Bank Verification Number, BVN, is required across several channels as a form of identification, and Nigerian banks use it to maintain track of account numbers and the account holders' activities. How then do you check and verify your BVN on your MTN, Airtel, Glo, or 9mobile line?
With the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) requiring the use of BVN on February 14, 2014, after the development of a single biometric identity system, the majority of account registrations in Nigeria now need a personal BVN, leaving individuals without this information in the dark.
The BVN is a unique identifier that can be validated by all Nigerian financial institutions, and which is matched to the individual's biological characteristics, namely:
To check BVN on MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9mobile:
Checking or accessing your BVN by mobile phone across all networks, including MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9mobile, costs 20 NGN.
Below are the benefits or users of the Bank Verification Number in Nigeria.
Below is the step by step guide on how to enrol for your Bank Verification Number in Nigeria. Follow the steps below to obtain a BVN.