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How to register for a BVN

Onome Ohwovoriole by Onome Ohwovoriole
October 22, 2017
in Financial Literacy
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The Federal government has obtained an interim court order seizing funds in accounts with no Bank Verification Number (BVN) or incomplete Know Your Customer  (KYC) details. The government will most likely give a window for customers to claim such funds and enroll for a BVN.

Steps to follow to register for your BVN

  • Go to any commercial bank with a valid ID card and fill a BVN enrollment form.
  • After this, your biometrics (finger prints and photograph) will be captured.
  • After capturing, you will be given a ticket ID.
  • Your BVN will then be sent to your phone number after a few days.

Benefits of having a BVN

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  • Used across all banks: A BVN number is an acceptable form of identification for banking transactions across all banks in the country.
  • Enhanced security: A BVN number limits unauthorized access to your account, as certain transactions on account require the use of a BVN.
  • Fast track services: Having a BVN lowers the time spent in a bank, as banking staff do not need additional verification of your identity.

What of Nigerians based abroad (Diaspora)? 

Nigerians based abroad can register for BVN at enrollment centers located in the United States of America, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, China, France, Canada, India, Brazil, Italy,. Follow this link for more. You will be expected to provide your International Passport as valid ID.

What happens if i forget my BVN number? 

You can retrieve your BVN number by dialing 5650#  to check the status of your BVN. This might cost you N10.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in collaboration with the Bankers’ Committee, introduced the BVN on February 14, 2014. About 20 million bank accounts have been registered so far.


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Onome Ohwovoriole has a degree in Economics and Statistics from the University of Benin and prior to joining Nairametrics in December 2016 as Lead Analyst had stints in Publishing, Automobile Services, Entertainment and Leadership Training. He covers companies in the Nigerian corporate space, especially those listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE). He also has a keen interest in new frontiers like Cryptocurrencies and Fintech. In his spare time, he loves to read books on finance, fiction as well as keep up with happenings in the world of international diplomacy. You can contact him via onome.ohwovoriole@nairametrics.com

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Comments 35

  1. Oyewole Oluwasegun oluwagbenga says:
    May 23, 2019 at 3:23 pm

    Please,there is problem in my picture on bvn.my names account number an my address is correct the picture there is not my picture an I want to do something inportant on my bvn now.my Tom print fingers are not capture.please what can I do now.

    Reply
  2. fatsuma Abdullahi says:
    January 21, 2020 at 5:31 pm

    Comment:I wanted to register for BVN

    Reply
    • OLAMILEKAN ALABI says:
      July 26, 2021 at 2:03 pm

      Ilorin kwara

      Reply
  3. Olotu Oluwabukolami says:
    February 12, 2020 at 9:08 pm

    Yes oooooo

    Reply
  4. Sakarayah says:
    June 5, 2021 at 1:03 am

    Good

    Reply
  5. Haruna Adamu Haruna says:
    June 17, 2021 at 10:48 am

    I want open an account but I did not have bvn number

    Reply
  6. Bagu Dominic Terdoo says:
    June 30, 2021 at 3:28 pm

    when
    egistering for bvn what is the next thing to do

    Reply
  7. EKPENYONG says:
    July 8, 2021 at 10:14 pm

    Am into egency banking business I need a BVN machine

    Reply
    • Philibus Samuel says:
      August 1, 2022 at 1:38 pm

      Easy bvn

      Reply
  8. Abigail Gabriel says:
    July 15, 2021 at 12:53 pm

    I found it reliable

    Reply
  9. Paul says:
    July 22, 2021 at 2:18 pm

    How to have a bvb

    Reply
  10. ABDULLAHI MAHAMMED says:
    July 28, 2021 at 3:47 am

    I,am a farmer ineed money to provide more

    Reply
  11. Segun Stephen Olabowale says:
    September 16, 2021 at 1:35 pm

    Somebody else enrolled BVN sent it to phone number. I didn’t know they enroll for BVN I thought it was automatically from bank info. Until my mother told me it was enrollment process. I went to the banks and they insisted it’s my BVN. So it not a process that track down corruption. I am on how I will register by myself and I have informed the CBN. I went to a bank and they captured me and gave me a ticket ID and told me I will receive SMS message sending a BVN. After a few days I went there later that I didn’t see any message. They now told me that the fake one is mine. So there is no assurance o or byf safety with BVN.

    Reply
    • Segun Stephen Olabowale says:
      September 16, 2021 at 1:44 pm

      Sorry for the mistakes. So it’s not a process that can tackle corruption in the banking system. There is no assurance of safety by BVN.

      Reply
      • Segun Stephen Olabowale says:
        September 16, 2021 at 1:50 pm

        When someone is transacting using the USSD banking code with many banks it is such an embarrassment from unscrupulous people to argue BVN enrollment with such a fellow.

        Reply
  12. Temidayo says:
    November 22, 2021 at 9:02 am

    The account is under

    Reply
  13. Kidsrich says:
    April 13, 2022 at 6:29 pm

    I need a BVN but I don’t have a number

    Reply
  14. Stanley says:
    April 15, 2022 at 1:06 am

    Life is a response to everyone

    Reply
  15. Ahmad tanimu says:
    April 16, 2022 at 10:48 am

    I want create account with bvn

    Reply
  16. Philibus Samuel says:
    August 1, 2022 at 1:39 pm

    I love dis bvn company

    Reply
  17. Umar sani Maishadda says:
    August 1, 2022 at 6:52 pm

    I want to open your bvn

    Reply
  18. Umar sani Maishadda says:
    August 1, 2022 at 7:01 pm

    Wanted ot Grenache

    Reply
  19. AYOMIDE says:
    August 2, 2022 at 6:53 am

    Ayo

    Reply
    • Emma says:
      July 16, 2023 at 9:20 pm

      I want to be a misc

      Reply
  20. Godwin samuel says:
    August 8, 2022 at 7:11 am

    Please I love it

    Reply
  21. Musa kabiru Muhammad says:
    August 9, 2022 at 4:57 pm

    I want to open new bvn Number

    Reply
  22. Prazzy says:
    August 14, 2022 at 10:34 pm

    Am still waiting for mine

    Reply
  23. Prazzy Roger says:
    August 14, 2022 at 10:38 pm

    Am still waiting for mine about three of us

    Reply
    • Udeme Emmanson says:
      September 3, 2023 at 12:31 pm

      I want to open bvn number for account

      Reply
  24. ABUBAKAR JALO says:
    August 25, 2022 at 5:17 pm

    i open this BVN becouse hilp me for open account business

    Reply
  25. Jeremiah says:
    July 15, 2023 at 12:55 pm

    I’m interested in having bvn please

    Reply
  26. 09151272896 says:
    July 17, 2023 at 11:35 am

    How can I get enrolled

    Reply
  27. Emmanuel says:
    August 5, 2023 at 10:48 am

    Pls make it snappy

    Reply
  28. Onyinyechi says:
    August 14, 2023 at 9:11 pm

    I need to open BVN

    Reply
  29. Ephraim praise says:
    October 23, 2023 at 8:37 pm

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