The Bank Verification Number is an 11-digit number that serves as a customer’s identity in the banking system. Hence, your identity in the banking world is the Bank Verification Number. However, your BVN number is unlike your name or your account number, it is an identity system that is not to be known by everyone.Information Guide Nigeria

The Bank Verification number has played a great role in curbing the rate of cybercrime and illegal financial activities in Nigeria. Although the BVN number has its huge merits, there are some drawbacks that need to be addressed. One of which is hackers gaining full information about a client just by having their BVN number.How to change BVN mobile Number

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Cybercriminals can make use of an individual’s BVN number to access their personal banking information, and use said information to trick client’s into surrounding further sensitive information. They could also use your BVN details to run some illegal financial transactions which could result in you getting arrested for a crime you did not do.block BVN Number

It’s due to these drawbacks that in today’s article I’ll be showing you how to block your BVN number, when you feel it’s compromised.How to do BVN Print out online

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Can my account be hacked with the BVN number?

Yes, cybercriminals can gain access to your Bank account using your BVN number. However, they would most likely need some extra information in addition to the BVN number. Always keep your sensitive information like your BVN number, ATM card number, CVV, pin, and Bank OTP safe, to avoid being a victim of cyber attack.Npower recruitment

If your account is involved in any financial transactions deemed fraudulent, or if the account has been reported to the Central bank by credible sources, then your BVN number may end up being blacklisted. Once your BVN number is blacklisted, every account linked to it becomes frozen, until the issue is settled. Thus, it is important that you protect your sensitive information, and report or block your account when you notice any cyber attacks.

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How can I block my BVN number?

Only the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) holds the authority to block your BVN number if they discover any illegal transactions or receive credible reports of fraudulent activities associated with the account. Once your BVN is blocked, you would not be able to perform any transactions using any of the accounts linked to the BVN.WAEC result

If your ATM card is stolen, or you’ve observed that your account is being tempered by a fraudster, the next step to take is to block the account from all debit transactions. You can block your account simply just by using a mobile phone.JAMB form

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How to block your Bank account using mobile phone

To block your account using your mobile phone, follow the steps below:

• First Bank: Send “BLOCK” to 30012 using your registered phone number
• Zenith Bank: Dial #966*911# using your registered phone number
• GTBank: Dial *737*51*10# using your registered phone number
• Union Bank: Send “BLOCK CARD NUBAN” to 20123 via text message
• UBA: Dial *919*10# using your registered phone number
• Fidelity Bank: Dial *770911# using your registered phone number
• Sterling Bank: Call 070078378464
• Keystone Bank: Call +23470020003000
• Ecobank: Send “STOP” ATM account Number to 0806326226
• FCMB: Call +2342798800
• Access Bank: Call +23412802500
• Wema Bank: Call +2348039003700
• Polaris Bank: Call +2341270850
• Stanbic IBTC: Dial *909# using your registered phone numberJAMB Result

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How can I change my BVN phone number?

If you’ve lost the phone number registered with your BVN, you will need to visit any branch of the Bank that issued you the BVN number. There, you’ll be asked to provide some information including, your phone number, account number, and BVN in other to change the information contained in your BVN. The Bank attendant will guide you on the process of changing your BVN phone number.

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