Learn how to make payments on eBay in Nigeria using the Bitnob virtual dollar card.
EBay is a popular online shopping platform that offers a wide range of products at competitive prices. If you're interested in shopping on eBay in Nigeria, you might be wondering how to make payments for your purchases.
The beauty of the internet is that you can buy any item online from anywhere in the world without leaving the comfort of your home. But if you’re living in Nigeria, your ability to buy “anything” online from “anywhere” in the world is cut short by debit cards that can’t be used for international transactions.
The good news is that the Bitnob virtual dollar card makes it possible for Nigerians to make payments in multiple stores online including eBay.
In this article, we'll guide you through the steps to shop on eBay in Nigeria with the Bitnob virtual dollar card.
Bitnob virtual dollar card: Your key to shopping on eBay in Nigeria
As I mentioned earlier, one of the major challenges for Nigerians to make international payments is that their debit cards are restricted from making international transactions. This limitation shut the door for many Nigerians from shopping online from stores like eBay in Nigeria.
However, the Bitnob virtual dollar card is your key to shopping on eBay in Nigeria. Before you can shop on eBay, you need to create a virtual card on the Bitnob app. Here’s how you can create your Bitnob virtual dollar card:
- Download the Bitnob app from the app store.
- Tap on “Cards” on the Quick Links section of the homepage
- Click on “Create Card”. If you’ve not done your KYC, you’ll be required to complete your KYC.
- Give your card a name.
- Enter the amount you want to fund your card with then tap on “Next - Create Card”.
- Personalize your card then tap on ‘Next - Confirm your transaction pin’
- Enter your transaction pin
Voila! You’ve successfully created your virtual dollar card and funded it. It’s now all set and ready to use.
How to use the Bitnob virtual dollar card to pay on eBay in Nigeria
Now that you’ve created your Bitnob virtual dollar card, you can start shopping on eBay in Nigeria. Here are the steps on how to do that:
Step 1: Create an Account
You need to first register an account in order to shop on eBay. Go to the eBay website and click on the "Register" button located at the top left corner of the homepage. Provide your personal information such as your name, address, and email address. Verify your email address by clicking on the link that eBay sends to your email.
Step 2: Find the Item You Want to Buy
Once you have created your account, you can start browsing eBay for the item you want to purchase. You can use the search bar on the eBay homepage to search for the product you want. You can also scroll down to check out eBay’s daily deals and select an item of your choice.
Step 3: Check the Seller's Feedback
Before making any purchase, it's important to check the seller's feedback. eBay has a system that allows buyers to rate sellers and leave feedback about their experience. This system helps you to avoid dealing with fraudulent or unreliable sellers.
Step 4: Review the Item Details
Once you have found the item you want to purchase, click on the product to see its details. Read the product description carefully to ensure that it meets your needs. Also, check the shipping costs and estimated delivery date.
Step 5: Click "Buy It Now"
If you're satisfied with the product details, click the "Buy It Now" button to add the item to your cart. You can also bid on an item if it's being sold through an auction. In that case, enter your maximum bid amount and eBay's system will automatically bid for you until your maximum bid is reached.
Step 6: Check Out
After adding the item to your cart, click the "Checkout" button to proceed to the payment page. You will be asked to provide your shipping address, choose a shipping method, and review the total cost of the item including shipping and handling fees.
Step 7: Make Payment
Since you have a Bitnob virtual dollar card, select the card option and fill in the Bitnob virtual card details in the spaces provided. You can access your Bitnob virtual card details by taping on Card and then tapping on the Bitnob virtual card you created.
Ensure your Bitnob virtual dollar card has enough balance to cover the cost of the item and any associated fees. After the payment is made, you will receive a confirmation email from eBay.
That’s it! You’ve successfully purchased an item on eBay in Nigeria!
Ready to shop on eBay in Nigeria?
Shopping on eBay from Nigeria is easy, but making payments in Nigeria for the items you want on eBay is difficult because of the restrictions on Nigerian debit cards. However, the Bitnob virtual card solves this problem. With the Bitnob virtual dollar card, you can buy any item you want on eBay in Nigeria.
Why stop at just shopping on eBay? You can use the Bitnob virtual card to shop on Amazon or even on Aliexpress. Click here to get your Bitnob virtual card on the Bitnob app. Happy shopping!