# Tapnob > Spend Bitcoin. Keep your Bitcoin. Tapnob is a Bitcoin and stablecoin payment platform serving Africa. It lets users buy, sell, send, and receive Bitcoin and stablecoins with instant local currency bank settlement. Tapnob is a Bitcoin and stablecoin payment company operating a non-custodial settlement platform for African markets. It lets individuals and businesses convert Bitcoin, sent over the Lightning Network, and stablecoins into local currency, with funds settled directly to a bank account or mobile money wallet. The platform is built for freelancers, remote workers, diaspora recipients, and businesses that receive international payments and need fast access to local currency. The platform addresses the friction of moving value between global digital assets and local banking systems, replacing exchanges and informal peer-to-peer markets with direct conversion at a locked rate. Users can also activate a reusable payment address linked to a bank account, allowing Bitcoin to be sent to that address repeatedly without exchanging wallet details each time. Everyday bills such as airtime, electricity, and cable subscriptions can also be paid using digital assets through the same platform. Tapnob's offering spans consumer payments, merchant settlement tools, and an over-the-counter desk for larger transactions, grouped around a single conversion and payout engine. Merchants including hotels, travel agencies, and event organizers use the platform to accept international payments without holding foreign bank accounts, while individuals use it for remittances and everyday spending. It is used by individuals, merchants, and importers across Africa seeking practical Bitcoin and stablecoin utility rather than trading or investment. - Type: Company - Sector: Payments - Status: Active - Founded: 2025-07-15 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/tapnob ## Products - [Tapnob](https://thegrid.id/profiles/tapnob): Tapnob is a payment platform that lets individuals convert Bitcoin, USDT, and USDC into local currency for instant bank or mobile money settlement across Africa. Users can buy Bitcoin with local currency, receive funds via a personal Tapnob address, cash out Bitcoin and stablecoins to a bank account, and pay bills such as airtime and utilities. The platform is aimed at freelancers, diaspora recipients, and everyday users seeking fast, low-fee cross-border payments and Bitcoin utility. (Peer to Peer & Remittance, Live, Main Product) - [Tapnob for Merchants](https://thegrid.id/profiles/tapnob): Tapnob for Merchants is a merchant payment gateway that lets Nigerian businesses accept Bitcoin and stablecoin payments from customers and settle instantly in Naira. Merchants generate shareable payment links or QR codes for in-person or online checkout, and receive automatic bank settlement with confirmation receipts. The platform includes an over-the-counter desk for high-volume trades, offering sourced liquidity and direct execution support for large orders. It is designed for businesses seeking global crypto payment acceptance without technical integration work. 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