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The safest way to complete a WhatsApp or Instagram sale.

A buyer says "how do I know you won't scam me?" You send them an OKO-TO link. They pay safely. You ship. Funds release when delivery is confirmed.

Free to join. No card required.

The problem

Every day, thousands of naira change hands over DMs with no protection on either side.

Buyers take blind risks

Sending money to a vendor you found on Instagram, with no receipt and no way back if things go wrong, is still how most online shopping works in Nigeria.

Honest sellers lose sales

Good vendors lose buyers every day because there is no way to tell them apart from scammers. No trust layer means hesitation wins and the sale is gone.

Trust is broken by default

The DM-to-transfer pipeline is fast but it breaks easily. One bad experience spreads, and everyone pays the price. Including the sellers who always deliver.

Five steps from DM to done.

OKO-TO sits between the chat and the transfer. Both sides are covered the whole way through.

Seller creates a protected link

Enter the item, price, and delivery terms. A protected payment link is ready in seconds. Share it straight into WhatsApp or Instagram.

Buyer pays securely

The buyer opens the link, sees the agreed terms, and pays. The seller is notified immediately. No app needed for either side.

Seller ships the item

The seller ships knowing the payment is confirmed and secured. The buyer knows exactly what was agreed before anything moves.

Buyer confirms delivery

Once the item arrives, the buyer confirms. If there is a problem, they raise a dispute instead. Both options are clear and structured.

Seller receives payout

Funds are released to the seller as soon as delivery is confirmed. Fast, clear, and fully recorded.

Clear rules. No grey areas.

Trust products only work when the rules are spelled out. Here is exactly what happens at every stage.

1

Payment is temporarily held

When the buyer pays, the funds are temporarily held. The seller is notified straight away. Nothing moves until the next step is completed.

2

Seller ships. Buyer gets a review window.

After the seller ships, the buyer has a set window to confirm delivery or raise a dispute. The length of this window is agreed when the link is created.

3

What if the buyer goes quiet?

If the buyer does not confirm or dispute within the review window after delivery, the funds are automatically released to the seller. Sellers are not left waiting indefinitely.

4

What counts as delivery proof?

Accepted proof includes: dispatch receipt, waybill, tracking number, rider confirmation, or a delivery photo. The more a seller documents, the stronger their position.

5

How disputes are handled — step by step

  1. Either side raises a dispute within the review window
  2. Both buyer and seller are notified and asked to submit evidence
  3. Evidence is reviewed: original order terms, delivery proof, photos, chat records, waybill
  4. OKO-TO makes a decision based on what was agreed and what was provided
  5. Both sides are told the outcome and the reason for the decision
  6. Funds are released or returned based on the outcome

Neither side has an automatic advantage. The decision follows the evidence.

6

Every transaction is recorded

OKO-TO generates a digital record for every transaction. No more relying on screenshot threads as your only proof of what was agreed.

Turn hesitant buyers into completed sales.

When a buyer says "I dey fear send money," that sale is gone. OKO-TO gives you a link that answers that fear before they even ask. Close more DM orders with a protected checkout link.

  • Win over first-time buyers who would normally scroll past
  • Share your payment link in WhatsApp DMs and Instagram stories
  • Remove the fear that kills sales right at the payment step
  • A protected link shows professionalism before a word is spoken
  • Dispute support covers you from unfair claims too
Get early seller access

Stop sending money blind.
Pay with protection.

Your payment is protected until delivery is confirmed. If something goes wrong, there is a clear way to resolve it.

Payment protected until delivery

Your payment is protected until you confirm you got what you ordered. The seller does not receive the funds before that happens.

You see the terms before you pay

Every payment link shows the item, price, and delivery window before you put in a kobo. Nothing is hidden and nothing changes after you pay.

Raise a dispute if needed

Wrong item? Nothing arrived? You can raise a dispute and get a fair review. Not just a blocked contact and silence.

You get a transaction record

Every OKO-TO payment generates a digital record. No more using screenshot threads as your only proof that you paid.

Built for the way Nigerians actually buy and sell.

OKO-TO is not a global payment platform squeezed into a Nigerian context. It was built from scratch for trade that happens over WhatsApp threads, Instagram DMs, and story replies.

Have questions? Read the FAQ
Secure payment infrastructure

Payments go through regulated infrastructure. Your money is handled properly, with a clear record at every step.

Clear release conditions

The terms for releasing funds are set when the payment link is created. No surprises and no moving goalposts after payment.

Fair dispute resolution

When a dispute is raised, both the buyer and seller are heard. Nobody gets ignored or left without a path forward.

Made for Nigerian social commerce

We understand fashion vendors, hair sellers, gadget resellers, and thrift curators. That is exactly who we are building for.

Every seller who closes deals over a DM.

If you sell on WhatsApp or Instagram, OKO-TO was built for you.

Fashion sellers

Ankara sets, ready-to-wear, Aso-oke. Sell from your page without buyers hesitating over payment.

Hair and beauty vendors

Wigs, extensions, skincare, makeup. High-value orders need protection on both sides.

Sneaker resellers

Authentics, grades, imports. A protected link tells buyers the product is exactly what you say it is.

Gadget sellers

Phones, earbuds, accessories. Buyers need confidence before sending a large amount for something they have not held.

Thrift and vintage

UK-used, America-used, curated pieces. Convert followers who love your picks but pause at the payment step.

Start selling with protection.

We are onboarding sellers first. Join the waitlist and get early access, setup support, and zero platform fees for your first month.

  • Early seller access before the public launch
  • Zero platform fees on your first month of transactions
  • Onboarding support directly from our team
  • Input into features being built for your category

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