Nigeria - Apply for Bank Verification Number (BVN)

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for Bank Verification Number (BVN), the applicant has to approach the respective Bank Branch Office.
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. The officer will review the application and may request additional information or clarification if necessary.
11. The applicant has to complete the biometric purpose.
12. Upon completion successfully, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
13. The applicant has to visit the office and collect the BVN.
14. This entire process can be completed within 3 – 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• National Identity (NID) Card
• Passport size photographs
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

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Eligibility

• Any individual who intends to Apply for Bank Verification Number (BVN) is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Gender
• Age
• Email ID
• Fax
• Parents details
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Bank Verification Number (BVN) is a unique identification number assigned to every bank customer in Nigeria. It is a requirement for all bank account holders in Nigeria, and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced the BVN initiative to address identity theft, improve the efficiency of banking operations, and reduce fraud in the banking sector.

Information which might help

• The BVN initiative has been successful in improving the integrity of the Nigerian banking system, and it has become an essential requirement for all banking transactions, including opening a new bank account, making transactions, and accessing banking services.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

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