LIST | Here is the List of Countries in Africa Where Stripe Stablecoin-Based Accounts Are Available

Global payments giant, Stripe, has taken a major leap into the world of digital finance by launching stablecoin-based accounts for users in over 100 countries – including Angola, Liberia, Tanzania, Uganda, and Botswana.

Announced on May 7 2025, the new feature allows users to send, receive, and hold balances in US-dollar stablecoins, mirroring the functions of traditional bank accounts but powered by blockchain. The service supports USDC (by Circle) and USDB (by Bridge) – the latter a platform Stripe acquired in late 2024.

This move signals a growing commitment to financial inclusion, especially in regions where inflation, currency volatility, and limited banking infrastructure make stable access to value a challenge.

For many in emerging markets, stablecoins are more than just a crypto asset – they’re a lifeline. In places where local currencies can lose value overnight and cross-border payments are expensive or slow, stablecoins offer a reliable, dollar-pegged alternative that anyone with a smartphone and internet access can use.

Stripe’s stablecoin accounts come at a time when the global stablecoin market has swelled past $231 billion, with much of that growth driven by users in developing economies. According to a report by Chainalysis, stablecoins already dominate crypto transactions in South America, and platforms like Bitso report a surge in stablecoin use for daily spending and savings.

As reported by BitKE, Stripe first integrated stablecoin payments for online merchants in October 2024, and it quickly saw adoption in over 70 countries. With the new account offering, the company is doubling down on its support for borderless, low-cost digital finance.

For users in emerging markets, this could mean easier access to global commerce, faster remittances, and a safer place to store value – all without relying on traditional banks.

Stablecoin Financial Account capabilities are accessible by business users incorporated in the following African markets:

• Angola
• Benin
• Botswana
• Cabo Verde
• Cameroon
• Djibouti
• Equatorial Guinea
• Eswatini
• Gabon
• Gambia
• Guinea
• Lesotho
• Liberia
• Madagascar
• Malawi
• Mauritania
• Mauritius
• Namibia
• Senegal
• Seychelles
• Sierra Leone
• Tanzania
• Togo
• Uganda
• Zambia