We have been listening, and we built something you are going to love.
One of the most requested features on Novacrust is finally here. You can now buy and sell/convert your gift cards directly to local currency on Novacrust. No third parties. No shady rates. No stress.
The Problem We Solved
Gift cards have become one of the most common ways people across Africa receive payments from international clients, rewards from global platforms, and money from family abroad. But actually getting value from them has always been a headache. The options were limited, the rates were bad, and trust was always a risk.
Novacrust has changed all of that.
What the Gift Card Feature Does
Novacrust’s gift card feature is the one place to buy and sell/convert gift cards at competitive rates, with your local currency equivalent ready to use the moment the transaction is done.
Here is what you can do:
Buy Gift Cards — Purchase gift cards for popular brands directly on Novacrust, paid for in your local currency.
Sell Gift Cards — Trade in your gift cards and receive the equivalent value in local currency instantly in your Novacrust wallet.
Convert to Cash — Send your converted funds directly to your bank account or mobile money wallet across Africa.
Use It Across Novacrust — Hold your balance in your wallet, use it for transfers, or combine it with other Novacrust features including your USD Account, Virtual Dollar Card, and crypto conversions.
Supported brands include Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Steam, and more.
How to Convert Your Gift Card on Novacrust
Here is a simple step process on how to buy and sell/convert Giftcards on Novacrust
Step 2. Go to your dashboard and tap on Gift Cards
3. Click on Buy gift card and fill in your details and select continue
4. Select sell gift card
5. Check rates with our rate calculator to get real-time exchange rates for your gift card
Sell the gift card you wish to trade and select continue.
Confirm and submit
Transaction is successful and in your wallet. Send us a message if you have any inquiries about your trade.
Freelancers, creators, remote workers, anyone receiving international payments knows that gift cards are quite resourceful. Now instead of hunting for a buyer or taking a terrible rate, you have a platform that handles it cleanly, quickly, and at a rate you can trust.
Sign up at novacrust.com and trade your first gift card today.
We are excited to announce that Novacrust has officially joined the Circle Alliance Program, a prestigious global network of innovative organizations reshaping the future of digital finance and cross-border payments.
The Circle Alliance Program brings together industry pioneers and technology leaders committed to advancing the adoption of USDC and building accessible, transparent digital financial infrastructure worldwide. As part of this ecosystem, Novacrust will collaborate with fellow innovators, explore new possibilities for stablecoin-powered payments, and contribute to creating a more inclusive financial system for Africa and beyond.
What is the Circle Alliance Program?
The Circle Alliance Program is Circle’s initiative to unite forward-thinking companies across fintech, blockchain, and digital finance sectors. Members of this alliance work together to expand financial inclusion, enhance cross-border payment systems, and unlock the full potential of USDC and Web3 services.
Being part of this network means Novacrust will:
Collaborate with Global Innovators: Connect with industry leaders and technology partners building the next generation of financial infrastructure
Access Expert Resources: Engage directly with Circle’s Product, Engineering, Ventures, Policy, and Developer teams through dedicated support and members-only events
Drive Real-World Impact: Explore new use cases for USDC integration that solve actual payment challenges facing individuals and businesses across Africa
Enhance Visibility: Gain recognition through the Circle Alliance Directory alongside prominent players in fintech, enterprise, and DeFi sectors
Shape the Future: Contribute insights and feedback that influence the development of Circle’s products and the broader digital finance ecosystem
Why This Matters for Novacrust
At Novacrust, our mission has always been to enable individuals and businesses across Africa to get paid, spend, and make payments reliably and instantly. Joining the Circle Alliance Program strengthens our ability to deliver on this promise by connecting us with the infrastructure, expertise, and network necessary to scale our impact.
This partnership aligns perfectly with our core offerings:
Enhanced Cross-Border Payments
With Circle’s robust USDC infrastructure, we can further optimize our cross-border payment services, ensuring money reaches local accounts, mobile money wallets, and global accounts within minutes not days.
Stablecoin Integration
USDC support across multiple blockchains including Base, Ethereum, Polygon PoS, OP Mainnet, and Celo enables us to provide our customers with more options for receiving, spending, and converting digital assets seamlessly.
Global Account Services
Our USD, EUR, and GBP accounts benefit from Circle’s transparent and compliant ecosystem, allowing customers to fund their accounts flexibly and transact with confidence.
Virtual Card Solutions
Integrating USDC with our virtual card services means customers can fund cards in stablecoins and spend globally with lower currency conversion costs and faster settlement times.
What’s Next
Joining the Circle Alliance Program marks a significant milestone in Novacrust’s journey to revolutionize payments across Africa. This partnership opens doors to:
Product Innovation: Collaborate on new features and services that leverage USDC’s stability and Circle’s technology
Expanded Reach: Access to Circle’s global network and potential co-marketing opportunities to amplify our impact
Regulatory Excellence: Benefit from Circle’s compliance expertise as we navigate the evolving digital asset regulatory landscape
Community Engagement: Connect with other Alliance members to share insights, best practices, and explore partnership opportunities
We’re committed to leveraging this partnership to enhance our platform, reduce transaction costs for our customers, and bring the benefits of digital finance to more individuals and businesses across Africa and beyond.
About Novacrust
Novacrust is an all-in-one platform that empowers individuals and businesses across Africa with:
Cross-Border Payments: Send money to local accounts, mobile money, and global accounts within 5 minutes
Global Accounts: USD, EUR, and GBP accounts with flexible funding options
Off-Ramp Services: Receive payments from U.S. banks, Payoneer, Stripe, PayPal, and other major platforms
Crypto Support: Receive, spend, and convert crypto to cash seamlessly
Virtual Cards: Fund in local currency or stablecoins and spend globally
OTC Services: Quick off-ramping from Zelle, PayPal, CashApp, and Revolut
Savings Solutions: Earn and preserve value through diverse fiat and DeFi channels
Stablecoins power some of the most important features you use on Novacrust, such as USD Accounts, Virtual Cards, international payouts, and seamless conversions. Today, we’re excited to take that even further.
We’re officially rolling out full support for USDC and USDT, giving you a faster, more stable, and more flexible way to fund and use your Novacrust account. Whether you’re making routine transactions or managing high-value payments, stablecoins make the entire process smoother and more reliable.
What You Can Now Do
Fund your USD Account with USDC/USDT: Instantly top up using stablecoins across multiple chains, including Solana, Celo, Optimism, Polygon, BNB Smart Chain, Tron, and more.
Payout in Stablecoins: Withdraw or receive payments in USDC or USDT with speed and predictability.
Save in Stablecoins: Hold value in USD-denominated assets without worrying about local currency fluctuations.
Convert to Cash & Send to Local Accounts: Easily convert stablecoins to local currency and send to bank accounts or mobile money in supported countries.
To help you get started, here’s a quick guide on how to access and use USDC and USDT on Novacrust:
At Novacrust, we’re building a borderless payment experience for freelancers, remote workers, and businesses by making it easy to receive and move money across different channels.
A few months ago, we launched USD Accounts in your name, allowing you to receive ACH and Wire transfers seamlessly, convert your funds to local currencies, and even send money to others directly from your dashboard.
Since then, many of you, especially freelancers and remote teams, have asked if we could make receiving payments even more flexible with options like Zelle, Cash App, PayPal, Revolut, and payment links.
We listened.
Now, with Novacrust, you can receive payments through Zelle, Cash App, PayPal, and Revolut – all credited straight to your USD account on Novacrust.
