FAAN begins cashless payment system at airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has started cashless payment system at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The payment policy, in partnership with Paystack, will be extended to other airports soon, according to a statement by FAAN.

The cashless payment system starts effective September 29, 2025 as all payments at FAAN’s revenue points, including airport Access Gates, Car Parks, FAAN VIP and Protocol Lounges will go cashless which means the agency will be phasing out the collection of cash at these points.

FAAN added that travelers and airport users will now enjoy fast and seamless services by using a secure contactless payment option.

It stated that the initiative is a response to the growing demand for safe, modern, and transparent payment systems while ensuring Nigeria’s airports remain aligned with global digital trends.

By reducing reliance on cash, FAAN said it aims to enhance efficiency, improve revenue assurance, and deliver a better customer experience at our airports.

“To ease the transition, trained brand ambassadors have been deployed at access gates and around the terminals to guide users, assist with onboarding, provide demonstrations, and answer questions they may have. In addition, passengers have been directed to obtain a FAAN Go Cashless Card at any airport access gate in Lagos and Abuja,” FAAN added.