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We comply with the same AML and KYC regulations your local bank does.
More on our compliancyAll the crypto we store is regularly verified by independent auditors.
More on our auditorsEvery day we welcome new Luno customers, all asking their own questions about cryptocurrency and getting started in a way that works for them.
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The following cryptocurrencies are available to buy in South Africa using ZAR: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, USDC, XRP, Litecoin, Chainlink, Uniswap, Cardano, Solana and Avalanche.
You can buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, USDC, XRP, Litecoin, Chainlink, Uniswap, Cardano, Solana and Avalanche 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.