Picture this: You’ve spent months preparing for the GRE, perfecting your vocabulary, mastering those tricky quantitative questions, and fine-tuning your analytical writing. You’re finally ready to register for the exam. But when you try to pay with your Naira card, your heart sinks – the payment is declined.
Sounds familiar? You’re not alone. Every day, hundreds of Nigerian students face this exact frustration. With major banks like GTBank, Access Bank, and FirstBank restricting international transactions on Naira cards, the simple act of paying for the GRE has become a major roadblock in your graduate school journey.
The stress is real:
- Your test preparation momentum gets disrupted
- Application deadlines keep getting closer
- The uncertainty of whether you’ll secure your preferred test date grows
- Friends and family might not be able to help with their cards either
But here’s the good news: there’s a reliable solution that thousands of Nigerian students are already using successfully. No more asking relatives abroad for their cards. No more wrestling with cards that don’t work. No more costly international wire transfers that may or may not go through.
The GRE Payment Challenge in Nigeria
Remember when paying for the GRE was as simple as using your local bank card? Those days are gone. Nigerian banks have stopped supporting international transactions on Naira debit cards, leaving thousands of students scrambling for alternatives.
What makes this especially frustrating?
- The GRE is mandatory for most graduate programs abroad
- Payment deadlines are strict and non-negotiable
- Traditional workarounds like asking relatives abroad aren’t always reliable
Understanding GRE Costs and Fees
Before we dive into payment solutions, let’s break down what you’re paying for:
Standard GRE Fees
- Registration Fee: $205 (main exam fee)
- Score Reports: The first 4 recipients are free
- Additional Score Reports: $27 per recipient
- Rescheduling Fee: $50 (if you need to change your test date)
Pro tip: Schedule your exam only when you’re ready to avoid rescheduling fees.
The Simple Solution: EverTry Virtual Dollar Cards
Here’s where virtual dollar cards come in – they’re digital payment cards that work just like regular dollar-denominated cards but without the physical plastic. Think of them as your personal bridge to international payments.
Why Virtual Dollar Cards Work Better Than:
Traditional Bank Cards:
- No international transaction restrictions
- Better exchange rates
- Instant activation
Bitcoin/Crypto:
- No volatile exchange rates
- Direct dollar payments
- Wider acceptance
Wire Transfers:
- Lower fees
- Instant transactions
- No bank visits needed
How to Pay for Your GRE Using EverTry
Getting your GRE payment sorted with EverTry takes just three steps:
- Create Your Account
- Sign up on EverTry with your email or download the app
- Complete the quick verification process
- Fund your account in Naira
- Generate Your Virtual Dollar Card
- Click “Create New Card”
- Select “Dollar Card”
- Your card details appear instantly
- Pay for Your GRE
- Head to the ETS website
- Enter your new virtual card details
- Complete your registration
The entire process takes less than 10 minutes, and you’ll have your GRE registration confirmed immediately.
Beyond the GRE: Other Uses for Your Virtual Dollar Card
Your EverTry virtual dollar card isn’t just for the GRE. Use it for:
- TOEFL registration
- University application fees
- Online course payments
- International subscriptions
- Global shopping
Ready to Register for Your GRE?
Don’t let payment issues delay your graduate school dreams. Create your EverTry virtual dollar card today and join thousands of Nigerian students who’ve successfully registered for their GRE.
Have questions? Our support team is available 24/7 to help you through the process.