Giving an edge to institutional investors
Cutting-edge solutions built to help your business capitalise on crypto opportunities
Why institutions choose Luno
Fully licensed
We are licensed by the FSCA as a CAT1 and CAT2 Financial Services Provider in South Africa, with over 100 compliance experts working closely with regulators across our markets.
Deep liquidity
We offer robust, ringfenced liquidity to ensure seamless transactions and reliable market access.
VIP service
You’ll be supported personally by industry experts on the ground in South Africa.
Industry-leading security
With industry-leading safeguards, we protect against all potential threats to keep our platform and customers safe. We’re the only ISO 27001 certified CASP in South Africa.
Robust API
99.9% APl uptime and 24/7 engineering support to resolve critical issues fast.
Reliable payment rails
Industry-leading payments infrastructure, with fast and cost-efficient fund transfer options.
Custody with an industry-leading security track record
Layered
Your assets are kept safe in offline storage systems that use multisignature technology, role-based governance protocols, and multiple layers of biometric access controls.
Ring-fenced
Luno offers ring-fenced, bankruptcy-remote custody through an FSCA registered nominee company, Luno Custody RF (Pty) Ltd.
Transparent
Luno offers ‘domestic’ institutional custody through a CAT2 licensed entity. We publish monthly Proof of Reserves via Moore Audit.
Certified
Our systems and processes undergo regular audits and are certified to meet international standards, including ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27701:2019, and ISO 22301:2019.
Institutional-grade features
Trading desk
Execute large orders seamlessly off the open Luno Exchange with no slippage using our premium, personalised OTC service.
API
Trading services and market data are easily accessible through multiple high-performance API options, including REST and websockets.
Subaccounts
Flexibility to configure roles for team members, and set withdrawal limits on account and user level to meet your internal control requirements.
What our customers say
"I use Binance and Coinbase, but Luno is the best because it’s so easy to use and integrated with the local banks for easy on and offramping."
Black Pound Capital
"Onboarding is extremely rigorous but I appreciate that. It gives me comfort that you're taking all the right measures/precautions."
IQT Holdings
"Excellent onboarding experience, I have a Trust so there was a lot of documentation to submit but overall it was a great experience and Ellsretta made it even better."
Tom Cronje, Property Investor
You're in safe hands
Christo de Wit
Country Manager - South Africa
Vast experience across media, fintech, and e-commerce at companies including Media24, Rocket Internet and TrueMoney.
Marius Reitz
General Manager - Africa, Europe
Responsible for Luno’s business activities in Africa. Prior to joining the Luno group, he worked in accounting, tax and business rescue and at Hobbs Sinclair Advisory.
Priyesh Singh
Sales Head - B2B
Experienced sales leader with over 20 years in the financial industry, including roles at Standard Bank and Future Forex. Author of the Leadership Made Easy book series.
Tarris Arnold
Business Development Lead - SA
Advised and developed over 40 leading African startups across the FinTech, HealthTech and AgriTech sectors – including UBU Global and later Founders Factory Africa.
