How to update your name, birth date, email, phone number on BVN
Posted: May 3rd, 2023, 1:05 pm
Would you like to know how to update or change your name , date of birth, email and phone number on your BVN?
What is bank verification Number?
The bank verification number (BVN) is an 11 digit unique identity for every bank customer in Nigeria.
It was introduced to decrease illegal banking transactions in the country.
To curb fraud in the banking industry.
To ensure secured engagements in transactions at any point of banking operations in Nigeria.
As proscribed by the federal government of Nigeria, you cannot have two BVN with different names since BVN is attached to each account and can be used in multiple banks by the same customer.
Meanwhile, you cannot be scammed if someone has only your BVN.
STEPS TO GET A Bank Verification Number
> Visit any bank branch and complete the enrolment form.
> Your biometric data (fingerprint, photograph and signature) will be captured on the system.
> You will then receive a ticket ID.
> BVN will be sent to your registered mobile number.
Now to the main point of discussion, reasons for BVN Details change;
> Loss of phone number that can no longer be retrieved.
> An error or omission during the bank of verification (BVN) registration.
> Marriage.
> Having various names in several accounts.
> Error in BVN name arrangement.
BVN NAME CHANGE REQUIREMENTS
National Identification Card, voters card or international passport.
BVN Number
Account name
Newspaper publication
Date of birth
Court affidavit
Name you wish to change to which must appear in the newspaper publication and court affidavit.
How to change the name on your BVN
>To do a change of name, you can do a newspaper publication stating the correct name plus an affidavit.
>Head to a court of competent jurisdiction and apply for an affidavit with your desired name.
>This name should be on a national daily.
>Have a copy of the publication to present to your bank and it is done.
How to change your BVN date of birth
The requirements are as follows;
National Identification Number, international passport or voters card
Wrong date of birth
Birth certificate
Correct date of birth
Account name
BVN
Court affidavit.
> Visit the bank in which the BVN was registered
> Provide the requirements aforementioned and fill in the correction form you are given.
> Having filled the form, you are expected to return the correction/incidence form
> It is expected to be corrected within 120 hours, 5 working days.
HOW TO CHANGE YOUR EMAIL ON BVN;
The requirements are as follows;
A valid government issued identity card
A letter instructing the change of email address
> Visit the bank branch office
> Provide the required Identity card
> An update form will be given to you to fill in the old and new email addresses
> The submitted update form will be treated and within 48 hours, the new email provided will be linked to the account for notification
HOW TO CHANGE PHONE NUMBER ON BVN;
The requirements are as follows;
A valid government issued identity card
A letter instructing the change of phone number
> Visit the bank branch
> Provide the required information
> Fill in the update form given to you properly, specifically indicating the new email address.
> This is expected to be done and activated within 48 hours. (c) azaland.com
I hope you find this information useful.
What is bank verification Number?
It was introduced to decrease illegal banking transactions in the country.
To curb fraud in the banking industry.
To ensure secured engagements in transactions at any point of banking operations in Nigeria.
As proscribed by the federal government of Nigeria, you cannot have two BVN with different names since BVN is attached to each account and can be used in multiple banks by the same customer.
Meanwhile, you cannot be scammed if someone has only your BVN.
STEPS TO GET A Bank Verification Number
> Visit any bank branch and complete the enrolment form.
> Your biometric data (fingerprint, photograph and signature) will be captured on the system.
> You will then receive a ticket ID.
> BVN will be sent to your registered mobile number.
Now to the main point of discussion, reasons for BVN Details change;
> Loss of phone number that can no longer be retrieved.
> An error or omission during the bank of verification (BVN) registration.
> Marriage.
> Having various names in several accounts.
> Error in BVN name arrangement.
BVN NAME CHANGE REQUIREMENTS
National Identification Card, voters card or international passport.
BVN Number
Account name
Newspaper publication
Date of birth
Court affidavit
Name you wish to change to which must appear in the newspaper publication and court affidavit.
How to change the name on your BVN
>To do a change of name, you can do a newspaper publication stating the correct name plus an affidavit.
>Head to a court of competent jurisdiction and apply for an affidavit with your desired name.
>This name should be on a national daily.
>Have a copy of the publication to present to your bank and it is done.
How to change your BVN date of birth
The requirements are as follows;
National Identification Number, international passport or voters card
Wrong date of birth
Birth certificate
Correct date of birth
Account name
BVN
Court affidavit.
> Visit the bank in which the BVN was registered
> Provide the requirements aforementioned and fill in the correction form you are given.
> Having filled the form, you are expected to return the correction/incidence form
> It is expected to be corrected within 120 hours, 5 working days.
HOW TO CHANGE YOUR EMAIL ON BVN;
The requirements are as follows;
A valid government issued identity card
A letter instructing the change of email address
> Visit the bank branch office
> Provide the required Identity card
> An update form will be given to you to fill in the old and new email addresses
> The submitted update form will be treated and within 48 hours, the new email provided will be linked to the account for notification
HOW TO CHANGE PHONE NUMBER ON BVN;
The requirements are as follows;
A valid government issued identity card
A letter instructing the change of phone number
> Visit the bank branch
> Provide the required information
> Fill in the update form given to you properly, specifically indicating the new email address.
> This is expected to be done and activated within 48 hours. (c) azaland.com
I hope you find this information useful.
