The National Service Secretariat has revealed that the 2024/2025 batch of national service personnel will no longer receive their monthly allowances through the E-zwich payment system. Instead, the scheme has decided to transition to Ghana Pay for allowance disbursement.
The decision is pending final approval from the National Service Secretariat in collaboration with the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement System Limited.
Exclusion of Private Institutions
In this new initiative, national service personnel serving in private institutions will not be required to have a Ghana Pay account.
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Private companies have been given the flexibility to pay allowances through various methods such as mobile money (MoMo), counter-cheque, bank account, physical cash, or any other preferred payment medium.
Introducing Ghana Pay
Ghana Pay is a mobile money service offered by universal banks, rural banks, and savings and loans companies to individuals and businesses.
It functions similarly to other mobile money services but provides additional banking services tailored to enhance one’s financial freedom.
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Registration Process for Ghana Pay
There are three options available for registration of a Ghana Pay mobile money wallet:
Option 1 – Self Registration:
Simply dial *707# or download the Ghana Pay App from Google or Apple store.
Fill in your personal information and select a bank to link your wallet with.
Visit a branch of the selected bank to validate your Ghana Card and complete the registration process.
A confirmation SMS will be sent to verify your registration.
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Option 2 – Bank Branch Registration:
Visit any bank branch of your choice and request to be registered for a Ghana Pay mobile money wallet.
Provide the necessary personal details along with your Ghana Card.
After the registration process is completed, you will receive a confirmation SMS.
Option 3 – Designated Agent Registration:
Visit specially designated Ghana Pay Agents and register for a Ghana Pay mobile money wallet using a valid Ghana Card, similar to registering at a bank branch.
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Withdrawal Options
With Ghana Pay, users can deposit cash into their wallets, withdraw cash, or redeem tokens at any bank branch or designated Ghana Pay agents, which are the same as Ezwich agents or offices.
