Can OPay Virtual Card Be Used For International Transactions?

Here's everything you need to know about OPAY virtual cards and how it's used for both international and local payments.

Can OPay Virtual Card Be Used For International Transactions?

OPAY virtual card is a digital verve card used for online transactions within Nigeria. The card is issued and stored inside your OPay account with it 16-digits card number, expiry date, and 3-digits CVV security code. The card can be used to pay for goods and services online on platforms like Jumia, Netflix, Apple Music, and YouTube Premium. The card can also be used for payment on international transactions on platforms that integrate their payment collections via Google Play or Apple Store. The verve debit card is also link to platforms that require card payments to facilitate payments on any platforms naira (NGN) accepted. However, it's important to note that OPAY virtual card is not issued by MasterCard or Visa. It's issued by Verve, a card issuance and domestic payment fintech company that facilitates seamless transactions across various channels, including online, POS terminals, and ATMs in Nigeria and Africa. OPAY Virtual Card for International Transactions? The OPay Virtua…

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