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How to Check Your BVN on All Banks in Nigeria. First Bank, GTB (GTBank), Zenith Bank, Access Bank, FCMB, Union Bank, UBA, Fidelity Bank, Polaris Bank, Wema Bank, EcoBank, Sterling Bank, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Unity Bank, Heritage Bank, Jaiz Bank, SunTrust Bank, Providus Bank, Titan Trust Bank, Keystone Bank, CitiBank
This will guide you on how to check your BVN number using USSD Code on your phone.
Have you forgotten your BVN or maybe you misplaced the book, paper or phone in which you saved or stored the number. Do not be worried, it is quite easy to get your BVN using your phone (the one you used in opening your account). Please follow the guide below to learn how to check and know your BVN using your phone and learn the reasons why the Central Bank of Nigeria implemented the BVN.
BVN stands for Bank Verification Number, it is a biometric identification number in the database of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The number assist the Central Bank of Nigeria to reduce fraudulent activities in the banking system in Nigeria. Every account holder is required to have a Bank Verification Number which is linked to all their bank accounts.
The following information are stored in the Bank Verification Number : photograph, fingerprint and other relevant information (For example, name, age, date of birth and so on) in the database of the Central Bank of Nigeria. On completion of the registration for the Bank Verification Number, you are required to link it to all your accounts. To check your BVN verification code on your mobile phone you are required to dial a specified USSD code. The code does not require Internet connectivity but requires a minimum of 20 Naira on your phone.
Your BVN is an 11 digit number and it acts as your universal ID in all commercial banks in Nigeria. The Central Bank of Nigeria implemented this Biometric Identification System within the industry to curb illegal banking.
Note: You will be charged 20 Naira.
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How to Check BVN on MTN
Dial *565*0# to check your Bank Verification Number (BVN) from your Mobile phones for N20
How to Check BVN on Airtel
Dial *565*0# to check your Bank Verification Number (BVN) from your Mobile phones for N20
How to Check BVN on Glo
Dial *565*0# to check your Bank Verification Number (BVN) from your Mobile phones for N20
How to Check BVN on 9mobile
Dial *565*0# to check your Bank Verification Number (BVN) from your Mobile phones for N20
How to Check BVN on First Bank of Nigeria
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN on GTB (GTBank)
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN on Zenith Bank
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN on Access Bank
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN on FCMB
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN on Union Bank
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN on UBA
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN on Fidelity Bank
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN on Polaris Bank
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN on Wema Bank
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN on EcoBank
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN on Sterling Bank
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN on Stanbic IBTC Bank
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN on Unity Bank
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN on Heritage Bank
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN on Jaiz Bank
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN on SunTrust Bank
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN on Providus Bank
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN on Titan Trust Bank
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN on Keystone Bank
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN on CitiBank
Dial *565*0# to check your BVN from the SIM (Phone Number) you used while registering and the BVN will display. It cost 20 Naira
How to Check BVN Online
To check your BVN online, Visit the Internet portal of Your bank, Check for where to See Customer Information and You will see it on the Internet portal.
You could also check for Your BVN on your Bank’s Mobile App.
Hope, with this you have been able to check your BVN with Your phone (MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9mobile). Please comment below for any issues faced while going through this process.
Please dial *565*0# on the phone you used to register the BVN.
Philsays
I want to change my bvn pls…?
Timsays
You cannot change your BVN, you can only update some information on your BVN. Thanks
Ikumariegbe Shadracksays
Whenever I try to get my BVN number with the number (glo) used in registering it using the code, it always shows wrong mmi code.
Timsays
Then to get the BVN, visit the bank where you registered or where you have an account attached to your BVN and the customer service will write out your BVN.
Omagwu Daniel ukwumonusays
how do I change the phone number link to my bvn
Timsays
Visit the bank you registered and pick a BVN update form, and then you could change it
Anonymoussays
i want to open another account with different name can i use the same bvn for the new account name
Adesays
i want to open another account with different name can i use the same bvn for the new account name
Timsays
You are not allowed to have a two BVN registration, so you cannot use two names.
Delesays
Pls is it possible that I change my age on my bvn profile?? And if yes pls wat are d requirements for it
Timsays
You need to go the place where you registered the BVN with a birth certificate (Strong evidence required for a change)
usmansays
please can i change my account number name
Timsays
The name must be thesame as the one with Your BVN name
Mangssays
Can I Check My Acc No By Using B V N?
Timsays
No, You cannot check your account number using BVN.
Giftsays
Please how can i obtain a new bvn? I no longer use the number I used to register for it because the sim is bad.
Samuel Olusanyasays
When I tried it the response was “Application down”. Is there another way pls?
Rospersays
Hello how can I link my bvn to me new number
Timsays
With some bank like Access Bank, you can see your BVN using the mobile apps and also check out their USSD. But please do try again, it might be due to network issue
Timsays
Visit a bank branch to edit your BVN.
justina chika Ezeribesays
please can someone explain how to check bvn numbee on airtel
justina Chika Ezeribesays
it is the old one it is saying that the application is down
Timsays
Please dial the code above (You need airtime on your phone).
Timsays
you need airtime on your phone to check.
Olorunsaye mariamsays
Not showing any reply
Timsays
Please do make sure is the number you use to register the account.
Tarimieyesays
What if I don’t have that number any more I used in registering for my BVN how do I retrieve my BVN. Can I change the phone number?
Timsays
Visit a branch of the bank where you registered and give your name or account number linked to it, then you will get your BVN.
OLUSI BUHARIsays
Is it necessary to get a BVN for under age children accounts?
Timsays
If they have accounts, they will need it and require it.
bamzsays
how can i know the names and age on my bnv
Timsays
Visit where you registered, or you provided the details yourself so you should know
Onyeka Kennedysays
Please my bank told me I have to upgrade my account before I can draw out my money as it student account now I want to know can I save money in the account then when ever I feel like I’ll go to upgrade and draw my money cause I want to use this opportunity to save goo money can I please I want to know it is possible to save more money on it as I have not upgraded it I use GTB bank
Timsays
Yes, You can save money in the account, but it has withdrawal limit. Thanks
Rajesh Kumar Beherasays
What is the BVN my account
Timsays
Please use the code. Thanks
Eniolasays
I enroll for BVN with the number I use to open my account and I got my ticket ID but have not gotten my BVN number whenever I check it with *565*0# it will say sorry this number isn’t register with ur BVN
Timsays
Please maybe it has not been registered. Thanks
Terrie Kennethsays
I lust the phone number I opened my bank account with although I have linked another phone number to my bank account I don’t know if my bvn too is linked to the new phone number.I need to know
Timsays
Please try to re-link the BVN and try to access the bank, if it is accessible. Thanks
Samuel AJike Kalusays
I saved two bvn, now i don’t know my bvn among the two, i try getting with the special code but it saying that the sim is not enrolled
Timsays
You need to use the phone number you used to register for BVN. Thanks
Ismailsays
How to check bvn number on gt bank via mtn number
Timsays
Please follow the guide there and dial a code. Thanks
Muhamudsays
Year
Timsays
Don’t get the question?
Temitopesays
Pls any can you tell me any other alternative for checking my bvn because I have dial the code for checking but wasn’t done
Temitopesays
Pls can you tell me any other alternative for checking my bvn because I have dial the code for checking it several times but wasn’t done
Timsays
Please visit a branch to assist with the BVN Thanks
Idowu morenikejisays
How to check zenith bank on airtel
Timsays
Please follow the guide. Thanks
Ozoemenam Nwibo Wildomsays
I Need To Do Exchange Of Number With 07066248986 Because I Lost My Old Line Duaring Endsars Nd Also I Forgote My Atm Pine Pls I Need Correction
Timsays
Please visit a registration with documents to change phone number. Thanks
Oderinwale iyanu ezekielsays
Pls I have forgotten my bvn and the sim is lost already what can I do
Timsays
Please visit a bank branch, provide your name and request assistance to see Your BVN. Thanks
Visit a bank branch or where registration is done and apply for it. Remember you have to hold up all required documents, accepting legally the actual name. Thanks
oshiogbele evelyn says
i want to know my BVN no ?? thanks
Tim says
Please dial *565*0# on the phone you used to register the BVN.
Phil says
I want to change my bvn pls…?
Tim says
You cannot change your BVN, you can only update some information on your BVN. Thanks
Ikumariegbe Shadrack says
Whenever I try to get my BVN number with the number (glo) used in registering it using the code, it always shows wrong mmi code.
Tim says
Then to get the BVN, visit the bank where you registered or where you have an account attached to your BVN and the customer service will write out your BVN.
Omagwu Daniel ukwumonu says
how do I change the phone number link to my bvn
Tim says
Visit the bank you registered and pick a BVN update form, and then you could change it
Anonymous says
i want to open another account with different name can i use the same bvn for the new account name
Ade says
i want to open another account with different name can i use the same bvn for the new account name
Tim says
You are not allowed to have a two BVN registration, so you cannot use two names.
Dele says
Pls is it possible that I change my age on my bvn profile?? And if yes pls wat are d requirements for it
Tim says
You need to go the place where you registered the BVN with a birth certificate (Strong evidence required for a change)
usman says
please can i change my account number name
Tim says
The name must be thesame as the one with Your BVN name
Mangs says
Can I Check My Acc No By Using B V N?
Tim says
No, You cannot check your account number using BVN.
Gift says
Please how can i obtain a new bvn? I no longer use the number I used to register for it because the sim is bad.
Samuel Olusanya says
When I tried it the response was “Application down”. Is there another way pls?
Rosper says
Hello how can I link my bvn to me new number
Tim says
With some bank like Access Bank, you can see your BVN using the mobile apps and also check out their USSD.
But please do try again, it might be due to network issue
Tim says
Visit a bank branch to edit your BVN.
justina chika Ezeribe says
please can someone explain how to check bvn numbee on airtel
justina Chika Ezeribe says
it is the old one it is saying that the application is down
Tim says
Please dial the code above (You need airtime on your phone).
Tim says
you need airtime on your phone to check.
Olorunsaye mariam says
Not showing any reply
Tim says
Please do make sure is the number you use to register the account.
Tarimieye says
What if I don’t have that number any more I used in registering for my BVN how do I retrieve my BVN. Can I change the phone number?
Tim says
Visit a branch of the bank where you registered and give your name or account number linked to it, then you will get your BVN.
OLUSI BUHARI says
Is it necessary to get a BVN for under age children accounts?
Tim says
If they have accounts, they will need it and require it.
bamz says
how can i know the names and age on my bnv
Tim says
Visit where you registered, or you provided the details yourself so you should know
Onyeka Kennedy says
Please my bank told me I have to upgrade my account before I can draw out my money as it student account now I want to know can I save money in the account then when ever I feel like I’ll go to upgrade and draw my money cause I want to use this opportunity to save goo money can I please I want to know it is possible to save more money on it as I have not upgraded it I use GTB bank
Tim says
Yes, You can save money in the account, but it has withdrawal limit. Thanks
Rajesh Kumar Behera says
What is the BVN my account
Tim says
Please use the code. Thanks
Eniola says
I enroll for BVN with the number I use to open my account and I got my ticket ID but have not gotten my BVN number whenever I check it with *565*0# it will say sorry this number isn’t register with ur BVN
Tim says
Please maybe it has not been registered. Thanks
Terrie Kenneth says
I lust the phone number I opened my bank account with although I have linked another phone number to my bank account I don’t know if my bvn too is linked to the new phone number.I need to know
Tim says
Please try to re-link the BVN and try to access the bank, if it is accessible. Thanks
Samuel AJike Kalu says
I saved two bvn, now i don’t know my bvn among the two, i try getting with the special code but it saying that the sim is not enrolled
Tim says
You need to use the phone number you used to register for BVN. Thanks
Ismail says
How to check bvn number on gt bank via mtn number
Tim says
Please follow the guide there and dial a code. Thanks
Muhamud says
Year
Tim says
Don’t get the question?
Temitope says
Pls any can you tell me any other alternative for checking my bvn because I have dial the code for checking but wasn’t done
Temitope says
Pls can you tell me any other alternative for checking my bvn because I have dial the code for checking it several times but wasn’t done
Tim says
Please visit a branch to assist with the BVN Thanks
Idowu morenikeji says
How to check zenith bank on airtel
Tim says
Please follow the guide. Thanks
Ozoemenam Nwibo Wildom says
I Need To Do Exchange Of Number With 07066248986 Because I Lost My Old Line Duaring Endsars Nd Also I Forgote My Atm Pine Pls I Need Correction
Tim says
Please visit a registration with documents to change phone number. Thanks
Oderinwale iyanu ezekiel says
Pls I have forgotten my bvn and the sim is lost already what can I do
Tim says
Please visit a bank branch, provide your name and request assistance to see Your BVN. Thanks
Emama Yak's says
Very impressive
Timothy says
Thanks.
Glad you found it educating.
Steve says
I want to the name I use to register my Bvn please what can I do
Timothy says
Visit a bank branch or where registration is done and apply for it. Remember you have to hold up all required documents, accepting legally the actual name. Thanks