How To Check Your BVN

The Bank Verification Number (BVN) is an 11-digit unique identifier for Nigerians with bank accounts. Every Nigerian bank employs this system to link and identify an individual bank account. Your BVN ensures that all your bank accounts are connected. It also helps banks and law enforcement monitor to maintain accurate financial records. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) implemented it to combat fraud and enhance the efficiency of the banking system. Your BVN is essential for various banking activities, including opening new accounts, making deposits and withdrawals, and accessing loans. It serves to streamline the banking process and offers a secure method of identifying customers. Therefore, registering for BVN and safeguarding your BVN details is crucial.

• Check BVN on MTN, GLO, 9mobile, and Airtel
• Check your BVN on your bank mobile app
• Check your using the NIBSS “check your BVN” service

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Note: Safeguarding your BVN and refraining from sharing it with anyone is crucial for preventing unauthorized access to your bank accounts.

How To Get Your BVN

To register for BVN, you need to visit any Nigerian bank branch where you have an account. The customer service desk or BVN enrollment officer will provide you with an enrollment form. It is important not to provide accurate information on the form. this will help you avoid any complications in the future. This means Your Name and date Of Birth must be the same in other important documents.

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1. Visit any branch of a Nigerian bank where you have an account.
2. Request a BVN enrollment form from the customer service desk or BVN enrollment officer.
3. Fill the BVN enrollment form with accurate information, including your BIO data
4. Submit the completed form and provide the necessary biometric information
5. Upon successful enrollment, you will receive a confirmation slip with your BVN.

Information Required To Register Your Bank Verification Number

The Bank Verification Number (BVN) is a unique identifier that contains vital personal information. 

• Full name
• Phone Number
• Address
• Date of birth
• Photograph (Collected at the bank)
• Biometric data such as fingerprints (will be collected at the bank)
• A Valid Means of Identification

How To Check Your BVN

Checking your BVN is not complicated, except in a unique instance where you lost your phone or do not have access to the phone number linked to your bank accounts or Bank Verification Number. Alternatively, if you have access to the registered phone number, you can check your BVN by simply dialing The NIBSS “check your BVN” service. 

1. retrieve their BVN numbers by dialing the Short code (*565*0#) on the phone number linked to your bank account.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the BVN check. Provide your correct date of birth that is the exact DOB entered during your registration.
3. You also need to agree to a prompted N20 fee.
4. Enter your transaction pin.
5. Your BVN is displayed on your screen once you complete the prompts correctly.

Check your Bank Verification Number On Your bank mobile app

To check your Bank Verification Number (BVN) using the mobile apps of GTBank, UBA, and EcoBank, follow these steps:

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GTBank (Guaranty Trust Bank) Mobile App

1. Open the GTBank Mobile App: Launch the app on your device.
2. Log in: Enter your username and password to log into your account.
3. Menu: Navigate to the menu or options section, usually represented by three horizontal lines or a similar icon.
4. BVN Display: Your BVN might be displayed on the main dashboard or under the ‘Account Information’ or ‘Profile’ section.

If you cannot find it, you can also dial *737*6*1# on the mobile phone number linked to your GTBank account to receive your BVN via SMS.

UBA (United Bank for Africa) Mobile App

1. Open the UBA Mobile App: Launch the app on your device.
2. Log in: Use your credentials to log into your account.
3. Menu/Options: Tap on the menu or options icon, usually found at the top left or right corner of the app.
4. Profile: Go to the ‘Profile’ or ‘Account Information’ section.
5. BVN: Your BVN should be listed there.

You can also dial *565*0# on the mobile phone number linked to your UBA account to get your BVN.

EcoBank Mobile App

1. Open the EcoBank Mobile App: Launch the app on your device.
2. Log in: Enter your login details to access your account.
3. Menu: Go to the menu or options section within the app.
4. Profile/Account Information: Navigate to the ‘Profile’ or ‘Account Information’ section.
5. BVN: Your BVN should be visible in this section.

Alternatively, you can dial *565*0# on the mobile phone number linked to your EcoBank account to retrieve your BVN.

If you have any issues or cannot find your BVN in the app, it is advisable to contact the bank’s customer service for assistance.