-custodial, which means you hold the private keys. You have full control.
The main thing that sets Bitnovo vouchers apart is that they do not work as a custody system. The cryptocurrencies you acquire are transferred directly to the user’s personal wallet, where only they have access to the private keys. This means Bitnovo acts solely as a facilitator of the transaction, not as an intermediary that holds the funds.
No intermediaries deciding what to do with your money. No waiting for “approvals”. No asking anyone for permission.
For beginners: the easiest way to get started
If you don’t have much experience with crypto and don’t want an app that looks like you need two master’s degrees in business to use it, Bitnovo vouchers are perfect for you:
- No technical experience needed – If you can buy a gift card, you can buy Bitcoin. (Even so, we strongly recommend that you carefully inform yourself about the risks associated with investing in cryptocurrencies.)
- No linked bank account needed – Pay in cash or by card, just like any purchase at El Corte Inglés, FNAC or your nearest tobacconist.
- No complicated exchanges needed – You buy in your local shop, not on platforms full of Japanese candlestick charts (what even is a candlestick?).
- No need to wait days – Buy today, redeem today, get your crypto today.
Available in all the denominations you need
Bitnovo vouchers come in five sizes:
- €25 – Perfect to try it out.
- €50 – The most popular amount to start with.
- €100 – For those who are serious.
- €250 – Medium-sized purchases.
- €500 – The maximum denomination.
Choose the one that best fits your budget. Start small if you want. No one forces you to invest thousands from day one.
How do Bitnovo vouchers work?
Bitnovo vouchers operate under a simple system: you buy value in euros and redeem it for cryptocurrencies.
The process is straightforward
You buy a voucher at any of the more than 40,000 points of sale available (El Corte Inglés, Carrefour, FNAC, tobacconists, petrol stations). You pay in cash or by card. The code is automatically activated at the checkout at the time of payment. That code is your key to accessing cryptocurrencies.
Once you have your code, you can redeem it whenever you want.
What do you need to redeem it?
Only two things:
- A Bitnovo account – A quick registration process that complies with European anti-money laundering regulations. Email, basic identity verification and you’re done.
- A wallet for the cryptocurrency you’re going to redeem – This is the key to the Bitnovo system. We don’t store your cryptocurrencies. We send them directly to the wallet you control. It can be the Bitnovo wallet (non-custodial, you hold the keys), a hardware wallet like Ledger or Trezor, or any software wallet where you are the real owner of the private keys.
Bitnovo does not act as custodian of your funds. When you redeem a voucher, the cryptocurrencies go directly from the Bitnovo system to the wallet address you provide. They are not “stored in your Bitnovo account” because such an account does not technically exist as a deposit of funds.
“Not your keys, not your coins” is not a marketing slogan. It is literally how the system works. If you don’t hold the private keys to a wallet, the cryptocurrencies are not yours — they belong to whoever has those keys. That’s why Bitnovo never holds them. We don’t want that level of control over your money.
If you want to dive deeper into why we made this decision, check out this article on why we chose not to be custodians.
How do you redeem a Bitnovo crypto voucher?
Once you have your Bitnovo voucher in any denomination and you’re inside the Bitnovo App, you can redeem it very easily.
First, log in to your Bitnovo account, choose the cryptocurrency you want to redeem and enter the voucher code. Second, decide whether to send those cryptocurrencies to your own Bitnovo wallet or to any other wallet you have (either by copying and pasting or typing the address manually).
Finally, you will see a breakdown of Bitnovo’s fees and, once you accept, everything will be ready. The screen will show that the order has been received and that within a few minutes, you’ll receive your cryptocurrencies at the address provided. In this other article you can also learn in much more detail how to redeem a Bitnovo voucher.
Remember that if you have more than one voucher, you can redeem them all at the same time to save on fees.
Summary: step by step
If it’s still not completely clear, here is a simple explanation of the full process to buy and redeem Bitnovo vouchers for cryptocurrencies.
- Go to the shop closest to your location (find the map on our website or in the app).
- Ask for a Bitnovo voucher for the amount in euros you want (€25, €50, €100, €250 or €500).
- Pay in cash or by card and receive the voucher with the redemption code.
- Log into our app or website, redeem the voucher for the cryptocurrency you want, and send the funds to your wallet.
If you want more information on how to redeem your vouchers, here’s a detailed guide.
Voucher fees
Bitnovo has its own rate or selling price for cryptocurrencies, which you can check here. Since you are making an on-chain transaction (on the blockchain), you also have to pay the network fee (which varies depending on the moment and the network).
Lastly, in the case of vouchers, the shops that sell them also charge a fee that can be up to 5%.
Frequently asked questions for beginners
Which cryptocurrencies can I redeem my voucher for?
More than 20 cryptocurrencies are available for redemption, including the most popular on the market: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Monero (XMR), Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and stablecoins such as USDT and USDC. The full list is available in here, where you can also check real-time prices.
A voucher is not tied to a specific cryptocurrency. You decide which asset you want to receive at the moment of redemption, not when you buy it. This gives you flexibility to research, compare options and choose according to market conditions when you’re ready.
Can I redeem several vouchers at once?
Yes, and it is highly recommended if you have multiple vouchers. The Bitnovo platform allows you to redeem several codes in one transaction, which significantly optimises costs.
The main advantage is that you pay only one blockchain network fee instead of paying that fee for each voucher. For example, if you have four €50 vouchers (total €200) and redeem them separately, you’ll pay the network fee four times. If you redeem them together, you pay it only once. The difference can mean savings of €6–12, depending on the blockchain network and its congestion at that moment.
How long does it take for my crypto to arrive?
The time it takes to receive your crypto depends on the cryptocurrency selected and the congestion of its blockchain network at the time of redemption:
- Bitcoin (BTC): Between 10 and 30 minutes for the first confirmation. At times of high congestion it may extend up to 1 hour.
- Ethereum (ETH): Between 2 and 5 minutes under normal network conditions.
- Stablecoins (USDC): Depends on the network they operate on. On Ethereum: 2–5 minutes. On Tron: 1–3 minutes.
These times are approximate. Blockchain networks are not controlled by Bitnovo — they are decentralised — so times may vary depending on external factors such as the global volume of transactions at that moment.
What fees should I expect when redeeming?
There are three cost components when using Bitnovo vouchers:
1. Shop fee (at the time of purchase): The shops that sell vouchers apply a fee that can be up to 5% of the nominal value. This fee is paid when you buy the voucher, not when you redeem it. It varies from shop to shop.
2. Bitnovo price spread: Bitnovo applies a margin over the market price of cryptocurrencies. This spread covers operating, liquidity and infrastructure costs. It does not appear as a separate fee; it is included in the exchange rate shown on the platform at the time of redemption.
3. Blockchain network fee (at the time of redemption): This is the payment to the miners or validators who process the transaction on the blockchain. It is not a Bitnovo fee — it goes directly to the decentralised network. It varies according to the congestion of each blockchain:
- Bitcoin: €1–5 (can increase significantly at peaks of demand).
- Ethereum: €2–20 (depending on gas price).
The system shows the full breakdown of fees before you confirm the redemption. There are no hidden costs or surprise charges later on.
Is it safe to use Bitnovo vouchers?
The security of Bitnovo vouchers operates on two levels:
- Security of the physical voucher: The code works like cash. Anyone who has access to the 16-character code can redeem it. For this reason, it is important to treat it like physical money: don’t photograph it and share it on social media, don’t leave it visible in public places and keep it in a safe place until you redeem it. Once redeemed, the code is permanently invalidated in the system and cannot be reused.
- Security of the cryptocurrencies: This is the key difference compared to other services. Bitnovo never custodies your cryptocurrencies. There are no “Bitnovo accounts” where your funds are deposited. The cryptocurrencies are transferred directly from Bitnovo’s system to the wallet address you provide via a blockchain transaction.
This means that Bitnovo cannot:
- Freeze your funds.
- Hold on to your cryptocurrencies.
- Be hacked and lose your assets (because it never held them).
- Go bankrupt and take your money with it.
Final security depends on you: on the wallet you choose and how you protect your private keys. A hardware wallet such as Ledger or Trezor offers maximum security. The Bitnovo wallet (non-custodial) is secure as long as you properly protect your seed phrase (recovery phrase of 12–24 words).
Ready to get started?
Bitnovo vouchers are the simplest way to enter the crypto world. No complications. No waiting. No intermediaries.
Buy in your favourite shop, redeem in minutes, and receive your cryptocurrencies directly in your wallet.
