Quick answer
Does Trip.com accept crypto?
Partly, per press reports, not officially. Trip.com has reportedly accepted USDT and USDC for prepaid bookings since October 9, 2025. The option depends on your IP address and appears in some markets only, not in mainland China. Its own payment-methods page, updated June 25, 2026, does not list stablecoins. StaySats sells hotel bookings paid in crypto.
Trip.com and crypto: the facts (checked October 12, 2026)
| Status | Reported by the press; not confirmed on Trip.com's own pages |
|---|---|
| Coins | USDT and USDC |
| Start date | October 9, 2025, per a customer service agent quoted by the South China Morning Post |
| Networks reported | Ethereum, TRON, Polygon, Solana, Arbitrum One, TON |
| Payment processor reported | Triple-A, a payment firm based in Singapore |
| Who sees the option | Some markets, decided by IP address; not mainland China; not seen in Hong Kong in December 2025 |
| Bookings | Prepaid bookings on the international site |
| Fees seen in a test in Vietnam | 1 USDT through an exchange QR payment (10 USDT minimum); 0, then 2.39 USDT, with a wallet |
| Trip.com's payment-methods page | Cards, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Trip Coins, gift cards and pay-later options; no stablecoin (June 25, 2026) |
| Trip.com's comment | None: it did not answer the SCMP's request in December 2025 |
Trip.com in our crypto acceptance index
| Type | Booking site |
|---|---|
| Accepts crypto directly | Reported (not confirmed on the official website) |
| Payment processor | Triple-A |
| Coins | USDT, USDC |
| Networks | Ethereum, TRON, Polygon, Solana, Arbitrum One, TON |
| Conditions | Prepaid bookings on the international site, shown by IP address in some markets only. Not in mainland China, and not seen in Hong Kong by the SCMP in December 2025. |
| Since | 2025-10-09 |
| Details | Reported by the press from a customer service agent; Trip.com did not comment. Its payment-methods page (updated June 25, 2026) does not list stablecoins. The processor and the networks come from a test made in Vietnam and published by Foresight News. |
| Checked on | October 12, 2026 (press) |
| Country | Singapore |
Source: South China Morning Post via Yahoo Finance (2025-12-29)
Row of our crypto acceptance index. "Reported" means press reports only: Trip.com has not published the option, and we could not test it from our location.
Does Trip.com accept USDT and USDC?
Yes for some users, according to the press, but Trip.com has not announced it. On December 29, 2025, the South China Morning Post reported that Trip.com accepts USDT and USDC for prepaid bookings on its international platform. A customer service agent gave October 9, 2025 as the start date and said the option depends on the user's IP address.
Trip.com did not respond to the newspaper. On October 12, 2026, we read its payment-methods help page, updated June 25, 2026. It listed cards, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Trip Coins, gift cards and pay-later options. It did not mention stablecoins. That is why our index shows "reported", not "yes". The other booking sites in our index, such as Booking.com, take no crypto.
Which networks and fees were reported for Trip.com?
From a test made in Vietnam and published by Foresight News in December 2025. One tester, one country: treat these as examples, not rules.
| Item | What was reported |
|---|---|
| Networks | Ethereum, TRON, Polygon, Solana, Arbitrum One, TON |
| Processor | Triple-A, based in Singapore |
| Fee with an exchange QR payment | 1 USDT, with a 10 USDT minimum transfer |
| Fee with a self-custody wallet | 0 USDT on the first payment, 2.39 USDT on the second |
| Price seen by the tester | About 18% below the Chinese sister site on a non-hotel booking; 2.35% below on a hotel |
Prices differ by date, market and product. We did not repeat this test.
Why can't I see the stablecoin option on Trip.com?
Because the option is shown only to some users. The reports agree on four conditions:
- Your IP address. Trip.com decides by IP whether to show stablecoins. Users in mainland China do not see it. The SCMP did not see it in Hong Kong in December 2025.
- Prepaid bookings. The reports mention prepaid bookings only, so a pay-at-hotel rate should not show the option.
- The international site. The option was reported on Trip.com, not on its Chinese sister site.
- App and site versions. Trip.com's help page warns that supported payment channels may change with app or website updates.
No public list of eligible countries exists. If you don't see the option at checkout, it is not offered to you.
Trip.com or StaySats for a hotel paid in USDT?
Same rows for both, as of October 2026. The Trip.com column comes from the press reports above. We sell hotel bookings paid in crypto: our column is marked "ours".
| Trip.com (as reported) | StaySats (ours) | |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto option | Reported by the press; not on its payment page | Crypto is the only way to pay |
| Coins | USDT, USDC | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC |
| USDT networks | Ethereum, TRON, Polygon, Solana, Arbitrum One, TON | Tron (TRC-20), Ethereum (ERC-20) |
| Who can use it | Some markets, by IP; not mainland China | Hotels in every country we sell; not in sanctioned countries; hotels in Spain not yet |
| When your money is taken | At payment | Held at checkout; booked on request and charged when the hotel confirmation number is issued |
| Hotel can't host you | Refund form not found | 100% back in USDT or USDC within 7 days of your request, or balance credit |
| Products | Hotels and other travel products | Hotel bookings only |
Checked on
The Trip.com column may change without notice. Check the checkout before you pay.
What should I check before paying Trip.com in stablecoins?
Check the same four points as for any crypto payment:
- The network. Send USDT or USDC only on the network the payment page shows. Funds sent on another network may be lost.
- The total. Your wallet or exchange may add its own fee, as the Vietnam test showed.
- The refund rule. We found no public rule on how a stablecoin payment is refunded. Ask before you book a refundable rate.
- The tax rule. Paying in crypto may be a taxable event in your country. Check local rules.
Outside the markets where the option appears, a card funded from crypto works like any Visa or Mastercard on Trip.com. The card issuer adds its own costs and usually checks your ID.
How does StaySats take USDT for a hotel?
StaySats takes USDT on Tron (TRC-20), credited after 20 confirmations, or on Ethereum (ERC-20), credited after 12. Top up from $25; your balance is in US dollars once the payment is confirmed.
At checkout, the exact total of the stay is held. Bookings are made on request: we book the room with the hotel and confirm the final total. The balance is charged only when the hotel confirmation number is issued. If we can't confirm, the full amount is released at once. Which network to pick, step by step: TRC-20 or ERC-20 for hotels.
Trip.com and crypto: questions
Is the Trip.com stablecoin option official?
Not publicly. It was reported by the press from a customer service agent, and Trip.com did not comment. Its payment-methods page, updated June 25, 2026, does not list stablecoins. We mark the row "reported" and will change it if Trip.com publishes the option on its own site.
Does Trip.com accept bitcoin?
Not that we could find. The press reports cover USDT and USDC only, not BTC, ETH or other coins. If you want to pay for a hotel in bitcoin, StaySats takes BTC, credited after 2 confirmations, from a $25 top-up. Pay for a hotel with bitcoin.
Which countries can pay Trip.com in USDT?
No official list exists. The option is shown by IP address. A test published by Foresight News was made in Vietnam. Users in mainland China do not see it, and the SCMP found no option in Hong Kong in December 2025. If your checkout doesn't show it, it isn't available to you.
Can I pay Trip.com in USDT on Tron?
Reported, yes: TRON is on the list of networks published by Foresight News, with Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Arbitrum One and TON. Always use the network shown on the Trip.com payment page. StaySats also takes USDT on Tron (TRC-20), credited after 20 confirmations.
Who processes Trip.com's crypto payments?
Triple-A, a payment firm based in Singapore, according to Foresight News. Triple-A's own travel page did not name Trip.com on October 12, 2026, and neither company has commented publicly. Treat the processor as reported, not confirmed. The network shown at checkout is the one to use.
Can I get a refund in USDT from Trip.com?
We found no public rule. Neither Trip.com nor the press reports explain how a stablecoin payment is refunded. At StaySats, if the hotel can't host you, you choose USDT or USDC within 7 days of your request, or balance credit. Refunds.
Is Trip.com cheaper in USDT?
One tester in Vietnam paid about 2.35% less for a hotel than on Trip.com's Chinese sister site, per Foresight News in December 2025. That is one booking, one date and one market. We have not measured Trip.com prices and make no price claim.
Sources (5)
- Trip.com tests stablecoin payments overseas, offering USDT and USDC for prepaid bookings — South China Morning Post via Yahoo Finance, December 29, 2025 (checked 2026-10-12)
- Trip.com starts accepting payments with stablecoins — tech.az, December 30, 2025 (checked 2026-10-12)
- Trip.com USDT and USDC test (Foresight News) — grenade.tw, December 26, 2025 (checked 2026-10-12)
- Trip.com Payment Methods: PayPal, Pay Later & All Options — Trip.com, updated June 25, 2026 (checked 2026-10-12)
- Crypto Payment Gateway for Travel and Hospitality — Triple-A (checked 2026-10-12)
Pay for a hotel in USDT on Tron or Ethereum
Six coins, two USDT networks. The total is held, then charged only when the hotel confirms.