How to Check My BVN Name And Date of Birth with Code

This post will provide you instructions on how to check your BVN name and date of birth at home using a USSD short code without having to go to the bank.

INTRODUCTION

It’s crucial to know your names’ order on your BVN profile as well as the name and birthdate that are associated with your BVN. You’ll need to utilize a USSD code or another method to check your BVN name and birthdate. To access your BVN information, you typically need to dial a brief string of numbers on your phone.

What is BVN?

Bank Verification Number is known as BVN. Each customer of a Nigerian bank is given an 11-digit unique identification number. The BVN is used to confirm the identification of bank customers and guard against unauthorized access to their accounts. The Central Bank of Nigeria implemented it as a security measure to help lower fraud and enhance the general safety and security of the Nigerian banking system.

What is the Importance of BVN?

BVN is important because it acts as a special identifying number for Nigerian bank account users, the BVN (Bank Verification Number) is significant. It assists in preventing fraud and safeguarding bank customers’ identities. Additionally, it makes it possible for quick and safe access to bank accounts and transactions, as well as information sharing between banks.

What is Needed to Check Your BVN Name and Date of Birth?

To check your BVN name and birthdate, you’ll need the following information outlined below.

• A cell phone that is connected to any Nigerian telecom network operator. used with USSD code.
• Your bank’s mobile app.
• Or you’ll need your bank account number linked to your BVN number, a valid Nigerian identity card, or an international passport. for going to a bank location.

Steps to check BVN Name and Date of Birth

You can check your BVN name and date of birth in two different ways:

1. By going to your bank’s app, website, or branch
2. By using the USSD code method

We’ll go over both techniques below to make it easier for you to find out the names and dates of birth associated with your BVN at the comfort of your home.

How Can I Check my BVN Name And Date of Birth Online/Bank Branch?

Follow these steps to check your BVN name and date of birth easily:

• Log into your online banking account by going to your bank’s website or mobile app.

• Your BVN and other personal information can be found in the “Accounts” or “Profile” sections.

Alternatively, you can request a printout of your BVN information at any bank location. Your national ID print out, a driver’s license, or an overseas passport are examples of the identifying documents you must present.

How to Check BVN Name and Date of Birth Using USSD Codes

Follow the below steps to check your BVN name and date of birth using short USSD code:

From your mobile phone dialer, Dial *898# using any Nigerian mobile network, i.e MTN, AIRTEL 9MOBILE or GLO network.

You will get an on-screen prompt with two options asking you to Open a Bank Account With BVN or Cancel

Select the option “1” stating Open Bank Account With BVN and proceed

The next onscreen prompt will ask you enter in your BVN Number

If you do not know your BVN number, you can use the steps below to check your BVN number:

Code to Check BVN Number

If you want to check your BVN number using the USSD code, you need to have the phone number you used in registering your BVN at your position.

Now Dial *565*0#. From your phone phone number you used to register your BVN number, and wait for a few seconds, you will get an on-screen pop up of your eleven digits BVN Number.

Copy it and keep it safe.

Now to Proceed in Checking Your BVN Name And Date of Birth

After dialing *898#. And selecting the option 1, Now type in your eleven digits BVN Number and proceed. 

You will get an on-screen prompt displaying your BVN details in order such as:

First Name, 

Last Name and

Middle Name if there is any

As seen in the image provided below:

This step of checking your name and date of birth is a service provided by TajBank, to help people view their BVN details and to open an account with the bank in turn.

NOTE

To use this service, you don’t need to open a bank account with the Pioneering Bank.

However, if you want to move forward after viewing your BVN name and date of birth, the service will immediately create a TajBank bank account for you.

P.S. You can check these details using any Nigerian cell number, even if it’s not the one you used to register the BVN.

Additionally, you can quickly check your BVN name and date of birth at home using your friends’ or family’s cell numbers.

Disclaimer

Please refrain from using this article to spy on the private lives of others. It was written for educational reasons only.

Please don’t hesitate to ask any further questions in the comments box below, and we would be happy to respond to them all.

Conclusion

Using this method it is easy to check your BVN name and date of birth any day, any time at the comfort of your home without having to go through the bank process using this simple trick.