Binance Pay, a secure and borderless crypto payment solution, has partnered with Zapper, one of South Africa’s leading payment providers. This collaboration now enables over 31,000 merchants in the country to accept crypto payments through Binance Pay, marking a significant milestone in digital asset adoption.

The move allows South Africans to seamlessly pay for daily essentials, meals, travel, and fuel using crypto, reflecting the growing trend of cryptocurrency becoming a practical payment method worldwide.

What Is Binance Pay?

Binance Pay is a contactless and fee-free crypto payment system integrated into the Binance app. It enables users to:

• Send, receive, and spend crypto instantly.
• Make payments to both peers and merchants.
• Use 400+ digital assets for P2P payments and over 100+ cryptocurrencies for merchant transactions.

With more than 45 million users globally, Binance Pay has already processed over 300 million transactions across its expanding merchant network.

Global Growth, Local Impact

The Binance Pay merchant ecosystem now exceeds 63,000 businesses worldwide, with the Zapper partnership representing one of its most extensive rollouts.

For South African users, this means crypto can now be part of everyday life, whether:

• Buying groceries.
• Paying at restaurants.
• Filling up at petrol stations.
• Booking flights or shopping online.

According to Yande Nomvete from Binance South Africa:

“Binance Pay is about more than crypto; it’s about giving South Africans freedom and flexibility in how they spend their money.”

Pay with Crypto in South Africa: From KFC to FlySafair

Zapper is a household name in South Africa, widely used for QR code–based payments in-store and online. Millions of South Africans already rely on Zapper at restaurants, retailers, and e-commerce checkouts.

Now, with Binance Pay integrated, customers can make the same payments using crypto, as easily as they would with a card or mobile wallet.

Launch Promotion

To celebrate the rollout, Binance Pay is offering a 50% cashback promotion on transactions at participating Zapper merchants starting 9 September 2025.

This gives users an instant incentive to try crypto payments in everyday settings, making adoption both rewarding and risk-free.

Why This Partnership Matters

The Binance Pay–Zapper partnership highlights the growing momentum for crypto adoption in Africa:

• Mainstream access: Crypto payments are now possible at tens of thousands of local merchants.
• Consumer incentives: Cashback offers drive first-time use and build trust.
• Everyday relevance: Crypto transitions from being just an investment tool to a practical payment option.

As South Africa embraces digital assets, Binance Pay’s global adoption strategy continues to accelerate.

Final Thoughts

The partnership between Binance Pay and Zapper is a major step forward in bringing crypto payments into mainstream financial life in South Africa. With over 31,000 new merchants onboarded, cashback incentives, and seamless integration with existing payment systems, this move positions crypto as a convenient, everyday financial tool.

As adoption spreads, South Africa could become a model for how crypto payments transition from niche to normal, paving the way for wider global acceptance.