If you are on a quest on how to check your BVN Number (on Glo, MTN, Etisalat & Airtel) and How to link your BVN for all banks, then this detailed and well explained information is all you need.
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What is BVN?
The Bank Verification Number known widely as BVN is a biometric identification system implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria to curb or reduce illegal banking transactions in Nigeria. It is a modern security measure in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 1958 to reduce fraud in the banking system.
BVN is a 11-digit unique number assigned to an individual that owns a bank account in Nigeria. This holds the complete identity of a bank customer so as to make verification and identification processes and other bank related issues tackled without stress.
How to check BVN on All Networks (MTN, Airtel, GLO, and 9mobile)
Carefully follow the instructions below to be able to check your BVN Number on all Telecom networks in Nigeria (MTN, Airtel, GLO, and 9mobile)
- Head to your Phone Dialer and input the USSD code *565*0# and Dial it
- Wait for couple of seconds until the 11-digit pops up on your screen.
- Write down the number. Just incase of subsequent usage, you can either write it on a piece of paper or get it saved as a contact on your mobile phone.
Code To Check BVN on MTN, Airtel, GLO, and 9mobile
Is Checking of BVN Free?
Checking of your BVN is not free and you will be charged 20 naira for each transaction from your local network account balance. In this case, saving for later use is highly advised for people who can’t afford to be charged a whole 20 naira every time they check their BVN.
Can I Check My BVN Number with a Different Mobile Number?
You cannot be able to check your BVN number with another mobile or phone number other than the one you use to registered the BVN with. That is, if you registered your BVN number with Airtel, you cannot be able to access or check it with Glo, Airtel or MTN.
Error message for using a Different number other than the one you registered your BVN
How To check BVN Number on Bank Mobile Application
In some cases, some banks allow you to be able to check your BVN number in the convenience of your bank mobile app.
in the case of Guaranty Trust Bank (GT Bank), you can find your BNV number when you are logged in on their mobile app on the navigation bar.
Checking Your BVN on GTB Mobile Application
Conclusion
If you’re looking for how to check BVN Number (on Glo, MTN, Etisalat & Airtel) on your device, I really hope this post went along way in helping you achieve it. Kindly share via the comment section below if there are other ways you’ve tried and it has work for you.
