Many MTN, GLO, Airtel and 9Mobile subscribers love to recharge their mobile through their banks. However, in the process of topping up their airtime balance, mistake might occur leading to recharging higher than expected amount. In this case, the airtime is rendered useless and unwanted. So, converting it back to cash is the next line of action.
In this article, we'll walk you through all the processes of converting your airtime back to cash using the OPay app. Although, there are some other reputable apps, like PalmPay, Buymesub and more, in Nigeria that also offers Recharge2Cash features. But we'll be using the OPay app as a practical guide in this article.
Selling Airtime on OPAY
The Recharge2Cash feature is not currently available on the OPAY App. This means that you cannot directly convert your unwanted airtimes to cash on the OPAY App. However, there are other methods you can use to transform your airtime on the app. Here are other options:
1. P2P Selling
When selling airtime P2P (Peer-to-Peer), you'll use your OPay account to receive payments. However, you first acquire airtime transfer PIN from the telecom provider or distributor (e.g MTN, Airtel, GLO or 9Mobile) you have the unwanted airtime with.
After that, you then advertise the airtime for sale on various platforms, setting a price that buyers can agree on. You can also tell some friends and family about your unwanted airtime and you can also give them discount to attract their interest in purchasing the airtime from you. Buyers interested in purchasing the airtime will contact you, and you'll finalize the transaction details.
Once the buyer is ready to purchase, they send the agreed-upon payment to your OPay account using the phone number linked to your account. OPay ensures instant and secure payment transfers, allowing you to receive the money immediately. After receiving the payment, you transfer the purchased airtime to the buyer, either by sending it directly from your phone or through an airtime transfer service like MyMTN App or Airtel Mobile App depending on the network provider you're using.
The buyer confirms receipt of the airtime, completing the transaction. This method leverages OPay's convenience and speed, making the P2P airtime selling process efficient and secure for both parties.
2. Use other Recharge2Cash Apps
Unlike OPAY, PalmPay is the best alternative to OPay and the fintech app is offering a way customers can convert their unwanted airtime to cash. However, this service is only available to MTN subscribers only on the PalmPay app.
To convert your airtime to cash on the PalmPay app, login to your account and click on "Recharge2Cash" from the list of services available on your account dashboard. Next enter the "Number" in which the airtime is upon. An OTP code will be sent to the number, confirm the code and input amount you wish to sell and click "Proceed".
Within two minutes, PalmPay will deduct the amount from your SIM balance and credit your PalmPay wallet. However, do note that this service is available to MTN users only and terms and condition and transactions fees are applied.
For other networks like Airtel, GLO and 9Mobile in Nigeria, you can explore other Recharge2Cash apps like Glover App by Patricia, Airtime Flip, Recharge2Cash and many others. However, before you use any other app to convert your airtime to cash in Nigeria, fact check their legitimacy on Google Playstore and Apple app store to know if they should be trusted or not.
Conclusion: Converting Airtime2Cash
Converting airtime to cash on OPay provides a seamless and efficient solution for users who want to maximize the value of their unused airtime. By leveraging OPay's secure platform, users can easily transfer their airtime and receive the equivalent amount in cash directly into their OPay wallet.
This process not only offers convenience but also ensures that users can access their funds in a versatile way, whether they want to save, spend, or transfer the cash further. OPay's service exemplifies how digital finance platforms can empower users by offering flexible, user-friendly financial solutions tailored to their needs.
We hope the explanations in this article help you solve the problem of unsued Airtime and seamlessly selling it to people who need it and by doing that, you're retrieving your lost money. Thanks for reading this article, you can explore more of our article about OPay and other fintech companies in Nigeria.
