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By Team Luno | Nov 16, 2021The following cryptocurrencies are available to buy in South Africa using ZAR: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, USDC, XRP and Litecoin.
You can buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, USDC, XRP and Litecoin through the Instant Buy function on our app, as well as on our Exchange. After you’ve signed up with Luno, you can deposit local currency to your local wallet. Once you’re deposited, all you need to do is follow the instructions to buy.
We are registered with the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), have a world class KYC and AML compliance framework and continue to work with regulators in South Africa to develop effective and fit-for-purpose regulations for the crypto industry in the country.
Yes, certain limits apply to each verification level. Learn more about how these limits work and how you can upgrade your account. For all cryptocurrency send transactions, send limits may apply. Learn more about send limits.
Luno is an independent operating subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, which invests in cryptocurrencies and blockchain startups including Grayscale and Coindesk