A recent consumer survey from financial inclusion advocate Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFInA) revealed that almost half of Nigerian adults have missed at least one critical utility or service payment in the past year. To tackle this widespread issue, OnePipe today unveiled a new payment scheduling feature within its PaywithAccount platform, enabling Nigerians to automate essential payments including electricity, airtime, and mobile data subscriptions.
The new scheduling solution, launched in response to rising consumer demand for simplified payments, 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.
Product Manager, PaywithAccount, Akin Olunloye, emphasized the rationale behind the launch, stating, “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.”
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.”
PaywithAccount’s automated scheduling currently supports major electricity distribution companies as well as all primary mobile operators in Nigeria. Additional payment categories, such as cooperative society dues and insurance premiums, will be added soon.
