How to check BVN Number online

 

Are you fill a form, which requires you to include your bank Bank Verification Number ( BVN number ) or trying to update your banking details at your bank?

If yes, you are in the right place, you don’t need to memorize your BVN code or search for in on mobile phone message draft, talkless of running back home to search your archives – just read on to find out the code to check bvn on your mobile phone without gprs (data) connection on any network. In this guide,  I will show you how to Check Your BVN Number With Your Mobile Phone. This service works to retrieve your BVN number registered in any Nigeria bank i.e Access Bank, Diamond Bank, Eco Bank, GTBANK, First Bank, Keystone Bank, Sterling Bank, United Bank for Africa, Zenith Bank etc

WHAT IS A BVN

A BVN an acronym for Bank Verification Number is an 11-digit number code generated by the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) as a means of identification. It’s your universal Bank ID, given to you by your Bank. It is your security identification number which you use for banking transactions.

HOW DO I RETRIEVE MY BVN NUMBER ONLINE

If you’ve also forgot your BVN number and you need it for urgent matters, you don’t need to worry – with the help of mobile network operator in Nigeria (Glo, MTN, Airtel, 9mobile) it is possible to check your BVN number by dialing a USSD code using the mobile phone number used to register the BVN Number and your bank verification code will be displayed on the screen.

CODE TO CHECK BVN WITH YOUR MOBILE PHONE

To Check Your Bank Verification Number ( BVN )

1. STEP 1: Get the mobile phone number used to register for BVN
2. STEP 2: dial this USSD code for checking bvn on your mobile phone – *565*0#
3. STEP 3: Wait a moment, for the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System (NIBSS) to display the BVN code associated with your mobile Number on your screen.

For GTBank Customers – Here is how I do check my BVN

1. STEP 1: Get the mobile phone number used to register for BVN
2. STEP 2: dial this USSD code for checking bvn on your mobile phone – *737*6*1#
3. STEP 3: Wait a moment, your 11-digit Bank Verification Number will be displayed on my phone.

Note: If you’re yet to register you’ll receive this information, “Sorry your number is not enrolled on the BVN platform. Thank you for using BVN service. You have been charged N20 for this service.”

This attracts a service charge N10, So make sure your have enough airtime on your mobile phone before dialing this USSD code.

This service can only work if used dialed on the mobile phone number used for the registration of your bank verification number ( BVN )

Benefits of Having a BVN Code in Nigeria

1. It helps Protection of account from unauthorized access.
2. As a means of indentifcation it is Easily across all Nigerian Banks.
3. It Helps Reduce the risk of identity theft and fraud cases.
4. It enables a smooth credit system and banking operations

How to Enroll For BVN in Nigerian Banks

1. Go to any branch of a bank you have an account with.
2. Meet the customer care for the enrollment for, request and fill.
3. Present yourself for biometric data capture, this shouldn’t take time.
4. Enrolment Ticket ID will be issued to you on completion of the biometric capture.
5. In 48 hours, your BVN will be sent to your phone number associated with your account number.

 

 

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