Discovery Bank Becomes First Major South African Bank to Offer In-App Crypto Trading
Discovery Bank has teamed up with Luno to embed seamless crypto trading inside its mobile banking app, enabling customers to buy, sell and manage digital assets without leaving their bank interface. The service launch, announced on 18 November 2025, routes trading through Luno’s infrastructure while keeping account access and balances visible within Discovery’s app, aiming for convenience and a familiar user experience for retail clients.
The move marks a milestone for mainstream crypto access in South Africa and could accelerate retail adoption by lowering friction and leaning on banks’ trust. It also raises the bar for competitors and spotlights how banks and regulated exchanges can cooperate under local compliance frameworks. Investors and users should watch custody, fees and KYC processes as these partnerships scale across the region.