Top online retailers where Africans can spend Bitcoin
An important part of fast-tracking Bitcoin adoption in Africa is to have locally available online products and services where we can spend our bitcoin without the need to convert it to fiat first.
Below is a list of online locations where you can easily spend Bitcoin either on-chain or with lightning. If you would like to submit an Online retail/spend location, please click here.
P.S: For Physical vendors/spend locations, please see our map page.
Africa wide
Accepts Lightning
Sats2Data is the world’s first and only platform that allows you to buy airtime using Bitcoin in just 60 seconds! You can instantly purchase airtime and buy data bundles with ease.airtime with Bitcoin!
Accepts Lightning
Bitrefill is the ultimate way to get vouchers and gift cards for your favourite stores using Bitcoin. With just a few clicks you can purchase vouchers and gift cards from stores like Amazon, Spar, Shoprite and Jumia.
Accepts Lightning
DALL·E 2 is an AI system that can create realistic images and art from a description, which can be purchased with Bitcoin. It is the perfect tool for artists, designers, and anyone looking for an easy way to create stunning visuals.
Accepts Lightning
Take your anonymity to the next level with Instant eSim. You can get global mobile 4G/5G Internet access and burner phone numbers instantly and privately on any modern eSIM-compatible smartphone.
Accepts Lightning
The Plebeian Market is the ultimate destination for anyone looking to buy and sell anything for Bitcoin. The platform allows you to quickly and easily browse and purchase items from anywhere in the world.
Accepts Lightning
Namecheap is the premier domain registration service that accepts Bitcoin as a form of payment! Here, you can easily register and host your domains with the most secure and reliable payment method, Bitcoin.
Raretoshi is the perfect way to invest in rare digital art. You can easily upload, collect, and transact rare digital art using Bitcoin. Raretoshi offers a secure and accessible way to purchase artwork.
Gorilla Sats localised secure and convenient platform allows individuals and businesses to buy and transact using Bitcoin. Their educational programs also spread awareness of the benefits of a decentralized financial system.
Nigeria
Accepts Lightning
Web4Africa offers professional reseller and shared web hosting as well as affordable domain registration and e-commerce solutions for residents of Nigeria, and the rest of the world.
Accepts Lightning
A Modern Website design firm that provides all in one solution to website design and development, digital marketing, branding, graphics. They have built nairafinex.com a Bitcoin exchange platform for people in Nigeria and stands out by supporting the lightning network.
Accepts Lightning
Hancarri, a footwear and men’s clothing store, marks a significant shift in the fashion retail industry by accepting Bitcoin. This adoption reflects a broader trend of integrating digital currency into everyday transactions, offering customers a novel and convenient way to shop for the latest in fashion.
Giga Layer, a pioneering Nigerian web hosting company, stands at the intersection of technology and digital finance by accepting Bitcoin as a payment method. Catering to a wide range of web hosting needs, from shared hosting to dedicated servers and cloud services.
Obeezi provides you with products you can trust ranging from Clothing, Shoes, Wrist watches, Sunglasses, Colognes, Fashion Accessories, and much more.
Regal Flowers, a distinguished flower shop, embraces the digital age by accepting Bitcoin for its beautiful arrangements and bouquets. This decision to incorporate Bitcoin payments enables customers to experience the joy of giving and receiving flowers with the added convenience of using Bitcoin.
South Africa
Accepts Lightning
Speedcubes.co.za is on a mission to promote and sell real speedcubes to the South African market. In addition, they host speedcube competitions periodically and brand cubes for corporate functions.
Accepts Lightning
Pick ‘n Pay Group is a retail business in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FCMG) industry in South Africa. They are one of the largest online grocery platforms in sub-Saharan Africa.
Accepts Lightning
Cottages offering modern and spacious self-catering cottages. Comfortable for short term stays aimed at the commercial market, the discerning traveler and overnight guest in search of a home. Accepting Lightning.
We specialize in a range of water purification systems from simple in-line filtration systems (water filters) to complex reverse osmosis & de-ionizing, water softening and other purification systems for any water purification need.
Bitkoyn is an innovative South African e-commerce platform that allows users to easily buy airtime and pay for utilities with Bitcoin. With Bitkoyn, users can save time and money when sending money through traditional methods.
Runway Sale stands as South Africa’s premier online destination for fashion enthusiasts looking to score designer brands at significantly reduced prices and accept Bitcoin payments.
Ashworth Africa is based in Cape Town. If you are looking to pay for a trip to Africa with Bitcoin, Ashworth Africa offers tailor-made safari itineraries in key destinations across southern and eastern Africa.
Kenya
Accepts Lightning
A digital payment platform that enables businesses and individuals to send, receive, and hold cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin. This platform caters to the growing demand for digital currency transactions, providing a secure and efficient means for global financial interactions. Whether for remittances, business transactions, or personal asset management.
Ghana
Ghana Dot Com develops several applications to meet needs of customers. These products are used to provide services to customers or in some cases customers obtain products for their use.
Uganda
Accepts Lightning
The Orphans of Uganda Children Center in Bugiri/Uganda is a non-profit, non-government organization whose vision and goal is to create a home and sustainable projects for orphans and abandoned children in Uganda.
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