How to activate Access bank USSD code and set a PIN in few steps

How to activate Access bank USSD code – With *901# you can send and receive money, top-up your airtime, buy data, check your account balance, etc., without mobile data or an internet enabled phone.

Requirements to activate Access bank USSD code

• You should be the owner of the account
• Make your BVN available
• The account should be a naira denominated account
• You will need a mobile number connected to the account
• You should have an ATM card though not compulsory

How to activate Access bank USSD code with a debit/ATM card

Follow the below steps to get started and complete the activation;

• From your registered phone, dial *901#
• Select desired transaction type, e.g: transfer
• Create pin either with ATM card or no ATM card
• If you choose to create with debit card, you will be required to enter the last 6-digit of your debit card Primary Account Number (PAN)
• Enter your account number
• Create a 4-digit PIN, you are activated.

How to activate Access bank USSD code without a debit/ATM card

• From your registered phone number, dial *901#
• Select desired transaction type, eg, transfer
• Create pin without ATM card
• Enter your date of birth as contained in your BVN
• Input your account number
• Create a 4-digit PIN
• Congratulations, now you are up and running.

How to open an account/change PIN with *901#

Dial *901# and follow the prompt, you can either profile an account using your BVN or personal details as required, having provide the required details, you will receive an SMS with details of your account number.

How to transfer Money with *901#

Transfer to an Access bank account – Dial *901*Amount*Account number# from your registered phone number.

Example

*901*5000*0065694790# to send N5000 to an Access bank account/third party. Authenticate with your 4-digit PIN created above.

Transfer to other banks – Dial *901*Amount*Account number# follow same process above, authenticate the transfer with your 4-digit USSD PIN.

How to pay LCC Top-up with *901#

Pay your LCC toll fees by dialing *901*000*522+e-Tag Number + Amount# then follow the on-screen prompt to complete your payment.

How to check my account balance with *901#

From your registered phone number dial *901*00#, authenticate using the 4-digit USSD PIN, having done this your account balance will be generated.

How to deactivate my account

If you are looking to deactivate your account to avoid unauthorized access into your account in event of a suspected fraud/theft, kindly follow the below guideline to deactivate your account.

Dial *901*911# from any mobile phone at all, enter the registered phone number on the account that you are looking to blacklist, your USSD profile will be deactivated and blacklisted automatically.

How to purchase airtime with *901#

Dial *901*Amount# (e.g: *901*500#) on your registered phone number, you will receive a success message and your phone will be credited with value.

To buy airtime for friends and family – dial *901*Amount*Phone number#.

Access bank customer care

You can reach out any time for inquiries, complaints through the below contacts

Phone: 07002255222377, +234 1-2712005-7, +234 1-2802500, 07003000000

How to reactivate/unblock my Access bank USSD code

Having deactivated your USSD code, in any case you want to get it back to work, there’s no code to get it activated yourself for now.

Kindly visit any Access bank branch to get your USSD code reactivated, this measure is adopted strictly for security reason.

Access bank USSD code to check account number

Dial *901# on the mobile phone number used to open your Access bank account, Select “4” for services, then select “4” for inquiry services, then select “3” for “Account number Enquiry” and follow further instruction.

Conclusion

Now you can register for the USSD as well as activate your transaction PIN through which all USSD transactions are authenticated for validity and security.

Have questions? Let’s get talking in the comment section.