How to Check Your BVN on Your SIM Card Using USSD Code

Learn how to quickly get your BVN on your SIM card by dialing *5650# from your registered phone number across all major Nigerian networks.

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To get your BVN (Bank Verification Number) on your SIM card, dial the 5650# USSD code from the phone number you registered with your bank. This service works for all major networks in Nigeria and instantly displays your BVN on your screen. Note there might be a small fee for this service, depending on your network provider and bank.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is BVN and why is it important? BVN (Bank Verification Number) is a unique identification number for Nigerian bank customers that helps reduce fraud and unify bank accounts under one identity.
  2. Can I get my BVN on any SIM card? You can get your BVN on the SIM card registered with your bank account by dialing the 5650# USSD code from that specific phone number.
  3. Is there a fee to check my BVN using USSD code? Depending on your network provider and bank, there might be a small fee when using the USSD service to display your BVN.
  4. Which networks in Nigeria support the USSD code for BVN retrieval? All major Nigerian network providers support the 5650# USSD code service for retrieving your BVN on your registered SIM card.