The convenience store chain Sheetz, operating over 750 stores in Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland,
processes payments via a partnership with digital payments network Flexa. Customers scan a QR code at checkout or fuel pumps using Flexa-compatible wallets. The cryptocy is instantly converted to U.S. dollars for Sheetz, eliminating volatility risk and reducing processing fees compared to credit cards.
A promotion offers 50% off all purchases, including fuel, snacks, and made-to-order food, when paying with cryptocy daily between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time. Eligible cryptocurrencies include
bitcoin, ether,
litecoin, dogecoin, and USDC supported through Flexa’s infrastructure. The discount applies automatically at participating stores with no stated per-transaction limit, though standard promotional terms apply.
Sheetz first tested
cryptocy acceptance at select locations in 2021, focusing initially on fuel pumps before expanding to in-store purchases. The company completed the rollout to all stores in late 2024. The “Crypto Crave & Save” discount promotion launched in early August 2025 as a limited-time marketing initiative.
To many observers, the move represents a significant step in retail cryptocy adoption for the chain, which reports annual revenue exceeding $6.2 billion. In the past, company executives have cited growing consumer interest in digital payment options as a key factor driving the expansion. Sheetz customers can participate by downloading a supported cryptocy wallet, funding it, and scanning the QR code during promotion hours. Sheetz previously offered a $20 discount for first-time crypto users.