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BNA Licence No. 420

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about PayPay

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What is PayPay?

PayPay is a digital and interactive platform, usable on mobile phones, that allows payments via QR Code, money transfers and receiving, bank balance checks and linking to a digital wallet.

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Who can use PayPay?

Anyone with a bank account registered in Angola can use PayPay. Transactions are confirmed as long as you have sufficient funds in your registered bank account or app wallet.

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Is PayPay secure?

Yes. Security is guaranteed by our team of IT engineers and supported by the app's main provider. System maintenance and updates are equally assured. Physical and logical security of cryptographic products meets the company's relevant security requirements.

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Can I access PayPay without a Smartphone?

Currently the platform is available on smartphones only. We will soon make a web version available for use on your computer.

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Can I use PayPay internationally?

Currently the platform is only available in Angola, but we are interested in expanding to other countries soon.

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Is PayPay regulated?

Yes, PayPay is regulated by the BNA under registration number 420 – Conectando Sociedade Prestadora de serviços de pagamentos, LDA.

Signing up

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How do I register on PayPay?

After downloading the app on your phone (via Google or Apple Store), tap 'Create account' and start the individual user registration process.

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Problems registering my phone number. What should I do?

Make sure the number has 9 digits and is a valid Angolan number. If the issue persists, contact the customer support line.

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I'm having trouble registering. What should I do?

Make sure you are downloading the correct app (via Google or Apple Store). If the issue persists, contact our support line.

Your account

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Error message: incorrect username and password. What to do?

When entering your name, do so without accents. The name used on the platform should match the name on your ID. Reset your password. If it persists, contact customer support.

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How do I get a record of my activity history?

Click on the 'Queries' menu and then on the operation you want to see in detail.

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How do I remove my bank account from the PayPay platform?

Click on the account number. The [Unlink] option will appear. Click on it, enter your payment code and the removal will be complete.

Linking your bank account

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Which banks are supported?

PayPay is partnered with all national commercial banks in Angola.

Adding money to your wallet

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Is there a limit on the PayPay wallet?

The maximum amount you can hold in your PayPay wallet is 200,000 kwanzas.

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Limit to top up the wallet?

The maximum value supported by the PayPay wallet is 200,000 kwanzas.

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Is there a fee for adding money to the wallet?

Transfers from the main account to the digital wallet are free.

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How long does it take to add money?

Transfers made to the digital wallet are reflected instantly.

Sending and receiving money

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I sent money and it wasn't received. What should I do?

Check that you sent to the right person. If in doubt, contact the customer support line.

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Is there a limit to how much money I can send?

The maximum daily transfer amount is 200,000 kwanzas.

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How do I receive money sent via PayPay?

Money sent via PayPay will appear in your wallet instantly.

Withdrawing money

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How do I withdraw money from the wallet to my bank account?

Click 'Withdraw', enter the amount and confirm.

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Is there a withdrawal limit?

Yes, the maximum amount for a single withdrawal is 49,999.00 AOA.

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How long does it take for withdrawals to reach my bank account?

Allow a maximum of two (2) hours for the amount to reach your bank account.

Still have questions?

Check the Corporate FAQ or speak with us directly.