Relai partners with Checkout.com to enable 24/7 bitcoin purchases

Relai is also improving its user interface to make acquiring bitcoin easier, as Europeans can now buy bitcoin instantaneously 24/7 using Visa, Mastercard, and Apple Pay.

According to a press release issued to Bitcoin Magazine, Relai, a Swiss-based bitcoin software, has teamed up with Checkout.com to enable 24/7 bitcoin purchases in Europe through user-owned wallets.

“We are happy to announce our relationship with Checkout.com at a time when it is more crucial for individuals to have control over their money,” said Julian Liniger, CEO and co-founder of Relai.

With this collaboration, Relai becomes the first company in the region to enable unrestricted bitcoin transactions using user-owned wallets. Customers can now purchase bitcoin using Visa, Mastercard, and Apple Pay.

Liniger said that it’s a great occasion for the entire Relai team since it means we’ve finally fulfilled our goal of creating the world’s easiest bitcoin app. In addition, he added that people can now buy bitcoin instantly and 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with direct delivery in their self-controlled wallet – a world first!

Furthermore, Relai is contemplating a broader product makeover that will include a redesign of the Relai app’s user interface. The improvement will also improve the user experience by making it easier for customers to acquire bitcoin.