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In Nigeria, having access to foreign currency is no longer just a preference, it is now a necessity owing to the constant depreciation of the Naira. In the pursuit of financial stability, it has become important to have access to hard currency to secure the value of your money and protect it from devaluation.
Accessing payments from clients as a freelancer and gig worker, paying for subscriptions on platforms like Spotify, Apple, etc, paying for foreign goods, funding foreign education and more are some of the numerous reasons Nigerians need access to dollar accounts. However, many of them have faced roadblocks caused by the stress required to access and fund the account.
A US dollar account is a type of bank account that enables users to make and receive payments in foreign currencies, particularly in dollars. This is where Cleva comes in.
What you need to set up a US dollar account in Nigeria
Opening a dollar account in Nigeria can be a cumbersome process for some due to the stringent requirements under some financial institutions. Users would be required to provide utility bills, bank statements and more documentation. However, on Cleva, users can sign up in under two minutes and get a US-dollar account.
Cleva requires only BVN, email address, government-issued means of identification (NIN, Voters Card, International passport, or driver’s licence) and a selfie holding your ID next to your face.
How to Set Up a US Dollar Account on Cleva
- Download the Cleva app on the iOS store or Play Store Click on ‘Create Account’ and fill in your name and other information
- Verify your email address and set a password
- Fill in KYC verification details including valid ID.
- Any one of these will do: NIN, Permanent Driver’s License, International Passport, Voter’s Card
- Get started
How to fund your Cleva USD account
Cleva USD accounts can be funded by Wire or ACH transfer from US banks, and payments from platforms such as Payoneer, Upwork, Amazon, Deel, Paypal, Remitly, etc.
Benefits of having a Cleva USD account:
A lot of Nigerian youths supplement their income with foreign currency to hedge against the Naira depreciation. With Cleva, freelancers and other gig workers can receive payments from platforms like Fiverr, Paypal, Upwork, etc.
Getting juicy deals including $5 for each referral when they receive up to $300 in deposits.
On Cleva, users get the prevailing exchange rate for the day to withdraw funds into their naira account.
Users can make transfers to Nigerian accounts and other Cleva users at no extra charge.
How to Convert USD to Naira on Cleva
Many Nigerians struggle with determining the conversion rate for the day and Cleva provides an easy way for users to calculate how much they will receive before carrying out transactions on the platform. On the app, You can easily exchange your USD for Naira for FREE and withdraw into your bank account for FREE.
Follow the easy steps below for currency conversion on the Cleva app:
Step 1: Create a Cleva Account
Download the Cleva app on the iOS store or Play Store and follow the prompt to set up an account. If you already have an account, log in with your email address and password.
Step 2: Fund your dollar account
Fund your USD account on the Cleva app before carrying out a transaction.
