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Payments in Nigeria

8 payment providers operate in Nigeria, alongside 6 local and regional payment methods. The most widely supported method here is Mastercard.

8 providers6 payment methods24 currenciesNG / NGA

Payment providers in Nigeria

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NameTypeCategoriesMethodsCountries
PayPal
PayPal is a global digital payments platform supporting 200+ markets and 25+ currencies, offering card payments, digital wallets, BNPL, A2A transactions, and merchant checkout integrations.
PSP + Method9187
Nuvei
Montreal-based processor offering card acquiring in 52 markets, 720+ local payment methods, payouts and crypto ramps; owned by Advent International and in the process of buying Payoneer.
PSP16473
Boku
Boku is a global mobile payment platform that allows users to make payments for digital goods and services via their mobile phone bill.
PSP + Method165
Jeton
Jeton is a global payment service provider offering secure, fast, and flexible payment solutions for businesses and consumers.
PSP857
Astropay
AstroPay is a global prepaid and wallet payment solution ideal for international digital merchants. It supports transactions in USD, EUR, BRL, MXN, ARS, and more across Latin America, Asia, and Europe.
PSP + Method242
Inpay
Inpay is a global payment service provider specializing in cross-border payments. It offers a wide range of payment solutions, including bank transfers, digital wallets, and mobile payments, with a focus on low-cost…
PSP35
PayRetailers
PayRetailers is a regional payments aggregator offering local and global payment methods across Latin America with support for BRL, ARS, CLP, MXN, and other countries and currencies including Africa.
PSP6220
Momo Wallet
Momo Wallet is a mobile wallet solution that allows users to make secure payments, transfer money, and manage their finances directly from their smartphones.
PSP + Method19

Payment methods available in Nigeria

Local wallets, bank transfers, cards and cash methods.

NameTypeCategoriesMethodsCountries
MTN
MTN Mobile Money "MoMo" is a major African USSD and wallet enabling users to store, send, and spend funds through USSD, app, or agent networks.
Method114
Airtel Mobile Money
Airtel Mobile Money is a telecom-operated mobile wallet used across multiple markets including Africa and India for instant person-to-merchant payments.
Method216
Momo Wallet
Momo Wallet is a mobile wallet solution that allows users to make secure payments, transfer money, and manage their finances directly from their smartphones.
PSP + Method19
Astropay
AstroPay is a global prepaid and wallet payment solution ideal for international digital merchants. It supports transactions in USD, EUR, BRL, MXN, ARS, and more across Latin America, Asia, and Europe.
PSP + Method242
Boku
Boku is a global mobile payment platform that allows users to make payments for digital goods and services via their mobile phone bill.
PSP + Method165
PayPal
PayPal is a global digital payments platform supporting 200+ markets and 25+ currencies, offering card payments, digital wallets, BNPL, A2A transactions, and merchant checkout integrations.
PSP + Method9187

Most supported payment methods

Offered by providers that operate in Nigeria.

Payment landscape

A written profile of Nigeria’s payment landscape is coming soon.