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Luno

Licensed exchange across South Africa, Nigeria and beyond

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Works in AfricaAfrica-built

A long-established crypto exchange operating across several African markets with local currency on-ramps and a consumer-friendly app.

Facts about Luno

Category
Crypto & Web3
Availability
Works in Africa
Countries
🇿🇦South Africa🇳🇬Nigeria🇺🇬Uganda🇿🇲ZambiaPan-African
Pricing
Free tier
Typical setup time
1 day
Best for
Solo founder, SMB
Last verified
Sep 8, 2026

Use when

You want a regulated exchange with genuine local currency on and off ramps.

Skip when

You need deep derivatives markets or a wide altcoin selection.

Licensed in multiple African markets, which is the reason to prefer it over an offshore exchange - regulatory posture matters a great deal in Nigeria and South Africa right now. Luno Nigeria is expanding beyond spot trading into derivatives. Local currency deposits and withdrawals are supported, which is the practical bottleneck most exchanges fail on.

Alternatives

VALRBushaBinance

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