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MTN MoMo in Nigeria
MTN MoMo is one of the payment methods in Nigeria. Payments are made in NGN; the method supports pay-in, payout; settlement: instant; chargebacks: not possible. The payments regulator in Nigeria is Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Providers for MTN MoMo in Nigeria in the Tranzify catalogue: Flutterwave, Paystack.
Key facts
- Currency
- NGN (Nigerian naira)
- Operations
- Pay-in · Payout
- Settlement
- instant
- Chargebacks
- not possible
- Payments regulator
- Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
Providers for MTN MoMo in Nigeria
| Provider | Provider type | Supported operations | Status at Tranzify |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flutterwave | Local methods provider | Pay-in, Payout, Refund | On request |
| Paystack | Local methods provider | Pay-in, Payout, Refund | On request |
How a payment goes through
- 1The checkout opens the wallet app or shows its button
- 2The payer confirms in the app with a PIN or biometrics
- 3The wallet confirms the payment to the provider within seconds
- 4Webhook to the merchant; a refund goes back the same way
Other payment methods in Nigeria
| Type | Payment methods | share of e-commerce payments |
|---|---|---|
| Cards | Visa | — |
| Cards | Mastercard | — |
| Bank transfers & instant payments | Bank transfer (NIP) | — |
| Cards | Verve | — |
MTN MoMo in other countries
Frequently asked questions
Which providers offer MTN MoMo in Nigeria?+
In the Tranzify catalogue MTN MoMo in Nigeria is offered by Flutterwave, Paystack. A client connects its own account with the provider as a terminal; routing and cascading between several providers are set up in the back office.
How widely is MTN MoMo used in Nigeria?+
The catalogue has no published market share for MTN MoMo in Nigeria; the method is listed among the country's payment methods.
Which operations does MTN MoMo support in Nigeria?+
MTN MoMo supports pay-in, payout. Settlement is instant and chargebacks are not possible; the amounts are in NGN.
Who holds the licence for MTN MoMo in Nigeria?+
Tranzify is software. The licensed client, a payment institution, an acquirer or its partner, contracts with the providers and the merchants; the platform routes the payments, records them in the journal and reports them. The payments regulator in Nigeria is Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
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