Top platforms for exchanging digital assets in Africa
Luno
Luno is a South African founded and globally recognised digital asset exchange based in Cape Town and operating across many countries. Luno is popular in South Africa and Nigeria especially.
The exchange offers users the opportunity to buy and sell cryptos such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, XRP, and Bitcoin Cash. Also widely used in Europe in places such as the UK, Luno is a trusted exchange with a well-deserved reputation.
Read our comprehensive review of the Luno exchange platform here.
Paxful
Paxful is headquartered in the US and has over 300 payment methods for buying BTC. It has an interactive UI that makes it easy to trade. This is a good option for Africans. You can read our in-depth Paxful platform review here.
Features
Peer to peer
Wallet
Buy/sell
Pros
Multiple payment methods
Cross-nation trading
Cons
Unreliable customer service
Supports only BTC
Remitano
Remitano was founded in 2016 and is used in over fifty countries. It’s a safe peer to peer platform where you can sell/buy Bitcoin. The platform offers users a cryptocurrency wallet, a incentivised affiliate program, and even games. It also supports over 10 digital currencies that you can trade or exchange on the platform which has a decent and easy to navigate interface.
Features
Wallet
Bank transfer
Debit/credit card
Pros
Good UI
24/7 customer support
Safe and secure
Cons
Limited payment methods
Yellow Card
This exchange was founded in 2019 with its headquarters in Nigeria but registered in the US. Yellow Card allows you to transact through your local bank account, and Africans can earn more if they sign up as merchants.
Features
Broker
Buy/sell BTC
Wallet
BTC merchant
Cash payment
Debit
Bank transfer
Pros
Great customer service
Friendly UI
Cons
Only supports BTC
LocalBitcoins
This is also available to Africans. It was incepted in 2012 with its base in Finland. LocalBitcoins is a peer to peer marketplace for trading BTC.
Features
Peer to peer
Trading
Wallet
Buy/sell
Debit card
Wire transfer
PayPal
Pros
Friendly for newbies
Several payment methods
Fast
Cons
Prone to hacking
Small trade volumes
Bitpesa
Very popular with Africans. Bitpesa is based in Kenya and was created in 2013. Bitpesa is both a BTC exchange and payment platform. You can purchase any amount of BTC using mobile money. Additionally, Bitpesa facilitates trade between countries such as Tanzania and its partners in the UAE and China.
Features
Broker
Payment gateway
Buy/sell BTC
Bank transfer
Mobile money
PAGA account
Debit card
Pros
Friendly UI
Several payment methods
Cons
Fluctuating fees
Supports only BTC
Coindirect
It was launched in 2017 and combines brokerage, peer to peer and trading services. Coindirect supports over 20 countries. Coindirect allows users to trade large amounts of BTC using its OTC service.
Features
Broker
Buy/sell cryptos
Wallet
Swap cryptos
PayPal
Bank transfer
Pros
Great UI
Supports over 30 cryptos
Cons
Exorbitant fees
Bit2Me
Africans can trade BTC and other cryptos on Bits2Me. It is based in Spain and was founded in 2014. This exchange allows you to purchase BTC using your local currency.
Features
Broker
OTC
Wallet
Swap
Mobile app
Bank transfer
Debit/credit card
Cash deposit
Pros
Great services
Supports many cryptos
Cons
Weak customer service reviews
LocalCryptos
This is a peer to peer crypto marketplace where Africans can trade BTC. Michael Foster founded it, and the headquarters is in Australia. It was previously called LocalEthereum in 2017 and ETH was the only supported crypto at the time.
In 2019, the name was changed to LocalCryptos when it incorporated BTC and other cryptos. This platform supports users all over the globe, and you can purchase BTC using your local currency.
Features
Peer to peer
Buy/sell
Bank transfer
M-PESA
SEPA
Airtel money
Pros
Great services
Supports local currency
Cons
Supports only four cryptos
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