# Arizona Bitcoin Merchant Appendix Lists 219 Entries, Not 219 Verified Shops

By John Kim

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Published: 2026-10-20T10:07:39.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-20T10:07:39.000Z
Section: Business

> The entries span 16 sections but do not confirm distinct, active businesses. Square's Lightning checkout currently caps transactions at the Bitcoin equivalent of $600.

An Arizona Bitcoin merchant appendix lists 219 entries across 16 sections, but that figure does not confirm how many distinct businesses are active and currently accept Bitcoin. The listings identify possible places to spend BTC; they do not show how often customers use the payment option.

Square's checkout accepts payments from Lightning-enabled wallets while displaying purchase prices in U.S. dollars. Eligible sellers can settle proceeds in Bitcoin or dollars, allowing a business to accept Bitcoin through its Square checkout.

Square currently caps each Bitcoin transaction at the market equivalent of $600. Processing fees are 0% through Dec. 31, 2026, then 1%.

The merchant list and checkout terms describe places and payment options, but they do not establish customer payment volumes in Arizona. For customers, using digital assets to buy goods or services can have U.S. federal tax consequences, including a gain or loss.