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How to Move Your Retailers to a New Recharge Platform Without Losing Them

How to Move Your Retailers to a New Recharge Platform Without Losing Them

Key takeaways

  • Fix one cut-off time for balances and announce it early
  • Train your top retailers first; others follow them
  • Keep a direct support number for the first week

Distributors often stay on a platform they are unhappy with because they are afraid of losing retailers during the switch. The fear is fair, but most of the risk comes from poor planning, not from the new software.

A simple plan

  1. Week before: tell retailers why you are switching and the exact cut-off date.
  2. Data: export users, levels and commission slabs from the old platform.
  3. Cut-off: note every wallet balance at one fixed time and add the same balance on the new platform.
  4. Top retailers first: train your busiest retailers in person or on a call.
  5. First week: one support number, answered fast, for any question.
Pro tip

Keep the old platform in read-only mode for two weeks after the switch. Old reports answer most "where is my money" questions.

What to tell retailers

  • Your balance is safe and will be the same
  • Here is the new app and your login
  • This is the number to call if anything looks wrong

Conclusion

A switch done well can even win you retailers, because a smoother app is something they notice every day. If you are planning one, our team can help set up your white label platform and move your data.

Planning a switch?

We help set up your branded platform and move your data.

Frequently asked questions

Can retailer balances be moved to a new platform?
Yes. Note every balance on a fixed cut-off time and add the same amount on the new platform.
How long does a platform switch take?
Most networks can switch in one to two weeks with a clear plan.
What makes retailers leave during a switch?
Confusion about balance and not knowing who to call when something goes wrong.

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