The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) today Friday said it has commenced cashless system of payment at airports across the nation.
FAAN explained that the payment policy is in collaboration with Paystack and that it will start with Lagos and Abuja airports.
The commencement of the cashless payment system was disclosed in a statement made available to aviation journalists in Lagos.
,“FAAN in partnership with Paystack, is proud to announce the roll out of operation go cashless, a cashless contactless payment solution across all airports beginning with Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja,”.
The statement further explained that effective September 29, 2025, all payments at FAAN’s revenue points, including airport Access Gates, Car Parks, FAAN VIP and Protocol Lounges will go cashless.
This development will bring to an end the collection from those who pass through Lagos Airport Access Gate, car parks and other facilities owned by FAAN
Travellers and airport users, the agency informed will now enjoy fast and seamless services by using a secure contactless payment option.
FAAN pointed out that the decision to introduce cashless system into its operations is in response to the growing demand for safe, modern, and transparent payment systems while ensuring Nigeria’s airports remain aligned with global digital trends.
It further said that reducing reliance on cash will enhance efficiency, improve revenue assurance, and deliver a better customer experience at our airports.
According to FAAN, “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.”
The agency directed users after collection to activate and fund their cards immediately by visiting www.gocashless. faan.gov.ng.
FAAN said that it remains committed to continuous improvement and will expand this cashless policy to other airports nationwide in phases.
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