So, you’ve bought Bitcoin – that’s great. But what to actually do with it? Thousands of South African traders are asking the same question. Trading and hodling is certainly one way to go about it, but why not spend some of those hard earned digital coins? We’ve put together a list of 5 places in South Africa that accept crypto payments, because spending money is just a hell of a lot of fun. 

5. Get Away To Modlito Private Game Reserve

Modlito Private Game Reserve is based in the very heart of the Blue Canyon Conservancy. The reserve offers incredible, luxury accommodation, exclusive encounters with South Africa’s best wildlife, and tailor-made stays for the upmarket traveller. They also accept Bitcoin payments, so definitely check them out. 

4. Hessian Bags from House of Sacks 

House of Sacks is a premier bag website, offering gorgeous hessian bags for everyday use and more. They’re pretty inexpensive, so you can pick up some great items for multiple occasions. 

3. Grab a Board from Baseline Skate Shop

Baseline Skate Shop is a trendy skateboarding and streetwear store, located in Cape Town. Shoppers will find a range of fashionable clothing and shoes from top designers, as well as some of the best skateboards in the whole of South Africa. 

2. Eat In at Bukhara 

Bukhara is a Cape Town institution, providing authentic and delicious Indian cuisine. In the height of Covid-19, eating in is the way to go – and luckily, Bukhara now accepts Bitcoin payments for takeaway orders. 

1. eGifts24

eGifts24 is one of South Africa’s largest gift card providers, allowing users to buy, send and redeem digital gift cards anywhere in South Africa. They accept a variety of cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, XRP and USDT.

How to Buy Bitcoin in South Africa

If you’re looking to spend Bitcoin, you first have to buy it. Luckily, South African traders have a host of options available to them including exchanges and marketplaces. 

Remitano

 is a P2P marketplace that facilitates crypto transactions between traders. Unlike LocalBitcoins, another crypto marketplace, traders can buy multiple coins and make numerous trades with only one KYC process. 

Luno

Luno is South Africa’s most well-loved exchange. It’s a South African based exchange, which facilitates the buying, selling and storing of a variety of cryptocurrencies – all at the current price. 

Get Buying In South Africa With Bitcoin 

With the festive season just around the corner, now’s the time to start stocking up on your favorite items. Buy fashion-forward streetwear at Baseline Skate Shop, book a weekend getaway to Modlito Private Game Reserve, or eat authentic Indian food at home thanks to Bukhara’s takeaway menu. 

Regardless of how you choose to spend your Bitcoin, you’re sure to have one hell of a time. Bitcoin has become an increasingly popular mode of transaction, in large part because of how convenient and secure it is. If you’re not using Bitcoin to transact online, you’re going about online shopping in the wrong way. So get with the 21st century, and start making those BTC transactions.