Paid With a Paysafecard From Abroad? What to Check Before You Accept It
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Short answer: Before accepting a Paysafecard as payment, agree the value and currency, ask for a clear photo of the full receipt, and check the PIN's balance yourself on Paysafecard's website before you deliver anything. Be wary of vouchers from strangers or buyers who push you to hurry: cards bought with stolen payment details get blocked later. For regular payments, ask for USDT instead; it's faster and easier to check.
Amaka designs flyers for a church group in London. One member offered to pay with a Paysafecard, "because it's easier". It can be: plenty of honest people buy vouchers at the shop round the corner. But a voucher is only as good as how it was bought, so a few checks protect you.
Agree the basics first
- The value and currency, such as €50, in writing.
- What you deliver and when. Don't hand over work or goods before you've checked the voucher.
- A photo of the full receipt, not just the PIN, showing where and when it was bought.
Check it yourself
- Balance: enter the PIN on Paysafecard's official website, typing the address yourself; see how to check a Paysafecard balance.
- Value matches: the balance should be the full amount agreed.
- No "verification" help: if the sender offers a link to check it, don't use it.
| Situation | Risk | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Relative or long-time client | Low | Check the balance, then deliver |
| New client who's in a hurry | Medium | Check the balance, sell before delivering if you can |
| Stranger, or buyer who overpays and wants change | High | Decline, or ask for USDT you can verify |
| PIN shows blocked or zero | Certain loss | Don't deliver; ask the sender to sort it out |
Cards bought with stolen card details can be blocked when the fraud surfaces; the Paysafecard PIN explained covers blocks. More tricks to avoid: Paysafecard scams.
Cashing it out
Sell it on KWIQ: choose Paysafecard, enter the value and add the card as the app asks. You see the naira amount before you confirm and you're paid once the card is checked, then withdraw to any Nigerian bank. Today's rate is on the sell Paysafecard page.
For regular payments, suggest USDT
If the same person pays you every month, ask whether they can send USDT. It arrives in minutes, you can confirm it's real on the blockchain, and you can sell it for naira on KWIQ with zero fees. Paid in gift cards? Ask for USDT next time has a script for asking.
Frequently asked questions
Can a Paysafecard payment be reversed?
A voucher bought with stolen card details can be blocked when the fraud is discovered, even after you've received it. That's why vouchers from strangers are risky, and why genuine regular payers are better asked to pay in USDT.
What should I ask the person sending a Paysafecard?
The PIN, the value and currency, and a photo of the full receipt showing where and when it was bought. Then check the balance yourself on Paysafecard's website before you deliver anything.
Is it better to be paid in USDT than Paysafecard?
For regular payments, usually. USDT arrives in minutes, you can check it on a blockchain explorer, and you can sell it for naira on KWIQ with zero fees.
Written by
Ikechukwu Menik
Technical Writer at KWIQ
Writes KWIQ’s guides on crypto, payments and keeping your money safe online.
