Safety Mode

Written by Paytali Support
What is Safety Mode?

Safety Mode is a security feature that helps keep your money safe if someone tries to access your account from a new device.

Why is it important?

If you log in from a new phone or tablet, Safety Mode will turn on automatically to protect your account.

What happens in Safety Mode?

When Safety Mode is on, you’ll need to enter a One-Time Password (OTP) sent to your phone after using your PIN or fingerprint to:

  • Make a payment
  • Order a card (physical or virtual)
  • View your card details

This extra step lasts for only 72 hours (3 days). After that, things go back to normal — just your PIN or fingerprint.

What you can’t do in Safety Mode:
  • You can’t change your Transaction PIN
What you can still do:
  • Transfer up to ₦50,000 per day and transaction
  • Buy airtime or pay bills up to ₦10,000 per day and transaction
  • Use your Paytali Card freely, with no spending limits! (Safety Mode won’t block transactions)
How to turn off Safety Mode:

You can:

  • Wait 72 hours – it will turn off by itself
  • Complete 10 transactions within the safety mode limit in one day. Safety mode will turn off automatically when you make the 11th transaction.
  • Or reach out to us:- Chat with us in the app - Email: help@paytali.com - Call: 0700022555832
    ​(We’re here from 8 am–7 pm on weekdays and 8 am–5 pm on weekends)
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