Issued: 13 April 2026

South African Airways does not accept cryptocurrency payments

Dear Valued Customers,

South African Airways (SAA) wishes to clarify misinformation recently circulating online regarding it accepting cryptocurrency payments.

 SAA does not accept Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency as a form of payment for tickets or services. Claims to the contrary being shared online originate from spam websites and are false.

We encourage customers to rely only on official SAA communication channels for accurate information.

South African Airways Corporate Affairs