Hello! Many people have been asking me whether OPay virtual card can be used to make payment in the international website especially the ones denominated in US-dollars.
My response is always NO. OPAY virtual card or any virtual cards denominated in Naira and represent verve card can never be used for international transactions because they're denominated in Naira and most importantly, Verve Card only work for Local transactions.
OPay Virtual Card is Verve Card which can only be used for web purchases on Nigeria website or any website that accepts Naira as their primary payment method.
However, to carryout International spending from Nigeria, you'll have to explore other virtual card providers such as Chipper Cash and ALAT that can provide you with dollar virtual card which is eligible for international transaction uses.
In a nutshell, OPay Virtual Card cannot be used to for international transactions because it's denominated in Naira and it's a verve card. You can only use the card for web purchase on Nigeria websites.
FAQs
What is OPay Virtual Card used for?
OPay virtual cards function similarly to other virtual cards and can be used for a variety of online and in-app purchases only on naira accepted websites and apps. In other words, The primary use of the Opay virtual card is for making online purchases. You can use it on e-commerce websites, subscription services (such as paying for Netflix, Spotify, and other streaming or digital content platforms), and other online platforms that accept naira card payments.
Can I use OPay Virtual Card on AliExpress?
No, you can use the OPay Virtual Card on AliExpress. The OPay Virtual Card is a Naira-denominated Card that functions like a regular debit or credit card, allowing you to be able to make online purchases at any merchants like AliExpress that accepts dollar payments. AliExpress accepts a variety of payment methods from Nigerians, including virtual dollar MasterCard & Visa Card, PayPal, Payoneer MarsterCard and AliPay. So you might consider using a USD virtual debit card, credit card, or another supported virtual card if available.
Although, some users online report successful transactions with OPay virtual cards on AliExpress, but note that this is an uncomfirmed report. However, you can try contacting OPay customer support to inquire about confirmed compatibility with AliExpress. If OPay Virtual Card works on AliExpress, here are the steps to use your Opay virtual card on AliExpress: select the items you want to purchase on AliExpress and add them to your cart, go to your cart and proceed to checkout. At the payment page, select the option to pay with a credit or debit card. Enter the details of your Opay virtual card, including the card number, expiration date, and CVV code. Verify the information and complete your purchase.