Sheetz, the Pennsylvania-based convenience store and gas station chain operating over 750 locations across six U.S. states, has fully rolled out cryptocurrency payment acceptance at all stores and launched a limited-time promotion offering customers a 50% discount on all purchases when paying with digital assets during specific daily hours.
Partnership with Flexa and Discount Details
The company processes crypto payments through a partnership with digital payments network Flexa. Customers scan a QR code at checkout or fuel pumps using Flexa-compatible wallets. The cryptocurrency is instantly converted to U.S. dollars, eliminating volatility risk and reducing processing fees compared to credit cards. The promotion, dubbed “Crypto Crave & Save,” runs daily from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time and covers all merchandise including fuel, snacks, and made-to-order food. The discount applies automatically with no stated per-transaction limit, though standard promotional terms apply.
Supported Cryptocurrencies
Eligible cryptocurrencies include bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), litecoin (LTC), dogecoin (DOGE), and USDC stablecoin, all supported through Flexa’s infrastructure. Sheetz first tested crypto 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.
Business Context and Significance
Sheetz, which operates in Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, reports annual revenue exceeding $6.2 billion. Company executives have cited growing consumer interest in digital payment options as a key factor driving the expansion. The 50% discount promotion is seen by many observers as a significant step in retail cryptocurrency adoption. Previously, Sheetz offered a $20 discount for first-time crypto users. Customers can participate by downloading a supported wallet, funding it, and scanning the QR code during promotion hours.
This aggressive promotion could attract a wave of new crypto users to everyday retail transactions, potentially accelerating mainstream acceptance of digital assets. With traditional retailers increasingly embracing crypto payments, Sheetz’s move sets a benchmark for convenience store chains nationwide.