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Send Money to Nigeria: How to Fund Your FLEX - Instant Payments Wallet from Abroad

2 October 2025 · FLEX - Instant Payments · Payment guide

Send Money to Nigeria: How to Fund Your FLEX - Instant Payments Wallet from Abroad

Living abroad? Send money to Nigeria through your preferred licensed remittance app and have it land instantly in your FLEX - Instant Payments wallet.

  • Living abroad doesn’t mean living apart. With your FLEX - Instant Payments virtual account, you can fund your wallet through licensed remittance apps you already use. Fast, reliable, and ready for your family in Nigeria.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Open your preferred money transfer app

  2. Select Nigeria as the destination country

  3. Enter your FLEX - Instant Payments virtual account details (same format as a bank account)

  4. Confirm and complete the transfer. Funds appear instantly once the transfer clears into your FLEX - Instant Payments virtual account

Why Fund Your Wallet

  • Money is instantly available in Nigeria
  • Free peer-to-peer transfers once funds land in FLEX - Instant Payments
  • Use your PayTag instead of long account numbers
  • Everyday needs covered: school fees, groceries, airtime, business payments, personal support

Questions You May Have

Which apps can I use?

  • Any licensed transfer service that supports bank account deposits. Many Nigerians abroad fund their FLEX - Instant Payments wallets through services like Nala, Lemfi, or TaptapSend.

Is it safe?

  • Yes. Every FLEX - Instant Payments wallet is BVN-verified and secured with encrypted rails.

How fast is it?

  • Instant, once the transfer clears into your virtual account.

Fund your FLEX - Instant Payments wallet from abroad today. Ready for whatever you need.

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