{"id":3270,"date":"2015-03-13T11:52:47","date_gmt":"2015-03-13T10:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/?p=3270"},"modified":"2023-11-17T14:28:37","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T13:28:37","slug":"bank-verification-number-bvn-12-things-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buzznigeria.com\/bank-verification-number-bvn-12-things-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check BVN on MTN, Airtel, Glo and the USSD Codes to Use"},"content":{"rendered":"
In an effort to further strengthen the banking industry in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in February 2014 introduced the Bank Verification Number (BVN). The BVN is an 11 digit number that serves as a customer’s universal means of identity in all banks across Nigeria.<\/p>\n
This is a very important step by the CBN to re-emphasize the cashless policy which Nigerians seem slow to understand. The exercise was introduced to protect the banking interests of Nigerians among other things. Failure to get your BVN may be detrimental except for those who will resort to home savings and adopt a cash-based policy.<\/p>\n
To check your Bank Verification Number on your MTN line, make sure the number is linked to your bank account. Note that the service fee of N20 applies each time you use this service. Follow these steps to do so.<\/p>\n
Just like we have in MTN, you must be sure that the GLO number you are using is linked to your bank account and have at least N20.00 in your GLO line before proceeding.<\/p>\n
Be sure that the Airtel number you are using is linked to your bank account and that you have at least N20.00 in your Airtel account balance. If so, dial:<\/p>\n
For you to check your BVN on your Etisalat SIM card, you must have linked your Etisalat line with your bank account. You will be charged a service fee of N20.00. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n
To check your Bank Verification Number online, you must have enrolled for the BVN at a bank branch. After undergoing the process of getting a Bank Verification Number, you do not need to keep going to your bank to check your verification number because technology has made things much easier. Also, do not need to memorize the 11 digit number, either. What you need to do is to follow simple step-by-step instructions on your mobile device and you will get your number whenever you need it. The following are ways you can check your BVN online.<\/p>\n
With the improved banking system, banking services are getting easier than before. The use of internet banking and bank mobile applications has reduced the stress of visiting and queuing up at banks. The online method of checking the BVN requires a data connection and an internet-enabled mobile phone, at no extra cost. You must have registered for your bank’s internet banking to be able to use this service. Once you have these, simply follow these steps.<\/p>\n
With mobile banking apps, one can conveniently check and retrieve his or her BVN. To do this, you need to have an internet-enabled phone, and an internet connection.<\/p>\n
There are other ways of checking the BVN part from using the online\/internet method. You can check it by visiting the bank, using a USSD code, etc.<\/p>\n
You can retrieve your BVN anytime at your bank branch. You just need to visit the bank you have an account with, go to the customer care section, and tell them your mission. Provide the needed details and your Bank Verification Number will be given to you.<\/p>\n