January 28, 2026

Pay with Bitcoin in South African Stores with the MoneyBadger Mini App on Fedi

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You can now use the MoneyBadger Mini App on Fedi and pay with bitcoin in stores across South Africa. MoneyBadger built partnerships with merchants across South Africa who want to accept bitcoin. 

"We're proud to be included in the suite of Mini Apps available to Fedi users, accelerating our mission to bring Bitcoin to South African consumers and retailers," said MoneyBadger CEO, Carel van Wyk.

Because MoneyBadger runs as a Mini App in Fedi, it connects directly to your existing wallet.

Check out MoneyBadger in action:

How to Set Up the MoneyBadger Mini App on Fedi

Let's walk you through the complete process of adding MoneyBadger as a Mini App and making payments in bitcoin. Here’s a video with a written guide below.


How-to Guide

Step 1: Click the Mini Apps button at the bottom-right of your screen to access your personal Mini Apps.

Step 2: Click the plus sign (+) at the top right of the screen. 

Step 3: Click on “Add from Catalog”. 

With “Add from Catalog”, you can browse through the Fedi Mini App Catalog and click the “Add” button next to the Mini App of your choice. Use the search bar at the top to search for MoneyBadger, then click on the “Add” button. This automatically adds the MoneyBadger Mini App to your personal Mini Apps. 

How to Pay Using the MoneyBadger Mini App on Fedi

Now that you have the MoneyBadger Mini App, here’s how to start making payments in bitcoin.

Step 1: Open the MoneyBadger Mini App on Fedi: Click on the Mini App button at the bottom right of the screen, then click on the MoneyBadger Mini App you just added.

Step 2: Scan the merchant's payment QR code. This prompts you to accept payment. Confirm the amount, then click the “Accept” button to pay. 

Start Using Bitcoin in South Africa Today

If you're in South Africa and want to make Bitcoin payments, give the MoneyBadger Mini App a try on Fedi. Add MoneyBadger as a personal Mini App, scan the merchant’s QR code, and pay in bitcoin.