The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) Plc in collaboration with all Banks offers customers a convenient and speedy way to retrieve their BVN number with a unique code that works for all banks.
Check your Bank Verification Number (BVN):
The NIBSS “check your BVN” service allows individuals to retrieve their BVN numbers, Customers are required to dial the shortcode (*565*0#) and the BVN is provided.
Note:
- The individual must dial the shortcode (*565*0#) using the phone number registered for his/her BVN
- A service fee of N20 is charged
- No BVN would be returned where the phone number is linked to more than one BVN.
Validate your Bank Verification Number (BVN):
This service allows you to validate a BVN. You can confirm that a BVN is correct as well as the name registered to the BVN.
You are required to dial the shortcode (*565*1#), enter a BVN and send.
The Name registered to the BVN is returned via the USSD session.
Note:
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- A service fee of N20 is charged
