Cable TV
How to Pay DSTV Subscription Online in Nigeria (Easiest Way)
By Zaplynk · January 2025 · 4 min read
You can pay your DSTV subscription online in Nigeria in under 60 seconds. No need to visit a payment agent, no bank queue — just your smartcard number and you're done.
Which Cable TV Providers Does Zaplynk Support?
- 📺 DSTV — All packages (Padi, Yanga, Confam, Compact, Compact Plus, Premium)
- 📺 GOtv — All packages (Supa Plus, Supa, Max, Jolli, Jinja)
- 📺 Startimes — All packages
- 📺 Showmax — Subscription plans
How to Pay DSTV Online on Zaplynk — Step by Step
- Step 1: Sign up free at zaplynk.app/signup and fund your wallet
- Step 2: Go to Cable TV in your dashboard
- Step 3: Select your provider (DSTV, GOtv, Startimes or Showmax)
- Step 4: Enter your smartcard number (10 digits on your decoder)
- Step 5: Select your subscription package
- Step 6: Confirm with your 6-digit transaction PIN
- Step 7: Subscription activated instantly
Where to Find Your DSTV Smartcard Number
Your DSTV smartcard number is printed on the smartcard inside your decoder (behind the door). You can also find it by going to Settings → About on your DSTV decoder.
Using Zaplynk AI Chat to Pay DSTV
The quickest way is to just type in the AI chat: “Pay DSTV Compact for smartcard 1234567890” and Zaplynk handles the rest — no menus, no forms.