MiniPay now available globally as standalone app for iOS and Android

May 13th, 2025

Hey all!

Big news today: MiniPay – our award-winning stablecoin wallet built on Celo’s Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain network – is now a standalone application on both iOS and Android. That means you can now access a user-friendly, low-cost platform that lets you send, receive, and spend stablecoins instantly and securely from around the world – as easily as sending a text message or an email.

MiniPay was originally embedded within our Opera Mini browser, but now, as a standalone app, we’re broadening access globally. So how does that work, what does it mean for you? Let’s check out some key features.

Stablecoin utility, without the crypto complexity

Stablecoins are now well and truly in the financial mainstream, fueling everything from cross-border peer-to-peer payments, digital nomadism, savings and more. MiniPay sets a new standard for usability and accessibility, letting you easily move your money and use your stablecoins for real-world transactions. MiniPay features:

Easy onboarding & phone number-based UX: You can sign up, back up, and restore your wallet with a Google or iCloud account and a phone number. No seed phrases, no crypto jargon, no wallet addresses.
Stablecoins for financial stability: MiniPay supports stablecoins like USDT, USDC, and cUSD that allow you to protect your assets from local currency volatility.
Near-zero fees & instant cross-border transactions: Send stablecoins in two seconds globally for less than $0.01 – a fraction of the 6–7% charged by traditional money transfer services.
Localised cash-in and cash-out: With a strong and growing network of partners – like Onramper, Transak, Binance, Unlimit, Yellow Card, Partna, Banxa, Fonbnk, Cashramp, and more – you can easily move between local currencies and stablecoins in as little as 60 seconds, with competitive rates and familiar payment options.
Seamless local payments: Pay bills (in selected countries), buy data and airtime, shop at local merchants, stream music or donate to charity using stablecoins with MiniPay’s selection of integrated Mini Apps.

The best part is that all of this comes in a format so simple that it doesn’t feel like you’re dealing with crypto at all – it’s a Web2-friendly UX on a Web3 engine.

Facilitating global financial inclusion

Since its initial launch in September 2023, MiniPay has onboarded over 7 million unique wallets. Our users love its simplicity and real-world utility, as they move money across borders, pay local bills and utilities, save in stablecoins, and more.

As a standalone app, MiniPay is ready to offer even greater accessibility, allowing you to send, save, or receive your money more efficiently from around the world. Whether you’re sending money back home, working abroad, traveling overseas, want to put your assets in a stable currency, or more, MiniPay lets you tap into the global financial network instantly and with ease.

So come see what millions have discovered already, and experience fast, easy, and secure digital payments made simple – download MiniPay on iOS or Android today.