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Live on a Bitcoin Standard: Pay your bills with bitcoin on the Lightning Network (2026 edition)
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Live on a Bitcoin Standard: Pay your bills with bitcoin on the Lightning Network (2026 edition)

By Konrad Fitzpatrick · 3/9/2026

Canadians with a Bitcoin Well account can now pay bills with bitcoin via the Lightning Network. Typical household bills, like hydroelectricity, phone bills or even credit cards can now be paid quickly, securely and cheaper thanks to our newly added support for the Lightning Network. And best of all, it’s all done with bitcoin in self custody.

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