Why escrow exists
Advance payment fraud is one of the biggest barriers to B2B trade in Nigeria. AADOPS escrow eliminates both buyer and seller risk by holding payment until both sides are satisfied.
The full lifecycle
Step 1 β Buyer places order. No money moves yet.
Step 2 β Seller confirms order. Buyer is prompted to pay.
Step 3 β Buyer pays into escrow. Money goes into a secure escrow account β not to the seller yet.
Step 4 β Seller dispatches goods. Delivery is tracked through AADOPS logistics.
Step 5 β Buyer confirms delivery. When satisfied, buyer confirms on AADOPS. This triggers escrow release.
Step 6 β Escrow releases. Payment transfers directly to the seller bank account β typically within 24 hours.
If there is a problem
If goods are not delivered, the buyer raises a dispute. AADOPS reviews and refunds if valid. If the buyer does not confirm within 72 hours of confirmed receipt, escrow releases automatically to protect the seller.