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Pay in Celo using Bando

The simple way to use crypto for real-life payments

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Celo is a mobile-first. EVM-compatible blockchain built for everyday people

It enables easy crypto payments, with ultra-low transaction fees and support for stablecoins like cUSD and cEUR. Whether you're sending money, making everyday purchases, or saving in crypto, Celo is optimized for accessibility—even in regions underserved by traditional banking.

Common challenges of Celo digital payments

Limited merchant acceptance

Celo is designed for mobile-first payments, but most merchants still don’t accept Celo directly. This limits its use for everyday purchases like groceries, ride-hailing, or subscriptions. As a result, Celo often stays stuck in wallets instead of powering real-world crypto payments.

High costs via traditional Off-Ramps

Celo’s blockchain offers near-zero transaction fees, but when users must convert Celo 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

Without native Celo payment integrations, spending crypto involves unnecessary friction: token swaps, bridging, and third-party tools. What should be a one-click crypto payment with Celo becomes a complicated workflow, creating poor UX and slowing mainstream adoption.

Reduced adoption

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

Increased costs

Celo’s 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 Celo payments, the experience feels broken.

Impact of Challenges

Reduced adoption

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

Increased costs

Celo’s 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 Celo payments, the experience feels broken.

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Key benefits of paying with Celo via Bando

Lower transaction costs

Celo’s 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

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

Global accessibility

Celo is built for emerging markets and low-bandwidth mobile users. With just a smartphone and the internet, anyone can spend their cryptocurrency, no bank account required.

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Core features of Bando + Celo payments

Decentralized, transparent transactions

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

Cross-Border compatibility

Spend crypto globally with stablecoins like cUSD, USDC, and USDT—directly from your wallet, with no intermediaries. With Bando and Celo, you can pay for real-world goods and services across borders. No bank accounts, currency conversions, or centralized exchanges required.

Wallet Integration

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

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How Bando can be used

Pay with crypto in a few clicks

Buy from apps like Uber, Amazon, or pay bills directly from your wallet without conversions.

Use crypto for everyday purchases

Cover daily expenses like food, or subscriptions with a simple onchain checkout.

Monetize your wallet or dApp

Integrate Bando and unlock new revenue with high-margin crypto spending features.

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How It Works

A simple 1-2-3 to go superapp.

Step 1

Select Your Payment

Choose the service or product you want to pay for with crypto.
Step 2

Choose Your Crypto

Select from Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and thousands of tokens.
Step 3

Confirm & Pay

Complete the transaction instantly and get your purchase delivered.

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, prepaid code, 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 prepaid code, 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 prepaid codes for every country where we are available. Please confirm that you are viewing the correct country before buying any prepaid code.

 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 prepaid code 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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