More than 650,000 Scan-to-Pay merchants in South Africa can now accept crypto payments directly at checkout. Powered by MoneyBadger, the integration allows customers to pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins without converting them to rand first.
This marks a significant leap for South Africa, long considered a crypto-friendly jurisdiction. By merging existing QR-based payment infrastructure with blockchain technology, crypto is becoming part of everyday commerce.
MoneyBadger, which partnered with leading local exchanges, said the rollout aims to simplify digital payments and empower merchants to engage with a new demographic of crypto-savvy consumers.
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Why It Matters
South Africa’s 6+ million crypto holders now have real-world utility for their assets. It also positions the country as a testing ground for practical Web3 integration across retail and services.
