BitPesa alternatives
- Status
- Rebranded
- Alternatives
- 2
- Review updated
- 2026-08-12
The BitPesa brand is retired
BitPesa is now AZA Finance. BitPesa rebranded to AZA Finance, and dLocal announced its acquisition in June 2025. The 2 exchanges below are where its users went, in the order our review lists them: Yellow Card and Luno.
BitPesa no longer operates, so nothing on this page is an invitation to deposit there.
Where those users went
In the order our review lists them. "In common" counts the countries where both the alternative and BitPesa rank in our guides.
| Exchange | Rating | Fees | ID check | Countries | In common |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Card | 4.1 | Spread built into the price | Required | 20 | |
| Luno | 4.0 | Spread on instant buys | Required | 5 |
Why each one
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to BitPesa?
Our review lists Yellow Card first, rated 4.1: Africa's largest licensed crypto on-ramp, spanning more than 20 countries with local bank and mobile money rails. It ranks in 20 of our country guides. The order is editorial, argued from fees, security record and local payment support.
Which BitPesa alternative is available in the most countries?
Yellow Card, which ranks in 20 of our country guides. Luno ranks in 5.
Why did BitPesa rebrand?
BitPesa rebranded to AZA Finance, and dLocal announced its acquisition in June 2025. It is a B2B cross-border payments company now, not a retail bitcoin exchange.