Payment Policy

Last updated July 2026

This policy applies to all Vela Health & Wellbeing services, including elderly care packages, BLS and First Aid training, maternity concierge, and any other service offered by Vela. By booking or engaging any Vela service, clients agree to the terms set out below.

How To Pay

Ways to Pay Vela

Choose the channel that suits you, whether you're paying locally in naira or from abroad.

MethodDetailsBest For
Online, Paystack Card, bank transfer, USSD. Available on the Vela website 24/7. Nigerian naira payments
Online, Flutterwave Card and international transfer. Available on the Vela website. USD and GBP payments (diaspora)
Bank Transfer Direct to the Vela Health & Wellbeing business account. Details on invoice. Corporate invoicing
WhatsApp Payment Link Sent directly by Vela on request. Powered by Paystack. Quick bookings
Elderly Care Packages

Payment Terms

"Care package payments are due in full at the start of each month. No payment, no service. No exceptions."

Payment termMonthly, in full, in advance
When payment is due1st of each month (or date of service start)
Payment methodOnline via website (Paystack or Flutterwave) or bank transfer
Late paymentService suspended after 3 days without payment
Quarterly prepayment discount10% off when 3 months are paid upfront
CurrencyNigerian Naira (₦) or USD, client selects at checkout
InvoicingAutomatic invoice issued on the 25th of each month for the following month
CancellationOne calendar month written notice required. No refund for the notice month.
BLS & First Aid Training

Payment Terms

Booking deposit50% of session fee, due at time of booking
Balance due48 hours before the session date
How to bookOnline via website: select date and tier, then pay deposit instantly
Early bird discount₦50,000 to ₦100,000 off, applied automatically when booking 14+ days in advance
Late registration surcharge₦50,000 to ₦100,000 added, applied automatically when booking within 7 days
Cancellation by clientDeposit non-refundable if cancelled within 7 days of the session
ReschedulingPermitted once with 7+ days notice at no charge. Second reschedule incurs a 25% fee.
Corporate invoicingAvailable for premium and standard workplace bookings, 14-day payment terms
Cancellation by VelaFull refund issued within 5 working days if Vela cancels a session
Maternity Concierge

Payment Terms

Package duration9 months, from confirmed booking to 6 weeks postnatal
Payment option 1Full 9-month package paid upfront, 10% discount applied
Payment option 2Monthly instalments, paid on the 1st of each month
Booking deposit₦100,000 / $63 to secure the start date, non-refundable
Late paymentService suspended after 3 days. A reinstatement fee applies.
Early terminationNo refund for months already paid. One month notice required to stop.
CurrencyNigerian Naira (₦) or USD, client selects at checkout
Refund Policy

Where You Stand

Vela operates a clear, fair refund policy. We do not offer refunds for services already delivered, or for cancellations within the notice periods stated above.

SituationRefund EntitlementTimeframe
Vela cancels a training session Full refund 5 working days
Client cancels 7+ days before training Deposit retained, balance refunded if paid 5 working days
Client cancels within 7 days of training No refund, full session fee due N/A
Care package cancelled with 1 month notice No refund for notice month N/A
Service failure by Vela caregiver Credit or partial refund, reviewed case by case 10 working days
Maternity, cancelled after booking Deposit non-refundable, months not yet started refunded 10 working days