Bitget integrates Apple Pay and Google Pay on its trading platform

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has integrated two new payment methods into its platform.

According to a press release shared with crypto.news, the Seychelles-based exchange has added Apple Pay for iOS users and Google Pay for Android users. The new addition will allow Bitget users to convert fiat money into crypto more seamlessly than traditional methods like cards or bank transfers.

Bitget customers can purchase over 100 cryptocurrencies on the platform using a variety of fiat currencies. The announcement added that with the recent integration of Apple Pay and Google Pay, transactions can be completed in less than 30 seconds. The platform currently supports over 140 fiat currencies.

“With a combined user base of over 650 million payments apps, we are enabling broader and newer audiences to engage with crypto. By offering popular payment options, we are making crypto purchases instant and easy.”

Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget

Apple Pay works seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch, allowing users to make secure transactions effortlessly.

Transactions are authenticated with Face ID, Touch ID, a device passcode, and a unique one-time dynamic security code, ensuring every purchase is secure. Additionally, sensitive information like credit and debit card numbers are not stored on the device or on Apple servers, but on a specially designed chip that is separate from the rest of the device’s hardware.

Similarly, Google Pay offers a secure platform for managing finances, supporting contactless payments, and making secure online purchases. Transactions made through Google Pay are protected by multiple layers of security, including encryption and tokenization. Instead of transmitting actual credit or debit card numbers, Google Pay uses a virtual account number, ensuring that sensitive financial information is never shared during transactions.

The integration is part of Bitget’s broader strategy to increase the functionality of its platform. It builds on existing payment gateways such as Advcash, Banxa, and Mercuryo. The update follows Bitget’s expansion into the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia markets by adding fiat gateways for the region.

Bitget also aims to support blockchain development by partnering with Solana, Crypto.news reported. The two companies recently launched a hackathon to inspire developers to create new Solana-based projects and proof-of-concept systems.

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