Where can i buy the e-pin? JAMB officially is the only body recognized by the law to determine the price of E-pins which is also known as scratch cards. For 2026, JAMB set UTME at N7,200 without mock and N8,700 with mock, and Direct Entry at N5,700. The N3,500 application fee is one part of that total.
- Quickteller Paypoint (Agents)
- Quickteller Mobile App/Web
- Via payment with Interswitch WebPAY on JAMB’s website
Candidates can still access the E-pins at JAMB offices located at the state level and sometimes at CBT centers. Not all centres though. Most importantly don’t forget to ask about the recommended reading textbooks that come along.
Latest update: For 2026, e-PIN sales ran from 19 January to 26 February, and registration from 26 January to 28 February. Check JAMB’s official channels for the 2027 dates.
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How Do I Make a Payment to JAMB?
If you’re wondering how to pay for your JAMB form and get the e-PIN, you can obtain it either at NIPOST or at any of the participating banks mentioned below, which include:
Official Jamb Recommended Banks In Nigeria
- FIDELITY,
- UNION,
- STERLING,
- DIAMOND ACCESS BANK,
- STANBIC IBTC,
- FCMB,
- UNITY,
- FIRST BANK,
- JAIZ and Polaris.
Tasks for Jamb Banks/Offices Taking Part
All the banks involved need to follow these simple rules:
- Get the Profile Code from the JAMB candidate’s phone.
- Take payments from candidates and give them the ePIN through SMS only (no calling or writing it down).
- Use POS to process payments when needed.
- Give candidates proof of payment.
- Most importantly, provide candidates with ePINs after payment without writing them by hand
Before you pay
- You need your profile code first, so generate it before going to pay.
- JAMB does not give refunds once you buy the ePIN, so make sure you have the money ready and the details right.
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How to Buy Jamb e-pin Online | How to Purchase JAMB e-PIN Online
- Visit the official JAMB portal at https://portal.jamb.gov.ng/.
- Once the portal is open, click on the “BUY UTME/DE PIN” link.
- Have your Jamb profile code ready; you can obtain it on this page.
- Proceed to make a payment of the amount for your category (see the prices above).
- Follow the instructions provided on the JAMB website and this page to complete the purchase or retrieve your JAMB UTME e-PIN.
- You can now conveniently buy the JAMB e-PIN online using your MasterCard from the comfort of your home.
- After completing the MasterCard payment, visit the nearest JAMB-accredited center to finalize your JAMB registration.
How to Confirm Payment on the JAMB Portal (JAMB Query Payment)
- After paying, go back to the
- Click the Re-Query/Check link, enter your transaction number, then click “Query Payments”.
- If the payment went through, an SMS with your PIN is sent to your phone.
- To display and print the PIN, choose “Retrieve PIN” on the same page.
JAMB Payment Pending: What to Do
A pending status usually means your payment hasn’t been confirmed yet.
- Wait a few minutes and query the payment again.
- If you paid through Remita, a receipt that says “Pending” is not valid proof of payment. Go to remita.net, enter your RRR under “Confirm Payment” and download the receipt.
- Keep your bank alert, teller and transaction number safe. If the status doesn’t change, take them to your bank or the platform you paid on.
How to Pay JAMB with Remita Online
- Choose UTME or Direct Entry,
- Enter your profile code,
- Registered phone number and other details. follow the image and fill yours
Once payment is complete, the PIN is sent to your registered phone number and shown on your Remita receipt. Remita accepts bank transfer, cards, USSD, mobile wallets and internet banking.
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