The Nigerian BVN, an 11 digit number was launched to get rid of all kinds of theft and fraud. The Bank Verification Number works as a universal identity ID across Nigerian financial institutions and banks. In other words, it helps to boost your safety and personal banking secureness. See How To Change My BVN Phone Number Online:
How Can I Change My BVN Phone Number Online?
Before anything else, you have to know and copy your BVN number by dialing the code 5650# with the phone number you registered with. After that, copy the code and head to the bank branch you have an account with to confirm your BVN Date of birth and other information.
If you have an account with GTBank, simply dial 7376*1# to check your BVN number. To modify your BVN phone number online, a copy of your national identity card, international passport or voter’s card showing your correct name would be needed.
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How Can I Correct And Update Your BVN Details
To make some alterations or update your BVN name, date of birth, and phone number, the documents below are needed:
- For the date of birth change, you will need your Birth certificate.
- To modify names and other details as a result of marriage, you will need your Marriage certificate as evidence.
- For a change of names, phone number- an international passport, national identity card.
or voters card revealing the correct name are required.
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As soon as you have all these, take them to any of your bank branches and you will be attended to. Right about now, there is no way to know your BVN details without visiting the bank since all BVN database is secured.
By dialing this code 5650# both on MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9Mobile, your BVN would be visible. When that is done, N20 will be deducted from your account and the 11 digit number will be sent to you.
That is that.
