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Digital Asset Merchant Directory – South Africa

Bitcoin is becoming more popular in Africa, and many people are wondering where they can spend it. Below is a list of South African merchants that accept bitcoin as well as other cryptos. The list includes those that are available both online and offline.

  • Aphrodata – IT company headquartered in Stellenbosch.
  • Baseline Skate Shop – leading skateboarding and streetwear store in S. Africa. It is based in Cape Town.
  • Bidorbuy.co.za – leading online platform where people can bid or buy.
  • Bitrefill – here you can buy gift cards or mobile refills using Bitcoin and other selected cryptos.
  • Block Patrol – offers enterprise business development services.
  • Boerbier – sells locally made homebrew beer kits.
  • Bukhara – an Indian cuisine restaurant that allows for sit-ins and take-outs. However, Bitcoin payment is for take-out only.
  • Cape Firewood Supplies – offers firewood and delivers to selected areas within Cape Town.
  • Checkout – this is the largest independent (family-owned) retail supermarket chain in South Africa. It opened its doors in 1976. 
  • Crypto University – digital asset learning platform.
  • Digiwallets – an online retailer offering a platform to buy hardware wallets.
  • eGifts24 – you can buy, send, and redeem digital gift cards with friends and family within South Africa.
  • Expedia – one of the best travel companies in the world. You can pay for car rentals, flights and hotels using Bitcoin.
  • Future Light – deals in LED lights.
  • Gotaclick.com – an internet company that focuses on professional SEO and SEM services to clients all over the world.
  • House of Sacks – 100% eco-friendly Hessian bags for multi-purpose use.
  • Imojimotion – design services business.
  • Modlito River Lodge – located at the Blue Canyon Conservancy and offers a great wildlife experience and world-class accommodation.
  • Monstrance Digital Art Studio – focuses on web design, graphic design, photography, and copywriting.
  • NameCheap – provides domain names together with full-featured hosting packages and many more.
  • NordVPN – offers you a safe and encrypted tunnel for online traffic flow.
  • OkCupid – this is among the largest international online dating sites. Pay using Bitcoin for account upgrades.
  • Proudly Associated – tech growth marketing company.
  • PureVPN – a VPN service.
  • Raru – online store for DVDs, video games, books and many more. It is based in South Africa.
  • Shopify – you can use it to design your online store, accept payments and more.
  • Tangled Cables – offers an array of accessories for iPads, iPhones and more.
  • TenBits – provides a wide range of sport wrist bands.
  • The Sun Exchange – you can buy income-generating solar energy cells. 
  • Treehouse – At Treehouse, you can learn how to code and acquire new skills.
  • VapeClub – vaping equipment.
  • VapeOWave – a Do-it-Yourself e-liquid and personal vaporiser mods store.
  • Visual Click Studio – all about web design and brand management solutions.
  • Waterzicht Breweries – offers a range of craft beers brewed at the Cape Winelands.
  • Zappie Host – provides low-cost OpenVZ servers and other custom specifications.
  • Zasstra.com – offers phone accessories and electronic gadgets.