Nigerians have credited an indigenous payments company, PlanetTalk for easing foreign remittance and helping increase inflows from abroad to the country.
Millions of transactions were facilitated in 2023 alone, with users praising the platform’s transparency, speed and reliability. A recent survey revealed that 85 per cent of Nigerian families prefer direct, service-based support over cash remittances, emphasizing the need for practical solutions like those provided by PlanetTalk.
The Nigerians who shared testimonies about their experiences with PlanetTalk, said the platform seamlessly connects families in Nigeria with their loved ones in the United Kingdom, saying it is the go-to solution for ensuring vital support flows across borders.
A United Kingdom-based nurse, Margaret Adesanya, said, “Having used the PlanetTalk app for some years now, calling my family and sending them airtime credit, I am really impressed with the new electricity payment now available. I have used it to buy electricity credit for my people and I just sent them the PIN to load. This is both stress-free and impactful.”
Other testimonials highlight the platform’s transformative impact. Fatimo Olowu, a trader based in Lagos, said, “Thanks to PlanetTalk, my cousin in London sends credit to my phone regularly. I’ll just hear the SMS alert and I’ll know the credit came from him.”
Similarly, Akeem Abolaji from Ibadan noted, “I saw this thing about GoTV payment on their Instagram and I told my son, Quadri, in the UK about it. He has tried it and we like it. This will help us a lot, especially during the festive season.”
Managing director of PlanetTalk, Temitope Ayedun said, “Our mission is simple—to bring convenience and care to families, ensuring that every act of support carries both meaning and ease.”
“From its humble beginning some two decades ago, offering low cost international calling services, PlanetTalk has evolved into an enabling platform helping the migrant communities in the UK connect and support their loved ones back home,” he added.
PlanetTalk stands out as an all-in-one platform, offering affordable international calls, instant mobile top-ups, direct utility bill payments, and e-vouchers for groceries, transportation, and shopping at trusted outlets like Shoprite, Spar, Jumia, Uber, and Bolt.
These services address the unspoken yet pressing needs of families, making it easier for migrants to provide tangible support that uplifts and sustains their loved ones.
As Christmas draws closer, PlanetTalk is poised to make the season brighter for families across the world. By addressing both emotional and practical needs, it has positioned itself as the ultimate choice for migrants looking to make a real difference in the lives of their loved ones.
