Benzinga - BitPay, a provider of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services, announced its partnership with Banxa (OTC: BNXAF) to provide its global buyers access to new payment methods. The update is available within the BitPay Wallet app and website, effective immediately. Global crypto buyers will automatically see Banxa appear within BitPay's buying platform among its other partners.
Cryptocurrency communities across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania will now be enabled to pay for cryptocurrency assets using local payment methods.
Both companies support the sale of over 175 cryptocurrencies across 20 chains, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Polygon (MATIC), and many more. Availability of crypto tokens will differ based on the country in which the user is based.
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“This partnership brings together two prominent players in the cryptocurrency space to ensure our global community can buy their crypto assets with flexibility, convenience, and security,” BitPay CEO Stephen Pair said.
“Banxa's infrastructure is designed to help BitPay seamlessly integrate with existing payment service providers, enhancing the overall experience of BitPay users around the globe through access to new payment methods,” Banxa CEO Holger Arians noted.
Banxa is the global payments infrastructure provider for the crypto-compatible economy and meets global regulatory requirements. It is dedicated to obtaining necessary licenses for offering local payment methods for end users.
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