NIN & BVN
How to check, retrieve and use your NIN and BVN in Nigeria — enrolment, printing your slip, USSD codes and staying safe from NIN and BVN scams.
How to Register for a New NIN in Nigeria
New NIN registration is free: pre-enrol at penrol.nimc.gov.ng, then visit any NIMC centre with your documents to capture your biometrics.
How to Get or Print Your NIN Slip (and the Improved Slip)
You get a basic NIN slip free at enrolment; to print the Improved Standard or Premium slip, use the NIMC portal or…
How to Verify a NIN
Verify a NIN safely using the NIMC MobileID app, the Premium slip's QR code, or a virtual NIN (vNIN) token instead of…
How to Check Your NIN (National Identification Number)
Dial *346# from your NIMC-registered SIM to check your 11-digit NIN in minutes, or view it free in the NIMC MobileID app.…
How to Check Your BVN on Your Phone
Dial *565*0# from the phone linked to your bank account to see your 11-digit BVN on screen. Works on any network, no…
What Is NIN and Why You Need It
NIN is your unique 11-digit lifetime ID from NIMC, needed for SIMs, banking, passports and exams. Here is what it is and…
How to Link Your NIN to Your Phone Number (SIM)
Dial *996# from the line you want to link, enter your NIN and submit. The universal code is free and works on…
How to Retrieve a Lost or Forgotten NIN
Dial *346# from your registered SIM to retrieve a forgotten NIN, use the NIMC app, or visit a NIMC office with ID…