FAAN Bans Cash At All Airport Gates From March 1
Cash will no longer be accepted at any of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) pay points, such as executive lounges, parking lots, and entrance gates, as of Sunday, March 1.
The FAAN released a statement on Friday that included the revelation.
FAAN’s “Go Cashless” campaign, which promises to make all airport transactions quicker, safer, and entirely digital, includes this step.
The statement claims that at airports under FAAN authority, all travellers and guests must pay digitally. This covers costs for executive and VIP lounge services, parking in parking lots, and admission through access gates. FAAN noted that the program is in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) instruction to promote cashless transactions in all public services.
“In line with the directive of the Central Bank of Nigeria, effective March 1st, 2026, cash will no longer be accepted at any FAAN pay point. That means at all our international and local airports—from access gates to car parks, and executive lounge entries—every transaction must be digital,” the statement read in part.
Passengers are advised to collect their cards at access gates and lounges to take advantage of the “Tap and Go” system, which allows them to complete transactions quickly and avoid queues.
The technology speeds up passenger flow and reduces leakage chances by doing away with cash. In these busy locations, it is anticipated that the cashless system will greatly enhance service quality.
