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Bank Verification Number: 15 Facts, and How to Check Bvn Online or on Mobile

Key Takeaways
In an Effort to Further Strengthen the Banking Industry in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (Cbn) in February Introduced the Bank Verification Number (Bvn). the Bvn Is an 11 Digit Number Which Serves as a Customer’s Universal Means of Identity in All Banks Across Nigeria.

An insightful review of Bank Verification Number: 15 Facts, and How to Check Bvn Online or on Mobile—read on to discover the main takeaways.

After undergoing the process of getting a Bank Verification Number, you do not need to keep going to your bank to check your verification number because technology has made things much easier. You do not need to memorize the 11 digit number too. Following a simple step by step instruction on your mobile device will get you your number whenever you need it.

To get your BVN, simply type *565*0 on your dialer using the phone number you registered the BVN with. This will cost you 20 Naira. Although this mobile code was originated by MTN network provider, it works with other mobile operators in Nigeria and is also suitable for all banks in the country.

Some banks also have their own codes allowing customers to check their BVN. For instance, a customer who banks with GTB can dial *737*6*1 to get his Bank Verification Number.

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