The Central Bank of Nigeria have instructed all bank customers to link their National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) to their bank account (s).
The apex bank had in a circular on December 1st 2023,
directed that banks should place restrictions on all Tier 1 bank accounts
without BVN.
Tier 1 accounts are accounts that can be opened with a valid
identity or proof of address.
While some banks indicated February 29, 2024, as the
deadline, some banks were silent about any deadline.
The National Identification Number (NIN) consists of 11
non-intelligible numbers randomly chosen and assigned to an individual after
completing enrollment into the National Identity Database (NIDB).
Bank Verification Number (BVN) is a biometric technology
with secure unique identifier to analyze human characteristics as an enhanced
form of authentication for real-time security processes.
To link your BVN or NIN to your bank account, you can use
one of the following methods
Via SMS
Simply text BVN/NIN, your account number, and BVN/NIN number
to the number/code provided by your service provider or bank.
Via Internet Banking
Log in to the internet banking platform of your bank, select
the BVN/NIN option, click on new request, enter your BVN/NIN, select the bank
where your BVN/NIN was issued, answer the secret questions and follow the
instructions.
Email Request
Send an email request to your account officer
Visit Your Bank
Visit your nearest bank branch
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