How to Activate SMS Alert on PalmPay

Temmy Samuel

How to Activate SMS Alert on PalmPay

As many Nigeria banks would activate SMS alert for their customers on default, PalmPay doesn’t set SMS notifications for users on default. However, SMS alert is one of the most crucial security measures to stay updated on your financial transactions e.g credit and debit alerts. In this article, we will walk you through the easy step by steps process to setup and activate SMS alert on your PalmPay in Nigeria. Note, this method works on both android devices and iOS phones. How to setup SMS Alert on PalmPay Account The process of setting up and activating SMS alerts on PalmPay is a straightforward one, You can do it under your account settings. Here’s how: Login to your PalmPay Account via Mobile App on Android or iPhone. Go-to “settings” at the top right corner of your homepage. Under the settings page, scroll down and click on “Notifications”. Under “SMS Notification”, click on it to toggle it ON. Once it’s turned ON, you will begin to receive SMS alerts and notifications on your Palmpay regis…

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Temmy Samuel

He is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in consumer tech, economy, finance, business, money and politics. Currently chasing a BSc degree in Accounting.

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