32 Top Places to Spend Your Crypto in South Africa (2025)

South Africans are global leaders in cryptocurrency adoption. According to Triple A's 2024 Global Crypto Ownership Report, 12.4% of South Africans own cryptocurrency, which places us 14th worldwide, not far behind the United States at 15.5%.

If you're reading this, you're probably part of that statistic and are now asking the next logical question:

Where do I even spend my crypto? 

The truth is, we're still early. Most businesses haven't adopted crypto yet, often because of limited awareness, fear of change, not knowing how to use it, or the tech gap between wallets and tills. 

But that's changing. With an ever-growing list of crypto-ready wallets and modern payment tools, the infrastructure is catching up, and more and more businesses are leaning in.

So here's our curated, growing list of businesses across South Africa where you can spend your crypto, from major supermarket chains to local coffee shops and surf cafés.

32 Places to Spend Crypto in SA

Heads up: We'll update this post regularly as more businesses start accepting crypto. This list is based on public info and early user reports. 

Some entries are marked ✔️ Verified, meaning their crypto acceptance has been confirmed by a trusted source, such as the business or payment provider.

Others are still being verified, and details may change over time. If you run one of these businesses or notice something we've missed, please reach out to update or verify your listings.

Crypto-Friendly Spots in Cape Town

This section features crypto-friendly listings within the City of Cape Town, such as the CBD, Gardens, Woodstock, and surrounding suburbs.

1. Story Cape Town: A premium consignment marketplace and retailer store specialising in authentic sneakers, collectables, streetwear, and apparel. Individuals bring in their own items, which are verified by Story for authenticity and quality before being sold on their behalf.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC, XRP, USDT and USDC.

2. Butler's Pizza: A Cape Town favourite since 1989, renowned for its high-quality pizzas and speedy delivery. As the city’s first pizza delivery service, it has earned a loyal following, and now you can pay with cryptocurrency too. Order online, via Uber Eats or call a Butler’s branch. Physical locations include Gardens, Newlands, Rondebosch, Wynberg, Table View, N1 City, and Bellville.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC.

3. Laude Classic Cars: Branded as "the ultimate investment car to shop, this luxury showroom specialises in rare and classic cars—everything from Rolls-Royce and Bentley to a Jaguar and Aston Martin.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC, XRP, USDT and USDC.

4. TimBuild Woodstock: A family-run hardware and building supply store operating in Woodstock since 1997. 

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC, XRP, USDT and USDC.

5. Red & Yellow Creative School of Business: A leading creative business school offering industry-focused degrees, diplomas, and short courses in marketing, design, and digital media.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC.

6. Leisure Bay Apartments: Located in Milnerton on Lagoon Beach Waterfront, these self-catering beachfront apartments offer gorgeous sea views, including Table Mountain, and feature direct beach access, a swimming pool, secure parking, and on-site dining.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC, XRP, USDT and USDC.

7. Scinmed: A Luxury medical aesthetic practice in the heart of Cape Town offering advanced cosmetic treatments across dermatology, plastic surgery, and dentistry.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC, XRP, USDT and USDC.

8. Northern Plateau Rooibos: A Cape Town–based tea business and distributor specialising in 100% pure Rooibos tea sourced from the Bokkeveld/Northern Cape region. They deliver worldwide from their Salt River Location.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC.

9. The Village Hub: A vibrant neighbourhood hub in Scarborough that blends a grocery store, coffee shop, deli, ice cream stand, and other local gems—all under one roof. It's also home to Sopra, a restaurant led by Toni and Head Chef Patrick, who serve dishes inspired by their Italian roots. 

Accepted cryptocurrencies: BTC.

10. Hang Ten Café: A laid-back Muizenberg favourite that serves excellent coffee, sweet treats and great food to match the beautiful views.

Accepted cryptocurrencies: BTC.

11. The Trufood Station

Located inside the Great Westerford campus, The Trufood Station is run by acclaimed dietitians Shelly Meltzer & Jenny-Ann Smuts. The café offers a wellness-driven menu made with high-quality ingredients.  Popular options include wraps, smoothie bowls, and cold-pressed juices.

‍Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC.

​​12. Plotsklaps Self-Catering Cottage: A luxury self-catering cottage located between Tokai Forest and the slopes of Constantiaberg. Guests get full access to a sunny pool, sauna, shady lapa with mountain views, lush lawns, a garden, and a children's jungle gym, making it the perfect family getaway.

Accepted cryptocurrencies: BTC.

13. Bermuda Pools:  Local specialists in swimming pool renovations, repairs, and resurfacing. Whether fixing cracks, upgrading finishes, or giving your pool a full makeover, their team brings over twenty-five years of experience to homes across Cape Town.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC.

14. MJs Burgers: A Rondebosch smash-burger joint serving beef and chicken smash burgers, crispy chicken tenders, and loaded or "Animal" fries. Established in 2023, they're fully halal-certified and focused on big flavour.

Accepted cryptocurrencies: BTC.

15. Mayas Hardware: A local go-to for tools, building materials, and hardware essentials, serving the Khayelitsha community from two branches: Mandalay Mall and Litha Park.

Accepted cryptocurrencies: BTC.

16. Koffieman: A warm, welcoming coffee shop in Durbanville known for serving high-quality, fair-trade coffee.  Owner Oswald Opperman offers coffee-tasting experiences where locals can learn about roasting methods and coffee history and background.

Accepted cryptocurrencies: BTC.

17. Codeswop: A Cape Town-based software studio building web, mobile, and cloud-based products for clients across SA and Europe. They specialise in UX/UI, agile software development, and custom software solutions, ranging from e-commerce platforms to payment integrations and MVP development.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, XRP and SOL.

18. Laughtons Hardware: A Sea Point staple for over a century, this longstanding hardware store closed its physical store in 2024 and now continues to service its customers through its online store and delivery service.

Accepted cryptocurrencies: BTC.

Browse more listings → View all crypto-friendly businesses in Cape Town.

Crypto-Friendly Spots in Johannesburg

This section includes businesses in Johannesburg and the greater metropolitan area that accept crypto, from the CBD and Sandton to suburbs like Rosebank, Randburg, Fourways, Midrand, and surrounding areas.

19. Ferris Cars: A premium car dealership specialising in pre-owned Ferraris and other exotic supercars. From Lamborghinis to Maseratis, they offer a curated selection of luxury performance vehicles for serious collectors and enthusiasts. Notably, they were the first high-end car dealership to accept Bitcoin as a form of payment.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC, USDT, xZAR.

20. The Lighting Warehouse: A leading independent lighting retailer and family-run business operating eleven stores across  Gauteng. They offer a diverse range of stylish, high-quality, and value-for-money lighting solutions for every space.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC.

21. Infinite Auto: A Pretoria-based dealership focusing on high-quality pre-owned vehicles, including powerful SUVs and sleek sedans.

Accepted cryptocurrencies: BTC.

Browse more listings → View all crypto-friendly businesses in Johannesburg.

Crypto-Friendly Spots in the Cape Winelands

This section features businesses in the Winelands that accept crypto, such as Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, and  Paarl, which are known for their wine estates, gourmet experiences, and scenic countryside.

22. Luc's Coffee Bar: Launched in March 2024 by Luc Lemmer, this Stellenbosch coffee spot set out to serve the best brew in town. It's already making waves, recently landing a spot in The Inside Guide's Top 10 Coffee Shops in Stellenbosch.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC.

23. Franschhoek Wine Tours: A privately run local tour company based in Franschhoek that offers specialised wine and gourmet tours. With deep local knowledge and decades of experience in the wine industry, they're able to guide you to hidden gems and share insider insights.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC, XRP, USDT and USDC.

24. South African Travel Desk: A family-run tour operator offering custom luxury travel packages to guests visiting Africa. Their itineraries include safaris, scenic tours, and cultural experiences.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC, XRP, USDT and USDC.

25. Sugarland Cottage: A centrally located cottage in Stellenbosch offering self-catering accommodation. The property is listed on Airbtc, a crypto-friendly alternative to Airbnb that exclusively accepts Bitcoin.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC.

26. Wijntoer: A locally run wine-tour company that offers personalised experiences focused on smaller, family-owned estates and off-the-beaten-track tastings.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC.

‍Browse more listings → View all crypto-friendly businesses in the Winelands.

National Crypto-Friendly Spots

This section includes online stores and major chains with locations across South Africa

27. Vespa: The iconic Italian Scooter brand known for its classic design and history dating back to 1946.  Vespa South Africa offers a range of models, accessories, and after-sales support through its national dealer network.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC, XRP, USDT and USDC.

28. Pick n Pay: One of South Africa's largest grocery retailers, with well over 1,000 stores nationwide. It was one of the first major chains in the country to pilot and roll out Bitcoin payments.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC, ETH, SOL, USDT, and BNB.

29. Thunder Brothers Car Wash: A national car wash and valet service with over 30 locations across South Africa, offering everything from quick exterior washes to full valet treatment.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC.

30. Interbet: A licensed online sports betting site that lets you bet on horse racing, soccer, rugby and more. Interbet is one of the few crypto-friendly betting platforms in South Africa.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC, XRP, USDT and USDC.

31. SKOON: A South African skincare brand committed to clean, conscious beauty. Their range of products is available online and through select retail partners, including Wellness Warehouse, Sorbet, Foschini, and Woolworths.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC.

32. GeeWiz: A one-stop online shop for just about everything, from electronics and gadgets to household goods and more. What started as a bedroom startup in 2000 has grown into a full-scale warehouse with 80+ staff, offering fast service, great prices, and a team that’s always ready to help.

Accepted cryptocurrencies (✔️ Verified): BTC.

Crypto Adoption on the Rise in South Africa

With better tech, growing awareness, and more customers asking to pay in Bitcoin and other crypto, more and more businesses are starting to lean in.

This list of places to spend crypto is a small snapshot of that shift. We hope this helped you discover a few new places if you're already spending your crypto. And if you're just getting started, consider this a glimpse into how real crypto adoption is taking shape.

At CryptoFriendlySA, we're here to help make that shift easier by connecting people who want to spend crypto with businesses that actually accept it.

Here's how you can get involved:

• Own a business that accepts crypto? Submit or verify your listing.
• Know of a spot we should include in this list? Please email us at hello@cyptofriendlysa.co.za.
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