A NIFT gift card is a prepaid card used to purchase goods and services online and in-store.
NIFT, a leading payment solutions provider in Nigeria, issues it. NIFT gift cards can be purchased in denominations of ₦5,000, ₦10,000, and ₦20,000.
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How to Use a NIFT Gift Card Online
To use a NIFT gift card online, you will need to:
- Go to the merchant’s website where you want to use the gift card.
- Under the payment options, select “NIFT gift card”.
- Enter the gift card number and PIN.
- Click on “Pay”.
The gift card amount will be deducted from your total order amount.
Online Merchants that Accept NIFT Gift Card
Here are some of the merchants where you can use a NIFT gift card online:
- Jumia
- Konga
- Slot
- Yudala
- Spar
- Shoprite
- MediaMart
- Game
- Domino’s Pizza
- KFC
- Pizza Hut
How to Use NIFT Gift Card in Nigeria
To use a Nift gift card online in Nigeria, you will need to:
- Find the Nift gift code. This code will be provided to you by the person who gave you the gift card, or you can find it in the email that you received with the gift card.
- Go to the merchant’s website where you want to use the gift card.
- During checkout, look for the option to enter a gift card code.
- Enter the Nift gift code and click on “Apply”.
- The gift card amount will be deducted from your total purchase price.
Here are the steps in more detail:
- Find the Nift gift code. The Nift gift code will be a 16-digit alphanumeric code. It will be either printed on a physical gift card or sent to you in an email.
- Go to the merchant’s website where you want to use the gift card. Make sure that the merchant is an authorized Nift retailer. You can find a list of authorized retailers on the Nift website.
- During checkout, look for the option to enter a gift card code. This option may be labelled as “Gift Cards”, “Promo Codes”, or something similar.
- Enter the Nift gift code and click on “Apply”. The gift card amount will be deducted from your total purchase price.
- If the gift card has not been used, you may be asked to create an account with the merchant. This is usually a quick and easy process.
Once you have successfully applied the Nift gift code, the remaining balance will be displayed on the checkout page. You can then proceed to complete your purchase.
How to Check the Balance of a NIFT Gift Card
To check the balance of a NIFT gift card, you can:
- Dial *848# from your mobile phone.
- Select option 2 for “Gift Card Balance”.
- Enter the gift card number.
- The balance of the gift card will be displayed on your screen.
You can also check the balance of your NIFT gift card online by visiting the NIFT website and logging into your account.
Tips for Using a NIFT Gift Card
- Always keep your gift card number and PIN safe.
- Do not share your gift card information with anyone.
- Only use your gift card on secure websites.
- If you lose your gift card, contact NIFT customer support immediately.
I hope this article was helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
