Opay introduces feature to control recurring subscription payments

Opay has introduced a feature that enables users to control recurring payments tied to any subscription. The newly introduced feature named OPay’s Card Control feature is aimed at enabling users to view, pause, or turn-off recurring payments tied to any subscription without the deactivation of their cards. According to a statement, there has been an […]

Opay has introduced a feature that enables users to control recurring payments tied to any subscription.

The newly introduced feature named OPay’s Card Control feature is aimed at enabling users to view, pause, or turn-off recurring payments tied to any subscription without the deactivation of their cards.

According to a statement, there has been an increase of online services offering access to more global and local platforms than ever before at the expense of recurring charges, hence the need to embed the feature on the app.

“The feature is designed to give users full autonomy over their spending. When you open the app and navigate to the “Cards” section, click on “Manage Online Merchant” and you’ll see an intelligent dashboard showing active subscriptions linked to your card.

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“From there, you can pause a specific merchant — let’s say cable subscriptions, streaming services, cloud storage services or loan apps— and prevent them from making any further deductions. Want the service back? Just unpause it. You’re in control the entire time,” the statement reads.

In the testimony of a user identified as Oluwatimileyin from X, the feature helps to manage funds by preventing unexpected renewal.

“One feature I love about their virtual cards is the ability to block specific merchants after a transaction until I’m ready to renew my subscription. No surprise renewal.”

The fintech banking firm stressed that many online users spend more across multiple platforms, hence the need to build the feature to help improve users’ spending lifestyle.

“OPay isn’t just offering a tool; it’s offering peace of mind. It understands the reality of how Nigerians spend today — across multiple devices, platforms, and regions — and has responded with a solution built to protect that lifestyle.

“Where automation makes spending easier, OPay is making sure that control stays with the user. Because it’s not just about making payments, it’s about owning every Naira, every charge, and every choice tied to your money,” the statement reads.