OPay has confirmed that the Federal Government’s N50,000 NERSI cash relief payment is still ongoing, urging selected beneficiaries to dial *955*20# or log in to the OPay app to accept their support. If you have been selected and have not yet accepted, the window is still open.
OPay NERSI Payment: Quick Summary
- Programme: National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI)
- Amount: N50,000 per selected beneficiary
- OPay USSD code: *955*20#
- Alternative: Log in to the OPay app and follow the prompts
- Who qualifies: Only people selected under the government’s programme, not all OPay customers
- Payment cost: Free at every stage
- NERSI helpline: 0700-022-2222
What OPay’s Announcement Actually Means
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OPay’s confirmation that the payment is still ongoing is an update for beneficiaries who may have received an SMS but have not yet accepted. It does not mean that new beneficiaries are being added or that dialling the code will trigger a payment for everyone.
Beneficiaries are selected by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction from the National Social Register and verified identity records. OPay is one of the approved payment platforms, not the selection body.
If you have not received an SMS confirming your selection, dialling the code will show you are not selected rather than creating a payment.
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How to Accept Your NERSI Payment on OPay
- Dial *955*20# from the phone number linked to your NIN and national identity records.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to check your status and accept the payment.
- Alternatively, log in to the official OPay app and follow the instructions displayed for the NERSI payment.
The number you dial from must match the one registered to your records. Using a different number will not work.
What Happens If You Dial and Are Not Selected
If you are not among the selected beneficiaries, the USSD prompt will indicate that you have not been selected for the relief payment at this time. This does not permanently close your eligibility. NERSI disbursements are being rolled out in batches across different platforms. Continue monitoring the phone number linked to your NIN for an official SMS from an approved platform.
All Four NERSI Payment Platforms and Their USSD Codes
OPay is one of four approved platforms processing NERSI payments. Use the code that matches the platform your SMS came from.
- OPay: *955*20#
- Wema Bank / ALAT: *945*23#
- MoMo PSB (MTN): *671*0#
- NairaGram: *726*00#
Security Warning
The NERSI payment is free. No one will ask you to pay a fee, provide your PIN, share an OTP or give your BVN to receive it. Any individual or agent asking for money to process, unlock or confirm your NERSI payment is not legitimate. Report suspicious requests to the NERSI helpline on 0700-022-2222.
