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Update on Making DStv and GOtv Payments on VTpass

There’s a new update on making DStv and GOtv payments on VTpass, and we’re here to tell you all about it. At VTpass, we believe so much in customer satisfaction. That’s why we continue to make necessary updates in response to your feedback.

We believe that you should get value immediately you make payment, all things being equal. We however have noticed that some customers do not get reconnected immediately. Also, we noticed that some customers are prone to making errors when making payment for their DStv and GOtv, paying to the wrong IUC number. This update helps with these issues. Read how below.

What The Update Is

When making DStv and GOtv payments on the platform, you will have to input your IUC number first for the system to verify before proceeding to select your desired package. Other fields remain frozen and inactive until then. Attempts to input other details before then won’t work. Only your email will be auto filled if you have a pre-existing account on VTpass.

What This Update Does

Immediately you input your IUC number, our system will display the details to you. That way, you see the name on the decoder, current package, expiry date and cost of renewing the same package before making payment. Neat, we know!

Now your decoder gets reconnected immediately. Also, you can ensure that payment is being made to the valid IUC number. No more incorrect IUC payments going through.

Another benefit of this update is identifying when you want to upgrade or downgrade your bouquet. After the IUC details have been verified, click on “select what to do” and choose between “renew current bouquet” or “change bouquet”

Renewing bouquet keeps you on the bouquet you are currently on, while changing bouquet gives you the option to move to a higher or lower bouquet of your choice automatically and instantly.

That’s the new update on making DStv and GOtv payments on VTpass. Found this article helpful? Kindly share on your social media handles. Follow VTpass on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

Hot Weekend Gist With VTpass

It started out as a slow Friday morning, we couldn’t wait for the day to end and for the weekend to begin, until hot weekend gist dropped suddenly! Get ready. Grab your popcorn and drink, because this one is very loud!

Segz, as we fondly call our customer service boss, came to serve us hot peppersoup gist to drive away the cold on a rainy day. Not to drag this on any further, sit back, relazzz, and enjoy the gist!

So, there’s this spot where Segz normally gets meals from sometimes on his way to work. On getting there this interesting Friday morning, he meets a large crowd gathered. One would have thought a protest was happening or something, and you know in Lagos, you learn to be wary of large crowds. You either have something stolen from you, get a stray punch land on your face, or maybe even get roped into something you know nothing about. Ehnehn nau!

Anyway, the woman selling food downloads the full gist to our guy and he couldn’t believe his ears. Whuuuttt! In his words “I am used to seeing things like this in movies, this is the first time I am confirming that it is real.” What could he have heard, you wonder…

By the way, you should renew your Gotv, DStv, Startimes and Showmax subscriptions with VTpass to enjoy this weekend. You can also buy data and airtime, pay electricity bills, and buy insurance and WAEC registration and result checker pins on VTpass. It’s seamless, easy and quick payments at the tap of a button!

Here’s What Happened!

So, it turns out this guy slept over at his girlfriend’s place the previous night. That doesn’t warrant a crowd yet right? Chill. This guy purported used stuff because he wanted to kill somebody’s daughter, only for day to break and, sadly, he had passed away.

The hot weekend gist gets more interesting when you add in the fact that this guy was already married. So he went to play an away game and passed away at the house of his side chick. Now side chick is crying and people are gathered. Problem! How do they tell his wife? What will the wife tell people? True true, problem no dey finish o, wa ti ma gbo!

How To Pay Your DSTV Bill Through Transfer

Paying your DSTV bill doesn’t have to be stressful, but knowing the options available to you is key. With VTpass, you can easily pay your DSTV bills and renew your subscription at the click of a button through your card, but what happens when you don’t have one?

Firstly, using VTpass, you have a variety of options open to you. You can either choose to pay using the USSD feature, using your wallet, or making a direct transfer to stay connected to your world of entertainment. If your debit card has expired, or you just don’t want to go through the sometimes tedious process of providing your card details, you can just easily make a transfer to complete your payment.

It’s pretty simple. You can make this payment right from your mobile phone, or get to the a banking hall. To pay your DSTV bill using the transfer method, simply follow the steps below and you’re done in a few clicks.

Log on to vtpass.com
Go to “Pay tv subscription” and select DSTV.
Select bouquet and fill in smart card number. Also provide contact details as required.
Proceed to payment and select the “pay with bank transfer” option. Subsequently, account details for the transfer to be made will be displayed on screen.
Make the transfer and tap the “I’ve sent the money” button.

Just like that, VTpass makes your payment on your behalf. It’s as easy as click, pay and go.

Contacting Support is also easy, should you need it. You can always chat us on our Live-chat platform on the website or app, email us at support@vtpass.com or call our hotline; 08138752358 to get instant support.

Gulder Ultimate Search Is Back!

The Gulder Ultimate Search is coming back to our television screens and we can’t believe it. Can’t wait to hear the famous tune once again. Can’t wait to see contestant battle nature, hurdles, and themselves. We definitely can’t wait to see them search for clues to help them win the ultimate prize. Who are we? “We” are most probably the 90’s kids and those that came before us.

The Gulder Ultimate Search (GUS) is one of the fond highlights of our childhood memories. I remember how we would gather round the TV once it was time. How we would swear for NEPA if they dared interrupt power supply while the show was on. Special shout out to all the neighbours who put on their generators so we could watch the show at their apartment. What if the antennae disrupts while the show is ongoing? Problem!

Whichever way you look at it, The news that GUS is coming back has been met with wide public acclaim, and if the memories we have are anything to go by, it will be one of the hottest and widely followed shows on tv in the months for which it will air. The show, which started in 2004 and went on to become one of the most-watched reality TV series in Nigeria before it ended seven years ago in 2014, is making its comeback with “The Age of Craftsmanship” as the theme for the 2021 edition

How to Register

To submit an application, head over to the GUS website www.gulderultimatesearch.ng. Here, applicants must enter their personal details, upload a photograph and answer a few questions.

Where and When Will it Air

What more? The reality series will be making its comeback being broadcasted on DSTV and GOTV, after announcing a partnership with Africa’s leading entertainment company, MultiChoice Nigeria. Fans and viewers of DSTV and GOTV will get to enjoy all the action and thrills of GUS from Saturday, October 16, to Sunday, December 19, 2021. A whooping 3 months! The rest of 2021 is set to be lit! Come on!

Channels to view and Time

GUS will air on the following channels on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 pm till 9 pm.

Africa Magic Showcase (DStv channel 151)
Africa Magic Urban (DStv channel 153)
Also, Africa Magic Family (DStv channel 154 & GOtv channel 2)

What to expect

Adventure, drama, clues, danger, test of willpower, perseverance and lots more! We’re already wondering what forest they will use, who the favs will be, and what hurdles they might have to face. You’ll be able to watch your favourite survival show on the go with Multichoice so that’s a huge plus already! The show promoters also confirm that the show will have weekly episode recaps and special commentary editions on Thursdays.

What does this mean?

Really? You really need us to spell it out for you? It means you can’t afford to be disconnected from your DStv and GOtv for the next 3 months! You also need to settle your electricity bills. Experience seamless bills payment when you pay tv bills, electricity bills and lots more on VTpass. With VTpass, it’s as easy as click, pay, go!

Happy Customer Service Week!

Servicing customers can be hard; it’s customer service week so we thought, what better time to let you in on this secret than now? We have one of the best customer support teams this part of the continent! Don’t believe? We’ll not just tell, we’ll show also. See below

Customer Service Week: Our “why”

You see, at VTpass, we do not believe customer service is just a department, but an organizational culture, with every interaction carefully designed to not just meet, but exceed the expectations of our customers.

We know we’re not perfect yet, but that’s where we’re headed, and we want to say thank you for staying with us on our journey from here to there. It’s customer service week, but we celebrate our customers everyday for helping us keep the lights on.

We would like to use this medium to reassure you of our continued dedication to bringing you the best of service, our endless cycles of upgrades to optimize your experience while using our platform, and team brainstorming sessions on “what more can we give to you”

Whenever you experience any issues, you can be rest assured that we will help resolve them. You can always send an email to support@vtpass.com, call our active support line on 08138752358, use the live chat feature on the website, or contact us via our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram.) We’re currently not active on Twitter due to the ban by the government.

As we have grown steadily through the years, you’ve always and will always remain our number one priority.

Happy Customer Service Week. Happy “you” Week!

– Lanre Ogunya,

CEO, VTpass

WAEC/GCE Registration Extended

The closure date for the Second Series WAEC/GCE Registration 2021 for Private candidates has been extended. This is great news. As a result, students who are looking to write this diet now have more time to quickly purchase their registration pins before it closes.

Registration was to close by September 30th 2021 before. However, it now closes on the 15th of October. Students who desire to take the 2021 2nd series of the Private WASSCE (WAEC GCE) Exam and haven’t registered can now do so before the new registration deadline.

Registering is easy. And this is something you can do yourself. Wondering how? We’ll show you. Firstly, you’ll need a registration pin. Just follow the steps below to get yours.

How To Buy WAEC/GCE Registration Pin

Log on to vtpass.com/waec-registration
Select exam type and input all necessary details.
Proceed to payment. Choose payment method to complete your transaction.
You’ll get an SMS and email containing your registration pin.

When you get your pin, go to https://registration.waecdirect.org/Register/Start, create your user profile with your pin and start your registration. With VTpass, it really is as simple as that, no stress involved.

You also get to experience speed of light transaction-processing when you use VTpass for other services. With VTpass, you can buy airtime or data, pay TV subscriptions, electricity bills, insurance and education bills, all from the comfort of your home. You also have a 24/7 support centre dedicated to providing you with all the help you may need.

WAEC/GCE Registration Pins Now Available

We have great news for you today; Second Series WAEC/GCE Registration 2021 for Private candidates is on! If you are a senior secondary student or have senior secondary students around you looking to attempt the upcoming WAEC/GCE exams, then this is for you.

To write, you need to register. WASSCE Private Candidate 2021, SECOND SERIES Normal Registration closing date is September 30, 2021 so the earlier you get it done, the better.

Registering is easy. And this is something you can do yourself. Wondering how? We’ll show you. Firstly, you’ll need a registration pin. Just follow the steps below to get yours.

How To Buy WAEC/GCE Registration Pin

Log on to vtpass.com/waec-registration
Select exam type and input all necessary details.
Proceed to payment. Choose payment method to complete your transaction.
You’ll get an SMS and email containing your registration pin.

Upon receiving your pin, visit https://registration.waecdirect.org/Register/Start to create your user profile with your pin and begin registration. It’s as simple as that. Zero stress involved!

That’s a lot, but not all! With VTpass, you can experience speed of light transactions. Buy airtime or data, pay TV subscriptions, electricity bills, insurance and education bills, all from the comfort of your home. What more? With VTpass, you have access to a 24/7 support centre dedicated to providing you with the best support you need.

In conclusion, with VTpass, you can get your WAEC Registration Pin easily so you can focus on your exams. And you know, now is the time to actually focus, not do the dance.

Easy DSTV Payment With VTpass Wallet

Want to know how to make easy DSTV payment with VTpass wallet? You’re on the right post. Having your wallet funded with VTpass has so many advantages, but here’s one. Remember how it feels when you run out of cash, and then you find cash you had forgotten you had in your pocket or wallet?

Similarly, having your VTpass wallet funded for your transaction needs can be quite helpful. Just ask Shina, who needed to pay his DSTV bill but had run out of funds. He remembered he still had some funds in his VTpass wallet and used it to make his DSTV payment instantly. That’s only possible because he had previously funded his wallet.

It is our aim at VTpass to continue to make all bills payment easy for you. There are numerous options open to you when renewing your DSTV subscription and making payment with VTpass, like the Bank Transfer, USSD method, card payment but this is all about the wallet funding method.

How To Use VTpass Wallet

To pay your DSTV bills on VTpass using wallet funding, just follow these few steps:

Visit vtpass.com or open the mobile app from your device.
Click on “Pay TV Subscription” and select DSTV.
Select desired bouquet, fill Smartcard number and contact details.
Confirm details and proceed to payment. Subsequently, you will be required to select your payment method.
Tap on “pay with vtpass wallet” to complete your payment.

As a result, the payment would be deducted from your wallet balance automatically. This means you can fund your VTpass wallet at a go so you don’t have to fill in payment details every time. Please note that if your wallet balance is not sufficient for the transaction you are attempting to carry out, it will not be successful.

Similarly, funding your VTpass wallet is very easy to do. What are you waiting for? Fund your VTpass wallet now and start experiencing stress-free payments.

How To Pay DSTV Bill By Scanning Barcode

There’s a new and easier way to pay DSTV bill by scanning barcode using VTpass. Paying your bills shouldn’t be stressful. Making enough money to cater for your bills is stressful enough. On the other hand, making payments to settle your bills shouldn’t stress you?

What if there was a newer and faster way to help you pay DSTV bill by scanning barcode? Would that make you happier? Well, there is! At VTpass, we have made DSTV bill payment and renewal easy. You can now make payment for your DSTV, GOTV, Startimes and other payment options using the Visa QR option.

Making payments using this option is simple and secure. The payment comes directly from your bank account and is secured by your bank and Visa. Just follow the steps below to pay for your DSTV using QR codes.

Log on to vtpass.com.
Navigate to “pay tv subscription” and select dstv.
Choose your bouquet, input DSTV Smartcard number and other required details.
Proceed to payment and click on “pay with bank transfer”
Click on “Visa QR” and a unique QR code will be generated for you to scan.
Next, open your mobile banking app.
Open your mobile banking app.
Click on Visa QR Payments and scan the merchant QR code
Enter amount if prompted and complete payment.

In conclusion, using QR codes to make payments is the new global trend. With VTpass, Furthermore, with VTpass, you get a faster payment experience when you use QR codes to settle your DSTV bills.

WhiteMoney and Pere: Lessons From The Saga

This BBnaija “Shine ya eye” edition has brought with it the usual drama we have to come expect of the show, and the latest drama is from WhiteMoney and Pere. Two men, yes. Unbelievable. Firstly, we are used to this sort of drama coming from the female gender. The two housemates recently came to loggerheads when Pere confronted WhiteMoney and accused him of asking a question in the Whisper game. He was wrong though, as was later revealed.

Subsequently, Pere refused to apologise. He said he had nothing to apologise to WhiteMoney for. Matters have kept unfolding since then and these are our thoughts so far:

What We Are Thinking…

1. You Can’t Argue Against Value. Pere banned WhiteMoney from the kitchen, saying he felt it was his strategy to be indispensable to the other housemates. No one can argue with value however. While it may be WhiteMoney’s strategy in truth, it’s a strategy that works. He manages the kitchen well! And his food is good if we are to believe what the housemates say. All the housemates have strategies anyway, at least this one is edible!

2. Learn Anger Management Now. People will always do or say things to provoke you and you won’t always be able to stop them. Improper anger management will cause you to be at fault even if you were right from the beginning. Learning how to fight properly is a skill we all need to learn.

3. Communicate Properly. Those in relationships will attest to the fact that how your actions are perceived is more important than what you say you intended. Pere took off his belt when confronting WhiteMoney. What for? Now it is being said that he pinned WhiteMoney down. You don’t own monopoly of interpretation. Ensure your communication is clear and devoid of grey areas.

4. Strategies, Strategies…? On the other hand, what if Pere just played into WhiteMoney’s hands? As a result of their altercation, WhiteMoney now has more people rooting for him. Could it all just be strategy for him? Are WhiteMoney and Pere just playing the game?

In conclusion, there are so many inferences we can draw from the latest of the action coming from the BBnaija house. And that’s why you shouldn’t miss out on any whether you are watching on DSTV or GOTV! Pay your TV Subscription, Electricity bill and other bills payment you need to do with VTpass so you do not miss out on any of the unfolding drama.