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    Opay, Moniepoint others to Begin Deduction of N50 Electronic Transfer Fee

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    Federal government has imposed a N50 deduction for every electronic money transfer (EMTL) of N10,000 and above, affecting customers of fintech platforms such as Opay and Moniepoint.

    Ravenewsonline reports that the deduction, which is in line with the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) regulations, is set to take effect from September 9, 2024.

    The announcement was made by the fintech companies through notifications to their customers.

    Read Also: Mastercard collaborates with fintech start-up, Scale, to accelerate growth of digital payment solutions in Africa and Middle East

    In a statement, Opay informed its customers, “Dear valued customers, please be informed that starting September 9, 2024, a one-time fee of N50 will be applied for electronic transfer of N10,000 and above paid into your personal or business account in compliance with the Federal Inland Revenue Service regulations.”

    The company clarified that these deductions are part of the government’s requirements and not a revenue stream for fintech companies.

    “It is important to note that OPay does not benefit from these charges in any way as it is directed entirely to the Federal Government,” the statement added.

    Read Also: OPay, Moniepoint, Palmpay Others to Resume Onboarding New Customers from July

    Similarly, Moniepoint, another major fintech platform, issued a brief notice, stating: “A N50 fee would be charged on inflows you receive of N10,000 and above from Monday, September 9, 2024.

    “Your BRM is available to answer questions you might have.”

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