PalmPay - Smarter Way to Bank

PalmPay Limited · PalmPay is a digital banking app that supports free transfers, bill payments, savings, and card services.

React Native Finance PalmPay Limited
Bundle ID com.transsnet.palmpay
Version analyzed 7.7.0
Build framework React Native
SDKs detected 11
Analyzed 2026-10-03
Exploratory agent run

What PalmPay - Smarter Way to Bank does

PalmPay is a comprehensive financial services application operating as a licensed Mobile Money Operator (MMO) in the Nigerian market. The platform functions as a digital wallet and neo-banking solution, facilitating inter-bank transfers, utility bill payments, and telecommunications top-ups. Beyond transactional services, the application integrates wealth management modules, including high-yield savings accounts and mutual fund investments, regulated under the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and insured by relevant deposit insurance schemes.

Observed on screen

  • Digital Fund Transfers Facilitates real-time financial transactions between PalmPay accounts and external commercial banking institutions.
  • Utility and Service Payments Provides a centralized interface for settling electricity bills, cable TV subscriptions, and insurance premiums.
  • Telecommunications Top-up Enables automated purchasing of mobile airtime and data bundles across various network providers.
  • Wealth Management (CashBox) Offers a high-yield savings vehicle with competitive annual percentage yields for automated capital appreciation.
  • Investment Portfolio Access Grants users the ability to invest in mutual funds and other wealth products with variable annual returns.
  • Credit Facilities Includes a dedicated loan module for accessing short-term credit and liquidity.
  • User Acquisition Incentives Features a "Refer & Earn" mechanism and a reward system to drive platform growth and user retention.
  • Account Security and Compliance Implements industry-standard authentication protocols and adheres to CBN regulatory requirements for mobile money operations.

Written from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, not from the store listing. It covers only the screens that run reached, so anything behind a login, paywall or region lock is absent.

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

11 SDKs found across 11 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Animation 1 SDK
Attribution 1 SDK
Authentication 1 SDK
Crash Reporting 1 SDK
Imaging 1 SDK
Machine Learning 1 SDK
Push Notifications 1 SDK
Storage 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 6 sensitive

30 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Approximate location sensitive

Access approximate location (network-based).

Read phone state sensitive

Read phone state, network info, and the device's phone number.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Make phone calls sensitive

Initiate a phone call without going through the dialer UI.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Fingerprint authentication standard

Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.

Display over other apps standard

Draw windows on top of other apps. Granted from system settings.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Foreground service: media playback standard

Required for foreground services of type mediaPlayback.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Bluetooth (legacy) standard

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices on Android 11 and below.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
DETECT SCREEN CAPTURE standard
Modify audio settings standard

Modify global audio settings.

FLASHLIGHT standard
Biometric authentication standard

Authenticate using biometric hardware.

Change Wi-Fi state standard

Change Wi-Fi connectivity state.

ACCESS ADSERVICES ATTRIBUTION standard
com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ APP INFO standard
com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET COMMON DATA standard
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
ACCESS ADSERVICES AD ID standard
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND GET INSTALL REFERRER SERVICE standard
com.transsnet.palmpay.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside PalmPay - Smarter Way to Bank.

What does PalmPay - Smarter Way to Bank do?

PalmPay is a comprehensive financial services application operating as a licensed Mobile Money Operator (MMO) in the Nigerian market. The platform functions as a digital wallet and neo-banking solution, facilitating inter-bank transfers, utility bill payments, and telecommunications top-ups. Beyond transactional services, the application integrates wealth management modules, including high-yield savings accounts and mutual fund investments, regulated under the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and insured by relevant deposit insurance schemes. This comes from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, so it covers only the screens that run reached.

What is PalmPay - Smarter Way to Bank built with?

PalmPay - Smarter Way to Bank by PalmPay Limited is built with React Native. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does PalmPay - Smarter Way to Bank use?

FlyTrap detected 11 third-party SDKs inside PalmPay - Smarter Way to Bank, including Firebase Cloud Messaging, Firebase Crashlytics and AppsFlyer. They span areas such as Push Notifications, Crash Reporting, Attribution and Imaging. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does PalmPay - Smarter Way to Bank request?

PalmPay - Smarter Way to Bank requests 30 permissions. 6 of these are sensitive, such as Microphone, Post notifications and Approximate location. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is PalmPay - Smarter Way to Bank safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. PalmPay - Smarter Way to Bank requests 30 permissions (6 sensitive) and bundles 11 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is PalmPay - Smarter Way to Bank available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.