Ayo uses bitcoin to send gifts to family and friends around the world

“Bitcoin is so much more than a tech trend for me, my family, and my friends. We use bitcoin to stay connected, wherever we are in the world.”

“I use bitcoin to send gifts to family and friends around the world”

Ayo has a big heart and a large, global family. Born in Nigeria, he now lives and works as a teacher in the United Kingdom. But his family and friends are scattered all over the globe.

“Some of my family are back home in Nigeria,” explained Ayo. “Others are living in places like Canada, Australia, and even Japan. Keeping in touch and sharing moments of joy can be tough when everyone is so spread out.”

Ayo discovered that bitcoin is a simple way to send gifts to family and friends, no matter where they are. “We stay connected by using bitcoin to send small gifts”, said Ayo. “It's like sending a little piece of your heart across the world with the click of a button.“

“Bitcoin payments are instant and there are no bank fees”

Ayo loves the simplicity and speed of bitcoin. He uses a bitcoin wallet appGo to /wallets page on his phone that lets him send and receive bitcoin. One of the coolest things? His bitcoin payments are instant, and he doesn't get hit with annoying bank fees.

“Sending bitcoin is as easy as sending a text message,” said Ayo with a smile. “You don’t need a bank account to receive or use bitcoin.”

Bitcoin was a game-changer for many of his family and friends. Not everyone has easy access to a bank but most people Ayo knows have a smartphone.

“No more waiting for days for a bank transfer to clear,” exclaimed Ayo. “No more paying extra just to send a gift. And there’s always a way to spend your bitcoin, no matter where you live.”

“We use Azteco vouchers to get small amounts of bitcoin”

So, how does Ayo actually get the bitcoin that he sends to family and friends? “I don’t trust crypto exchanges,” said Ayo, “and they’re not designed for people like me.”

Ayo uses Azteco bitcoin vouchersGo to / page to get small amounts of bitcoin. Azteco vouchers work like gift cards but you can redeem them for bitcoin.

“It’s an easy way to get small amounts of bitcoin, perfect for gifts,” explained Ayo. “Azteco vouchers only take a minute to redeem and they’re available all over the world, so my family and friends use them too.”

“Bitcoin is so much more than a tech trend for me, my family, and my friends. We use it to stay connected, wherever we are in the world.”

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