Shipito is a global package forwarding service that allows international shoppers to buy products from U.S. (and European) retailers that do not ship directly to their country. In 2026, it remains one of the most established players in the “mail forwarding” space, especially for those looking to use cryptocurrency.

Using Shipito with cryptocurrency is a smart way to shop U.S. stores while maintaining financial privacy. Since Shipito acts as a “prepaid” service, you essentially load your account with “points” using crypto, which you then use to pay for shipping and services.

Here is the definitive 2026 guide to using Shipito with cryptocurrency:

1. Set Up Your “Virtual” U.S. Address

  • Sign up for a free account at Shipito.
  • You will immediately receive a U.S. address (and an Austria address) with a unique Suite Number.
  • Pro Tip: If you upgrade to a Premium membership, you get access to their Oregon warehouse, which is sales-tax-free saving you 7-10% on every purchase.
Using Shipito with cryptocurrency

2. Fund Your Account with Crypto

Shipito uses BitPay to process crypto payments. You must add funds to your account before you can pay for shipping.

  1. Log in and click “+ ADD DEPOSIT” under your Account Balance.
  2. Enter the amount in USD you wish to add.
  3. Select “Bitcoin / Cryptocurrency” as your payment method.
  4. Important: A BitPay link will appear. Ensure your crypto wallet is open on your device before clicking the link.
  5. Follow the BitPay prompts to select your coin (BTC, ETH, LTC, USDC, etc.) and scan the QR code to send the funds.
  6. Confirmation: Most crypto deposits reflect in your account within 1 hour, but can take up to 48 hours depending on network congestion.

3. Shop & Ship

  1. Go to any U.S. website (Amazon, Apple, etc.) and buy your items.
  2. Use your Shipito U.S. Address and Suite Number as the shipping destination.
  3. Once the package arrives at Shipito, you’ll get an email notification and a photo of the box.
  4. Fill out the Customs Declaration (listing what’s inside and the value).

4. Final Payment & Forwarding

  1. Select your shipping carrier (DHL, FedEx, etc.).
  2. At checkout, select “Pay with Account Balance.“
  3. Since you already funded your balance with crypto, the payment is instant. Your package will then be forwarded to your home address.

2026 Insider Tips

The “Assisted Purchase” Shortcut

If a U.S. store refuses to accept your non-U.S. credit card, use Shipito’s Assisted Purchase service. You tell Shipito what you want, they buy it for you, and you pay them directly with Bitcoin.

Identity Verification

Even if you pay with crypto, Shipito may ask for “Account Verification” to comply with U.S. postal laws. You may need to upload:

  • Two forms of ID (Passport, Driver’s License).
  • A verified payment method (BitPay counts as this!).

Refunds

  • Refund Policy: If you overfund your account, Shipito typically refunds crypto as Account Credit, not back to your wallet. Only deposit what you plan to spend on shipping.