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Discovery Bank Becomes First Major South African Bank to Offer In-App Crypto Trading

Discovery Bank has partnered with crypto exchange Luno to allow clients to buy, sell and manage digital assets directly inside its mobile banking app, the bank announced on 18 November 2025. The integration makes Discovery the first large South African bank to embed crypto trading into everyday banking.

Discovery and Luno Launch South Africa's First Bank App with Crypto Trading

Discovery Bank will let customers trade cryptocurrencies directly inside its mobile banking app from December through a partnership with Luno. This marks the first time a South African bank integrates exchange services into its retail app.