How To Make Payment on NYSC Portal During Online Registration

Making payment on the NYSC portal is a compulsory stage during online registration for all Prospective Corps Members (PCMs). Whether you are paying for NYSC registration, call-up letter printing, relocation, or any other approved NYSC service, payment must be completed only through the official NYSC portal using the Remita payment system.

Many PCMs experience failed, pending, or unconfirmed payments every year due to simple mistakes. This updated guide is written to help you make NYSC payment successfully, avoid common errors, and complete your registration without stress.

What You Will Learn in This Guide

In this article, you will learn:

• How to make payment on the NYSC portal step by step
• The payment methods available on the NYSC portal (ATM card or bank payment)
• How to check your NYSC payment status after payment
• What to do if your NYSC payment is pending, failed, or not reflecting

This guide is regularly updated to reflect current NYSC registration and payment processes.

What Payments Are Made on the NYSC Portal?

During NYSC online registration, you may be required to make payment for one or more of the following services:

• NYSC registration fee
• Printing of NYSC call-up letter (for PCMs who choose online printing)
• Relocation or redeployment request
• Any other NYSC-approved service

Important:

NYSC does not accept cash payments and does not authorize agents or cyber cafés to collect money on its behalf. All payments must be made only through the NYSC portal via Remita.

How to Make Payment on NYSC Portal (Step-by-Step)

Follow the steps below carefully to avoid errors during payment.

Step 1: Visit the Official NYSC Portal

Go to the official NYSC website at https://portal.nysc.gov.ng

Always confirm the website address to avoid fake or scam NYSC portals.

Step 2: Log in to Your NYSC Dashboard

• Click on “Login”
• Enter your registered email address and password
• Click Login to access your NYSC dashboard

Step 3: Click “Make Payment”

Once logged in:

• Locate and click “Click here to make payment”
• Click “Proceed to Payment”

You will be redirected to the Remita payment page for confirmation.

Payment Options on the NYSC Portal

NYSC payments are processed through Remita and offer two major payment options:

Option A: Pay with ATM Card or e-Wallet (Online Payment)

This is the fastest and most commonly used payment method.

Steps:

• Click “Pay now with Cards or Wallets”
• Enter your ATM card details
• Input your card PIN and OTP (if prompted)
• Complete the transaction

Once payment is successful, you will be automatically redirected back to the NYSC portal to confirm your payment.

Option B: Pay at Any Bank Branch (Using RRR)

If you prefer offline payment:

Steps:

• Select “Pay at Bank Branch”
• Copy or write down your RRR (Remita Retrieval Reference) number
• Visit any approved bank
• Present the RRR number at the bank and make payment

You can click “See available bank branches” on the Remita page to view supported banks nationwide.

How to Check NYSC Payment Status After Payment

Confirming your payment status is very important before continuing with registration.

Method 1: Check via NYSC Dashboard

• Log in to your NYSC dashboard
• Navigate to the payment section
• Confirm if your payment status shows Successful

Method 2: Check Payment Status on Remita

You can also check directly on Remita:

Steps:

• Enter your RRR number, email address, or phone number
• Click “Continue”
• Click “Get Status”

This will show whether your payment is successful, pending, or failed.

What to Do If NYSC Payment Is Pending or Failed

If your payment is not reflecting or shows pending:

• Do not rush to pay again
• Refresh your NYSC dashboard after a few minutes
• Recheck your payment status on Remita
• If your account was debited without confirmation, contact Remita support or use the Help/Support option on the NYSC portal

In most cases, pending payments are resolved automatically within a short time.

Important Tips to Avoid NYSC Payment Problems

• Always use the official NYSC portal
• Avoid agents and third-party websites
• Keep your RRR number safe
• Ensure your email address and phone number are correct
• Use a stable internet connection, especially for card payments
• Do not make multiple payments for the same service

Conclusion

This guide is written to help NYSC Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) complete their payments successfully, avoid unnecessary delays, and register without stress.