No matter where you are or your device, my242 enables you to send money to any phone or bank account in Nigeria. my242 puts the power of Paga in your hands in a brand-new way. So why go to the bank when you can just put your hand in your pocket?
Getting Started
Getting Started
Opening an Paga account is very easy. It also enables you to directly send money into any bank account in Nigeria, pay bills or withdraw money at any of our easily accessible Paga agents across Nigeria or by card-less withdrawal at selected ATMs
Steps to open a Paga account Steps to open a Paga account
Dial *242# and enter your first and surname
Enter your BVN (to protect you against fraud, this is optional)
Create a 4-digit PIN and confirm it (remember to save it somewhere)
You'll get a confirmation message and your 10-digit NUBAN numberYou'll get a confirmation message and your 10-digit NUBAN number
For added features we recommend you visit mypaga.com to provide some more information for your account.
For added features we recommend you visit mypaga.com to provide some more information for your account.
How to fund your Paga account How to fund your Paga account
To enjoy your account you need to put money in it, and there are multiple ways to do this. You can:
To enjoy your account you need to put money in it, and there are multiple ways to do this. You can:
Transfer from a Bank account directly to your Paga account using your 10-digit NUBAN account number
You can go to mypaga.com and deposit money from your ATM card
You can visit a Paga agent to deposit into your account
To check your balance and see your last 3 transactions, dial *242*1#To check your balance and see your last 3 transactions, dial *242*1#
Security Security
my242 keeps your money safe and is designed with state-of-the-art security features accessed through your Personal Identification Number (PIN). Your PIN helps provide protection against fraud and unapproved access to your account. We are regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and are compliant with all regulatory policies.
Change your PIN Change your PIN
Dial *242*8# and enter your old PIN
Enter new PIN
Enter it a second time to confirm
Dial *242*8# and enter your old PIN
Enter new PIN
Enter it a second time to confirm
No PIN or Forgot PIN? No PIN or Forgot PIN?
Do you have a Paga account but can’t remember your PIN or don’t have one? No need to worry, simply:
Do you have a Paga account but can’t remember your PIN or don’t have one? No need to worry, simply:
Log in to your account on mypaga.com and click on profile on the left-hand column
Scroll down to the security section and click on change PIN
Enter your new PIN and confirm it
Log in to your account on mypaga.com and click on profile on the left-hand column
Scroll down to the security section and click on change PIN
