# Tapnob > Spend Bitcoin. Keep your Bitcoin. Tapnob is a Bitcoin and stablecoin payment platform serving Africa. It lets users buy and sell Bitcoin, send money, and pay bills, with local currency settlement to bank accounts. Tapnob is a Bitcoin and stablecoin payment platform that connects digital assets to local financial services in Africa. It lets individuals and businesses convert cryptoassets into local currency, with funds settled to a bank account. The platform serves freelancers, remote workers, diaspora recipients, and businesses that receive international payments. Tapnob replaces exchanges and informal peer-to-peer markets with direct conversion at a quoted rate. Users can activate a reusable payment address linked to a bank account, so Bitcoin sent to it settles to the bank automatically. Everyday bills such as airtime, data, and electricity can also be paid with digital assets. The offering spans consumer payments, merchant checkout, and an over-the-counter desk for larger trades. Merchants accept crypto payments without holding foreign bank accounts, while individuals use the platform for remittances and everyday spending. It is used by individuals, merchants, and importers seeking practical Bitcoin and stablecoin utility rather than trading. - 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 consumer payment app that lets users buy Bitcoin with local currency and sell Bitcoin and stablecoins for settlement to a bank account. Users can activate a reusable payment address that settles incoming Bitcoin to their bank automatically, send money to recipients who need no crypto wallet, and pay bills such as airtime, data, electricity, and cable TV. It serves freelancers, diaspora senders, and everyday users in Nigeria. (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 businesses accept crypto payments from customers and settle in local currency to a bank account. Merchants generate shareable payment links or QR codes for online or in-person checkout and receive a confirmation receipt for every payment. An over-the-counter desk serves businesses that trade large volumes, with sourced liquidity and dedicated execution support. 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