Being a Nigerian can be frustrating sometimes. You would not agree with that statement until you’ve tried making an international purchase online using your card and then discover that nothing is working. No, it’s not because you have 0 balance on your card, but the stringent policies one has to endure in the country make trading online a very big hassle. How then can we pay for stuff like YouTube Music subscriptions?
Music is life, and I am sure we can all attest to that. Fortunately, YouTube Music has made it easier for music lovers to enjoy their favourite tunes whenever they want. This Google-owned service has a premium version though, and this version comes with several benefits including zero ads, offline downloads, and my favourite, background play.
To pay for the premium version, you will need a debit card but trust me, most Nigerian debit cards (if not all) will not work for this transaction. So what do you do? How do pay for your YouTube Music premium subscription right here in Nigeria? Enter Chipper Cash!
Chipper Cash is a mobile payment platform that allows users to send and receive money across Africa. It was founded in 2018 by two African entrepreneurs Ham Serunjogi and Maijid Moujaled. This payment platform is available in several African countries, including Nigeria, and supports various payment methods such as bank transfers, mobile money, and card payments.
Chipper Cash also offers debit cards to its users including a USD virtual one that allows for the payment of goods and services across the world.
In this guide, I will outline how you can pay for your YouTube Music subscription using the Chipper Cash USD card. Take a stroll with me.
How to Pay for Your Youtube Music Premium Subscription in Nigeria
A. Get Chipper Cash Card
1. Download the Chipper Cash app
To begin the process, you first need to download the Chipper Cash app from the Google Play store or the Apple app store depending on your device OS.
2. Open the app and sign in
Next, launch the app after installing it and sign up for an account, or sign in if you already have one. You may be required to verify your login by providing a code that will be sent to either your phone number or your email address.
3. Select the “Card” tab
Once on the homepage, select the “Card” option located at the top corner.
4. Tap “Claim Card”
Tap the”Claim Card” option that you will see below, on the new page.
5. Verify your Address
Chipper Cash will need you to verify your address. Here you will need to select your country (Nigeria) and enter a valid Nigerian address.
6. Verify your Phone Number
Enter your mobile number and a code will be sent to the number for verification. Enter the code in the space that will be provided.
7. Upload your ID
Select your preferred ID and upload the documents. You have the option of using either your NIN, Passport, or Driver’s license. Choose the one you have.
8. Allow them to review
Chipper Cash will need to review the details you provided, so please allow them some time, possibly a couple of hours.
9. Claim your card
As soon as they are done reviewing, you will be sent a message concerning the outcome. If your details are accepted, you will be greeted with the “Document approved” message. Now you can select the “Claim Your Card” option at the bottom of the page.
10. Select card type
Under this option, you will be selecting the USD card as this is what we need to pay for our YouTube Music Premium subscription here in Nigeria. Choose USD and tap the “Next” button. Your card will be ready swiftly.
11. Fund your Chipper Cash wallet
Before you can fund your Chipper Cash USD card, you need to first fund your Chipper Cash wallet. To do this, tap on “Wallet” at the top of the homepage, and then your naira bank account will be revealed. You can simply send funds to this account and your wallet will be automatically topped up with the amount sent.
Alternatively, you can select the “Add Cash” option below the bank account if you want to pay with a debit card. Make sure that the amount you send when converted to dollars, will be enough to cover the YouTube Subscription payment. YouTube Music premium subscription costs $2 with Chipper cash.
12. Fund your Chipper Cash USD card
Tap on “Card” at the bottom right corner and then move up to tap on the “USD” option. Next, select the “Add Funds” button and then enter the amount you want to fund your account with.
B. Subscribe to YouTube Music
After funding your Chipper Cash wallet, you can now use it to subscribe to YouTube Music premium. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Open the YouTube Music app on your mobile device.
2. Tap on your profile picture at the top right corner, or tap the “Upgrade” option at the bottom right.
3. Tap on “Get Music Premium.” You will be directed to the payment page.
4. Select “Add credit or debit card”
5. Minimise the page and go back to your Chipper Cash app.
6. On the Chipper Cash app, select “Card” and then “USD”, and then tap “Show card details”.
7. Take note of the card details.
8. Now go back to the YouTube Music app and enter the details.
9. Tap on “Buy”, and you are in.
And that’s it! You can now enjoy ad-free music, offline listening, and other premium features of YouTube Music all thanks to Chipper Cash.
