MoneyBadger Enables VALR Users to Pay with Bitcoin at All Zapper Merchants
September 9, 2025
Customers Can Now Use the VALR App with MoneyBadger’s Integration to Pay with Bitcoin at Thousands of Zapper Merchants, Making Everyday Shopping Faster and More Secure
Cape Town, South Africa – MoneyBadger today highlights its role in enabling VALR users to pay with Bitcoin at all merchants accepting Zapper payments across South Africa, through seamless QR code integration. As a key integration partner prioritizing Bitcoin, MoneyBadger facilitates fast, secure, and low-cost Bitcoin transactions for everyday purchases like groceries, coffee, and more, bringing Bitcoin spending into mainstream retail.
Revolutionizing Retail Payments with VALR and MoneyBadger
The extensive network of Zapper merchants—spanning over 31,000 locations including restaurants, fuel stations, and retailers—are among South Africa's most accessible shopping destinations. Through MoneyBadger’s Bitcoin-focused integration with VALR Pay and Zapper, customers using the VALR App can now pay with Bitcoin by scanning a single QR code at checkout. Shoppers simply download the VALR App, set up their Bitcoin wallet, scan the QR code powered by MoneyBadger, and confirm the payment. Transactions are completed in seconds with no additional fees charged by VALR for Bitcoin payments, offering a streamlined alternative to traditional cash or card methods.
MoneyBadger’s technology simplifies the Bitcoin payment process, eliminating the need for multiple apps and making Bitcoin spending accessible to all. This integration meets growing customer demand for modern, efficient payment options, with Bitcoin’s instant processing and Lightning Network support ideal for frequent purchases or settling bills at any Zapper merchant. As a Bitcoin-priority platform, MoneyBadger ensures settlements in Rand (ZAR) or Bitcoin (BTC) for merchants, supporting payments from VALR alongside other wallets while emphasizing Bitcoin's advantages in speed and security.
Customer-Centric Benefits
MoneyBadger’s integration of VALR Bitcoin payments at all Zapper merchants delivers unmatched convenience and accessibility. Customers enjoy:
Speed: Bitcoin transactions are processed instantly via the Lightning Network, minimizing wait times at checkout—perfect for quick stops or busy lines.
No Fees: VALR charges no additional fees for Bitcoin payments, maximizing value for users spending at Zapper merchants.
Security: Advanced encryption and blockchain technology ensure safe transactions, protecting users at any Zapper location.
Simplicity: A single QR code scan from the VALR App makes paying with Bitcoin as easy as traditional methods, accessible nationwide.
This Bitcoin-focused approach not only empowers users but also drives adoption, with MoneyBadger handling the backend to make crypto spending feel effortless.
Voices from the Partnership
“You can now spend Bitcoin using VALR Pay at over 31,000 Zapper merchants in South Africa!” said Farzam Ehsani, CEO of VALR.
“Our collaboration with Binance Pay enhances the payment options available to our extensive merchant network, facilitating seamless and secure transactions for both consumers and businesses.” said Mike Bryer, CEO of Zapper (in reference to similar crypto partnerships).
Experience the future of payments today—download the VALR App, load your Bitcoin wallet, and try scanning to pay at any Zapper merchant. For more information, visit www.valr.com, www.zapper.com, or www.moneybadger.co.za.
Media Contact: MoneyBadger
Email: info@moneybadger.co.za
Website: https://www.moneybadger.co.za
