How to Check Your BVN in Nigeria (USSD Code, Bank App and Online)
Your Bank Verification Number is the 11-digit number that links all your Nigerian bank accounts. Here is every way to find it, confirm the details attached to it, and correct a wrong name or date of birth.
Quick answer: dial *565*0#
Dial *565*0# on the phone number registered with your bank. Your BVN appears on screen immediately. Most networks charge about ₦20 for the check.
- Use the SIM that is registered with your bank account.
- Dial *565*0# and press the call button.
- Read the 11-digit BVN shown on screen and write it down safely.
*565*0# only works on the phone number in your bank record. If the line has changed, use one of the other methods below.
All the ways to find your BVN
| Method | How it works | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| USSD | Dial *565*0# on your registered line | About ₦20 |
| Bank mobile app | Open your profile or account details section | Free |
| Internet banking | Check profile or account information | Free |
| Bank branch | Ask at customer service with a valid ID | Free |
| Online verification | Confirm the name, date of birth and photo tied to a BVN on Amana Internet | Service fee applies |
Confirming the details attached to a BVN
Knowing the number is only half the job. Before opening an account, onboarding an agent or paying anyone, you often need to confirm that a BVN really belongs to the person presenting it.
Amana Internet's BVN verification returns the registered name, gender, date of birth, phone number, enrolment bank and photo, so you can match the record against the person in front of you.
- Sign in and fund your wallet.
- Open BVN Verification on your dashboard.
- Enter the 11-digit BVN and submit.
- Review the returned record, then print or save the result.
BVN codes worth saving
| Task | Code |
|---|---|
| Check your BVN | *565*0# |
| Check BVN on some banks' menus | *565# then follow the prompts |
| Link NIN to your SIM (MTN) | *785*NIN# |
Fixing wrong BVN details
A wrong name spelling, date of birth or phone number on your BVN record can block account opening, loans and salary payments. These are fixed with a BVN modification request through your bank or an authorised agency channel.
- Name correction — fix spelling or reorder surname and first name.
- Date of birth update — align your BVN with your NIN record.
- Phone number change — replace an old or lost line.
- Other record updates handled through First Bank, Keystone Bank or the NIBSS agency channel.
Frequently asked questions
Verify a BVN in seconds
Confirm the name, date of birth, phone number and photo behind any BVN, or submit a correction request from your dashboard.