BitSpenda Expands Bitcoin-to-Mobile Money Service to Uganda and Cameroon
Fintech platform BitSpenda announced a major milestone on July 21, 2026. The platform now operates in Uganda and Cameroon. This expansion brings its total footprint to five African nations.
BitSpenda specializes in converting Bitcoin to Mobile Money in Africa instantly. Through the Lightning Network, users can send Bitcoin, and recipients instantly receive local fiat currency in their mobile money accounts.
The service requires no KYC checks and no account sign-ups. Because of its near-zero fees, BitSpenda is becoming a popular choice for remittances, daily expenses, and business payments.
From Ghana to Continent-Wide Reach
BitSpenda originally launched in Ghana to solve a common problem. Converting Bitcoin into spendable local money used to mean high fees, slow transactions, and strict banking barriers. BitSpenda created a simpler process instead:
Enter details: The sender enters the recipient’s mobile money number.
Pay invoice: The sender pays a Lightning invoice using any compatible wallet, such as Phoenix, Muun, or Wallet of Satoshi.
Receive funds: The recipient gets local currency in their mobile money wallet within seconds.
After launching in Ghana, the platform expanded into Nigeria and Kenya. Today, adding Uganda and Cameroon extends BitSpenda’s reach into Central and East Africa.
By entering Cameroon, BitSpenda also enters its first Francophone market. As a result, the platform now processes thousands of transactions across major networks like MTN MoMo and Airtel Money.
Why This Expansion Matters for African Bitcoin Adoption
Africa leads the world in mobile money usage. Millions of people rely on mobile wallets for financial inclusion. However, converting Bitcoin into spendable cash was once expensive and slow.
BitSpenda solves these problems by focusing on four key areas:
Fast Speed: Most transactions complete in under 30 seconds.
Low Costs: Minimal fees mean users keep more of their money.
High Accessibility: Recipients do not need a Bitcoin wallet, just a standard mobile number.
Borderless Payments: Diaspora families and businesses can transfer money without slow banks.
The Future of Instant Bitcoin Payments in Africa
BitSpenda operates as a subsidiary tied to Bitcoin-focused initiatives like Bitcoin Dua. The company plans to expand into even more markets soon, including Togo.
While operating across borders presents regulatory challenges, BitSpenda’s privacy-focused design offers a strong value proposition. The platform demonstrates that Bitcoin functions not only as a store of value, but also as a viable, spendable form of money.
Users can test the live service today by visiting bitspenda.app