What Does *955*20# Do on OPay? How to Check N50,000 Relief Eligibility

The OPay USSD code *955*20# allows customers to check their eligibility for the Federal Government's ₦50,000 monthly cash support under the National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI).

The code is an access channel for the government relief programme, not OPay's general banking code. Selected customers can use it to check their eligibility and follow the instructions for accepting the support.

What does *955*20# do on OPay?

The *955*20# code is used by OPay customers to check their eligibility for the Federal Government's NERSI cash relief.

Customers can also use the OPay mobile application to check whether they have been selected.

According to the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, selected beneficiaries receive ₦50,000, which is credited to their mobile wallets after they provide the required consent.

How to check your N50,000 relief eligibility on OPay

OPay customers can use the USSD service or the mobile application.

To check through USSD:

  1. Open the phone dialler on the number linked to your OPay account.
  2. Dial *955*20#.
  3. Follow the instructions displayed on your phone.
  4. Check the eligibility information provided.
  5. If selected, follow the instructions to accept the support.

You can also open the OPay application and check its homepage for a NERSI notification. If a notification appears, open it and follow the instructions.

Who qualifies for the Federal Government's ₦50,000 support?

The NERSI programme targets poor and vulnerable Nigerian households.

According to the Federal Ministry, beneficiaries are selected using verified national identity records and the National Social Register, based on established poverty and vulnerability criteria.

Having an OPay account does not automatically make someone eligible. OPay provides the payment channel but does not decide who receives the government support.

The programme also operates in phases, meaning selected beneficiaries may receive their notifications at different times.

Do you need to register or pay to receive the ₦50,000?

No. The Federal Government says there is no separate application or registration process for NERSI.

Customers do not need to pay an agent, registration fee or processing charge to secure the support.

Anyone claiming they can add your name to the beneficiary list in exchange for money is not authorised to do so.

Is *955*20# the same as OPay's normal USSD code?

No. The two codes serve different purposes.

The main OPay banking USSD code is *955#. It provides access to the platform's banking services.

The *955*20# code is designated for checking eligibility and accessing the NERSI relief through OPay.

How can OPay customers avoid N50,000 relief scams?

OPay and the Federal Government have warned Nigerians about fraudulent messages and individuals attempting to exploit the relief programme.

Customers should follow these precautions:

  • Never disclose your OPay PIN or one-time password (OTP).
  • Do not pay anyone to secure or release the ₦50,000 support.
  • Avoid suspicious links claiming to offer instant registration.
  • Use the official OPay application or the designated USSD code.
  • Do not share your BVN or banking passwords with agents.

For questions about the programme, Nigerians can contact the official NERSI helpline on 0700-022-2222.

The *955*20# code provides OPay customers with a way to check their NERSI eligibility, but only people selected through the government's beneficiary process can receive the ₦50,000 support.

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Originally published at Flames Nova