Bill Payments with Remita - (2024)

Remita provides a seamless bill payment for businesses and customers by enabling them to switch between biller services using our Biller Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). This Biller API lets you fund your bill payment on Remita via Bank transfer, USSD, or Card with your Remita-issued e-naira wallet.

Categories of Bill Types

The Remita platform offers a comprehensive range of bill payment options, including but not limited to:

• Purchasing airtime from major ISPs such as MTN, GLO, Airtel, and 9Mobile.
• Data purchases from ISPs like Tizeti, 9Mobile, MTN, GLO, Airtel, and Smile.
• Electricity bill payments for providers like IKEJA Electric, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), and more.
• Water bill payments.
• Cable TV subscriptions for services like DSTV, GoTV, and Startimes.
• Examination registration fees, including those for WAEC and JAMB PIN.

Please note that at this time, Remita’s bill payment services are exclusively available to users in Nigeria.

How To Make Bill Payments with Remita

To facilitate bill payments through Remita, you have two convenient options: the Remita app or the Remita website.

The Remita website allows you to make bill payments without the necessity of signing up with Remita. However, the Remita mobile app requires user registration and onboarding. It’s worth highlighting that the Remita app is the recommended and primary method for conducting bill payments, offering seamless access to a wide array of additional services we provide. These transactions are executed via the user-friendly interface of the mobile app, as depicted below.

Airtime and Data Top-Up

You can easily purchase airtime and top up your data using either the Remita app or the Remita website. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Open the App or Visit the Website: Launch the Remita app or go to the Remita website.
2. Choose ‘Buy Airtime/Buy Data’: Look for the ‘Buy Airtime/Buy Data‘ icon and click on it.
3. Select Your Telco: Pick the telecommunications provider you want to recharge or purchase data for.
4. Provide the Required Details: Fill in the necessary information, such as your phone number and the amount you want to recharge or the data plan you wish to purchase.
5. Choose Your Preferred Payment Method: Proceed to payment and select your preferred payment method from the available options.

You can purchase airtime for popular network providers like MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9Mobile. Additionally, data top-ups are available for Smile and Tizeti. Enjoy the convenience of staying connected with Remita!

Electricity Bill Payment

You can conveniently pay for your electricity bills all across Nigeria without the need to visit any physical office or outlet, thanks to Remita. No matter which Distribution Company (Disco) you’re registered with, Remita has got you covered. Here’s how to do it:

1. Log In to Remita: Open your Remita app or visit the Remita website.
2. Select ‘Buy Electricity’: Click on the ‘Buy Electricity‘ option.
3. Choose Your Disco: Pick your specific Distribution Company (Disco) from the list.
4. Provide the Required Information: Fill in the necessary details, which may include your meter number and the amount you need to pay.
5. Select Your Preferred Payment Method: Proceed to payment and choose your preferred payment method from the available options.

With Remita, paying your electricity bill is hassle-free and can be done from the comfort of your home or anywhere you have an internet connection. All Nigerian Discos are accessible on Remita for your convenience.

Water Bill Payment

Remita provides a convenient way to pay your water bills, exclusively available to residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Log In to Remita: Open your Remita app or visit the Remita website.
2. Choose ‘Pay Water’: Click on the ‘Pay Water‘ icon.
3. Enter the Necessary Details: Fill in the required information, such as your account details or any other relevant details.
4. Select Your Preferred Payment Method: Proceed with the payment process and choose your preferred payment method from the available options.

With Remita, taking care of your water bills is a breeze, offering convenience to residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. It’s all about making your life easier!

Cable Bill Payment

Paying for your Cable TV with Remita is incredibly simple and just a few clicks away. You can easily make payments for DSTV, GoTv, and Startimes. Here’s how:

1. Log In to Remita: Open your Remita app or visit the Remita website.
2. Click on ‘Cable TV’: Select the ‘Cable TV‘ icon.
3. Choose Your Cable TV Provider: Pick your cable TV service provider from the options available.
4. Fill in the Required Details: Enter the necessary information, such as your subscriber details or any other relevant data.
5. Select Your Preferred Payment Method: Proceed to make your payment and choose your preferred payment method from the available options.

With Remita, handling your Cable TV payments is a breeze, giving you the convenience you deserve. It’s just a few clicks to uninterrupted entertainment!

Handling failed bill payments with Remita

At Remita, we understand that sometimes, transactions may not always go as smoothly as we’d like them to. However, what sets us apart is our commitment to going that extra mile to ensure your satisfaction, even in the event of a failed payment. We believe that you deserve to receive the full value you expect, and we achieve this by implementing the following methods:

• Customer-Centric Approach: A standby monitoring team checks for failed transactions at specific intervals to process them for reversal.
• Efficient Refund Processing: Automated notifications are sent to customers about failed transactions, providing clear instructions for resolution.
• Continuous Improvement: We are constantly working to enhance our platform’s reliability and minimize the chances of failed payments. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we use it to make ongoing improvements to ensure a smoother experience for you.

Conclusion

So there you have it! When it comes to paying your bills in Nigeria, Remita is your trusted companion for safe, easy, and lightning-fast transactions. Whether it’s your data, electricity, airtime, water, or cable bills, we’ve got you covered. With Remita, you can manage all your payments conveniently from the comfort of your home, saving you time and hassle. What’s more, we’re constantly working to enhance your experience by improving our ability to resolve any hiccups, and offering transparent feedback channels so you always know what’s happening behind the scenes.

So why wait? Experience the simplicity and efficiency of bill payments with Remita today, and enjoy a stress-free way to stay connected and powered up. Your convenience is our priority, and we’re here to make your life easier, one bill at a time “…because payments should be easy!”