You can buy a NECO token in two ways: on the NECO portal at results.neco.gov.ng, or from an online vendor. The portal sells at NECO's own price but can be slow just after results come out. A vendor such as Cegital charges ₦2,400 and shows the token on your screen and sends it to your email after payment. This guide explains both routes, what to prepare, and how to avoid a fake or already-used token.
What is a NECO token?
A NECO token is an electronic PIN that replaces the old physical scratch card. It is tied to ONE candidate's result, and the same token can be used up to five times to check that result, after which you cannot use another token. If you are checking for a sibling or classmate, each person needs their own token. But you can buy for them easily.
What you need before you buy
A phone or computer with an internet connection.
A working email address and phone number, because the token is sent to them.
Your NECO registration number (which is a combination of 10 digits and 2 letters e.g. 9256649812GA), which you will need after you buy, when you check the result.
A debit card, bank transfer or USSD option to pay.
NECO portal or online vendor: which should you use?
NECO portal | Online vendor (e.g. Cegital) | |
|---|---|---|
Price | ₦2,250 | ₦2,400 per token on Cegital |
How you buy | Create an account on results.neco.gov.ng, choose Purchase Token, pay | Choose quantity, enter name, phone and email, pay by card, transfer or USSD |
Speed | Can be slow when results are newly released | Token shown on screen and emailed after payment |
Support | NECO support | Vendor support and transaction tracking |
Best for | Buying at the official price when the portal is working | Buying fast, buying several tokens, or when the portal is busy |
Vendors set their own price and may charge more than the portal. Compare before you pay.
How to buy a NECO token on Cegital
Open the NECO token page, choose how many tokens you need, enter your name, phone number and email, and pay with card, bank transfer or USSD. Your token appears on screen and in your email. The full steps are on the page.
Buying for a school or cyber café
If you need ten or more tokens, Cegital offers bulk discounts: 1% off for 10 pins, 1.5% off for 20 pins and 2% off for 50 pins. For more than 50, contact support for reseller pricing.
How to avoid fake or already-used NECO tokens (checklist)
Never pay a WhatsApp or Telegram seller before you have seen proof they have delivered to others.
Buy only from a site with a real address, a refund policy and contact details you can check.
Ask for the token to be shown on screen and sent by email, not typed into a chat.
Check that what the seller offers matches what the NECO portal asks for today. If you are unsure, ask the seller to explain before you pay.
Test the token on results.neco.gov.ng as soon as you buy it, so a problem is caught early.
Keep the payment receipt and transaction ID.
Checking your result after you buy
Go to results.neco.gov.ng, pick the exam year and type (SSCE Internal or External), enter your token and registration number, and click Check Result. See the full step-by-step on our NECO token page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a NECO token on Cegital? ₦2,400 per token. A service charge applies depending on the quantity.
How long does delivery take? The token shows on your screen after payment and is sent to your email.
How many times can I use one token? Five times, on the same candidate's result.
Can I use one token for two people? No. Each candidate needs their own token.
I lost my token. What do I do? Use Track Transaction with the details you paid with, or check your email.
My token says invalid. What should I check? Make sure the exam year and exam type are right, the registration number is typed correctly, and the token has not been used 5 times. If it still fails, contact support with your transaction details.
What if I don't get my token? Contact support on WhatsApp. See our return and refund policy.
Ready to buy? Buy your NECO token on Cegital.
