How to check BVN number on MTN, GLO, Airtel and 9mobile

Anyone who wants to use reliable financial services in Nigeria must obtain the BVN [Bank Verification Number].

Check your BVN number

What is BVN?

It is a specific code used to confirm that a bank account is yours. Similar to a security number, the BVN allows banks and other financial organizations to recognize a person by their bank account information. This distinct 11-digit number will be given to you at the time of your biometric registration.

What is Biometric Registration?

The term "biometric registration" describes the process of identifying a person using their physiological characteristics, such as their voice, fingerprints, or facial traits.

What's the need for BVN?

In response to the growing breach of sensitive customer information such as PINs and passwords, as well as the difficulties banks encounter in managing their identities, the Central Bank of Nigeria [CBN] and all Nigerian banks jointly introduced the Bank Verification Number [BVN], a centralized biometric identification system, on the 14th of February, 2014 and the BVN has been used to identify customers ever since. However, a lot of people have trouble getting their BVN and using financial services because they lose them or don't save them but fortunately, you can get your BVN without going to any bank. Without risking your security, you can use your phone to check your BVN number from anywhere. After that, you can store it for later use. 

How to check your BVN using a ussd code?

Dial *565*0# to check your BVN

On your phone, dial *565*0# to check your BVN number. After entering the code, a notification with your BVN will be sent to you.

How to check your BVN on MTN

• Make sure you have up to ₦20 in your account balance by dialing *310# on an MTN number linked to your bank account.

• After that, dial *565*0#, and your BVN will show up on the screen.

How to check your BVN on GLO

• Check if you have up to ₦20 in your account balance by dialing the ussd code '#124*1#' on the Glo number linked to your bank account.

• After that, dial *565*0#, and your BVN will show up on the screen.

How to check your BVN on Airtel

• Dial *123# on the Airtel number linked to your bank account to be sure you have up to ₦20 in your account balance.

• After that, dial *565*0#, and your BVN will show up on the screen.

How to check your BVN on 9mobile

• Ensure that you have up to ₦20 in your account balance by dialing *232# on your 9mobile number linked to your bank account.

• After that, dial *565*0#, and your BVN will show up on the screen.

How to check your BVN online

You can check your BVN number online using your internet banking app. 

• Open your Internet or mobile banking app and log in.

• Navigate to the 'menu bar' and locate the 'BVN number' option.