{"id":29223,"date":"2026-01-29T04:56:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T04:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/?p=29223"},"modified":"2026-01-29T04:56:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T04:56:56","slug":"using-crypto-to-book-flights-and-hotels-on-despegar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/using-crypto-to-book-flights-and-hotels-on-despegar\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Crypto to Book Flights and Hotels on Despegar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1871\">As more travelers adopt digital assets, interest in using <a href=\"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/virtual-cards-for-secure-p2p-crypto-payments\/\"><strong data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1645\">crypto payments<\/strong><\/a> for travel services like <strong data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1700\">Despegar flights &amp; hotels<\/strong> continues to grow. Despegar is one of the most popular travel platforms in Latin America, but like most major booking sites, it does not yet offer native crypto checkout.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"2146\">The solution many international travelers now use is simple: fund a <strong data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1967\">virtual card with USDT<\/strong> and pay on Despegar like a normal card transaction. Platforms like <strong data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2044\">Buvei<\/strong> make this process smooth, secure, and accessible worldwide. This guide explains exactly how it works.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"2146\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-29234 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Using-Crypto-to-Book-Flights-and-Hotels-on-Despegar-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Using-Crypto-to-Book-Flights-and-Hotels-on-Despegar-1.webp 1600w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Using-Crypto-to-Book-Flights-and-Hotels-on-Despegar-1-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Using-Crypto-to-Book-Flights-and-Hotels-on-Despegar-1-1024x573.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Using-Crypto-to-Book-Flights-and-Hotels-on-Despegar-1-768x430.webp 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Using-Crypto-to-Book-Flights-and-Hotels-on-Despegar-1-1536x860.webp 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Using-Crypto-to-Book-Flights-and-Hotels-on-Despegar-1-400x224.webp 400w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Using-Crypto-to-Book-Flights-and-Hotels-on-Despegar-1-800x448.webp 800w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Using-Crypto-to-Book-Flights-and-Hotels-on-Despegar-1-832x466.webp 832w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Using-Crypto-to-Book-Flights-and-Hotels-on-Despegar-1-1248x699.webp 1248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2196\"><strong data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2196\">How Despegar Handles Payment Methods<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2262\">Despegar currently supports traditional payment methods such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2401\">\n<li data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2315\">\n<p data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2315\">Credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2358\">\n<p data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2358\">Local bank transfers (region-specific)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2401\">\n<p data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2401\">Some alternative local payment options<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2453\">However, users often encounter challenges such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2626\">\n<li data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2486\">\n<p data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2486\">International card declines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2517\">\n<p data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2517\">Currency conversion issues<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2569\">\n<p data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2569\">Cards blocked for cross-border travel purchases<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2607\">\n<p data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2607\">Limited support for prepaid cards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2626\">\n<p data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2626\">High bank fees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2760\">Since Despegar does not directly support crypto payments, users turn to <strong data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2731\">crypto-funded virtual cards<\/strong> as the practical workaround.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2760\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buvei.com\/?s=blog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28232 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-3.png 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-3-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-3-768x230.png 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-3-400x120.png 400w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-3-800x240.png 800w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-3-832x249.png 832w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2828\"><strong data-start=\"2770\" data-end=\"2828\">Why Crypto Payments Are Beneficial for <a href=\"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/smart-ways-to-use-virtual-cards-for-travel-bookings\/\">Travel Bookings<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2949\">Using crypto as your funding source (via virtual cards) offers real advantages for frequent travelers and global users:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"3270\">\n<li data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"3010\">\n<p data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"3010\"><strong data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2976\">Borderless payments<\/strong> without reliance on local banks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3055\">\n<p data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3055\"><strong data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3029\">Fast funding<\/strong> with USDT (TRC20\/ERC20)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3111\">\n<p data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3111\"><strong data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3072\">Lower fees<\/strong> compared to international bank wires<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3165\">\n<p data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3165\"><strong data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3132\">Better privacy<\/strong> than traditional banking cards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3223\">\n<p data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3223\"><strong data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3183\">Flexibility<\/strong> for remote workers and digital nomads<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3270\">\n<p data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3270\"><strong data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3268\">Spending directly from crypto holdings<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3272\" data-end=\"3366\">For travelers booking international flights and hotels, this approach is increasingly popular.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4772\" data-end=\"4825\"><strong data-start=\"4775\" data-end=\"4825\">Using Virtual Cards for Secure Crypto Payments<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4827\" data-end=\"4914\">Virtual cards provide an extra security layer when spending crypto on travel platforms:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4916\" data-end=\"5175\">\n<li data-start=\"4916\" data-end=\"4959\">\n<p data-start=\"4918\" data-end=\"4959\">Your personal bank card stays protected<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4960\" data-end=\"5002\">\n<p data-start=\"4962\" data-end=\"5002\">You can issue <strong data-start=\"4976\" data-end=\"5000\">one card per booking<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5003\" data-end=\"5053\">\n<p data-start=\"5005\" data-end=\"5053\">You control the balance (no overspending risk)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5054\" data-end=\"5115\">\n<p data-start=\"5056\" data-end=\"5115\">If a merchant is compromised, your main funds remain safe<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5116\" data-end=\"5175\">\n<p data-start=\"5118\" data-end=\"5175\">You can instantly stop using a card after a transaction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5177\" data-end=\"5279\">Buvei\u2019s <strong data-start=\"5185\" data-end=\"5221\">PCI DSS compliant infrastructure<\/strong> further ensures that your payment data remains protected.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5286\" data-end=\"5336\"><strong data-start=\"5289\" data-end=\"5336\">Key Travel Benefits When Paying with Crypto<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5338\" data-end=\"5422\">Combining crypto funding with virtual cards creates strong advantages for travelers:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5424\" data-end=\"5741\">\n<li data-start=\"5424\" data-end=\"5479\">\n<p data-start=\"5426\" data-end=\"5479\">Pay from crypto without converting to fiat manually<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5480\" data-end=\"5540\">\n<p data-start=\"5482\" data-end=\"5540\">Ideal for freelancers, remote workers, and Web3 founders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5541\" data-end=\"5592\">\n<p data-start=\"5543\" data-end=\"5592\">Avoid banking restrictions in certain countries<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5593\" data-end=\"5633\">\n<p data-start=\"5595\" data-end=\"5633\">Easier budgeting for travel expenses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5634\" data-end=\"5688\">\n<p data-start=\"5636\" data-end=\"5688\">Works globally for flights, hotels, SaaS, and more<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5689\" data-end=\"5741\">\n<p data-start=\"5691\" data-end=\"5741\">High success rates when using proper BIN regions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5743\" data-end=\"5806\">This setup turns crypto into a practical everyday payment tool.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5813\" data-end=\"5862\"><strong data-start=\"5816\" data-end=\"5862\">Avoiding Common Payment Errors with Crypto<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5864\" data-end=\"5911\">Here are common issues and how to prevent them:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5913\" data-end=\"6038\"><strong data-start=\"5913\" data-end=\"5933\">Payment Declined<\/strong><br data-start=\"5933\" data-end=\"5936\" \/>\u2192 Use US BIN card region<br data-start=\"5960\" data-end=\"5963\" \/>\u2192 Ensure balance exceeds booking amount<br data-start=\"6002\" data-end=\"6005\" \/>\u2192 Avoid too many rapid attempts<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6040\" data-end=\"6158\"><strong data-start=\"6040\" data-end=\"6073\">Transaction Not Going Through<\/strong><br data-start=\"6073\" data-end=\"6076\" \/>\u2192 Confirm USDT deposit has completed<br data-start=\"6112\" data-end=\"6115\" \/>\u2192 Check available balance in Buvei wallet<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6160\" data-end=\"6297\"><strong data-start=\"6160\" data-end=\"6189\">Card Rejected by Platform<\/strong><br data-start=\"6189\" data-end=\"6192\" \/>\u2192 Use a fresh virtual card for new bookings<br data-start=\"6235\" data-end=\"6238\" \/>\u2192 Avoid reusing cards across multiple unrelated platforms<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6299\" data-end=\"6385\"><strong data-start=\"6299\" data-end=\"6321\">Insufficient Funds<\/strong><br data-start=\"6321\" data-end=\"6324\" \/>\u2192 Always add a small buffer above the ticket or hotel price<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6387\" data-end=\"6454\">Buvei\u2019s real-time transaction dashboard makes troubleshooting easy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6387\" data-end=\"6454\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29235\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Using-Crypto-to-Book-Flights-and-Hotels-on-Despegar.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Using-Crypto-to-Book-Flights-and-Hotels-on-Despegar.webp 1600w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Using-Crypto-to-Book-Flights-and-Hotels-on-Despegar-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Using-Crypto-to-Book-Flights-and-Hotels-on-Despegar-1024x573.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Using-Crypto-to-Book-Flights-and-Hotels-on-Despegar-768x430.webp 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Using-Crypto-to-Book-Flights-and-Hotels-on-Despegar-1536x860.webp 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Using-Crypto-to-Book-Flights-and-Hotels-on-Despegar-400x224.webp 400w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Using-Crypto-to-Book-Flights-and-Hotels-on-Despegar-800x448.webp 800w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Using-Crypto-to-Book-Flights-and-Hotels-on-Despegar-832x466.webp 832w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Using-Crypto-to-Book-Flights-and-Hotels-on-Despegar-1248x699.webp 1248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6461\" data-end=\"6478\"><strong data-start=\"6464\" data-end=\"6478\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6480\" data-end=\"6761\">While Despegar does not yet offer native crypto checkout, travelers can still use <strong data-start=\"6562\" data-end=\"6581\">crypto payments<\/strong> effectively for <strong data-start=\"6598\" data-end=\"6627\">Despegar flights &amp; hotels<\/strong> by combining USDT funding with virtual cards. This method provides flexibility, global accessibility, and stronger financial control.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6763\" data-end=\"7074\">Platforms like <strong data-start=\"6778\" data-end=\"6787\">Buvei<\/strong> simplify the process by offering instant virtual card issuance, USDT top-ups, multi-BIN support, and strong compatibility with global merchants like Despegar. For modern travelers managing expenses from crypto portfolios, this approach offers a practical, scalable, and secure solution.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6763\" data-end=\"7074\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buvei.com\/?s=blog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-28232 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-3.png 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-3-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-3-768x230.png 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-3-400x120.png 400w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-3-800x240.png 800w, https:\/\/wordpress.buvei.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/buvei-3-832x249.png 832w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As more travelers adopt digital assets, interest in using crypto payments for travel services like Despegar flights &amp;&hellip;","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":29234,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":""},"categories":[2516,1],"tags":[4813,27368,27366,3913,27364,2098],"class_list":{"0":"post-29223","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-case-studies","8":"category-payment-basics","9":"tag-buvei-virtual-card","10":"tag-crypto-hotel-booking","11":"tag-despegar-payment-methods","12":"tag-online-payments","13":"tag-pay-despegar-with-crypto","14":"tag-payment-security","15":"cs-entry"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29223","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29223"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29223\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29234"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29223"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29223"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buvei.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29223"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}