If you have never used payment systems, you must have lost a lot, because they provide much more payment options, as well as a loyal program of discounts and commissions. In this article, we will tell you how to create a Qiwi Wallet. The article is recommended not only for computer users, but also for smartphone owners.
How to create a Qiwi Wallet on your phone
This article is intended for inexperienced users, so the information will be provided as clearly as possible. Creating a Qiwi Wallet is quite easy, you just need to follow a few points. The most important thing you need for this is a mobile phone number. It is needed to link the wallet to the phone, and in case of loss of the account, you can easily restore it using your number.
And if you are wondering how to create a Qiwi wallet, registration from a mobile phone will look like this:
- Download the app of the same name to your device.
- Come throughsimplified registration.
- Link number.
Done!
The above instruction is suitable for people who do not have a computer. But then we will also look at how to create a Qiwi Wallet for free from a computer, because this is a more popular way.
How to create a wallet on a computer
So, we offer you detailed instructions on how to create a Qiwi Wallet. Registration:
- The registration itself begins with the transition to the official website of Qiwi. There you need to find the "Create Wallet" button.
- If you click on it, a window will open in which you need to enter a phone number. It is important that it is yours, or at least that you have constant access to it.
- Below the line for the number will be the item "I'm not a robot", and if you click on it, a test consisting of pictures will appear in which you will need to select certain images.
- When you have done all that is required of you, a four-digit confirmation code will be sent to your number. This procedure is needed to confirm that this number is available to you. After entering the code, one of the registration steps will be completed.
- Next is the most important step - creating a password. It must be treated as responsibly as possible, because it may depend on who else besides you will use your money. It is important not to include birth dates and other easily identifiable information in the password. The password must consist of a random set of numbers and English capital and small letters. Such a password can and will be difficultfor memorization, but for something safe.
- Now you can click on the "Register" item.
After that, you will be asked to activate the SMS-notification service for 29 rubles. per month. But if you don't need it, you can easily opt out. After registration, you will immediately see a list of options that are available to you in your personal account:
- phone number (it will also be a login);
- your account in rubles;
- wallet settings;
- exit.
Replenishment of the account through the terminal
Now a few words about account replenishment. In order to replenish the balance, you need to go through authorization, then select the "Top up wallet" section and select the most suitable method of replenishment for you.
The list of ways is quite extensive, and you will most likely find what you need. But you should pay attention to the commission. In some cases, it can be 0%, in others it is much higher.
You can top up your account through any terminals located in any public place. Approaching the terminal, follow the instructions:
- In the terminal, select the item "Payment for services".
- After that, you need to make several transitions and find the "Electronic money" item.
- Look for the "Kiwi" icon and click on it.
- Now all that's left is to enter the money, indicating your wallet number, that is, your phone number.
Important! After replenishment, you should take your check with you in case of unforeseen situations.
Replenishment with a bank card
This method is the easiest, you can use it without leaving your home. For this you need:
- Go to the official Qiwi website and enter your personal account.
- Here we find the account replenishment section and click on it.
- The site will take you to the list of deposit methods, where you select "Top up with a bank card".
- After another transition, you will be asked for card details: its bank number, date of issue, and CVV/CVC code.
- Next, you can choose the currency and the amount of replenishment.
By the way, after entering all the necessary data, you can link the card to your wallet, so that next time you do not fill out the above items again. But although this is convenient, it is not safe, because if someone gets access to your QIWI wallet, then he will also have your card details.
This is the most basic type of top-up, although you can use others, for example: top-up from your phone balance, from another online wallet, and so on. All of them are also very simple, and it is quite possible to figure them out on your own.
Withdraw funds
As for the withdrawal of funds, there are also a large number of ways: withdrawal to a bank account, to a bank card, at any ATM, through a money transfer system, withdrawal to a mobile phone and to another Internet wallet. The easiest way is to withdraw to a bank card:
- To do this, it's tedious to go to the official website and select the "Withdraw" section.
- Among the methods that have appeared, we find thatwhat we need. By the way, when withdrawing, you should not forget about the commission, which can reach up to 3%.
With the help of a Qiwi wallet, you can pay for services, bills, and make purchases in an online store. By the way, above we have already talked about how to create a Qiwi Wallet for free from your phone, and so, withdrawals can also be made from your phone. To do this, you just need to download the app of the same name.
Qiwi Card
For a more convenient use of the wallet, you need to download the official application or program. You can find it for all existing platforms. In addition to the official application, there is also a Qiwi card. It is no different from a regular plastic card. It can also be used to pay in a cafe, restaurant, gas station, both in regular and online stores.
The order of such a card is made on the official website:
- Find the "Buy a card" item.
- Fill in the data - card type, first name, last name, patronymic, delivery method. Please note that delivery can only be made in Russia and Kazakhstan.
If your plans do not include payment by card in regular stores, then you can get a virtual one. It will be valid only in online stores and is issued for 2 years. If desired, you can place an order for the issuance of a physical card.
Tech Support
If you have questions that you can't find answers to anywhere, it's best to contact support. She worksaround the clock and will answer any of your questions, even the most sophisticated ones, as soon as possible.
Other useful information on how to create a Qiwi wallet and use it
After exiting the described electronic payment system, you need to follow some rules. One of the most important is to never set the save password option in the browser, this is very dangerous, since outsiders can easily enter your account besides you. If for some reason you decide to delete your account, then you should contact support. Please note that it may also be deleted automatically after 6 months of inactivity or 12 months after the last payment.
What if you forgot your password? Thanks to the convenient system of linking a phone to an account, it will not be difficult to restore it, as well as create a Qiwi wallet:
- To do this, find the line "remind" near the item "password", click on it. You will be asked for the phone number to which the wallet was registered.
- By entering the number, you need to confirm that you are not a robot, just like when registering.
- After that, you need to change your password.
- If you somehow lost your number or do not have access to it, then, alas, you will not be able to return your account.
If you want to have more guarantees that you will not lose your account, then you need to log in through social networks, there you will also need to write your number, come up with a password, but if you lose such an account, you will have more chances restore via supporthim.
In closing
We hope that the article on how to create a Qiwi wallet will be useful for you. Indeed, over time, the turnover of paper funds will completely fall to a minimum, and the ability to register oneself in modern payment systems will remain. We also recommend that you go to the official website of Qiwi and see the terms of use.
