Bitpapa has announced a new crypto payment solution for businesses, giving merchants a way to accept digital assets through their websites. The launch comes as the P2P exchange continues to expand in African markets, where crypto adoption and user activity have been rising.
Widget-based integration for online merchants
According to the company, the product is offered as a website widget package that can be integrated into online stores and other digital services that accept customer payments. Bitpapa said the setup has been simplified so that even users with limited technical experience can deploy it. At checkout, customers are presented with an additional payment option that uses crypto-based P2P transfers alongside conventional card payments and standard processing methods.
Built around familiar bank transfer behavior
In practice, a customer choosing the P2P option receives bank card details and transfers the exact order amount. Bitpapa describes the process as similar to a standard card-to-card bank transfer, aiming to make the experience feel familiar while potentially avoiding some extra charges. The company said transactions are processed in less than 30 seconds, after which the buyer receives a payment confirmation and the order status changes to “Paid.”
On the merchant side, the platform sends a notification that the selected cryptocurrency wallet balance has been topped up. Businesses can then keep the funds in crypto, move them to external wallets, or withdraw into fiat, depending on their needs.
Lower-cost positioning and broad payment coverage
Bitpapa argues that crypto P2P payments can be cheaper than traditional payment processing for both customers and merchants. It also highlights a fixed withdrawal fee model instead of percentage-based commissions commonly charged by traditional processors. The company further says its platform supports more than 100 payment methods across 20 fiat currencies, and offers access to assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, ERC-20 tokens, Monero, and Ton.
The announcement was issued as a press release, meaning the claims come from the company itself. Businesses considering the service would still need to independently assess compliance obligations, settlement mechanics, and operational risk before integrating the product.