What exactly is Cubrin?
Cubrin is Nigeria's hyperlocal social commerce platform. We connect you with local vendors near you — across food, fashion, beauty, gadgets, and lifestyle — so you can browse, chat, haggle, split bills, and get same-day delivery. Think of it as shopping from your neighbourhood, but built into one app.
How does the "Split Bill" feature work?
Ordering with roommates or friends? Instead of one person paying and hunting everyone down for cash, you split the cost directly inside the app before the order is placed. Everyone pays their share from their Cubrin wallet — no chasing, no awkwardness.
What is "Send a Lifeline" (Pay for Me)?
If you're out of funds or someone wants to treat you, build your cart and tap Send a Lifeline. A "Pay for Me" request goes straight to your friend's app. Once they approve, your order is processed immediately. Perfect for when sapa hits.
What is a Cubrin username (@handle) and why does it matter?
Every Cubrin user gets a unique @username — your identity on the platform. Friends can find you by searching your handle, and you can send gifts, split bills, or start a chat without sharing your phone number. Heads up: usernames can only be set once and cannot be changed, so choose carefully.
Can I chat with vendors directly on Cubrin?
Yes — chat is one of Cubrin's best features. Every vendor has a handle, so you can DM them to ask about stock, negotiate prices, request custom orders, or just say hi. Chat also supports Voice Notes, View Once photos, Streaks, and Instant Replies so conversations feel natural, not transactional.
How does "Haggle It" work?
Not sold on the price? Tap Haggle on any item, send the vendor your own counter-offer, and chat it out right in the app. The moment they accept, you check out at your price. Shopping on your own terms.
Is my money safe if my order isn't delivered?
Absolutely. Cubrin uses an Escrow-Backed payment system. When you pay, your funds are held in a secure dedicated ledger. The merchant only receives the money once delivery is verified. That means:
• You never pay for what you don't receive
• Vendors always get paid for what they fulfil
• Fake transfers and unpaid orders become impossible
How does Direct Vendor Delivery work?
Unlike traditional delivery apps, Cubrin lets vendors manage their own dispatch. That means your food or package comes straight from the source — no middlemen, no lost items, and often faster delivery. It's a direct relationship with the shop you're buying from.
What can I buy on Cubrin besides food?
Cubrin is a full hyperlocal marketplace. Beyond food and groceries, you can shop for:
• Beauty & Personal Care — skincare, makeup, hair, wigs, wellness
• Devices & Accessories — phones, chargers, earphones, power banks
• Fashion & Home — clothing, shoes, bags, home essentials
• Provisions & Snacks — everything from a nearby store
Can I use Cubrin to see food prices before I travel?
Yes! Our Hyperlocal Price Radar acts as a cost-of-living map. If you're moving to a new campus or neighborhood, search that area to see the average cost of meals and locate the most affordable spots before you arrive.
Can I book group outings, plan dates, or send gifts?
Yes. Cubrin includes a booking engine for planning dates, coordinating group schedules, and sending meals or gifts to friends. Combine that with Squad Carts — where everyone adds their items to one order — and you've got the easiest way to plan any hangout.
Is Cubrin free to use?
Yes — Cubrin is completely free for customers. You only pay for what you order, plus any delivery fee the vendor charges. There are no subscriptions, no hidden fees, and no membership charges.
How do I contact Cubrin support inside the app?
Open the Cubrin app and search for @cubrinapp — that's our official support handle. You can send a direct message with voice notes, photos, or screenshots. It's the fastest way to reach us. For non-urgent matters, you can also email [email protected].
What is a Cubrin Ambassador (Connector)?
Ambassadors are the driving force of our decentralized network. They act as local scouts who onboard neighbourhood merchants — Bukas, provision stores, beauty shops, gadget sellers, and fashion boutiques — onto Cubrin using our proprietary Ambassador Portal. In return, they earn lifetime commissions.
How do I earn money as an Ambassador?
You earn lifetime passive income. Ambassadors receive up to 10% of the platform fees generated by every merchant they onboard — creating a recurring commission stream that pays you every time those shops make a sale, even while you sleep.
Can I earn from customers too, not just merchants?
Yes — and this is where the real earning power kicks in.
• Merchant commissions — every time a shop you onboard makes a sale
• Customer commissions — every time a customer you referred places an order
When your referred customers order from your onboarded vendors, you earn on both sides of the transaction. That's the double-income engine.
Which vendors can I onboard as an Ambassador?
Cubrin now accepts vendors across four categories:
• 🍔 Food & Groceries — Buka, Grills, Provisions, Snacks, Fast Food, Student Sellers
• 💄 Beauty & Personal Care — Skincare, Makeup, Hair, Grooming
• 📱 Devices & Accessories — Phones, Gadgets, Chargers, Power Banks
• 👗 Fashion & Home — Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Home Essentials
The wider the range, the more shops you can onboard — and the more you earn.
How do I register local merchants?
Once accepted, you'll gain access to the secure Cubrin Ambassador Portal (dashboard). From there, you can register local shops yourself, or generate a shareable onboarding link and let the vendors sign up themselves. No POS hardware, no complex setups — everything is done from your phone.
When and how do I get paid?
Commissions are routed through our automated settlement API. Payouts go directly to your registered bank account based on our standard tier-payout schedule. You can track every naira earned in the Ledger section of your Ambassador Dashboard, and withdraw any time.
Do I have to pay to join the Ambassador program?
No. Joining is 100% free. There is no startup cost, no investment, and no hidden fees. You simply apply through our waitlist. We review and approve Ambassadors based on campus density and geographic coverage — and we strictly limit the number of active Connectors per area to keep earnings high for those who get in.
How long does approval take?
Most applications are reviewed within 48 hours. Every application is reviewed by a real person — not a bot. Once approved, you'll get an email with access details to your Ambassador Dashboard.
Can students join the Ambassador program?
Absolutely — students are our target audience. The program is built for campus life: flexible hours, no fixed schedule, and the ability to earn between classes. You onboard shops around your campus, and every time those shops sell, you earn.
⭐ How does my shop get featured on Cubrin?
Every week, Cubrin picks one shop at random for a full Featured Shop Spotlight. If selected, we publish:
• A magazine-style blog post on blog.cubrin.com introducing your shop
• A carousel image post on our TikTok (@cubrin26) telling your story
Both pieces link to each other — so customers can find you on either platform.
What do I need to do to get picked for the weekly feature?
Three things:
1️⃣ Submit an official feature request — send it to [email protected] with your shop name and Cubrin handle
2️⃣ Complete your product listing — photos, prices, descriptions, working hours, category — everything must be 100% filled in
3️⃣ Keep your shop active — shops that are closed or have incomplete listings are not eligible

Once those three boxes are ticked, you're automatically in the pool. Selections are made at random every week, so the more complete your shop, the better your chances.
🎨 How do I claim my FREE Cubrin banner?
Every shop on Cubrin is entitled to one free promotional banner, designed and delivered by our team. To claim yours:
1. Visit cubrin.com/vendors/banner.html
2. Fill in your shop details and the style you'd like
3. Our design team creates your banner within 3–5 business days
4. It goes live on your storefront, in the app, and appears in your Featured Shop post (if selected)

It's completely free — no charge, no strings attached.
As a local merchant, why should I sell on Cubrin?
Cubrin gives you immediate access to digital infrastructure without the overhead. You get:
• A digital storefront (no website needed)
• A dynamic virtual NUBAN for automatic settlements
• Access to a highly engaged community of students and nearby customers
• A free promotional banner from our design team
• A shot at the weekly Featured Shop spotlight (blog + TikTok)
Are there hidden fees for merchants?
No. Cubrin charges a flat 2% transaction fee applied only when you make a sale. Our automated split-payment APIs route platform fees and taxes (VAT) transparently — what hits your settlement account is purely yours. There are no monthly subscriptions, no setup fees, and no hidden charges.
Do I need a POS machine to sell on Cubrin?
No POS hardware is needed. You run your entire digital store from your smartphone. Cubrin provides a dynamic virtual NUBAN for instant settlements, and you can manage orders, chat with customers, and track earnings all from the app.
How does the Escrow ledger protect my business?
Our escrow system guarantees that the customer has already paid before you start preparing the order. You never have to worry about unpaid fulfilments, fake transfers, or out-of-pocket losses. Once you fulfil the order, funds are released automatically to your account.
Can I handle delivery myself?
Yes. Vendors on Cubrin handle delivery their own way — no need to hand items to unknown agents. You control the entire fulfilment process. Use your own dispatch rider, deliver yourself, or arrange pickup. Cubrin supports all of it.
How does the "Eat Now, Pay Later" (ENPL) feature work?
Partnering with Cubrin provides lending companies zero-CAC access to a high-volume, verified youth demographic. Since loans are for low-value transactions and funds never leave our closed-loop escrow ecosystem, partners can safely underwrite micro-credit risk. This is the infrastructure that powers Nigeria's next generation of BNPL.
I'm a logistics provider — how do I partner with Cubrin?
We partner with logistics providers who want access to high-density, high-frequency delivery corridors across student campuses and urban hubs. Partners benefit from predictable batch deliveries and escrow-guaranteed payouts. Reach out to [email protected] to discuss terms.
Who owns and operates Cubrin?
Cubrin is engineered and fully owned by AREMU-INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (RC: 8939169), a fully capitalized and officially incorporated entity backed by the broader infrastructure of the Aremu Group.

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