Mercuryo Opens Indonesian Bank Accounts to Crypto Purchases

Mercuryo’s crypto on-ramp solutions allow users in Indonesia to exchange their Indonesian Rupiah for 40 digital tokens, including USDT, ETH, and BTC.

Central Indonesian banks and payment providers now have access to fiat-to-crypto on-ramp services thanks to the launch of Mercuryo, a payments infrastructure platform.

The integration of Mercuryo’s crypto ramp solution into PT Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) and Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) was announced on July 22. The Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS), an e-wallet provider called Ovo and a cashless payment system in Indonesia, has also been enabled for the company’s on-ramp solution.

Enabling Indonesians to switch from cash to cryptocurrency

Mercuryo states that local users can exchange the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) for 40 distinct digital tokens thanks to the new integration. This comprises Tether USDT$1.00, Ether ETH$3,502, and Bitcoin BTC $676,625.

Users of BRI and BNI can obtain payment identifiers and guidance on making cryptocurrency purchases through their banks when they wish to buy cryptocurrency.

Users in Indonesia can also buy cryptocurrency with the QRIS system in their nation. Mercuryo says the business creates a distinct QR code for every transaction to guarantee a speedy payment procedure using current techniques.

The e-wallet provider, Ovo, will also send out a push notice with information on how users can buy cryptocurrency with fiat money if they wish to do so.

In addition to mentioning the four suppliers, Mercuryo clarified that it aims to combine its services with regional companies and national exchanges.

Mercuryo’s payment solutions would also be available to enterprises and retail users.

Blockchain to increase Indonesia’s financial inclusion

According to Aviessa Khoo, executive director of Mercuryo for Singapore, the company’s entry into Indonesia will have “far-reaching implications” for the nation’s financial sector.

The executive thinks more people will have access to financial services thanks to their on-ramp solutions. Due to their lack of access to traditional payment methods, the nation’s unbanked and underbanked people may find this especially true.

Services that provide a crypto on-ramp connect digital assets to conventional finance institutions. Users can join the cryptocurrency ecosystem by converting their fiat money into cryptocurrency through on-ramp services.

Khoo maintained that cryptocurrency on-ramps remain “the biggest gateway” for bringing Web2 users into Web3. According to the CEO, individuals who are not crypto natives can benefit from the fiat on-ramp architecture. Khoo clarified, though, that customers familiar with cryptocurrencies still favor peer-to-peer (P2P) exchanges.