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Joining Onit

How to sign up for an Onit account
  1. Go to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and install the Onit app.
  2. Open the app on your phone and click Create Account.
  3. Enter the phone number you would like to use on Onit and click Next.
  4. A one-time code will be sent via SMS to your phone number. Enter this code in the next screen.
  5. Enter your name as it appears on your ID and click Next.
  6. Create a secure password that you will be able to remember and click Next.
  7. Verify your identity by following the prompts to:
    1. Take two photos of your ID. One of the front and another of the back of your ID.
    2. Take a quick video selfie.
  8. Once you have completed this quick process as prompted, you will receive an SMS and a push notification informing you of your account verification.

You can now proceed to use your account to send and receive money for free.


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