How to Check BVN on MTN, Airtel, Glo & 9Mobile (2023)

If you are looking for the best way on how to check BVN on MTN, Airtel, 9Mobile & Glo, you are at the right place.

The step process below will guide you through to check BVN from the comfort of your phone using any telecommunication network in Nigeria with or without the use of the internet. 

A flat 20 Naira airtime will be charged to check BVN on any network

Ever since BVN was introduced by the CBN in 2014, there has been the need for a shorter way to check and retrieve BVN at will and this paved the way for the introduction of USSD checker code by many of the top telecommunication networks in Nigeria.

But many in Nigeria today still wonder how to go about it and how to use the code to easily check BVN on their phone irrespective of the network they are using

However, to get started, you will first need to enroll for BVN registration.

The process involves capturing your name, email, phone number, address, fingerprint, and facial image.

This can be done in any bank branch near you within 24hrs.

Afterward, you can either memorize it or simply write it down somewhere.

However, if for any reason you tend to misplace it, you can easily check your BVN via your phone using a code 

BVN is very important, both to customers and the banking sector.

BVN reduces fraud, increases the efficiency of banking operations, and also enables customers to access future credit facilities without collateral.

Please note, even with the introduction of NCC-approved USSD codes for all telecom networks, the code to check BVN remains valid.

 

Learn About BVN Nigeria

In our society today, the Bank Verification Number(BVN), is a must-have for anybody who wants to access robust financial services in Nigeria. 

BVN which stands for Bank Verification Number is a unique number for banks and other financial institutions to identify an individual with their bank account details. 

It is an 11-digit number allocated to you upon biometric registration.

To open an account or do virtually any transaction, BVN is required.

You can have many accounts but only one Bank Verification Number will represent them all.

Even though you might have to go into a banking hall for a Biometric registration in order to get a BVN number but you don’t have to enter the banking hall to retrieve your BVN

There are various means through which you can check your BVN on your phone.

All telecom providers in Nigeria enable users to perform these tasks using the USSD code

Firstly, let’s look at how to get a BVN number. 

 

How To Get Brand New BVN Number

• Visit a bank near you
• Ask for the BVN enrollment form
• Enter your data including your name, email, phone number, and signature 
• Submit and wait for your data to be captured on the system which will also include your fingerprint and photo capturing.
• Within 24hrs your BVN will be sent to the registered phone number

Note: Ensure you use a phone number that belongs to you otherwise you will not be able to retrieve it when you possibly forget your bvn number.

You can’t generate another BVN. Only one bvn number can be associated with you

 

Code To Check BVN On MTN, Airtel, GLO, & 9Mobile

Eleven digits are not easy for many to remember, so here are simple ways you can leverage to check your BVN without the need to memorize or write it down

You can use the code *565*0# to check or retrieve any BVN from the comfort of your phone irrespective of the telecommunication network you are using.

However, you must ensure that you use the phone number used in registering your BVN.

 

How To Check BVN On MTN

Here Are Steps To Reveal Your BVN on MTN

• Pick up your phone( basic or smart)
• Ensure the MTN line is the one you used in registering your bvn
• Dial the USSD code *565*0#.
• Wait a bit until the 11-digit number pops up.
• Copy the number or save it for later so you don’t have to retrieve it all the time.

However, the service is not free and you will be charged 20 Naira for the transaction. 

So, saving for later use is advisable otherwise you will have to pay 20 Naira every time you check your BVN.

 

How To Check BVN On Airtel

Follow The Step Process to Reveal Your BVN Code On Airtel

• Pick up your phone( basic or smart) but had a line you used for registering your BVN
• Dial the USSD code *565*0#.
• In a moment, you will see your unique eleven digits on the screen of your phone. 
• Ensure you have some airtime because you will need to pay at least 20 Naira for the inquiry
• Copy the BVN or save it for later

 

How To Check BVN On Glo

Follow The Step Process to reveal Your BVN Code On Glo

• Ensure your line is charged with at least N20
• Dial *565*0# on the phone associated with BVN
• Wait for a moment, your BVN will pop up on your phone.
• A notification of an N20 debit from your line should follow.
• You can either copy or save the BVN number 

 

How To Check BVN On 9Mobile

Follow The Step Process To Reveal BVN Code on 9Mobile Network

• Recharge your 9Mobile with at least N20
• Dial *565*0# on the phone. 
• Wait for a moment, your BVN will pop up on your phone.
• N20 debit alert will follow.
• You can either copy or save the BVN number 

FAQ

How To Check BVN Without Airtime?

All telecommunication networks, MTN, Airtel, Glo, or 9Mobile charge a 20 Naira fee to show your BVN, you cannot check BVN without airtime.

If at all you must check your bvn without using airtime, then you will need to use your bank app

 

How To Check BVN Online?

You can only check bvn online through your bank app. This means you must have registered and gotten your unique 11 digits from your bank first

How Can I Check My BVN Without a Phone Number?

If you don’t have a phone number, simply use your bank app to retrieve your BVN, or better still, contact your bank for assistant

How Can I Get My BVN Without Going To The Bank?

If it is your first time, checking your BVN without going to the bank is not possible, however, if you already registered your bvn, you can use the bvn checker code for your network to achieve that.

Can I Have 2 BVN?

No, you can’t have 2 BVN. If you enrolled at one bank and a BVN is generated, the customer only has to take the BVN to other banks to link such accounts.

 

How can I get BVN by SMS?

Dial *565*0# on any mobile network. It is the BVN code for all banks.

 

…also read:

• How to Check NIN Number On MTN, Airtel, Glo & 9Mobile
• How To Share Data On MTN: Top 4 Methods You Can Use
• 7 Ways On How To Contact MTN Customer Care (2023)

 

Verdict

Using code to check bvn can indeed save you the time of cracking your brain or looking for where you saved it.

The fun part is that you can use any phone, basic or smartphone

All that matters is that you are using the line you used in registering the BVN

Also, you must at least have N20 airtime at the minimum because that is what the telecom service provider will charge.

The BVN check code for all networks is *565*0#. 

Dial it when needed and your BVN will pop up on the screen.

You can either copy it or better still save it for later reference otherwise, you will have to pay N20 each time you dial the BVN check code.

However, if you dial the number on a non-bvn-associated sim, an error message will show, indicating the number is not enrolled on the BVN platform.

In a nutshell, use the BVN code above to easily check your BVN number when needed without stress.

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