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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP and more.

All assets
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How to buy crypto

Create your account and set up a funding method to start buying crypto. Luno helps you get started securely, easily, and quickly.

Create & verify

Sign up with your email, then a quick identity check with a valid ID document and a selfie. About 5 minutes.

Add your funds

Deposit ZAR with your preferred payment method. Most reflect within minutes, so you can buy straight away.

Buy crypto

Pick your crypto, enter the ZAR amount you want to spend, and confirm. Start from as little as R10.

How to buy crypto

Create your account and set up a funding method to start buying crypto. Luno helps you get started securely, easily, and quickly.

Create & verify

Sign up with your email, then a quick identity check with a valid ID document and a selfie. About 5 minutes.

Add your funds

Deposit ZAR with your preferred payment method. Most reflect within minutes, so you can buy straight away.

Buy crypto

Pick your crypto, enter the ZAR amount you want to spend, and confirm. Start from as little as R10.

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Buy Bitcoin, Ethereum and 50+ crypto assets in South Africa.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it legal to buy crypto in South Africa?

Yes. Crypto assets are legal in South Africa and Luno is a regulated financial services provider (FSP No. 53314), authorised by the FSCA. You can legally buy, hold, and sell crypto.

How much do I need to start?

You can start with as little as R10. There is no minimum deposit required to open an account.

How do I deposit ZAR into my Luno account?

Luno supports Instant EFT (via Ozow), debit and credit card, and Apple Pay deposits. Most deposits are instant so you can buy crypto straight away.

Is my crypto safe on Luno?

Luno stores the majority of customer crypto in offline cold storage and is regulated by the FSCA. Your ZAR deposits are held in a segregated account.

Do I need to pay tax on crypto in South Africa?

Yes. SARS treats crypto as an asset, meaning profits are subject to Capital Gains Tax or income tax depending on your trading activity. We recommend speaking to a tax professional for advice specific to your situation.

Can I withdraw my crypto to my own wallet?

Yes. You can withdraw any supported cryptocurrency to an external wallet address at any time. Luno does not lock up your funds.

How long does a Bitcoin transaction take?

Bitcoin deposits typically confirm within 10-60 minutes depending on network conditions. Luno credits your account after a set number of confirmations on the blockchain.

What fees does Luno charge?

Luno offers a competitive fee structure based on the asset, transaction size, and payment method. See Luno’s fee page for full details.

Is it legal to buy crypto in South Africa?

Yes. Crypto assets are legal in South Africa and Luno is a regulated financial services provider (FSP No. 53314), authorised by the FSCA. You can legally buy, hold, and sell crypto.

How much do I need to start?

You can start with as little as R10. There is no minimum deposit required to open an account.

How do I deposit ZAR into my Luno account?

Luno supports Instant EFT (via Ozow), debit and credit card, and Apple Pay deposits. Most deposits are instant so you can buy crypto straight away.

Is my crypto safe on Luno?

Luno stores the majority of customer crypto in offline cold storage and is regulated by the FSCA. Your ZAR deposits are held in a segregated account.

Do I need to pay tax on crypto in South Africa?

Yes. SARS treats crypto as an asset, meaning profits are subject to Capital Gains Tax or income tax depending on your trading activity. We recommend speaking to a tax professional for advice specific to your situation.

Can I withdraw my crypto to my own wallet?

Yes. You can withdraw any supported cryptocurrency to an external wallet address at any time. Luno does not lock up your funds.

How long does a Bitcoin transaction take?

Bitcoin deposits typically confirm within 10-60 minutes depending on network conditions. Luno credits your account after a set number of confirmations on the blockchain.

What fees does Luno charge?

Luno offers a competitive fee structure based on the asset, transaction size, and payment method. See Luno’s fee page for full details.

Is it legal to buy crypto in South Africa?

Yes. Crypto assets are legal in South Africa and Luno is a regulated financial services provider (FSP No. 53314), authorised by the FSCA. You can legally buy, hold, and sell crypto.

How much do I need to start?

You can start with as little as R10. There is no minimum deposit required to open an account.

How do I deposit ZAR into my Luno account?

Luno supports Instant EFT (via Ozow), debit and credit card, and Apple Pay deposits. Most deposits are instant so you can buy crypto straight away.

Is my crypto safe on Luno?

Luno stores the majority of customer crypto in offline cold storage and is regulated by the FSCA. Your ZAR deposits are held in a segregated account.

Do I need to pay tax on crypto in South Africa?

Yes. SARS treats crypto as an asset, meaning profits are subject to Capital Gains Tax or income tax depending on your trading activity. We recommend speaking to a tax professional for advice specific to your situation.

Can I withdraw my crypto to my own wallet?

Yes. You can withdraw any supported cryptocurrency to an external wallet address at any time. Luno does not lock up your funds.

How long does a Bitcoin transaction take?

Bitcoin deposits typically confirm within 10-60 minutes depending on network conditions. Luno credits your account after a set number of confirmations on the blockchain.

What fees does Luno charge?

Luno offers a competitive fee structure based on the asset, transaction size, and payment method. See Luno’s fee page for full details.

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