Mitrobe StaffDSTV and GOtv are digital television service providers in sub-Saharan Africa, which are owned by MultiChoice.
The popularity of DSTV and GOtv in Africa is pretty remarkable. As such, the company has developed so many ways through which their teeming customers can pay for the monthly or annual subscription, as the case may be.
Nigeria as the most populated country in Africa has a great number of people who enjoy the services of DSTV and GOtv.
This post is however designed to help this great number of individuals who enjoy the products of MultiChoice. You will learn here, the 10 different ways to pay for DSTV and GOtv subscription in Nigeria. In the end, we will, therefore, look at the bouquets and apps for making the payment.
To better understand which we mean (DSTV or GOtv) at any point in time, we shall consider this discussion in the two distinct terms. From how to pay for DSTV subscription, we will delve into how to pay for GOtv subscription.
WAYS TO PAY FOR DSTV SUBSCRIPTION IN NIGERIA
You can pay for DSTV subscription using the internet banking option. This method involves paying via platforms like Paga e-Pay, Quickteller, Global Pay, PayU, Eazy Money, Payarena, eTranzact, KongaPay and Zenith Bank.
PAGA E-PAY
To pay for DSTV subscription in Nigeria via this online platform:
- Enter easy.dstv.com and login to your account
- From the list of online payment methods, you will be presented, select the Paga e-pay option. You can also select PayU, Eazy Money, e-tranzact or Global Pay if you choose to use those methods.
- Follow the instructions diligently to get your payment done
QUICKTELLER
The Quickteller platform interfaces with the integrated billing system (IBS) and allows DSTV customers to pay for their subscription online, while it also gives them a prompt re-connection the service in 5 minutes. To pay using the DSTV platform,
- Turn your decoder on if it was already disconnected from the service
- Log on to quickteller.com/dstv
- Select the DSTV bouquet of your choice
- Put in your email and your smartcard number. Enter your phone number and click “Next.”
- Type in the subscribers’ name and confirm that the smartcard number is correctly entered.
- Click the “Pay” button and choose debit card type (Interswitch, Verve or Mastercard).
- Input the details of your debit/credit to make payment
PAYARENA
With Payarena, you can pay for your DSTV subscription from the comfort of your room. To use this methos, kindly follow the steps:
- Enter the website at payarena.com
- Tap the “DSTV” logo
- Choose your desired bouquet
- Enter you decoder details and your email address and phone number
- Click submit and choose your smartcard type (Visa or Mastercard)
- Input your card details to make pay.
DSTV SUBSCRIPTION WITH USSD
You can simply subscribe your DSTV by dialing simple code on your mobile phone. Dial 3899*Smartcardnumber#
Pay attention to the on-screen prompts to complete the process
KONGAPAY
You can subscribe your DSTV in Nigeria following the KongaPay portal. To do this, kindly follow these steps:
- Visit kongapay.com or download the mobile app which is available on both iOS and android
- Register if you not already registered on the platform. Login after registration, to proceed
- On the menu, locate the services and bills
- Select the TV subscriptions to choose DSTV
- Enter your decoder smartcard number
- Your detail including your current bouquet plan will appear on the screen. Proceed to change your bouquet if you so desire by clicking the drop-down menu.
- Click the “Pay” button to proceed. Enter your KongaPay PIN and the OTP sent to your phone. Confirm the payment when you are done and your DSTV account is activated as supposed.
WAYS TO PAY FOR GOTV SUBSCRIPTION
Just like DSTV subscription, you can pay for GOtv subscription through many ways involving both online and offline procedures. From the list of the methods below, select which is most convenient for you:
SUBSCRIBE YOUR GOTV USING QUICKTELLER
- Turn your decoder on if it was already disconnected from the service
- Log on to quickteller.com/gotv
- Select the GOtv bouquet of your choice
- Put in your email, your IUC number (smartcard number) and your phone number.
- Click “Next”
- Enter the GOtv subscribers’ name and confirm that the smartcard number is correctly entered.
- Click the “Pay” button and choose debit card type (Interswitch, Verve or Mastercard).
- Enter your card details and proceed to pay. When the transaction is successful, you GOtv account will be activated.
SUBSCRIBE YOUR GOTV USING GOTV PORTAL
You can subscribe your GOtv following the different online payment platforms available on the GOtv portal.
Follow the procedures below to pay for your GOtv subscription:
- Visit easy.gotvafrica.com/en/ng/pay
- Enter your IUC number (smartcard number)
- Select Nigeria as your country
- Enter the captcha text to verify your identity
- Choose from the list of available payment methods that is the most convenient for you: easy money, paga e-pay, GlobalPAY or PayU.
- Be guided by the on-screen instructions to complete the transaction.
USING BANKING MOBILE APPS
Many mobile banking apps incorporate TV subscriptions on the list of available services. However, you can pay for your DSTV or GOtv subscription using your mobile banking app. To access this service, open the app and click the “Pay Bills” (or any other button that defines that function). Click the TV then DSTV/GOtv subscription.
Follow the instructions on your own app carefully to complete the process.
MULTICHOICE BRANCHES
Of course this method of subscribing your DSTV or GOtv has remained one of the most common methods. You can locate Multichoice offices in every town and with them you can subscribe your TV offline. Do make sure you go with your smartcard.
DSTV AND GOtv DEALERS
One of the trusted ways you can subscribe your DSTV or GOtv in Nigeria is through the dealers. With them, you can have access to whatever package or bouquet you want. Multichoce has also made it possible for you to easily located trusted dealers in your locality. Click here to locate the trusted dealers in your locality (https://eazy.dstv.com/en/ng/dealers)
DSTV BOUQUETS/PACKAGES
The following are the bouquets offered by MultiChoice under the DSTV category:
- DSTV FTA Plus which costs about N1600 per month
- DSTV Access which costs about N2000 per month
- DSTV Family which costs about N4000 per month
- DSTV Compact which costs about N10,650 per month
- DSTV Premium which costs about N16,000 per month.
GOTV BOUQUETS/PACKAGES
GOtv has more price-friendly bouquets which you can still have access to interesting channels to keep your eyes fixed and your emotions lit for TV programmes:
- GOtv Lite which costs about N400 per month
- GOtv Mobile which costs about N630 per month
- GOtv Value which costs about N1,250 per month
- GOtv Plus which costs about N,900 per month
- GOtv Max which costs about N3,200 per month
THE APPS FOR MAKING DSTV AND GOTV SUBSCRIPTION PAYMENTS
You can make payment for DSTV and GOtv monthly or annual subscription payment using the MyDSTV and MyGOtv apps respectively. You can get these apps from the app store of your mobile device.
These apps have over 1 million downloads MyDSTV having a star rating of 4.3 and MyGOtv having a 4.1-star rating. However, it is secure and simple to use these apps in paying for either DSTV or GOtv subscription in Nigeria.
OFONIMEH JOHNSON
Mitrobe Staff
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