How to Use a Paysafecard Online (Games, Apps and Shops), or Sell It Instead
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Short answer: To pay with a Paysafecard, choose Paysafecard as the payment method at an online checkout that accepts it, enter the 16-digit PIN and confirm; the amount comes off the voucher's balance. It works only on sites that accept Paysafecard and that serve your country, which limits its use from Nigeria. If you can't use it where you need it, selling it for naira on KWIQ is often more useful.
Paysafecard was designed for paying online without a bank card, so the obvious question when one lands in your hands is: can I just use it?
How paying with a PIN works
- At an online checkout, choose Paysafecard as the payment method.
- You're taken to Paysafecard's payment page. Check the address bar shows Paysafecard's own website.
- Enter the 16-digit PIN and confirm.
- The amount comes off the voucher. Whatever's left stays on the PIN for next time.
No account is needed for this. If you hold several PINs, an optional myPaysafe account can help keep track; Paysafecard Mastercard vs the PIN explains the account options. Paysafecard lists where it's accepted on its official website.
Where it works, and where it doesn't
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Does the site offer Paysafecard at checkout? | Not every shop or app accepts it |
| Does it accept it for your country? | Stores often tie payment methods to your account's country |
| Is the voucher's currency accepted? | A euro voucher may not pay for a naira- or dollar-priced account |
| Is there enough balance? | Check first: how to check a Paysafecard balance |
This is where many people in Nigeria get stuck: the store they want doesn't offer Paysafecard for a Nigerian account.
When selling is the better option
If you can't use the voucher where you need it, sell it and use the naira, or swap the naira to USDT and pay in crypto where that's accepted.
On KWIQ: choose Paysafecard, enter the value, add the card as the app asks, and see the naira amount before you confirm. You're paid once the card is checked. Today's rate is on the sell Paysafecard page, and Paysafecard to USDT covers the crypto option.
Don't partly spend a voucher you plan to sell, and never enter the PIN on a site you reached through a message; see Paysafecard scams.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Paysafecard on Steam, PlayStation or Google Play?
Some gaming and app stores accept Paysafecard in some countries, and the options change. Check the payment methods on the store's own checkout for your account's country before you rely on it.
Can I use Paysafecard without an account?
Yes. Paying with the PIN doesn't need an account. A myPaysafe account is optional and helps you manage several PINs.
Can I pay with two Paysafecards at once?
Many checkouts let you combine more than one PIN for a single payment. Paysafecard's website explains the current rules.
Written by
Mercy Ikeh
Technical Writer at KWIQ
Writes KWIQ’s guides on crypto, payments and keeping your money safe online.
