Viber Pay is your new go-to digital wallet within the Rakuten Viber messaging app. It lets you send money to friends and family securely, instantly, and for free. Currently available in Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Lithuania, Estonia, Slovakia, and Slovenia, Viber Pay is also coming soon to the Philippines. Imagine transferring money as easily as sending a message – that’s Viber Pay!
How to Set Up Your Viber Pay Account
Getting started with Viber Pay is super easy. Follow these simple steps to set up your account in less than 2 minutes:
- Open Viber Pay: Make sure your Rakuten Viber app is updated to the latest version. Then, find the ‘Pay’ tab on the main screen and tap on it.
- Verify Your Identity: To keep your transactions secure, you’ll need to verify your identity. For small transactions, just provide basic details like your name, date of birth, and email. For higher limits, you’ll need to scan your ID and upload a selfie.
- Set Up Security Features: Add an extra layer of security by enabling 2-step verification. This means setting a personal identification code (PIN) or using biometric recognition (like fingerprint or facial recognition).
- Add a Payment Method: Link your Mastercard or Visa card, or use local bank transfer options to add funds to your Viber Pay wallet.
How to send money using Viber Pay
- Open the Rakuten Viber app and navigate to the ‘Pay’ tab.
- Tap on ‘Send’.
- Choose the Rakuten Viber contact you want to send money to.
- Enter the amount.
- Tap ‘Send’ to confirm.
You can even send money to someone who doesn’t have Viber Pay yet; they will have 7 days to create a wallet to redeem the money.
If your contact has a Viber Pay wallet, they will receive the payment instantly, and you’ll see a record of the transaction in your Recent activity list.
How to make a bank transfer with Viber Pay (direct deposit):
- Open the Rakuten Viber app and navigate to the ‘Pay’ tab.
- Tap on ‘Send’.
- Tap ‘Bank Transfer’.
- Select the account you want to send money to or add recipient details.
- Enter the amount you wish to send.
- Tap ‘Send’ to confirm.
The transaction may take several days to complete as the recipient’s bank processes the payment. Your card details will remain confidential.
With Viber Pay, managing your money is as simple as sending a message. It’s a convenient and secure way to handle your money within the Rakuten Viber app. Stay tuned for more updates as we expand Viber Pay to new regions and introduce exciting new features!