Use case
Card money arrives in days and can be pulled back for months. ZARP settlement is final in seconds, at any hour, for cents.
Side by side
| Criterion | ZARP | Cards and EFT |
|---|---|---|
| Settlement | Seconds, final | 1 to 3 days |
| Chargebacks | None. Payments are final | Possible for months |
| Fees | Network fees of cents | 2% to 3.5% for card acquiring |
| Operating hours | 24 / 7 / 365 | Banking hours for EFT |
| Payroll and payouts | Programmable and instant | Batch runs |
Treasury
Approved partners mint and redeem ZARP 1:1 with the issuer. Your treasury enters and exits at par, with no spread. The reserve is over-collateralized at 108.8% and attested each month.
Add a wallet address to your checkout or invoice. Funds are final on arrival. There is no acquirer in the middle.
Pay salaries and contractors at any hour, including weekends. Split payments with a smart contract if you need to.
Hold operating rand on-chain. Redeem to your bank account at par through the partner programme.
Partners mint and redeem directly with the issuer.