Virtual USD cards for Nigerian devs to renew GitHub Pro & AWS in Naira
Nigerian developers cannot renew subscriptions to essential dev tools like GitHub Pro and AWS due to acute dollar shortages and naira devaluation.
Users top up in Naira via local gateways, get instant virtual USD cards tailored for dev tool subscriptions. Service guarantees competitive exchange rates and auto-reload reminders to beat dollar shortages. Seamless integration with GitHub, AWS billing for hassle-free renewals.
Software developers based in Nigeria who depend on SaaS dev tools like GitHub and AWS for daily work
Dev-tool optimized cards with usage analytics and sub-renewal reminders, locked to prevent misuse
supportive
Instant funding via Paystack/Flutterwave
One-click USD card for GitHub/AWS
Monitor renewal dates and balances
Notifications on best Naira-USD rates
Set-it-and-forget-it balance top-ups
Detailed logs of card spends
Cards for GitHub, AWS, Vercel etc.
Earn Naira credits for invites
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| phone | text | Yes |
| wallet_balance | int | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| card_number | text | No |
| balance_usd | int | No |
| expires_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| card_id | uuid | Yes |
| amount_ngn | int | No |
| amount_usd | int | Yes |
| type | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| tool_name | text | No |
| renewal_date | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
/api/topupProcess Naira top-up
/api/cardsGenerate new USD card
/api/cards/:idFetch card details
/api/transactionsList user transactions
/api/subscriptionsTrack a subscription
/api/users/meUser profile and balance
5k NGN top-up limit
50k NGN/month
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 50 | 5% | $75 | $900 |
| Month 6 | 500 | 10% | $1,500 | $18,000 |
Get virtual USD cards instantly. Top-up in Naira, subscribe worry-free.
Post in Nigerian Dev Slack/Discord (e.g. DevC, NaijaDevs), DM 20 Twitter devs complaining about subs, offer free Pro trial for testimonials. Follow up with personalized demos via WhatsApp.
General virtual cards
No dev focus or reminders
Tailored for GitHub/AWS with tracking
Local integration
High fees for small top-ups
Fixed low rates + sub tools
Data on dev sub patterns for better rates + community referrals
Naira at all-time low vs USD, dev tool prices rising, no specialized solution yet
FX rate volatility
Hedge with stablecoin reserves
CBN forex regs
Partner licensed gateways like Paystack
Payment gateway downtime
Multi-provider failover
Success: 50+ interested signups
Success: 80% renewal success
Success: 100 signups week 1
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