MoneyBadger Announces Partnership with Scan to Pay to Enable South Africans to Spend Bitcoin Effortlessly at Over 650,000 Merchant Locations
MoneyBadger, a Bitcoin payments solution provider making Bitcoin payments safe and easy for retail environments, is proud to announce its integration with Scan to Pay, a groundbreaking collaboration that eliminates conversion hassles and integrates Bitcoin into everyday transactions.
Cape Town, October 7, 2025 – In a world where South Africans are increasingly holding Bitcoin as an investment but face barriers to using it for daily expenses such as like selling assets, withdrawing to bank accounts, and paying via traditional methods, MoneyBadger's new partnership with Scan to Pay solves this by allowing direct Bitcoin payments at checkout. This integration empowers over 7 million Bitcoin Lightning users with wallets like Blink, Aqua and Blitz and Bitcoin buying platforms like Binance, Luno, and VALR to spend their Bitcoin instantly on groceries, fuel, dining, and online purchases, without unnecessary steps, while merchants receive settlements in local currency.
Key Features and Benefits: This partnership brings seamless Bitcoin spending to life with features designed for simplicity and security:
Instant QR code scanning for payments directly from your Bitcoin wallet or linked exchange account.
Support for Bitcoin Lightning Network for fast, low-cost transactions.
No additional setup for merchants already using Scan to Pay.
Merchants are guaranteed to receive the full Rand amount that they invoice customers.
Currency exchange happens instantly and seamlessly in the background.
Flexibility to use any currency supported by partner wallets, ensuring broad accessibility while focusing on Bitcoin's potential for everyday use.
Enhanced financial inclusion by making Bitcoin a practical payment option, expanding its utility beyond investment.
Customer Quote: "As someone who's been holding Bitcoin for years, this changes everything—I can finally use my Bitcoin for coffee or groceries without the headache of conversions. It's simple, secure, and feels like the future of money," said a satisfied early adopter from Johannesburg.
Availability and Launch Details: The integration is live today, October 7, 2025, across South Africa. Users can start spending Bitcoin immediately by downloading the MoneyBadger app or using scan functionality in partner wallets like Luno and VALR. For Binance and Bitcoin Lightning Wallets such as Blink, Blitz, and Aqua, the MoneyBadger app bridges the scanned QR payment code to your wallet for easy authorization. Visit moneybadger.co.za for setup guides and a list of participating merchants.
Closing: MoneyBadger is excited to lead the charge in transforming Bitcoin from a store of value to a medium of exchange, contributing to South Africa's digital economy and empowering users to live on Bitcoin. Stay tuned for more innovations that make spending Bitcoin even easier.
About MoneyBadger: Bitcoin and crypto payments solution provider MoneyBadger makes Bitcoin payments safe and easy, whether online or in physical stores. Merchants and Partner Payment Service Providers are settled in Rands or Bitcoin. Its merchant API supports Lightning Network transactions as well as all major wallet providers and the currencies they support. Its universal translator app bridges the gap between legacy point-of-sale (POS) systems and Bitcoin payments via a QR code scanner, which can be integrated into any wallet natively. MoneyBadger was founded in Stellenbosch by industry stalwarts Carel van Wyk (ex Luno and SnapScan), Carl Kritzinger (ex KnowBe4 and FireWorks) and Brent Petersen (ex Easy Crypto) in 2022. Its first major client was Pick n Pay, which debuted crypto payments in February 2023.
Places Where MoneyBadger Can Now Be Used via Scan to Pay
With the integration of Scan to Pay, MoneyBadger users can now spend Bitcoin at a variety of merchants and through payment providers across South Africa. You can find a complete list of their supported merchants on the Scan to Pay website.
Here's a selection of integrated partners:
AddPay: A fintech company providing end-to-end payment networks and flexible solutions for businesses in South Africa.
Bob Shop: South Africa's leading online marketplace for buying and selling a wide range of products, formerly known as Bidorbuy.
Cell C: A major mobile telecommunications operator offering voice, data, and device services to millions of customers in South Africa.
Clicks Retailers: A leading health, beauty, and pharmacy retailer with over 1,000 stores across Southern Africa.
Clicksendnow: A remittance and money transfer app enabling affordable cross-border payments across Africa from South Africa.
Dis-Chem: The second-largest retail pharmacy chain in South Africa, offering healthcare, beauty, and wellness products.
DSTV: South Africa's premier satellite TV provider, delivering entertainment, sports, and news to households across the country.
Eastgate Parking: Parking facilities at Eastgate Shopping Centre, a major retail hub in Johannesburg.
EKURHULENI E SIYAKHOKHA Masterpass: The municipal payment portal for Ekurhuleni, facilitating easy bill payments via Masterpass.
Engen: A leading network of petrol stations and convenience stores throughout South Africa.
Gift of the Givers: A prominent humanitarian aid organization providing disaster relief and support across South Africa.
Game: A major retail chain specializing in electronics, appliances, and home goods in South Africa.
HiFi Corp: A leading electronics and appliance retailer with stores across South Africa.
Jumbo: A wholesale retailer offering bulk goods, food, and beverages in South Africa.
Krispy Kreme: A popular doughnut and coffee chain with outlets in major South African cities.
Liberty Midlands Parking: Parking services at Liberty Midlands Mall in Pietermaritzburg.
Makro: A wholesale warehouse club providing bulk groceries, electronics, and more in South Africa.
Netcash: A payment solutions provider facilitating secure transactions for businesses in South Africa.
pay@: A payment aggregator enabling convenient bill payments across various channels in South Africa.
PayFast: A leading online payment gateway for e-commerce businesses in South Africa.
Paystack: A payment platform facilitating seamless transactions for businesses in South Africa.
SAA: South African Airways, the national airline providing domestic and international flights.
Shell: A network of petrol stations and convenience stores across South Africa.
Skidata Parking: A parking management system provider for various facilities in South Africa.
Telkom: A major telecommunications company offering mobile, broadband, and voice services in South Africa.
Tiger Wheel & Tyre: A specialist retailer for tyres, wheels, and automotive services in South Africa.
Urban Square Parking: Parking facilities at Urban Square in Century City, Cape Town.
WAPPoint: A provider of mobile card payment solutions and POS systems in South Africa.
Webtickets: An online ticketing service for events, attractions, and experiences in South Africa.
