Are you bothered about how best to check your BVN number in Airtel? If that is the case, you are in the right place and with the right content. As you know, keeping your BVN safe is one of the best decisions you can make as it contains all personal information that has to do with you and your finances.

With the use of your BVN you can be able to carry out online transactions or mobile banking. Knowing how high fraud activities have become, the need to keep your BVN secured is very important. Hence the need for this article.

How can I Get My BVN Number in Airtel? – How to Get BVN Number on Airtel 2023

Below are steps to getting a BVN Number on Airtel:

• Turn on your mobile device.
• Then, dial the USSD code *565*0#.
• Enter the required information like your mobile number.
• You will receive a code shortly.

And a charge of N20 will be deducted from your airtime balance.

What is BVN

BVN also known as Bank Verification Number are used by banks and financial institutions to house an account holder’s information. The BVN is the primary foundation of opening an account for customers and every customer is peculiar to just one particular BVN.

The BVN is an 11 digits number and it’s linked to all bank accounts and all financial transactions you make. Hence, it is your identity that can be used to track your activities across all banks in Nigeria. Note, even if you decide to leave your first bank and want to open another account with a new bank you will also use the BVN given to you from the first bank.

How to Get a BVN

Below are steps to get a BVN:

• To get a BVN visit a bank carrying a valid ID, like NIN or a Voters card.
• Request for a BVN enrolment form from the bank.
• Fill out your information in the form.
• Add your passport.
• When you are done, you will be asked to wait for your document to be processed.

When all is done, you will be sent the BVN on your phone. Furthermore, you can decide to carry out this process online by filling out the BVN form online. And thereafter you will use it to link all your bank in Nigeria. But if you ask me, visiting a bank is the best.

How to Get BVN Online

Here are steps to guide you:

• Access the NIBSS BVN Online Portal.
• Then enter your BVN information.
• Login to your account using your login details.

Follow all other instructions on the platform to complete the process.

How to Validate Your BVN

• Visit the website at NIBSS BVN Online Portal.
• Enter your BVN in the given form.
• Type in your date of birth in Date, Month, and Year.
• Then, click on the “Validate button”

With the above followed carefully you are good to go

How to Get BVN Number in MTN

For MTN users you can get your BVN using the following:

• Dial *565*0# on your mobile device. Ensure you are using the number you used in registering your BVN.
• You will be charged N20 for the service.
• And the BVN number will be sent to you in a short while.

How to Get BVN Number on Glo

• Turn on your mobile device.
• Then, dial the USSD code *565*0#.
• You will be charged N20 for the service
• And in a short while your BVN 11 digit will be sent to your mobile device.

How to Get BVN Number on 9mobile

• Dial the USSD code *565*0#.
• Wait a while and the BVN will be sent to your mobile device.

Note you will be charged for the service provided. However, ensure, that the number you will use to dial the code is the same as the one you used to apply for the BVN

Benefits of Having a BVN Number

• It provided security for account holders.
• It gives unified identity to account holders across all banks in Nigeria. Hence, it is beneficiary for easy identification by banks.
• Also, it ensures that customers are known by their bank, which is equally called “known your customer principle” by CBN.
• The BVN helps checkmate and curb identity theft.
• It also helps reduce queues in banking halls.
• It helps promote accountability.
• Furthermore, in all, it helps reduce fraud that arises from impersonation.

These and many more are benefits of BVN.

Can I have Two BVN Numbers?

Well, the clear answer to the above question is NO. you can’t have more than one BVN. And this does not matter if you want to open more than one account.

What is the Code For BVN?

Check your BVN number directly from the dial pad by dialing *565*0#. After dialing the code, you will receive a notification with your BVN number.

How can I get my BVN Number without my SIM Card?

In this kind of situation visiting your bank will be the best option and you can’t get your BVN without a sim using the USSD code. However, if you are yet to get a BVN you can visit any bank of your choice and enroll a BVN with them.

Can I Use my BVN to Check my Bank Detail?

No. This is because the infrastructures and portal to use BVN to check account details online are not yet available for use by the public.