How to Get Your BVN Using Your SIM Card in Nigeria

Learn how to easily retrieve your Bank Verification Number (BVN) by dialing *5650# with your registered SIM card on any Nigerian network.

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To get your BVN (Bank Verification Number) using your SIM card, simply dial the USSD code `5650#` from the phone number linked to your bank account. This service works for all major networks in Nigeria and is accessible at any time. Note that there might be a small fee for this service, deducted directly from your mobile credit. Make sure your SIM card is actively registered under your name as per the bank’s records for a seamless process.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the USSD code to check BVN with my SIM card? You can check your BVN by dialing *5650# from the phone number linked to your bank account on any major Nigerian network.
  2. Is there a fee for retrieving BVN using my SIM card? Yes, a small fee may be deducted from your mobile credit when you use the USSD service to retrieve your BVN.
  3. Can I get my BVN if my SIM card is not registered under my name? No, the SIM card must be registered under your name as per your bank's records to successfully retrieve your BVN using this method.