Category: For Nigerians

One of the most annoying situations one could ever get involved in these days is trying to communicate with somebody without having the call units to do so. Trying to get a message across to somebody without having enough or zero credit balance is the most terrible state you could find yourself in.

There are moments when you wouldn’t be able to get your line loaded with call units due to one reason or the other, some people might just have to stay calm and forget about it, while others might get into serious trouble for not communicating with their loved ones at the time they were supposed to do so.

There are several ways that have been available by the network providers to help their customers get over situations that seem unpalatable, one of the ways that have been made available in the sending of calling me back text message to the line of the person you would love to communicate with.

Although you could also make use of the “borrow me credit” feature that has been made available by the various network provider, it has been discovered that most people don’t use this feature, either because they are not eligible or they don’t want to get involved in the high-interest rates that accompanies the offer.

What we would be discussing in this article is how you could send the “please call me” messages on all possible networks. It is undoubtedly the best to get out of the embarrassing situation of wanting to communicate with people without having call units on your mobile phone.

The “please call me” service is an SMS service that is used to communicate different messages to another customer using the same network, this service is available on all networks for free and can be performed on all registered lines that is still active.

Below is how to send a “please call me” message to various numbers on your mobile phone, we have taken time to source for the codes needed in sending these messages on all existing networks in Nigeria.

Sending the “please call me” on your MTN line

To send a call me back message on your MTN line, kindly follow the procedures below carefully:

• Make sure you have an active MTN line, it being active means it hasn’t been blocked by the network provider.
• Dial *133# on your line.
• A message will pop up, asking you to enter the number you would love to send the message to, enter the number correctly without any space in between and press the enter key.
• After you must have entered the number correctly, another message will pop up asking you to select the type of Call Me Back message you would love to send; these include; “please call me”, “call me back, I love you”, “send me credit”, “call me, I have a gist for you” and “call me, I need your assistance”.
• Select your preferred message, by clicking on the number attached to the option.
• Click on send and the message would be immediately delivered to the person it is being directed to.

Sending the “please call me” on your 9mobile line

To send a Call Me Back message on your 9mobile line, kindly follow the procedures below carefully:

• Make sure you have an active 9mobile or Etisalat line, it being active means it hasn’t been blocked by the network provider.
• Dial *266# on your line.
• A message will pop up, asking you to enter the number you would love to send the message to, enter the number correctly without any space in between and press the enter key.
• After you must have entered the number correctly, another message will pop up asking you to select the type of Call Me Back message you would love to send; these include; “please call me, thank you”, “please call me, I landed safely”, “please call me, I am now available” and “call me back, it’s an emergency”.
• Select your preferred message, by simply clicking on the number attached to the option.
• Click on send and the message would be immediately delivered to the person it is being directed to.

Sending the “please call me” on your GLO line

To send a Call Me Back message on your GLO line, kindly follow the procedures below carefully:

• Make sure you have an active GLO line, it being active means it hasn’t been blocked by the network provider.
• Dial *125*Recipient’s Number# on your line.
• Click on send and the message would be immediately delivered to the person it is being directed to.

NB: The number you are directing this message to must be an active GLO number.

Sending the “please call me” on your Airtel line

To send a Call Me Back message on your Airtel line, kindly follow the procedures below carefully:

• Make sure you have an active Airtel line, it being active means it hasn’t been blocked by the network provider.
• Dial *140*Recipient’s Number# to send please call me back or send *141*8* Recipient’s Number# to send the “please send me credit” message.
• Click on send and the message would be immediately delivered to the person it is being directed to.
• N: B the number you are directing this message to must be an active Airtel number.

Conclusion

What makes the “please call me” feature awesome is that you could make use of it with or without call units on your phone. However, you could only send the free message to a number using the same network as you.

Federal Road Safety Corps is a body created by the federal government of Nigeria to necessitate the adherence of the road users to the rules and regulations that have been made available in the constitution of the country; aside from being a regulatory body for road users, they also ensure that the necessary requirement for the ownership of the country is being met by all the road users. One of the important requirements all road users should meet is the ownership of a valid driver’s license.

Acquiring a driver’s license or renewing an existing one is not so easy in Nigeria, as there are a lot of stress attached to it. But the truth is no road user can drive freely without having a valid driver’s license, as not having one is going to lead to embarrassment from the law enforcing officers.

Quite a lot of people has gotten delayed or their important appointments and some have even got their vehicles seized because of this important card called a driver’s license.

A driver’s license is what validates your movement on the road as a vehicle owner in the country of Nigeria.

However, acquiring the license alone is not enough, as there is always a need to get it renewed every 3 or 5 years as the case may be; one of the things road users worry about is how they could possibly get their license renewed without having issues.

Driving without a license to do so is highly prohibited in Nigeria, and it is counted as a crime that sometimes attracts a fine of NGN 10,000 or even more; it is advisable to apply for the renewal of your license before it expires, so as to avoid every embarrassment that could come from the law enforcement officers. As soon as you apply for the renewal of your license the FRSC gives you a letter that will exempt you from being embarrassed on the road.

Applying for a driver’s license online is very easy and fast compared to going to the FRSC office in person; all the processes of the application can be completed online, and the only reason you would need to visit the FRSC office is just to submit the application form.

What qualifies you to apply for the renewal of a license is that the present license is just 30 days to the expiry date. Before you apply for the renewal of your driver’s license online, you have to make sure you have a computer system that is connected to a printer, have a good internet connection and also have a valid credit card to make payment online.

Steps Involved in the Application of the Renewal of a Driver’s License in Nigeria

1. Visit the official website of the Federal Road Safety Corps for license renewal, https://www.nigeriadriverslicence.org/license/renewal/MHbBoe7K37INAHjH48E
2. Select the “renew” option and Input your license number and date of birth.
3. Select the search button; if your current license is not going to expire in less than 30 days, then you wouldn’t be able to apply for renewal.
4. If you meet the requirement in the above, you’ll be provided with two options: 3 years’ validity and 5 years’ validity. The 3 years’ validity costs NGN 6,350 and the 5 years’ costs NGN 10,450
5. After you must have chosen one of the validity options, your biodata will be displayed on your screen, you could also update the existing biodata or make necessary amendments to it.
6. All the available FRSC offices will be displayed on your screen, do well to choose the closest office to your place; have it in mind that the location you choose is where you’ll submit your form and eventually collect your renewed license.
7. Select if you want to redo the biometric at the FRSC office or not and submit
8. Make your payment online using inter-switch or credit card.
9. After the payment has been successfully made, the driver’s license acknowledgement slip will be displayed.
10. Note your application ID somewhere and print at least 2 copies of the slip displayed.
11. Go back to the application ID of the page and select “track DL application status”
12. Enter the application ID you noted earlier on, in the space provided.
13. Print out another copy (2 minimum) of the confirmation slip.

After the above procedures have been concluded, you will have to move to the selected FRSC office to finalize the application. Ensure to go to the FRSC office with all the printed slips, your former driver’s license and 2 passport photographs.

Conclusion

Since you have done most of the application process online, you wouldn’t be required to do much in the office. After you have successfully submitted the required documents at the FRSC office, you’ll be requested to come back to the same office after 90 days to collect your renewed driver’s license.

Opay is a name that has become popular in Nigeria, it is one of the fastest-growing companies in Nigeria. An average Nigerian have either heard of the name before or has gotten something to do with it at one point or the order.

Opay is a mobile platform created by opera software, it was recently designed to help people perform financial transactions, such as making money transfer to different bank accounts, paying for cable and electricity bills, buying subscriptions, ordering for foods and other products, transportation and so on. They ensure you get what you want in time without been restricted by physical borders, social status and financial constraints.

There has been a rising need for financial platforms that will feed the rising demand of people who could not access the limited banks that are available across the country, either due to lack of proximity to these banks or time unavailability.

Opay has successfully gained entry into the hearts of many people in Nigeria, especially those that don’t really have access to some goods and services because of their financial status; Opay has made quality services available to many of their customers at a convenient rate.

Services currently rendered by Opay include; Oride (a transportation services, where a motorcyclist picks you from your doorstep and convey you to your exact destination, without charging much for it), airtime recharge/data top-up, TV subscriptions, payment of electricity bills, sending and receiving money, sports betting, food and grocery services.

Opay doesn’t just operate using their mobile application, but they also have their on-ground agents, who would help reach out to those that could not access the mobile application due to one reason or the other; this work more for the benefit of those in the rural areas, where most of the inhabitants don’t have access to banks.

An Opay agent is a person that has been certified by the Opay management to represent them in areas where their mobile application could not get to; these agents are to offer services to customers who need it, these customers may be located in the urban or rural area as the case may be.

However, becoming an Opay agent is not in any way difficult, as one of the goals of this platform is to also offer employment opportunities to many Nigerians who are desperately in need of it. To become an Opay agent, there are some things that you need to have in other to get their certification/approval.

Requirements to Being a Certified Opay Agent

You must have all the following ready because without having one o it, your application to being an agent might not be considered.

• You need your BVN (bank verification number)
• Your Utility bill (this could either be a recent electricity bill or water bill)
• A valid Identity card (this could be your driver’s license, permanent voter’s card, national identity card and the likes)
• A passport photograph of you.
• You must have a small shop where you run your existing business, this business could either be a registered one or not.

Procedures Involve in Applying to Become an Opay Agent

• Visit the official website of Opay, this could either be done on your mobile browser or by simply downloading their mobile application on google play store.
• On getting to the first page, locate the “menu” icon at the top right corner and select the “become an Opay agent” option
• An application form will be displayed on your screen, ensure to fill in all the details as required
• Tick the square box and click on “sign up”
• A request will be returned to you to show that your application has been successfully submitted; this request will include the documents that are required to finalize your application.

Conclusion

Becoming an Opay agent is one of the numerous ways of helping those that could not access the banks due to one reason or the other and also making money from it.

Internet banking has become the order of the day in Nigeria and also in other developing countries around the world; Technological inventions have revolutionized how banking transactions are being done in Nigeria.

Nevertheless, we can’t dispute the fact that a good number of Nigerian citizens cannot afford smartphones to perform many of these financial transactions online, and a good number of those that could afford smartphones cannot seem to use it to perform banking transactions online.

But the good news is that the banking system has provided an alternative for those that do not have access to enablers like the internet, smartphone, computer and so on; this provided option is known as Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD), with USSD codes there is almost no banking transaction that could not be done on any available phone.

All existing banks in Nigeria have adopted the use of USSD codes for performing some basic financial transaction, this does not only reduce the stress bank workers go through attending to a huge number of customers, but also make it easier for customers to perform some tasks without having to come to the banking hall.

USSD codes usually start with an asterisk/star (*) symbol and also ends with a hashtag symbol (#), these codes are very versatile and are also easy to remember.

There is numerous operation that customers could perform with the USSD code of their banks, these operations include, the opening of bank account, checking balance, generating OTP for ATM withdrawal, paying bills, buying airtimes, applying for a loan, buying goods and services, transferring money and so on.

What makes USSD codes to be better than other methods of doing transaction outside banks is that you can actually operate it on any mobile phone, it doesn’t matter if your phone is the cheapest in the world; another amazing thing is that it also works without the internet, you don’t need to be online before you could perform your financial transaction.

We have made available in this article the USSD codes of all the existing banks in Nigeria, these codes are for all categories of bank accounts; you could use this code for any type of account, be it current, savings, domiciliary, business accounts and so on.

In the table below is the USSD codes of all banks in Nigeria, all that is required of you is to just scroll and copy that of your bank or banks you have an account with more than a bank.

Nigeria Bank	USSD Code
Access/Diamond Bank	*901#
Ecobank	*326#
Fidelity Bank	*770#
FirstBank	*894#
First City Monument Bank (FCMB)	*389*214#
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB)	*737#
Heritage Bank	*322*0#
Jaiz Bank	*389*301#
Keystone Bank	*7111#
Polaris Bank	*833#
Stanbic IBTC Bank	*909#
Sterling Bank	*822#
United Bank for Africa (UBA)	*919#
Union Bank	*826#
Unity Bank	*7799#
Wema Bank	*945#
Zenith Bank	*966#

Using the above codes to perform financial transactions is very easy and fast at the same time, all that you need to do is to just dial the code on your mobile phone (any phone at all), follow the information that is displayed on your phone screen, then enter your PIN to finalize your transaction and make it approved.

Conclusion

If you are finding it difficult in using USSD code to perform some banking operation, try reaching the customer service of your bank to lodge a complaint, they will definitely have the issue resolved.

Ensure to use the same phone number you register your bank account with while trying to use their USSD code; you might also be required to change your transaction PIN if it is your time of using the code.

Vconnect is a widely known platform that helps in connecting local professionals with people that need their services; it was recently rated Nigeria’s largest online business directory and local search. There are a whole lot of services listed on Vconnect platform; it is confirmed that they have up to 1.5 million businesses listed on their website; these services include; event decorations and planning, repairs and maintenance services, beauty services, business/career services, logistics and so on.

The idea for Vconnectcame up in 2010, when Deepankar Rustagi finds it difficult to locate local Nigerian businesses online; he alongside some group of people began to collect information to form a database that would, in turn, help people to locate businesses in Nigeria online. Vconnect was finally launched in 2011 and has its headquarter at Singapore.

Vconnect has recently increased its activities by creating a platform that would allow business owners to connect with potential buyers around the world, the identity of these businesses could also be identified on this same platform using what is known as “take a pledge”.

There are several ways of searching for the location of businesses in Nigeria using Vconnect platform, four of these methods would be explained in this article.

Firstly, you will need to access the official website of Vconnect which is www.vconnect.com, then you could make use of one of the listed methods to go ahead with your local business search.

Using the Search Bar

1. Right on the first page of the Vconnect website is a common symbol that represents search
2. Click on the symbol and enter the business or product of which location you want to find in Nigeria
3. You can also enter your preferred location in the space provided below the search bar
4. The page will load and then returns the results of your search, this will display both the product you search for and the businesses that sell that product.

Using the Category Search

If the search bar doesn’t return the results that suits you, then you could alternatively make use of the category search, the advantage of this search is that it helped streamline your search and make it easier for you to find the business you are looking for. All the available business has been grouped into different categories, such as education, shopping, engineering, health services, fashion and so on.

All that is required of you is to:

1. Locate the “popular category” on the welcome page of the Vconnect website
2. Select your preferred category, this will display a lot of businesses that are in the category you selected.
3. Select the business you most preferred from the available results.

Using Alphabetical Index

This is a more simplified way of finding your way through the business search, all you need to do is find the option for this search on the first page of the Vconnect website, click on it and check the alphabet that begins the product you are searching for to get the businesses that sells the product or offer the service you are looking for.

Using Curated Lists

This is the most interesting way of searching for businesses on Vconnect, it is also known as the featured business lists, it shows combination of businesses that is related to your search.

For instance, you could possibly find a list of “10 best cinemas in lagos” or the 5 best Amala joints in Ibadan”. Selecting any of these lists provides a curated list showing all relevant details that would interest you, these include, business names, full address, mobile number and website if available.

This method allows you to find what you are looking for faster and even easier, without having to go through the whole lists of businesses on the platform.

Conclusion

Undoubtedly, a lot of similar platforms has emerged but the truth is that none of these other platforms can be compared to Vconnect as they have tried to keep their head above the water all the way.

With over 1.5 million businesses in the database of Vconnect, it has managed to take the leading role in the local business search engine website. It also presents its searches very easy and the website is designed in a way that anyone could operate it easily.

Guarantee Trust Bank is one of the fastest-growing banks in Nigeria.

It has developed a whole lot of marketing strategies over the years to make sure they get more customers into their banking system; it is so obvious that they have attained this and are still tending toward achieving more.

One of the marketing strategies that was adopted by GTBank is the creation of an internet banking system, this platform allows all GTbank customers to make limitless transactions online without going to the bank.

This does not only ease the stress customers go through in banking halls but also helps the bank reduce the population that storms the bank branches on a daily basis.

Benefits of Using GTBank Internet Banking

GTBank internet banking enables all potential customers of the bank make all financial transactions at the comfort of their home and workplace, this includes the transfer of money, paying of bills and subscriptions, paying of school fees and airline tickets, applying for instant loans and many more.

It enables all registered users to even have access to their bank accounts anywhere in the world. 

There’s security enablement on the online banking platform, this is known as “Online real-time monitoring facility” this safeguard all the activities done on the platform and also makes it impossible for imposters and fraudsters to have their way.

This platform also gives customers the opportunity to access all banking information and to also get notified whenever there is a new product or an updates in the banking service.

Customers could easily communicate with their banks at any time of the day, without been limited by time and seasons; it makes it possible for customers to even perform financial transactions on weekends and public holidays.

How to Register for GTBank Online Banking

GTBank online banking is designed only for the potential customers of the bank, so if you are yet to be a registered customer of the bank, then you would not be able to use the GTBbank online banking; you could register online and finalize the process in any branch that is around you.

To get started on the online banking platform, you would be required to fill a form known as “GTBankinternet banking request form; this form can be gotten from any of the bank branch or on their official website. The submission of this form can be done by emailing the form back to [email protected] or get it submitted to the customer care in any of the bank branches across the country.

In the request form you’ll be required to provide your GTBank account number and name, personal email address etc. once you’ve correctly filled the form and submitted to the right place, then your registration will be approved and your GTBank internet banking details will be sent to the email address you provided during the registration.

You can also register for GTBank internet banking by dialling *737*6*5# on your phone number that is registered with GTBank, follow the instructions and you’ll get your login details sent to the same mobile number when you have successfully registered.

NB: make sure you change your password within 2 hours of receiving your details from the bank, this is done to endure security sand to prevent problems that might occur in the nearest future.

How To Transfer Money Through GTbank Internet Banking Platform

With GTBank internet service, registered customers can transfer money to others using same banks and also to those using other banks.

1. Visit the official website of the bank, which is www.gtbank.com
2. Click on the “login” icon and enter your login details, this includes your username and password.
3. After you must have entered your details correctly, you will be automatically redirected to a dashboard, where you could view your account balance, transfer money, pay bills, buy airtimes and more.
4. To transfer money, just select the icon that has been designed for that purpose.
5. You can use the “own account” link to transfer to your other bank accounts; you will also see the link to transfer money to other GTbank accounts and other banks too.
6. You’ll be taken to a page where you’ll be required to enter the details of the bank account you are transferring money to and also the amount you wish to transfer.
7. A transaction code will be sent to your phone number or email address to get your transaction approved.
8. After you must have entered the one-time-password sent to your mobile, your transaction will be finalized and your account will be debited instantly.

Conclusion

To ensure easy access to the internet banking platform, the management of GTBank has provided a mobile application that has all the essential features that are needed to perform almost all transactions; you could download the mobile application on google play store or on IOS stores for phone users.

MTN HynetFlex is a name that is gradually becoming popular among data subscribers in Nigeria; this is because it provides the best browsing servicer to those who have been using it since its existence.

What really makes MTN HynetFlex unique from all other data subscription plans provided by this network provider is that it offers unlimited internet plans to its subscribers.

This data plan could work perfectly for whatever purpose you want to use it for; while some user chooses to use it for their businesses, companies, organisation and so on, others choose to use it to serve their personal needs only, these include, online video streaming, online voice call, online contents download, online messaging, net surfing, social media engagement and even more.

Are you planning to set up an internet connection at your place of work or in your home? Then you will definitely need to set up a router. 

Another name for MTN HynetFlex is MTN HynetFlex 4G LTE Router. MTN Router is a device that interacts between the devices in your home, office and the internet and then providing a very fast service. This makes it perfect for businesses or organization that consumes a whole lot of data within a short period of time.

Who is the MTN HynetFlex Made For?

MTN HynetFlex is made for everybody, but seems to be the best for organisations or individual that consumes high volume of data within a short period of time.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will really appreciate the offers that the network provider has made available through MTN HynetFlex; it will not only reduce the budget of data but will also help to shape the fortune of their businesses.

Are you the type that love to do a whole lot of things online, which includes, downloading contents, streaming videos and songs, play online games and so on, then this data plan is best for you.

Why You Should Go For MTN Hynetflex 4G LTE Router?

MTN HynetFlex is definitely the best for customers who have discovered that the rate at which they consume data is very high.

Apart from the fact that its data plans are relatively cheap, it also comes with an inbuilt battery that comes with the device, this is put in place to avoid interruption to browsing when the power is off. Subscribers also get to enjoy 100% data bonus for the very first six months of activating the plan.

Another amazing thing about MTN HynetFlex 4G LTE Router is that it allows multiple users to connect to the device at the same time; isn’t it interesting that up to 64 users can connect to a single device at the same time.

Also, users tend to get access to flexible and numerous data plans that fit into your budget; the very good thing is that there’s an all-round customer service provider to find solutions to whatever issues that might arise from using this particular data plan.

You could also choose to switch the device to whatever bandwidth/speed that will suit your peculiar need. 

Users are provided with the opportunity to choose from a wide range of data plan options; You also don’t need to install any software to start using the MTN HynetFlex device, you can always activate it yourself without having issues.

How to buy the MTN HynetFlex Router

1. Take a visit to any of the MTN offices or stores across the country.
2. Confirm that MTN HynetFlex covers your area of usage, that is the location with which you want to use the data.
3. Ask the officers at the store to provide you with the order form, ensure you carefully fill all the required information; attach all the required documents.
4. Make payment using the available payment methods and wait to collect your MTN HynetFlex package.
5. Another alternative way of purchasing MTN HynetFlex package has been made available, rather than going to MTN stores. These includes getting it from online stores such as JUMIA, KONGA and so on, you could also get connected to fairly use sellers on platforms such as SELL IT, OLIST, and so on.
6. If you choose the outdoor modem, then an engineer will be made available to help in the installation of your devise within 48ghours of purchase.
7. The price for MTN HynetFlex was recently reduced drastically in other to make it available to a wide range of users; the device is sold for Ꞥ20,000 as at the time this article is written. The extra bonus that comes with the package includes, a 120GB free data bonus on every subscription made for over a period of 6months from the time the purchase was made, you might also be lucky to win a gift from the network provider.

Various Data Plans For MTN HynetFlex 

Listed in the table below, are the various data plans, validity period and prices.

MTN HynetFlex Data Value	Price	Validity period
12GB	Ꞥ4,000	30days
25GB	Ꞥ8,000	30days
45GB	Ꞥ11,000	30days
100GB	Ꞥ18,000	30days
160GB	Ꞥ25,000	30days
280GB	Ꞥ36,000	60days
360GB	Ꞥ45,000	90days
800GB	Ꞥ90,000	180days
1500GB	Ꞥ150,000	365days
Unlimited	Ꞥ5,000	7days
Unlimited	Ꞥ20,000	30days
Unlimited	Ꞥ30,000	30days

How To Subscribe To MTN HynetFlex Plans

The most convenient way to top up your MTN HynetFlex data subscription is to connect it to your existing MTN line(s), this can be done at the store where the purchase was made, or by simply putting a call through the customer care. 

Once you are sure that your MTN HynetFlex has been successfully connected with your MTN line, then you can take the following steps to update your data subscriptions:

• Dial *461# to gain access to MTN data subscription options
• Select the first option, which is HynetFlex Bundles
• Select one of the two subscription packages that have been made available; this includes capped bundles and unlimited bundle.
• Select the validity period of your choice.
• Select your preferred package
• Select either one-off purchase or renewable purchase
• Proceed to make payment; payment could only be made using airtime, so ensure you have enough airtime on your line before you start the renewal process.
• You’ll receive a text message on your line, confirming if the subscription process for a HynetFlex plan is successful.

Conclusion

Before purchasing MTN HynetFlex package, be informed that the device is limited to some certain locations in the country. For now, MTN HynetFlex can only be accessed and used in places such as Lagos, Abuja, Ilorin, Ibadan, Kaduna, Bauchi, Oshogbo, Makurdi, Port Harcourt, Warri and Sokoto.

Choosing this particular service could be one of the best choices you have ever made, in that it enables you to do whatsoever online, without really paying much for it.

It is no news that in recent years, Nigeria has moved on from the conventional method of paying for electricity.

The use of prepaid meter has been mandated by the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). This serves a lot of benefits to the customers because they can now keep tab on power usage and how much they pay.

Prepaid meter makes it possible to stay in control of the electricity in your home. You can buy units or top-up your prepaid meter online to keep the power on at home.

It is also important for emergency situations. Take for example at midnight or during weekends when the electricity company’s offices are closed. You can just go online and restore electricity using either of the following methods.

How to Recharge Prepaid Electricity Meter Online Using Quickteller

The distribution company serves as the middle man, so make sure you have researched the company before using it. See the steps in buying prepaid electricity in Nigeria with QuickTeller

1. Visit quickteller.com and Choose a Distribution Company.
   Go to the website quickteller.com and type the distribution company in the search bar.
   This is an important step because it is this company you are paying money to. There is no PHCN on quickteller where you can pay the money directly.
2. Fill in Your Personal Details.
   After typing the name of the company, a page to fill in your details will come up.
   These details are; the meter number, your email address, your mobile number where a one-time password (OTP) will be sent to, and the amount you want to pay to buy units on the meter. Confirm the payment by reviewing the details, then click continue.
   Also, take note that you will be charged an extra convenience fee for making this transaction. If everything is in order, click pay.
3. Fill in your Card Details and Make Payment.
   Proceed to the payment page where you will be redirected to a web-pay page.
   From there, you can either pay with your e-wallet if you have one or with your debit card. To pay with a credit card, click on the drop-down arrow and select your card type.
   This will take you to a page where you enter your card details. Your card numbers and the expiry date are in front of your ATM card. The CVV which is a three-digit number is at the back of your ATM card. Input your PIN and click pay.
4. Confirm Payment and Top Up Recharge Code.
   After you pay, quick teller will send an OTP to your phone as an extra safety measure.
   Retrieve the SMS, type the OTP in the space provided, and click continue.
5. When this has been done, you will receive a “Payment Successful” message at the top of the page.
   You will also see the recharge pin code on the page. Enter it on your prepaid meter to top it up with credit.

How to Recharge Prepaid Electricity Meter Online Using PHCN Official Website

One good way to load PHCN prepaid meter online is by simply making use of their official website, many folks don’t know that the Power Holding Company of Nigeria actually have a functional website, where all the necessary online transactions could be carried out without much stress.

Meanwhile, this method of procurement is limited to some part of the country; this method is made available for only those using Ikeja Distribution Company, Eko Distribution Company and Ibadan Distribution Company.

Explained below are the procedures one could following in loading prepaid meter through PHCN official website:

1. Visit the official website of PHCN – www.phcnpins.com
2. Choose your electricity supplier; this is limited to Ikeja Distribution Company, Eko Distribution Company and Ibadan Distribution Company.
3. Enter your personal prepaid meter details; these include, the meter name, name, location and so on.
4. Choose an online payment method and input your details; these includes, the bank name, credit card type, CVV number, credit card number and so on.
5. Enter the One-Time-Password that would be send to your phone number by your bank to confirm payment.

How to Recharge Prepaid Electricity Meter Online Using Buypower.Ng

BuyPower is another fast method of getting prepaid meter recharged, what makes this better than the previously explained method is that it covers payment for all areas of the country, which means customers using prepaid meter over all the thirty-six states in Nigeria could purchase recharge pins using this particular method.

Kindly take the following steps in getting your prepaid meter recharged without having issues: 

1. Visit www.buypower.ng
2. Enter your phone number, it’s on this number that you’ll receive the recharge pin; you could also be contacted on this number if issue eventually arises from the payment.
3. Fill your information on the form that would be displayed after you have followed step two; the required information includes your state of residence, full name, meter number, amount of electricity to be procured and your email address.
4. Choose an online payment method and input your details; these includes, the bank name, credit card type, CVV number, credit card number and so on.
5. Enter the One-Time-Password that would be send to your phone number by your bank to confirm payment. 
6. The prepaid meter recharge details would be sent to the phone number that was entered in step two.

How to Recharge Prepaid Electricity Meter Online Using i-Recharge

i-Recharge is one of the few Trusted payment platforms in Nigeria, this platform ensures that its users have a hitch-free encounter while making payments online. 

Although, i-Recharge is a third party platform, its operation is quite easy and user-friendly.

Below are the steps involve in using this platform for electricity recharge purpose:

1. Step one: open an account on their website www.irecharge.com.ng; ensure that the account opened is a personal account and nota cooperate one.
2. Step two: after you have successfully opened an account with them, kindly log in to their platform.
3. Step three: select the wallet option, click on fund wallet, you need to do this in other to bring in money into your wallet from your bank account.
4. Step four: enter all the required information, in other to continue with the deposit; these include, amount to be deposited, bank name, credit card number and so on.
5. Step five: after the deposited amount must have reflected on your dashboard then select electricity bill.
6. Step six: enter the amount of electricity you want to recharge your prepaid meter with and fill in all the required information
7. Step seven: the recharge pin would be sent to your mobile number as soon as the above steps has been completed.

Note: This procedure is applicable to other platforms like PAYCHEAP, OPAY, JUMIAONE, PALMPAY and so on.

How to Recharge Prepaid Electricity Meter Online Using Bank Mobile Applications

It’s actually a good news that various banks have actually made online transactions easier on their platforms, one of the transactions that could be made on banking platform is the procurement of prepaid meter recharge pins. You do not need to go the official website of your bank to get this done; a special feature for this has been made available in all the smart phone application of almost all banks.

You can go ahead with the recharge by following the steps below:

1. Log in to the mobile application of your bank
2. Click on the “pay electricity bill” feature
3. Choose the electricity distribution company with which your prepaid meter is registered; this includes, IBEDC, PHED, JEDC and so on.
4. Enter your prepaid meter number and the amount you want to purchase.
5. Enter your personal bank details and confirm using the OTP that would be sent to your phone.
6. Your recharge pin would be send to your mobile in few seconds.

How to Recharge Prepaid Electricity Meter Online Using Instant Energy

Instant Energy is a worldwide platform that solves the problems of energy distribution/ supply in homes, companies, industries and so on.

One could easily access this platform by either logging into their official website or by simply going to Google Play to download their mobile application, either of the two is simple and user friendly.

Follow the steps listed below to recharge your prepaid electricity meter using Instant Energy:

1. Open an account with instant energy, this could be done on their website www.instantenergy.com.ng or mobile application.
2. Click on pay “buy electricity” and fill in the required information, which includes, the meter number, recharge amount, name and phone number.
3. Proceed with the payment by simply entering your bank details.
4. Enter the OTP sent from your bank and expect your prepaid recharge pin in seconds.

Conclusion

Remember to be safe online especially when payments and entering of card details are involved. Getting prepaid recharge pin online is very easy and secure, but at the same time you should take your own extra precautions.

Make transactions over a private network and not an open network like using free Wi-Fi at public places. Also, make sure that your card details are out of sight of prying eyes as you enter them on the website.

Now, you can buy different units of electricity at anytime and anywhere.