Zap Africa, the owner of Zap Exchange, is a a Nigerian software development company founded in 2023, focusing on creating secure, accessible, and transparent cryptocurrency tools to promote financial inclusion. With Zap, you can exchange supported cryptocurrencies or fiat from anywhere in Africa with naira. You can also use Zap to receive international payments easily.
Features of Zap Exchange
- Cryptocurrencies exchanging platform.
- Currency exchanging platform with in Africa.
- High-level asset security, user control and privacy.
- Offers self-custodial wallets to users.
- Fast (swift) transactions and payment.
- Saving favorite contact list as beneficiaries.
- Ability to track transaction history.
- Buy and sell of cryptos
- Inter-bank transfer to any Nigerian bank.
- Zap Africa mobile app—Zap Exchange App.
- Lastly, Zap Africa supports remittance payments into African countries.
How to Use Zap Exchange
Using Zap Exchange is simple. You can either download the Zap Exchange app on Google Play Store or Apple App Store to use the crypto exchanging platform. You can also sign up to Zap via web at app.zap.africa/sign-up.
To register an account, enter your phone number, preferred username and password, email address and referral code to get sign up bonus—although, it’s optional but you can enter my referral code: “temmysamuel”.
Alternatively, you can sign-up with Zap Exchange directly using Google Account. An OTP code will be sent to your registered email, confirm the code and you’re in. After sign-up, you can proceed to KYC verification.
To complete your KYC verification, login to your Zap account, navigate to “settings” and tap “account verification”. Under the account verification, you will be required to verify your BVN, NIN and phone number.
Once you’re done with account registration and know-your-customer (kyc) verification, you can then begin to trade crypto on Zap Exchange. You can also use Zap to connect with other crypto exchange wallets like MetaMask, TrustWallet and others to easily manage your digital money in one place.
You won’t need multiple logins, and moving funds between different platforms becomes quicker and simpler. It also keeps your money safer because you stay in control of your private keys instead of relying on exchanges to hold them. Plus, you can easily use Zap to explore things like NFTs, DeFi, and other crypto services without hassle.
How to Buy and Sell Crypto on Zap Exchange
There are many crypto tokens that are available on the Zap Exchange for exchanging and trading. Some of these tokens include BTC, ETH, BNB, XMR, SOL, TRUMP, TONCOIN, MELANIA, OP, DAI, USDT, USDC, ARB, MATIC, DOGE, and TRX.
You can also add your favorite token to watchlist on the Zap Exchange.
To buy or sell any token on Zap Exchange, just login to your account and navigate to “Markets” to see the list of available tokens you can trade. You can also swap any currency with naira (NGN) on the exchange.
More about Zap Africa
Zap Exchange is Nigeria’s pioneering non-custodial cryptocurrency exchange, co-founded by Moore Dagogo-Hart. It enables users to trade cryptocurrencies directly from their personal wallets—making it much easier for users to retain full control over their private keys and tokens.
Zap Africa is providing a decentralized exchange that features security and privacy that doesn’t allow users to deposit assets into a centralized platform. The platform offers a user-friendly interface that facilitates seamless crypto-to-fiat exchanges, providing instant payouts and competitive exchange rates.
Additionally, Zap Exchange has integrated a wallet connect feature, allowing users to link their Web3 wallets for a more streamlined trading experience. This integration simplifies access to decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and other blockchain-based services, promoting financial inclusion and accessibility across Africa.
Zap Exchange, part of Zap Africa, was founded in 2023.
