Follow the instructions provides in this article to successfully check your Bank Verification Numbers (BVN).
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How to check BVN through NIN
On February 14, 2014, the Central Bank of Nigeria ( CBN ), together with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System ( NIBSS ), introduced the BVN (Bank Verification Number). The BVN is an 11-digit number that helps to identify all customers of financial institutions in Nigeria. Your BVN is linked to your bank accounts and is used by banks to recognize you as a customer. Similar to your National Identification Number ( NIN ), your BVN is connected to your biometric information, which includes your date of birth, full name, and contact details. These details are collected when you register for a BVN at any bank or authorized registration center. The main purpose of the BVN is to enhance financial security in Nigeria by preventing fraud and financial crimes. Checking BVN through NIN There are several ways to retrieve and check your Bank Verification Numbers (BVN). Some of those ways includes: *565*0# USSD code, NIBSS BVN Retrieval and Validation Portal , Contacting BVN Helpdesk through your Bank and …
