How to fund your eNaira wallet On Polaris Bank Mobile App is what we will be covering in the course of this article. Thus, if you are here because you are in dire need of the processes involved in getting started with eNaira, this article has gotten you covered.
Interestingly, during the course of this online guide, you will get to know the features of eNaira and how to get started with it. Keep reading below and please don’t forget to share it with your friends and loved ones so that they will also get to learn about it.
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How to get started with eNaira is pretty simple and easy. However, before we shall proceed with that, let’s first off, consider everything you need to know about it.
What Is eNaira?
eNaira is a digital currency created by the Central Bank of Nigeria that provides a unique form of money denominated in Naira. When compared to cash payments, the eNaira acts as both a means of exchange and a store of value, providing better payment prospects in retail transactions.
The eNaira has a unique operational structure that sets it apart from other forms of central bank money.
In Nigeria, there are multiple advantages to having a central bank-issued digital money, and these benefits cut across several sectors and concerns.
Financial Inclusion is achieved by eNaira’s provision of financial services to persons or communities who do not have (enough) banking access.
By making transactions cheap, safe, quick, and better, eNaira boosts local and international trade.
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Because of its unique identity and security structure, eNaira has a higher level of security than other currencies.
Revenue collection is aided by the use of eNaira, which reduces cash handling costs.
eNaira Features and Benefits
- It’s a fast and secure payment channel.
- Send, receive and spend with ease.
- A digital storage for accessing and holding cash.
- Can be connected to bank accounts to enable more transactions.
- Enables affordable remittances and diaspora payments.
- Secured with cryptographic techniques against counterfeiting, cloning, and other forms of fraud attack.
- The eNaira feature will be available on the new UBA Mobile App and Internet Banking for transfers to and from the eNaira wallets.
- Instant settlement.
- 99.9% service availability and reliability.
- Low charges.
- No dispensing errors.
- No reconciliation issues.
- Nationwide acceptance.
- Advanced data privacy and security.
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Some other things you need to know about eNaira.
The eNaira is the Nigerian digital currency that is issued and regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Its functionality delivers speedy, safe, and simple trading and transactional opportunities to customers and end-users:
- It is exchanged peer to peer.
- It is universal – anybody can hold it.
- It does not yield any interest.
The Official eNaira website is https://www.enaira.gov.ng/
What people want to know about eNaira
How does a customer identify stores/shops and outlets that accept eNaira?
While efforts will be made to put signages and decals at designated merchant locations, customers can simply ask the merchants if they accept eNaira.
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Can I pay with my eNaira and cash at the same time for a transaction?
Yes. The eNaira and Cash are all variants of the legal tender. Either or both can be used to carry out transactions as the situation demands.
Can I pay cash into any bank and instruct them to pay the funds into my ewallet?
No. In order to move cash into your eNaira wallet, kindly go to your bank.
How To Download eNaira App Online
There are basically two ways to go about downloading eNaira app online. Interestingly, on the eNaira official website, you can scan a code and get started or hit the download button to download it straight to your device. Here are the steps you will need to follow to easily get that done:
- Turn on your device and get it connected to an internet source
- Next, enter https://www.enaira.gov.ng/ in your browser and click on the enter button
- Once taken to the eNaira official website, locate and click on the download app button at the top right of the page. Or you can simply scroll down the page and you will see the download eNaira wallet app section.
- Now, scan the QR code to get started or use these links: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ng.gov.cbn.speed.wallet.temp, https://apps.apple.com/us/app/enaira-speed-wallet/id1587292843 to download eNaira app on google play store and apple apps store.
- Once you have downloaded the app, you will need to tap on the open option and then do the following
- Enter minimum identification details (i.e., NIN, BVN, or KYC/AML Information, depending on the customer tier you are).
- Enter other identification details (i.e., Name, Place and Date of Birth, Phone Number, Passport Photograph, Email and Password).
- Minimum ID is validated.
- You receive an email to activate your wallet.
- Log in to account
That is it on how to download eNaira online.
Objectives of eNaira
Here are the objectives of eNaira:
- Aid financial inclusion
- Improve payment efficiency
- Improve revenue and tax collection, targeted social interventions
- Diaspora payment
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How to Get Started With eNaira For Polaris Bank Users
First off, you will need to download the eNaira app. Yes, download eNaira speed wallet from your Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Interestingly, users with feature phones can also dial a USSD short code and follow the service prompts.
Once you are done downloading the app, you will need to do the following:
- If you are yet to download eNaira wallet app, download eNaira App from your app store.
- Next, you will need to open the e-Naira Wallet
- Now, you will need to fill in the activation code sent to you via SMS or e-mail by Polaris Bank
- Afterward, you will need to choose “Polaris Bank” as your Bank of choice for e-Naira Onboarding
- To continue, you will need to enter your details unto the e-Naira wallet e BVN, date of birth, e-mail, telephone number, preferred password, and submit for validation
- Once you are done with the above guides, an activation email will be sent from CBN to you.
- Lastly, you will need to click on the enrolment link in the email to complete your enrolment and now you will be able to log into your speed wallet
Interestingly, there are ways you can go about this. Yes, depending on whether you are Polaris Account holders on VULTe (Polaris Digital Platform or you don’t have a Polaris Account. Below are what you need to do.
Polaris Account Holders on VULTe (Polaris Digital Platform)
Interestingly, once your details have been validated on the e-Naira Wallet, on the VULTe platform (mobile and website), you will need to do the following:
- open the e-Naira menu
- Next, you will need to enroll your e-Naira wallet by inputting your e-Naira details as seen on the e-Naira wallet (Speed Wallet).
- Once you are done with the above steps, your e-Naira Wallet will now be active and linked to VULTe.
- Now, fund your e-Naira Wallet from your Polaris Bank account on VULTe and you are now ready to carry out transactions with the e-Naira, including bills payments, fund transfers, etc.
If You Not a Polaris Account Owner
If you don’t have a Polaris Account, here are the things you need to do to get started with eNaira:
- You will need to first off, download VULTe from Google or Apple Store
- Next, you will need to open an account on the platform
- Once you are done with that, you are now ready to carry out transactions on e-Naira
Bear in mind that you can also walk into any Polaris Bank branch closest to you and we will guide you through the e-Naira enrolment process
That is how to sign up eNaira wallet on Polaris bank platform. It is that simple and easy.
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eNaira Frequently Asked Questions
QUESTION | ANSWER |
What is eNaira? | eNaira is a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a legal tender. It is the digital form of the Naira and will be used just like cash. |
What is an eNaira wallet? | The eNaira wallet is a digital storage that holds the eNaira. It is held and managed on a distributed ledger.The eNaira wallet is required to access, hold and use eNaira. |
Is eNaira a cryptocurrency? | No, it is not.
· eNaira is a legal tender backed by law, the full sovereignty of Nigeria, and issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria. · Cryptocurrencies are private digital currencies, not backed by law, underlying assets or by the sovereignty of any nation. They are not legal tender currencies. · eNaira is a unit of account, store of value and medium of exchange. · Cryptocurrencies do not have all these qualities |
What makes eNaira different from the money in my bank account? | eNaira is the digital form of the cash and is a direct liability on the Central Bank of Nigeria while the customer deposits are direct liabilities on the financial institutions.eNaira transactions are direct transfers while transact |
In a typical transaction, what is the difference between an online bank transaction and eNaira wallet? | For the typical online bank transaction, there are intermediaries whereas for eNaira transactions, there are no intermediaries |
What are the benefits of eNaira? | The benefits of the eNaira are:· Fast, cheap, reliable and available payment channels.
· Support digital economy. · Improved economic activities. · Simplified and easy cross border payments and trade. · Inclusion of excluded people in the financial system. · Improved effectiveness of monetary policies. · Ease in tax remittance and collection to support the Country’s growth. · Ease in targeted social interventions to support Nigerians. |
What is the primary role of the CBN with respect to eNaira? | In line with Section 2 of the CBN Act 2007, the CBN is the issuing authority of all forms of Naira.
The Central bank will also be responsible for determining the technical, regulatory and operational standards for eNaira, to guide financial institutions. |
Will eNaira replace cash? | No, it will circulate alongside cash. The eNaira will complement cash as a less costly, more efficient, generally accepted, safe, and trusted means of payment. |
Is eNaira safe? | eNaira is safe and secured with cryptographic techniques against counterfeiting, cloning, and other forms of attack. |
As an eNaira holder, am I assured of data privacy? | Yes. Similar to the privacy enjoyed by current online banking patrons, the eNaira system has been designed to ensure data and user privacy. There are also operational policies and procedures in place to protect users’ identity and privacy. |
Who can access eNaira? | Similar to cash, any person or business can have access to eNaira as long as they have the requirements for onboarding. |
What is the exchange rate between eNaira and physical naira? | The eNaira will have the same value as the physical naira. As such, it will be exchanged one to one. |
Why should an individual download and fund the eNaira wallet? | · 99.9% service availability.· Low charges.
· Nationwide acceptance. · No dispensing errors. · Advanced data privacy and security. |
Why should a business/corporate operate the eNaira wallet? | · Instant settlement.· 99.9% service availability and reliability.
· Low charges. · No dispensing error. · No reconciliation issue. |
How do I access eNaira? | Customers will be able to access eNaira via the eNaira wallet in app stores such as Google Play store and the Apple App store.Users can also dial a USSD short code and follow the required steps to perform transactions
Available platforms are the Mobile App, Internet Banking and in-branch. |
Question | Answer |
How are eNaira wallets created? | For smart phone users, download the eNaira app (termed “Speed”) from either the Google Play Store or Apple Store and complete the registration process.
Feature phone users, will utilize USSD codes and follow the registration prompts. |
How do I get eNaira into my eNaira wallet? | There are several ways to do soDirect transfer from your bank account;
Transfer from another wallet either individual or merchant; Cash payment through an agent or a bank. |
How do I connect my eNaira wallet to my bank account? | The eNaira app allows customers to identify a bank of their choice, connect to their bank accounts and perform transactions. |
What are the different tiers of eNaira wallet that I can open as an individual? | |
How do I create a merchant eNaira wallet for my business? | To create an eNaira wallet as a merchant/corporate, you will be required to follow the required steps:• Visit app stores such as Google Play Store or Apple Store to download the eNaira wallet;
• Register by providing your Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and identify a bank of your choice for validation; • Upon successful validation of a merchant’s details by a preferred bank, the merchant’s bank will create a wallet and advise the merchant. |
What are thedifferent tiers of eNaira wallets that I can open as a merchant? | As a merchant/corporate, you can open a merchant wallet with full KYC requirements for opening a merchant/ corporate account. The stipulated limits on the wallet are as follows:· Category: Account Holders
· Requirement: BVN, TIN and Bank Confirmation · Daily Transaction Limit (NGN): No Limit · Daily Cumulative Limit (NGN): No Limit |
QUESTION | ANSWERS |
How do I resolve failed transactions or raise enquiries on eNaira? | -Customers are expected to reach out to our customer service desks in the branches if they selected Polaris Bank when registering for eNaira wallet through the available channels , which includes: phone, email, whatsapp, etcIf a customer’s complaints are not resolved within 24 hours, it is mandatory that the branch send an email to CEM@polarisbanklimited.com for onward transmission to CBN for prompt resolution within 48 hours. |
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