How to link BVN to First bank account, like any other bank does, you will need to get your First bank account number linked to your BVN if you must access bank services.
The concept of BVN dates back to 2014 when the Central Bank of Nigeria looks to checkmating fraudulent practices associated with banking, these include but not limited to,
- Double identity, a concept where customers go about opening bank accounts with different names with a view to beat regulatory guidelines into carrying out fraudulent practices.
- To avert Money Laundering and Terrorism financing
- To prevent impersonation or third-party access to unauthorized accounts, etc.
In this case, the BVN is “Bank Verification Number” by default 11-digit number generated and assigned to each customer after enrolment on the validation portal by the CBN.
How to enroll for your BVN
- Visit the nearest First bank branch in your location
- Enquire to enroll for a BVN
- Complete a BVN enrollment form, pay attention to details
- Ensure to go with your valid ID card which could be National ID card, driver’s license, voter card or international passport.
- You will be enrolled on the BVN portal with a sample of your facial image and biometrics
- You’ll be given a ticket ID, then advised on the BVN proper on a future date. Sometimes it could be sent to your registered phone number within 48 hours.
Always ensure to provide your name and date of birth correctly as contained on your ID card and bank account while enrolling for the BVN to avoid issues while trying to link same to your account thereafter. Fact check: Your BVN cannot be linked to your bank account where details appear irregular, this may cause undue stress, be guided right please.
How to link BVN to First bank account/First bank BVN update
You can link the 11-digit BVN to your bank account, it’s super easy as you are about to learn from a few steps here.
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Requirements: You need a phone number linked to your bank account. Then the 11-digit BVN in view.
- From your registered phone number dial *894*BVN#
Illustration
If your BVN is 22345678762, to link it to your bank account should follow this sequence
*894*22345678762# then hit the send button on your phone, you should receive acknowledgement on BVN linking from First bank.
Where 894 is the First bank USSD code.
How to check First bank BVN on MTN
Point to note, the BVN as apportioned to every customer is not unique to a particular bank, that you were enrolled in First bank does not empower First bank to own the BVN, it’s strictly the property of the Central Bank of Nigeria through the auspices of Federal government.
If you are looking to access your BVN, that can easily be done via your registered phone number.
Simply dial *565*0# this task must be performed from the phone number linked to your BVN during BVN enrollment at any of the centers nationwide.
How to check your BVN on Airtel
Simply dial *565*0# this task must be performed from the phone number linked to your BVN during BVN enrollment at any of the centers nationwide
How to check your BVN on Glo
Simply dial *565*0# this task must be performed from the phone number linked to your BVN during BVN enrollment at any of the centers nationwide
How to check your BVN on 9mobile
Simply dial *565*0# this task must be performed from the phone number linked to your BVN during BVN enrollment at any of the centers nationwide
How to check your BVN on First bank app/online
The First bank app aid online transactions for every customer, where you can send money, top-up airtime, pay bills, etc.
If you are not using the First bank mobile app yet,
- Kindly visit Google play store and the download the app available for Android and IOS operating systems.
- Sign up on the app with a preferred username and password, login thereafter
- Your BVN is located on top of the mobile app better still click “Account settings” then tap on “BVN” to access your 11-digit bank verification number.
How to register for BVN on phone
Unfortunately you cannot enroll for a BVN via phone at this time, kindly visit any of the Nigerian banks or enrollment centers to get primed.
First bank BVN linking code
You can link BVN to first bank account via *894*BVN#, where 894 represents the First bank USSD code, BVN represents the 11-digit verification number.
How to link your BVN in a First bank branch
One of the very easiest ways to get your BVN linked to account is by visiting the nearest First bank branch in your location.
Walk into the branch with your 11-digit BVN, enquire to link it to your bank account, you will be given a BVN update form to fill, complete the form accordingly and hand in same to the officer in charge.
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You BVN will be linked to your account in less than 24 hours if there are no issues on irregularities affecting name or date of birth.
First bank BVN enrollment form
You can get this form at any First bank branch or download it here.
Conclusion
Now you know how to get a BVN linked to your First bank account without visiting the branch itself, maximize your time and visit only when it’s humanly unavoidable.
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