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You can try Afara in Test mode the moment you create your account. To accept real payments from customers and receive settlements in your bank account, you first need to complete your business profile so we can verify your business. Open Get Started in the left menu and click Update Business Profile. The checklist has four sections, and the progress bar shows how far along you are.
The core details about your company, including:
  • Business name and business registration type
  • Industry
  • RC number (your CAC registration number, if you are a registered company)
  • A short description of what your business does
How your business operates, including:
  • Trade name and Tax Identification Number (TIN)
  • Website
  • Business address and postal address
  • Business email address
  • Registration date, incorporation date and commencement date
  • Nature of your business
The person we should contact about your account: first name, last name, other name, phone number and email address.
The Nigerian bank account where your settlements are paid. Use an account that belongs to your business, and check that the account name matches your business name.
Identity checks use your BVN and may also use your NIN. Make sure the name on your account matches the name on those IDs. The portal FAQ has answers to common questions, such as whether one ID is enough for KYC.

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What happens next

1

We review your details

Our compliance team reviews what you submit. We may contact you at the email address or phone number on your profile if anything is unclear.
2

Your account is approved

Once your profile is approved, the Live option in the Test / Live switch becomes available.
3

Switch to Live mode

Swap your test keys for your live keys on your website and start taking real payments. See the go-live checklist.
You cannot switch to Live mode until your compliance process is complete and your account has been validated.
The exact documents and review time can vary by business type. If you are stuck, use Get Help, Email Us or Talk To An Agent at the bottom of the Get started page.