Bank Verification Number- BVN is an initiative of the CBN to ensure transparency, security and easy assessment of data in accordance with best practices in developed countries.
In my own opinion, I love the whole idea except for the fact that I now have Eleven (11) digits more to memorize. Well, that won’t be a problem since we can now get the BVN Number anytime through our mobile phone even without Internet connection.
By the way, the BVN consists of 11 digits.
SEE ALSO: How to Verify BVN details online
How To Check BVN via Phone
To Check your Bank Verification Number on your mobile phone, simply dial *565*0# from that particular line you used for your account registration at the bank.
Please note that BVN check is not Free of charge. You should have a minimum of 10 Naira credit on your line.
Some banks have also created a dedicated shortcode to allow customers check their BVN on their mobile phone on Glo, MTN, Airtel or any other network in Nigeria:
GTBank Code for checking BVN
GTBank customers can check BVN by dialing *737*6*1#
UBA Code for Checking BVN
UBA customers can check BVN by dialing *565*0#
Union Bank Code for checking BVN
Union bank customers can check their BVN by dialing *565*0#
Zenith Bank Code for checking BVN
Zenith bank customers can check BVN by dialing *565*0#
Stanbic IBTC code for checking BVN
Stanbic IBTC customers can check BVN by dialing *565*0#
First Bank code for checking BVN
First bank customers can check their BVN by dialing *565*0#
…..Other banks’ BVN check codes will be updated soon
Try it and relay your feedback to the comments section. Enjoy!
If you are yet to do your BVN, hurry up!
Is it free to check?
Some networks may charge you 10 Naira
A customer service agent in my bank just requested for my BVN and sincerely I don't know it off hand. Your article was really helpful. Thanks a lot
Thanks a lot
Simple, precise and it worked. Thanks Inforisticblog
You are always welcome
its nt working
Thanks so much,you really helped me for my bvn,I needed it urgently and I found it immediately I diall the code, you really helped.. Thanks once again
Thanks for the feedback Omotola! You are always welcome.
MY First bank and GTB Accout are linked to one phone number. how do i check BVN for each of the accounts either by the short code or online method. pls advice
Hi John, the shortcode works regardless of the bank. Although, individual banks also have their own shortcodes for checking BVN
Pls i forgot my skye bank account number what can i do
Thank you allot, it was very urgent and the code really helped, it's fast and cheap, #20 to check, God bless
Thanks… it really helped
Please, how do I check for GTB?
Please how can I check my fcmb bvn
Please how do i link my bvn to my new gtbank account please?
My Sterling and UBA are linked to the same number and if I dial the *565*0# it only gives me the one for UBA. Pls how can I get the one for Sterling. Thank you
My UBA and Sterling are linked to the same number and if I dial *565*0# for the bvn it only gives me the one for UBA…pls how can I get the one for Sterling. Thank you
How can i get my bvn number with ecobank