Accept crypto payments with Zapper – no setup required

Customers can now pay you in crypto when scanning a Zapper QR code with their preferred crypto wallet – and you still receive your settlement in Rand.

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Why accept crypto payments?

Crypto is increasingly becoming a popular payment choice for consumers. It’s no longer just for investing. And showing customers they can pay in crypto invites more transactions and footfall.

Already active on your Zapper account

No setup or action from your side needed. Crypto payment compatibility is built into every Zapper QR code.

You receive Rands, not crypto

Your settlements are always paid out in South African Rands via Zapper, exactly as they always were. Cryptocurrency never touches your account.

Reach a broader customer base

Customers who prefer to spend with crypto apps, including Luno, Altcoin Trader, and Moneybadger, can now choose to pay at your store.

''Our mission is to help Zapper merchants grow their businesses, which is why Zapper is one of the most widely used QR code payment solutions in South Africa. By collaborating with crypto brands, we're expanding our payments ecosystem to add over five million more South African users to our network.''

– Mike Bryer, Zapper CEO.

How crypto payments with Zapper works

Customer scans your Zapper QR code

The customer opens their partner crypto app and scans your existing Zapper QR code like they would with any other Zapper payment. Nothing looks different on your end.

The partner app handles the crypto

The customer’s app converts their cryptocurrency into the payment amount. All the technical complexity, like exchange rates, conversion, and verification, is handled entirely within their app.

You receive your normal settlement

The payment is confirmed, and you receive your funds through Zapper as usual. Same settlement process, same Rand amounts, same timeline.

You never deal with crypto.

Only Rands. Full stop.

We know crypto can sound complex or risky. That’s exactly why we’ve designed this so you never have to think about it. You’re likely already accepting crypto transactions without even knowing it.

You never receive cryptocurrency

Your Zapper account only ever holds and pays out South African Rands. No wallets, no coins, no volatility. Your business doesn’t change, and everything looks the same from your side.

Zero technical setup required

There’s nothing to install, configure, or sign up for. This feature is part of your existing Zapper QR code and was activated automatically.

No exposure to price volatility

You’re paid in Rands. Fluctuations in cryptocurrency values have no impact on your settlements or your bottom line whatsoever.

Your existing setup is untouched

Your Zapper QR code, your app, your reports, your settlement schedule. None of it changes. This is a silent upgrade that just improves the lives of your customers.

Compatible leading crypto apps

Customers using any of these trusted crypto apps can already pay using your Zapper QR code. We’re continuing to grow this list. You’re likely already accepting crypto transactions without even knowing it.

Let your

customers know

you accept crypto

Everything is all set up. All you need to do is make it visible and clear that you now accept crypto through your Zapper QR code payments.

Make it visible in-store

Make sure you have your Zapper QR code visible in store, which shows all the other banking apps and crypto partners they can pay with. Customers who pay with crypto apps are actively looking for places to use them, and a simple sign is all it takes to catch their eye.

Update your online presence

Add a “Pay with Crypto” badge, or logos from our recognised partners, to your website footer, product pages, and e-commerce checkout.

Shout about it on social

Post an announcement letting your followers know you now accept crypto payments via Zapper. It’s a simple, shareable moment that positions your brand as forward-thinking

Get your staff up to speed

Your team doesn’t need to understand crypto, but they do need to know it’s an option and that it’s simple. A one-page explainer at the till is enough to help them confidently guide a customer.

Tell your loyal customers directly

No action is needed. Participating crypto wallet compatibility is already built into your Zapper QR code. There’s nothing to activate, install, or apply for. If a customer scans your QR with a supported crypto app, it will work automatically. And you won’t even tell the difference from your side.

Frequently asked questions about Zapper crypto payments

No action is needed. Participating crypto wallet compatibility is already built into your Zapper QR code. There’s nothing to activate, install, or apply for. If a customer scans your QR with a supported crypto app, it will work automatically. And you won’t even tell the difference from your side.

No, you always receive South African Rands via Zapper, just as you do for all other transactions. The conversion from crypto to Rands happens within the customer’s partner app, before the payment reaches Zapper. Cryptocurrency never enters your account.

A crypto payment is processed identically to any other Zapper payment – you receive Rands, you’re never exposed to cryptocurrency, and your customers get one more way to pay you. If you have any concerns, your account manager is happy to discuss.

They appear as standard Zapper payments, denominated in Rands. Your reporting process remains unchanged. You’re likely already accepting crypto transactions without even knowing it.

No additional fees apply to crypto-originated payments. Zapper’s standard transaction fees apply. Contact your account manager if you have specific questions about your pricing.

The payment simply won’t go through via that app, but they’ll still be able to pay using the regular Zapper app or any other supported method. There’s no disruption to your normal checkout process.

Yes, Zapper is actively growing its partner network. New wallets and apps will be added over time. You’ll benefit automatically. No action required on your side when new partners are added.

Get in touch at sales@zapper.com.

Got questions? We're here to help

Whether you want to understand what this means for your setup, get signage for your store, or download a one-pager for your staff. Reach out, and we’ll sort you out.

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