USSD deposits
Brands that confirm USSD and how a code payment works.
USSD lets you deposit from a phone with a bank code, without opening an app or using mobile data. 11 brands confirm it for Nigeria: SportyBet, Bet9ja, BetKing, 1xBet, LiveScore Bet, Betwinner, Naija Bet, PariPulse, Betjara, SportPesa, Wazobet.
Brands with USSD#
| Brand | Also confirms |
|---|---|
| SportyBet | bank transfer, OPay, PalmPay |
| Bet9ja | OPay, PalmPay, Paystack |
| BetKing | bank transfer, OPay, PalmPay, Paystack |
| 1xBet | bank transfer, OPay |
| LiveScore Bet | USSD |
| Betwinner | bank transfer, OPay, PalmPay |
| Naija Bet | bank transfer |
| PariPulse | bank transfer, OPay, Paystack |
| Betjara | bank transfer, OPay, PalmPay, Paystack |
| SportPesa | bank transfer |
| Wazobet | bank transfer, Paystack |
How a USSD deposit works#
- Choose USSD in the cashier and select your bank.
- Dial the code shown on your phone.
- Enter your PIN to approve the payment.
- The balance updates when the bank confirms.
The code comes from your bank, and any charge is shown by your bank. Use a registered SIM and your own account.
When USSD fits#
USSD is useful when the signal is weak, when you do not want another app or when you prefer the bank’s own prompt. For bigger or faster deposits, wallets such as OPay and PalmPay and bank transfer work well.
Brands to start with#
SportyBet and Bet9ja are the most popular brands on the list, and both also take OPay or Paystack. BetKing adds Quickteller and LiveScore Bet adds Kuda. 1xBet and Betwinner pair USSD with bank transfer.
Stake payments#
Stake takes naira by bank transfer, OPay, PalmPay and Skrill from ₦1,000. See Stake deposits. The payments hub lists all methods.
USSD alongside other methods#
USSD works best as a backup route. Keep a wallet such as OPay or PalmPay for quick deposits and a bank transfer for larger ones, and use the code when you are away from Wi-Fi. A confirmed method at the brand means the cashier lists it for your account in Nigeria.
Security#
Dial the code only on your own phone and approve it with your own PIN. Banks never ask you to share the PIN with anyone, and the cashier never asks for it. Keep the confirmation message from the bank until the balance updates.
Related pages#
See the naira casinos hub for every local method, the bank transfer hub for direct transfers and the mobile bonuses hub for offers claimed on a phone.
Before your first USSD deposit#
Register the account first with your own details and the phone number linked to your bank. Pick a small first deposit, confirm that the balance updates and then use the method for larger amounts. Players who deposit often can alternate USSD with a wallet, depending on signal and time of day. The account’s deposit history lets you match every code payment to a line in the cashier.