How do I verify a bank account number to avoid fraud before sending money?
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You can verify a bank account number in Nigeria using the NIBSS Bank Verification System. For example, if you want to send money to someone claiming to be in Abuja, you can go on your bank’s mobile app or use a USSD code like 5650# (for BVN-linked details) to confirm the account name matches the numRead more
You can verify a bank account number in Nigeria using the NIBSS Bank Verification System. For example, if you want to send money to someone claiming to be in Abuja, you can go on your bank’s mobile app or use a USSD code like 5650# (for BVN-linked details) to confirm the account name matches the number provided.
Apps like Paystack, Flutterwave, and Remita also have account verification tools—you just input the account number and bank, and it shows the registered account name. If the name displayed doesn’t tally with who you’re dealing with, that’s a red flag. Many people got scammed during the “Covid palliative food” era because they didn’t double-check before transferring, so always confirm first.
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