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Keeping your BVN safe, is our number step in securing our money in the bank. The rise in online transactions has opened the door to fraudulent activities, and online scams and fraud are on the high side.
The introduction of BVN numbers has helped reduced the rate of online scams and fraud. Bringing the Biometric identification system has helped reduced illegal and fraudulent banking in Nigeria.
What is BVN
BVN is an acronym for Bank Verification Number, which is compulsory you have to open an account number in Nigeria. Your bank account will ne frozen if yiu opened it without a BVN.
Your BVN is an 11 digits number that is linked to all your bank account and all your bank transaction. Your BVN is your bank identity that can ne be used to track your activities across various banks in Nigeria.
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Even if you have more than one bank account in different banks you will still have one BVN that will be linked to all of them.
How to Get A BVN
Getting your BVN is a quick simple task for you if you have the right document. Follow the steps below to register and get your BVN.
- Visit your bank with a valid ID card ( e.g NIN, Voters card) and request a BVN enrolment form
- Fill out the form and capture your biometrics, such as fingerprints, and photographs, don’t worry, your bank will handle the biometric capturing
- Once you are done with the biometrics you will be given a ticket ID.
- You should receive you BVN number a few days later.
Meanwhile, if you are digital incline, you can check and get your BVN online. This can be done by filling out the BVN form online. After getting it you will now use it to link to all your bank in Nigeria. Or better still visit your bank, where you will be given a form to fill out.
How to Get BVN Online
Getting your BVN online is a very simple process, this method is very good for people who lost their sim card or don’t have access to the sim used in opening their banks. You can use the steps below to get your BVN online.
- Log to NIBSS BVN Online Portal. OR CLICK HERE.
- Enter your BVN details as required.
- Now enter your password and select ‘Login’.
You can also validate your BVN on their portal through the following steps:
- Scroll to NIBSS BVN Online Portal.
- Enter your BVN in the first box they provided.
- Enter your date of birth, in this order; Date-Month-Year, in the second box.
- Select ‘Validate’.
How to Get BVN number on Airtel
- If you’re an Airtel user, you can get BVN using code, *565*0#, which will get you the numbers you need.
- After submitting your inquiry, you will receive a phone number shortly.
- You will ne charge N20 for the enquiry, it will be deducted from your airtime balance.
How to Get BVN number in MTN
Mtn is one of the biggest network providers in the country, with easy ways to check BVN. Getting your BVN on MTN is as just as simple as that of airtel.
- Dial *565*0# using the phone number you used in registering for your BVN
- In a few moments, your phone’s screen will display your unique eleven digits.
- Know that this is a premium service. Your operator will charge you up to 20 Naira for this.
As a result, saving the number somewhere so you don’t have to pay for it every time you need it is a good idea. See How to get BVN number on Airtel
How to get BVN Number on Glo
- Make sure you have up to 20 Naira airtime on your phone since you will be charged for checking your BVN number.
- Dial *565*0# using the phone number you used in registering for your BVN
- Your 11 digits BVN will be displayed on your screen
How to get BVN Number on 9mobile
- If your network is Etisalat (which is now 9mobile), you will have no problems. Simply dial *565*0# to get started.
- Wait until you see the number on your phone’s screen.
- This should also charge you too. Having at least 20 Naira in your phone account is a good idea.
Benefits of having a BVN number
Many people still doubt that there is a need to open a bank account. Even some people who own a bank account in Nigeria never liked the idea of having a BVN number. But here are the benefits of having a BVN number.
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- BVN protects your account from being tampered with, by unauthorised personnel.
- It also helps to track your bank transactions across all banks.
- BVN also helps fasten our transactions.
Can I have two BVN number
No, you are only allowed to have only one BVN number even if you have 5 accounts in different banks. They will all have the same BVN.
Conclusion
If you are looking for how to get BVN number on your Airtel line, or other networks in Nigeria, then you should use follow the above methods. Using the codes to get your BVN with only your Smartphone.
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