The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed all bank customers to connect their National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) with their bank accounts.
Recall that the apex bank had in a circular dated December 1st, 2023, directed all banks to place restrictions on all Tier 1 bank accounts without BVN.
Tier 1 accounts are accounts that can be opened with a valid identity or proof of address.
While some banks indicated February 29, 2024, as the deadline, some banks were silent about the deadline.
To link your BVN or NIN to your bank account, you can use one of the following means.
Via SMS
Text BVN/NIN, your account number, and BVN/NIN number to the number/code provided by your service provider or bank.
Via Internet Banking
Log in to the internet banking platform of your bank, select the BVN/NIN option, click on new request, enter your BVN/NIN, select the bank where your BVN/NIN was issued, answer the secret questions and follow the instructions.
Email Request
Send an email request to your account officer
Visit Your Bank
Visit you
r nearest bank branch
