Pay in Blast using Bando

Blast is a native Ethereum Layer 2 built with optimistic rollups and designed to maximize real yield for users and developers.

Created by the team behind Blur, Blast stands out by offering native yield on ETH and stablecoins (like USDB) directly at the protocol level without requiring extra steps or staking. It's fully EVM-compatible, ensuring that developers can deploy Ethereum-based dApps easily, while users enjoy fast, low-cost transactions that passively earn yield. By integrating with Bando, users can now spend assets on Blast directly from their wallet without bridges, swaps, or fiat conversions.

Common challenges of Blast digital payments

Limited merchant acceptance

Blast offers fast, low-cost crypto transactions, but direct merchant support remains limited. As a result, it’s still difficult for users to spend stablecoins on everyday needs like groceries, transportation, or streaming subscriptions.

High costs via traditional Off-Ramps

Blast’s blockchain offers near-zero transaction fees, but when users must convert crypto to fiat via centralized exchanges, they face high off-ramp fees, poor conversion rates, and added steps. This reduces the value of each transaction and discourages regular use.

Complex and frictional payment flows

Even with Blast’s low fees and speed, the lack of native checkout options makes spending crypto harder than it should be. Users often face bridging, swaps, and multiple apps, turning a simple payment into a tedious process.

Reduced adoption

Even user-friendly blockchains like Blast hit adoption barriers when users can't pay for everyday products and services. If people can’t easily spend crypto on rides, bills, or mobile data, they’ll stop using or holding it, slowing down ecosystem growth.

Increased costs

Blast on-chain fees are near-zero, but the real friction is spend. Token swaps, bridges, and fiat off-ramps all add layers of fees and complexity. The result? Users lose value, and merchants lose interest in accepting crypto.

Frustrating user experience

Let’s be real: no one wants a 10-step process to buy mobile data. Complex payment flows kill utility and discourage everyday use. Without simple real-world Blast payments, the experience feels broken.

Impact of Challenges

Reduced adoption

Increased costs

Frustrating user experience

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Key benefits of paying with Blast via Bando

Lower transaction costs

Blast gas fees are often under a cent. With Bando’s direct on-chain integration, users skip middlemen and off-ramps, maximizing value per transaction, even for micro-purchases.

Fast, secure transactions

Blast finalizes payments in seconds. Combined with Bando’s onchain spending protocol, users enjoy instant, trustless, and borderless payments. No banks, no delays.

Global accessibility

Blast enables borderless crypto payments without banks, intermediaries, or complex infrastructure. Built for scalability and mass adoption, it delivers ultra-low fees and high-speed transactions accessible from virtually any smartphone. With Bando’s crypto payment protocol, users can spend stablecoins on Blast to buy gift cards, mobile top-ups, or pay for everyday services with no fiat, no delays, no off-ramps.

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Core features of Bando + Blast payments

Decentralized, transparent transactions

All payments are processed on the Blast blockchain, eliminating the need for third-party processors or custodians. Full transparency, full control.

Cross-Border compatibility

Blast and Bando enable fast, low-cost crypto payments across borders, using stablecoins like USDB and USD+ directly from your wallet. No banks, no conversions, no intermediaries. Users can pay for goods, services, and subscriptions globally with just a few taps. Perfect for cross-border spending, even in underserved regions.

Wallet Integration

Bando integrates with popular Blast wallets. No bridges, no token swaps just connect and pay directly from your balance.

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FAQs

What is Bando and how does it allow me to pay with crypto?

Bando is an in-app solution that allows users to spend crypto directly from wallets and dApps no fiat conversion needed, with access to over 6,000 products such as bill payments, pre-paid codes, mobile top-ups and on/off ramps across more than 100 countries.

No swaps, no bridges, no hassle. Spend crypto easily, quickly, and directly from your wallet.

What should I do if I have issues with my payment, gift card, or wallet?

If your payment didn’t go through, your funds should still be in your wallet, please try again.

If funds were withdrawn but you didn’t receive your gift card, go to the top menu and check your transaction history to claim a refund. For pending transactions over 5 minutes, you can also verify and request a refund there.

We currently support the Celo network and tokens like USDT, USDC, and cUSD. For any bugs, discrepancies, or further issues, contact our support team at support@bando.cool or via the live chat in the Bando app.

Are there any geographical restrictions?

Yes, there are different gift cards for every country where we are available. Please confirm that you are viewing the correct country before buying any gift card.

If you have any further questions please contact our support team at support@bando.cool or in the live chat available in the bando app

How secure is it to spend crypto using Bando?

Spending crypto with Bando is highly secure. Our smart contracts were audited by Zokyo, a leading blockchain security firm, and received a 97/100 score. This audit ensures that transactions processed through Bando’s onchain spending protocol are safe, reliable, and built to industry-grade standards.

How do I receive and redeem my purchase, like a gift card or phone top-up?

After completing your payment, you’ll receive an email with your invoice and step-by-step instructions to redeem your product. Phone top-ups are sent automatically as soon as the transaction is confirmed, often instantly. If you need help, contact us at support@bando.cool or via live chat in the Bando app.

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The simple way to use crypto for real-life payments

Blast is a native Ethereum Layer 2 built with optimistic rollups and designed to maximize real yield for users and developers.

Common challenges of Blast digital payments

Limited merchant acceptance

High costs via traditional Off-Ramps

Complex and frictional payment flows

Reduced adoption

Increased costs

Frustrating user experience

Impact of Challenges

Reduced adoption

Increased costs

Frustrating user experience

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Key benefits of paying with Blast via Bando

Lower transaction costs

Fast, secure transactions

Global accessibility

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Core features of Bando + Blast payments

Decentralized, transparent transactions

Cross-Border compatibility

Wallet Integration

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How Bando can be used

Pay with crypto in a few clicks

Use crypto for everyday purchases

Monetize your wallet or dApp

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How It Works

Step 1

Select Your Payment

Step 2

Choose Your Crypto

Step 3

Confirm & Pay

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