There are many reasons why people may need to delete their Opay account. It is not strange that many people keep asking “How to deactivate my Opay account?”
Well, deactivating Opay account is very easy, yet people find it difficult to do because they don’t know how to do it. If you have been looking for a way to deactivate your Opay account, then this post is for you.
What is opay
Opay is one of the best and most popular fintech platforms in Nigeria. It was launched in 2018 by Opera company to enhance mobile banking service across the country.
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Not just that, the platform comes with many features apart from sending and receiving funds. those features include investing, borrowing, subscriptions, and purchasing airtime.
How does Opay work
Firstly, before you can do anything on Opay, you need to create Opay account. Note that you need a valid phone number to create your account as that number will be used as your account number.
After that, you will have access to many Opay features such as saving, sending and receiving money, buying airtime, and many other features. However, some other features like requesting for ATM card will be restricted until you verify your account with BVN and national ID.
Once the verification is completed, you can request for both opay virtual or physical debit card.
How to deactivate my opay account
To delete your Opay account, you will need to follow the simple steps below;
- Login into your email account (The same email you use while creating the account)
- Open your email text box by clicking on plus icon or send an email
- Input opay support email as the receiver ( [email protected])
- Request account deactivation by composing a very good email
- And finally, make your email subject simple and straightforward
How do I delete my OPay transaction details?
Can my OPay account be blocked?
Yes. You can block your opay account whenever you notice suspicious activities on the account. And this can be easily done by reporting to opay support team.
Does OPay require BVN?
You don’t need a BVN to open Opay account. However, your transactions will be limited to a certain amount. so, to increase your transaction limit, you need to add your BVN and some other documents.
How much is OPay limit without BVN?
Any Opay account without BVN is limited to N50,000, you can’t save more than that amount in the account unless you link your BVN.
Conclusion on how to deactivate my Opay account
Since deactivating Opay account has to undergo an email-sending process, it will take some days before it will be deactivated. You should wait for at least a week before sending another email.
Deactivating your Opay account is a simple process that only takes a few minutes to complete. Once you have deactivated your account, all of your data will be permanently deleted and you will no longer be able to use the Opay service.
Finally, We hope this article has helped you figure out how to deactivate your Opay account. If you have any further questions, feel free to comment.
