Payment Methods and Options

All available payment methods including cards, transfers, and wallets

5 min read
21.3K views
Last updated: January 9, 2025

Secure Payments

All payments on digiMall are protected with bank-level encryption, PCI compliance, and our escrow protection system. Your financial information is always safe.

Available Payment Methods

digiMall offers multiple payment options to suit your preferences:

Debit/Credit Cards

Visa, Mastercard, Verve

Bank Transfer

Direct bank payments

digiMall Wallet

Instant wallet payments

Pay on Delivery

Cash or POS on delivery

Card Payments

Accepted Cards

  • Visa: All Visa debit and credit cards
  • Mastercard: All Mastercard products
  • Verve: Nigerian Verve cards
  • American Express: Selected merchants only

How to Pay with Card

  1. Select "Card Payment" at checkout
  2. Enter card details:
    • Card number (16 digits)
    • Expiry date (MM/YY)
    • CVV (3-digit security code)
    • Cardholder name
  3. Complete 3D Secure verification:
    • Enter OTP sent to your phone
    • Or use bank app authentication
  4. Payment processed instantly
  5. Receive confirmation

Saving Cards

  • Option to save card for future use
  • Card details encrypted and tokenized
  • Only last 4 digits visible
  • CVV never saved (re-enter each time)
  • Manage saved cards in account settings

International Cards

Ensure your card is enabled for international/online transactions. Contact your bank if you experience issues with foreign currency transactions.

Bank Transfers

How Bank Transfer Works

  1. Select "Bank Transfer" at checkout
  2. Virtual account number generated instantly
  3. Transfer exact amount to provided account
  4. Payment confirmed automatically (usually within 5 minutes)
  5. Order processed after confirmation

Transfer Options

  • Internet Banking: Use your bank's online platform
  • Mobile Banking: Bank apps on your phone
  • USSD: Dial *bank code# from your phone
  • Bank Branch: Visit bank for transfer

Important Transfer Notes

  • Virtual account valid for 24 hours
  • Transfer exact amount shown
  • Use order number as reference
  • Confirmation usually instant
  • Maximum 30 minutes for confirmation

digiMall Wallet

Wallet Benefits

  • Instant payments without entering card details
  • 2% cashback on all wallet payments
  • Easy refunds credited instantly
  • Send money to other digiMall users
  • Withdraw to bank account anytime

Funding Your Wallet

  1. Go to "My Wallet" in your account
  2. Click "Add Money"
  3. Choose funding method:
    • Card payment (instant)
    • Bank transfer (5-10 minutes)
    • Request from another user
  4. Enter amount (minimum ₦1,000)
  5. Complete payment
  6. Wallet credited immediately

Using Wallet at Checkout

  • Select "digiMall Wallet" as payment method
  • Current balance displayed
  • If insufficient, option to top up
  • Confirm payment with PIN or biometric
  • Instant payment processing

Wallet Security

  • Transaction PIN required
  • Biometric authentication available
  • Transaction limits configurable
  • Real-time transaction alerts
  • 24/7 fraud monitoring

Payment Security Features

How We Protect You

  • SSL Encryption: All data encrypted in transit
  • PCI DSS Compliance: Industry standard security
  • 3D Secure: Additional verification for cards
  • Tokenization: Card details never stored directly
  • Fraud Detection: AI-powered fraud prevention

Your Security Checklist

  • Look for https:// and padlock icon
  • Never share OTP with anyone
  • Use strong wallet PIN
  • Enable transaction notifications
  • Review statements regularly

Common Payment Issues

Card Payment Failed

Possible reasons and solutions:

  • Insufficient funds: Check account balance
  • Wrong card details: Verify all information
  • Card not enabled: Contact bank to enable online payments
  • Transaction limit exceeded: Check daily/monthly limits
  • 3D Secure timeout: Complete OTP quickly

Transfer Not Confirming

  • Verify exact amount was sent
  • Check account number is correct
  • Wait up to 30 minutes
  • Contact support with payment proof

Wallet Issues

  • Can't fund wallet: Try different payment method
  • Balance not updating: Refresh app/page
  • Withdrawal delayed: Allow 24 hours for processing

Payment Support

For payment issues, contact our support team immediately with your order number and payment reference. We're available 24/7 to help resolve payment problems.

Was this article helpful?

1089 out of 1120 found this helpful