OPay, a leading fintech company in Nigeria, has introduced two new security features, Emergency Lock and Safety PIN, designed to give customers greater control over their money during security emergencies and unexpected situations.

The new features reaffirm OPay’s commitment to putting customers first by providing practical tools that help users protect their funds before fraud, theft, or coercion can occur.

For tens of millions of Nigerians, digital payments have become an essential part of everyday life. However, concerns around phone theft, robbery, account compromise, and forced transfers remain a reality for many individuals. OPay’s latest security innovations were developed to address these concerns by enabling customers to take immediate action in critical moments.

Emergency lock: Protection at the touch of a button

The Emergency Lock feature allows customers to instantly freeze their OPay account with a single tap whenever they sense a threat or believe their account may be at risk.