How to Update Your BVN Phone Number Online in 2023

How to Update Your BVN Phone Number Online in 2023

The Nigerian BVN which is an 11 digit number was introduced by the CBN to diminish all levels of theft and fraud. The Bank Verification Number served the purpose of a universal identity (ID) across 9ja financial institutions and banks.

In other words, it is best for your own safety and personal banking secureness.

I have seen a lot of people asking – How to change my BVN Phone number online for Free?

Or other BVN details such as correction of names, wrong date of birth etc. These issues can affect how you bank overall.

My advice is that you should try as much as possible to avoid all mistakes when filling out forms for a new bank account or those forms that ask for your BVN number (If you own a BVN). Ensure the dates of birth and names match the one on your BVN.

For instance, you want to open a new bank account and you don’t remember the date of birth used during your BVN registration.

Good news is – you can actually check your BVN date of birth and other details easily by visiting the bank you enroll with or any of the Bank branches you have an account with.

How to Change My BVN Phone Number Online

First of all, you need to know and copy your BVN number by dialing this code *565*0# using the mobile number you registered with.

Next, Copy the code and visit Bank branches you have an account with to check your BVN Date of birth and other info. If you have an account with GTBank, dial *737*6*1# to check your BVN number.

How to Change My BVN Phone Number Online

To change your BVN phone number online, you will need a copy of your national identity card, international passport or voter’s card showing your correct name.

Next, reach out to your bank’s customer care representatives for guidance.

How To Correct and Update Your BVN Details.

You might want to modify your BVN Date of Birth if it differs from your National Identification Number (NIN) Date of Birth due to errors made during the BVN registration.

The following criteria must be met in order to modify the BVN date of birth:

• Voter ID, International Passport, or National Identification Number
• The incorrect birthdate
• Birth Registration
• Correct Birthdate
• Customer Name
• BVN
• Affidavit in court

How to Change your BVN Number’s Date of Birth

The steps to modify your BVN Date of Birth are as follows:

• You should go to the bank where the BVN was registered.
• Go to the customer service desk of the bank and submit your request there.
• Fill out the provided correction form after providing the above prerequisites.
• After filling up the form, you must send the incidence/correction form back.
• The resolution may take up to 120 hours, or 5 working days, to complete.

Prerequisites for a BVN Name Change

The following criteria must be met in order to alter your name on your BVN:

• National Identification Card, Voters Card or International Passport
• BVN Number
• Account Name
• Newspaper Publication
• Date of Birth
• Court Affidavit
• Name you wish to change which must appear in the Newspaper Publication and Court Affidavit

Once you have provided all of these, take them to any of your bank branches and they will do the needful by attending to you.

Hint To Note: There is no method, for now, to know your BVN details without going to the bank because all BVN databases are secured (Correct me if I’m wrong).

By dialing this code *565*0# both on MTN, Airtel, GLO, and 9Mobile, you will only be shown your BVN. After that, a charge of N20 will be deducted from your account and the 11 digit number will be sent to you.

Good Luck in your quest to learn how to change my BVN phone number online.

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