simonjassy:
I made a comment earlier about where to get xiaomi 3 pro in ibadan and i didnt get a reply from anybody.so i went through the thread and saw that u have to buy it online from aliexpress but i still have a question.
CAN U PAY FOR THE PHONE WITH FCMB NAIRA MASTERCARD OR DO I HAVE TO OPEN A DOLLAR ACCOUNT

Stakekay1:
Please where can I get battery replacement back cover for Redmi note 2?

rookidmart:

Not at all, that would be a huge security risk and the indemnity would be on them (you'll have to accept an agreement indemnifying the bank for any losses before you can activate internet banking)

Besides you need to be given a PIN or token for completing online transactions.

michaelobinna:
use fcmb card if you are ready to pay 400 naira to 1 dollar

mindtricks:
Guys, any updates on availability of Redmi Note 4 3GB RAM/64GB ROM Snapdragon version on Aliexpress, and the price?

vanchi:

Stories.. all are activated by default..

daseento:
On getting to the bank today, I was told Access visa card is now limited to $100 a month. Please how true is this info. Secondly if the info is true, how do I buy the product through aliexpress pocket . It seems some people here use this approach. Please help a brother. Thanks

rookidmart:

Not at all, that would be a huge security risk and the indemnity would be on them (you'll have to accept an agreement indemnifying the bank for any losses before you can activate internet banking)

Besides you need to be given a PIN or token for completing online transactions.

dustmalik:

MTN and GLO 4G work fine, just ntel and other 4G only network having hard time working.

Interesting. I'll try it out again then.


Tried those networks on the RN3 SE, but none worked. I'll try it out again sha

jboixxx:
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rookidmart:

Ah.
Seems we misunderstood each other.
I'm aware that some accounts are enabled for internet transactions by default.
By activation I meant with PIN or token to complete transactions.
You cannot use the default password/PIN without changing it.

PS how do you verify your transactions, PIN or token?

Reediano:


What's the maximum per month!?

rookidmart:

Welcome to the Xiaomi thread.
Prerequisites:
-A GTB and Access Bank account enabled for internet banking. Other banks eg Stanbic, FCMB etc work but you'll be charged at a higher rate.
(You'll need 2 accounts because your order is above $100 and due to the forex crisis banks limit forex transactions to $100 monthly. FYI GTB charges ₦320/$ and Access Bank charges ₦325/$)
-An AliExpress account
-Aliexpress app on your phone (new members get coupons)
Activating Your Card For Internet Transactions
Have you paid for stuff online before, whether Nigerian or international sites?
If no then you'll have to activate your card for internet banking.
For VISA card you'll need to go to your bank's ATM(I hear you can use any ATM) slot in your ATM and insert your PIN.
Then select "Change PIN"
You'll see a "Change I-PIN" button, click on it.
Now insert your I-PIN (something easy to remember but hard to forget)
For added security use a different pin from your usual ATM pin so if one is compromised the other is safe.
The I-PIN is the PIN you'll use to verify the transaction if you want to buy things online.

For MasterCard eg GTB's MasterCard, you'll have to go to the branch and fill a form to enable internet banking.

Funding AliExpress Pocket
Download the app, create an account.
On the My Account tab on the app you'll see My AliExpress Pocket, click on it and fund your AliExpress Pocket with about $100 (if $100 doesn't work at once then select it in multiples eg $20 * 5 or $50 * 2)
Search for the device you want to buy select buy now, you'll see an option to use your AliExpress Pocket, tick it.
Then use your other ATM to complete the transaction.

About Appeals:
You don't have to appeal before you fund your AliExpress Pocket.

Sometimes people are told to appeal for security reasons, to verify you're the owner/handler of the card, mostly when you use a card that isn't in your name to fund the pocket.
In that case you'll be told to upload a picture of the ATM card(you can block out some numbers for security purposes), identification (eg passport, voters card, birth certificate [don't know if they still collect these], or international passport), and a recent bank statement of the account you were told to appeal.

After 3-5 business days the details will be verified and you can use that card (that doesn't bear your name) to fund your pocket in the future without hassles.

About Collection:
The package will be delivered to the nearest post office and you'll be notified by the post office (either by call or text, or they'll bring a slip to your house) that you have an item waiting for collection at the post office.
You might be charged a ₦500 "handling fee" upon collection of the item.
Happy buying!

If you have any other questions you can ask here.

goldtooth:



I thought stanbic cards stopped working last year. Have you used it this year? If yes what is the rate?

michaelobinna:
use fcmb card if you are ready to pay 400 naira to 1 dollar

rookidmart:

Ah.
Seems we misunderstood each other.
I'm aware that some accounts are enabled for internet transactions by default.
By activation I meant with PIN or token to complete transactions.
You cannot use the default password/PIN without changing it.

PS how do you verify your transactions, PIN or token?

rookidmart:

Stanbic cards no longer work.
GTB and Access Banks are the recommended banks because of their relatively low rates.
Each has a limit of $100 monthly.

Dam5reey:


Leave them to argue, I ve been trying to use a friend's card.. He also want to make payments..
Went online they told him he can,
So he went to the bank today and was told the card is not enable for international payments..that it should work in 48 hour's time. He uses the GTB Master card platinum self...

jboixxx:

Oh! Of course, to complete your internet banking transactions on GTB ibank platform, you will need a token, and token or pin usin GT Mobile. No doubt. But for online transaction/ecommerce, it is by default. My first transaction on AliExpress was done using my wife's GT card which she had never used for online transaction/gtmobile nor internet banking. So, it's never a conjecture. Of course, you saw my convo with gtbank help.

Dam5reey, i respect your opinion but my conversation with rookidmart was and is not an arguement. We can learn from one another without....

GrandMufti:


But you still need a token of otp to fund your Alipocket

Stakekay1:
Please where can I get battery replacement back cover for Redmi note 2?

jboixxx:

Oh! Of course, to complete your internet banking transactions on GTB ibank platform, you will need a token, and token or pin usin GT Mobile. No doubt. But for online transaction/ecommerce, it is by default. My first transaction on AliExpress was done using my wife's GT card which she had never used for online transaction/gtmobile nor internet banking. So, it's never a conjecture. Of course, you saw my convo with gtbank help.

How do i complete my transactions?: I dont use PIN nor Token after the first OTP i used in confirming my details at my first transaction.

simonjassy:


Dat Means I Will Have To Open Gt Bank acct as they have a better exchange rate

jboixxx:

GTBank Mastercard is by default activated for online transactions.

rookidmart:
Open Access Bank account too, if you wish to purchase items above $100.

40manlappy:
Page 296? Wow!

This thread is really growing. I have a lot to catch up with because the last time I checked in, it was page 200

@Gptech, GrandMufti,quivah, Worksunlimited, I hail o

iheanyi4u:
Men aliexpress has improved. Took 11 days for my order to be shipped to Port Harcourt. Mind officially blown