Introduction
Black Friday 2025 is almost here, and if you’re in Nigeria, Ghana, or Uganda, you know the drill: incredible deals from global retailers, but the payment struggle is real.
You know this story too well. You find the perfect deal and add it to the cart. Then… payment declined. Sound familiar?
Many global retailers still do not accept local cards from this region. Even when they do, conversion rates and extra charges quietly reduce the value of your earnings.
This year, that story changes. Cleva is making it easier to shop globally with our virtual dollar card. You can finally focus on finding the best deals instead of stressing about how to pay for them.
What is Black Friday and why should you care?
Black Friday falls on November 27, 2025, the day after US Thanksgiving. It’s the biggest shopping day of the year, where retailers worldwide slash prices by 50-90%.
For Africans who:
- Pay for software subscriptions (ChatGPT Plus, Figma, Adobe, Notion)
- Buy courses and training materials
- Shop fashion and electronics from Amazon, ASOS, Shein or Zara
- Purchase domain names, hosting, and tech tools
- Book travel and accommodation
… Black Friday is your once-a-year chance to buy everything you’ve been postponing.
How to shop Black Friday from Africa (The right way)
Step 1: Get a dollar payment solution
You need a virtual dollar card that works everywhere. With Cleva, you can:
- Get a US-based dollar account in minutes
- Create a virtual dollar card that works on Amazon, Apple, Shopify – everywhere
- Check market-trailing exchange rates (more dollars for your money)
- Enjoy capped fees ($1 minimum, $10 maximum)
Step 2: Fund your account early
Don’t wait until Black Friday. Fund your Cleva account now via:
- Wire transfers from any US bank
- ACH deposits from 20+ platforms
- Stablecoins (USDT & USDC) with zero fees
Step 3: Create your wishlist
Be strategic. Black Friday deals are overwhelming. Make your list now:
- Software you’ve been meaning to buy (Adobe, Microsoft Office)
- Tech (laptops, phones, smart watches)
- Courses (Udemy, Coursera, Masterclass)
- Fashion and lifestyle (clothes, shoes, bags etc)
- Kitchen appliances
- Travel bookings for 2026
Step 4: Set price alerts
Use tools like CamelCamelCamel for Amazon and sign up for retailer newsletters.
Step 5: Shop fast
Best deals sell out in hours, sometimes minutes. Have your Cleva virtual dollar card details ready.
Top Black Friday Destinations for African Shoppers
- Amazon – Electronics, books, home goods (30-70% off)
- ASOS – Fashion (up to 80% off)
- Udemy – Courses ($9.99 each, down from $500+)
- Apple – Rare discounts on iPhones, MacBooks, AirPods
- Adobe – Creative Cloud subscriptions (40% off)
- Namecheap/GoDaddy – Domains and hosting (70% off)
- Shopify – E-commerce tools (3 months for $1)
- Best Buy – Electronics and gadgets
- Booking.com/Airbnb – Travel deals for 2026
Conclusion
This Black Friday, don’t just window shop. Actually buy what you want.
Sign up on Cleva today and use Cleva’s virtual dollar card to shop all these deals yourself. No payment declines. No conversion headaches. Just smooth global shopping.
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