A new feature to address to the payment stress experienced by consumers has been introduced by OnePipe to its PaywithAccount platform.
This will enable Nigerians to automate essential payments, including electricity, airtime, and mobile data subscriptions on the platform without stress.
OnePipe came up with this innovation after a recent consumer survey from financial inclusion advocate, EFInA, revealed that almost half of Nigerian adults have missed at least one critical utility or service payment in the past year.
The new scheduling solution allows users to effortlessly automate recurring payments directly from their existing bank accounts through paywithaccount.com. The feature was designed specifically to address the ongoing stress faced by consumers who struggle to manage multiple payment obligations manually, often resulting in service disruptions, penalties, and financial anxiety.
“Managing monthly payments has become a significant source of stress for many Nigerians. This scheduling feature within PaywithAccount is a direct response to the need for automation. Our goal is to help consumers streamline their payments reliably and consistently,” the Product Manager for PaywithAccount, Mr Akin Olunloye, said.
Users who tested the service ahead of its official launch expressed strong satisfaction with the convenience provided. Chinyere, a lawyer based in Lagos, remarked, “Missing electricity payments has always been a hassle in my household. Automating with PaywithAccount has eliminated that completely. I get notifications and receipts immediately through WhatsApp. It’s made a big difference.”
Another early adopter, Sodiq, a digital marketer, noted, “I handle various payments every month for family and business purposes. Automating these transactions with PaywithAccount means I never worry about disruptions, even if I’m occupied or traveling. It’s genuinely simplified how I handle my finances.”
PaywithAccount’s automated scheduling currently supports major electricity distribution companies, including Eko, Ikeja, Abuja, and Ibadan, as well as all primary mobile operators (MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9Mobile). Additional payment categories, such as cooperative society dues and insurance premiums, will be added soon.