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Request Network (REQ) is a decentralized payment protocol that enables anyone to create, share, and fulfill financial requests, enabling invoicing and payment automation on the blockchain. REQ is the utility token used for fees and governance within the Request Network ecosystem. African businesses and investors can buy and sell REQ on Bitget and Bybit.
This guide shows how to buy Request Network (REQ) in South Africa using ZAR on Bitget or Bybit.
✓ Network: ERC-20 (Ethereum) | ✓ Withdrawal fee: ~$0.01 | ✓ Transfer time: 5-15 minutes
How to Buy Request Network in South Africa
- Register on Bitget or Bybit and complete KYC.
- Buy USDT via P2P — Buy → USDT → ZAR → pick a seller accepting bank transfer, FNB. Fee: 0%.
- Spot swap to REQ — Spot → REQ/USDT → market buy. Instant. Fee: 0.1%.
- REQ is in your wallet.
Fee Breakdown
| Step | Action | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZAR → USDT (P2P) | 0% |
| 2 | USDT → REQ (Spot) | 0.1% |
| Total | Buy REQ | ~0.1% |