First Bank is known bro be the best registered bank with highest number of customers in Nigeria and in this guide, I will be giving you the detailed information on how to use the first Bank transfer code to perform all the basic transactions like sending money, airtime purchase, balance enquires and others.
*894# is the single code that ball first bank customers can use to complete multiple transaction on their mobile phone without having to visit the nearest first bank branch or have to look around for ATM machine.
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About First Bank
First Bank of Nigeria limited was established in 1894 and is the premier bank in West Africa, Nigeria’s number one bank brand and the leading financial services solutions in Nigeria. First Bank was founded by sir Alfred jones, a shipping magnate from Liverpool, the bank commenced business on a modest scale in Lagos, Nigeria under the name, bank of British west Africa(BBWA).
First Bank is a well diversified financial services group and the largest private sector financial services provider in sub Saharan Africa (excluding south Africa). First Bank maintains the leading position in many of the markets in which it operates, market leading distribution capability and a well-recognized brand with a large customer Base.
What Is First Bank Transfer Code
First bank USSD banking code is the simple code that allows you to complete major banking tasks and transaction without the need of internet access or any preformed skill. With the first bank transfer code, you can complete a lots of transaction and tasks, ranging from money transfer, airtime recharge, balance enquiry, open account, take loans, buy data, pay bills and lots more.
In this complete step by step guide, I will teach you how to use the first bank code for each transactions and how to activate your first bank code for appropriate transactions.
Benefits Of First Bank USSD Code Banking
There are lots of benefits from this banking method and it makes all transactions seamless and very easy for every individuals and moreover, you can use the first bank transfer code at any place and at any time, be it day or night.
Above all, you don’t need internet connection to perform transactions with USSD code and you can use any type of phone for the transaction using bank codes, with the USSD code, you will be able to take loan, buy data, airtime and free access to other first Bank product and services.
How To Register For First Bank Transfer Code
To start using first Bank transfer code, the first thing bid to register for the USSD code banking in order to activate your sim card for this banking method. There are two ways in which you can register for your first Bank USSD Code banking and each method will be explained right I this section.
#First Method To Activate First Bank USSD Code Banking
Simply dial *894# on the phone containing the sim card you used to register for your first bank account. You will be taken to an option menu, select quick banking and follow the prompts, you will be asked to create a five digits PIN for your transaction.
Choose a unique five digits PIN that you will be able to remember at any point in time, this PIN will be required for your transaction authentication at anytime you want to perform any transaction. Once you are able bro set the PIN, your line has been activated for USSD code banking successfully.
#Second Method To Activate First Bank USSD Code Banking
Simply dial *894*0# and a list of masked debit card numbers linked to your account will be displayed to you, select your preferred debit card and you will be asked for the four digits PIN of the ATM card you select, enter the four digits PIN to proceed.
You will be asked to set a five digits PIN, enter a unique five digits PIN that you will be able to remember at anytime, confirm the PIN and proceed. Once you are able to set the transfer PIN, you number has been activated for USSD code banking successfully and you can now use the *894# to complete transaction at anytime.
How To Transfer Money From First Bank To Other Banks
Sending money from first bank to other Banks is very simple and all you have to do is to;
- Dial *894*amount*recipient account number#.
- Lists of Nigeria Banks will be displayed to you including the beneficiary bank, if you can’t see the beneficiary bank on the first screen, check the next screen.
- Once you locate the bank you want bro send to, select it.
- Confirm the amount.
- Confirm beneficiary name and enter your five digits PIN to authenticate the transaction and you’re done.
Or
- Dial *894#
- Select quick banking on the next screen.
- Reply with 1 to select transfer money bon the next screen.
- Enter the amount you want to send.
- Select the recipient bank name and confirm the account name of the recipient to make sure it’s correct.
- Enter your five digits PIN to authenticate the transaction and the money will be sent.
Remembered that all this will be done on the phone number linked with your first bank account.
How To Send Money From First Bank Account To First Bank Account
To send money from your own account to another first bank account is very simple and there is no much difference in sending money from first bank to first Bank and from first bank to another bank, hence, this is very simple as compared to sending to another bank.
All you have to do is to dial the normal code, *894*amount*account number# and follow the prompts, you can check the just concluded section above for reference.
How To Recharge Self With First Bank Transfer Code
If you want bro buy airtime for yourself, all you have to do is to pick up your phone and dial *894*amount# and the airtime will be be sent to you.
How To Recharge For Other With First Bank USSD Code
If you want to buy airtime for your Loved ones and others, all you have bro do is to dial *894*amount*phone number# and you will be asked to enter your five digits PIN, enter it to confirm the transaction and the airtime will be sent.
You can also dial *894# and select quick banking on the first option menu, on the next screen, select reply with 3 to select airtime (others), enter the recipient mobile number and you will be asked to confirm the transaction by entering your five digits PIN, enter the PIN and the airtime will be sent to the recipient immediately.
How To Check First Bank Account Balance
To check your first bank account balance, all you have to do is to dial *894*00# and your account balance will be sent to you without stress. You can also dial *894#, select quick banking and select 4 to choose enquiry service, on the next screen, select 1 to choose bank enquiry service and your account balance will be sent to you immediately.
How To Check First Bank Account Number
To Check your first bank account number, all you have bro do is to;
- Dial *894#
- Select quick banking on the next screen.
- Reply with 4 to select enquiry services.
- On the enquiry service page, reply with 3 and your account number will be displayed to you.
How To Check First Bank Statement Of Account (Mini statement)
To Check your first bank account number, all you have bro do is to;
- Dial *894#
- Select quick banking on the next screen.
- Reply with 4 to select enquiry services.
- On the enquiry service page, reply with 4 and your account mini statement will be displayed to you and also be sent to you as a text message.
First Bank Short Codes
To Register For USSD code banking, dial *894# or *894*0#.
For Airtime recharge for self, dial *894*amount#.
To buy airtime for others, dial*894*amount*recipient Phone number#.
To check account balance, dial *894*00#.
For Mini statement, dial *894*your account number#.
First Bank Frequently Asked Questions (First Bank FAQS)
What Is 894?
894 is a quick, convenient, secure and easy way to perform your banking transactions (transfer money, check balance, but Airtime, pay bills and lots More) anytime and anywhere using any type of phone without internet connection (data).
Who Can Use This Service?
All individual account holders with phone numbers enrolled in the bank’s SMS alert platform, join, corporate and multiple signatory accounts are not eligible for this service.
What Service Are Available On 894?
You can transfer money, buy Airtime for yourself and others, check your account balance, make purchases, pay your bills, Open accounts and lots more.
Can I Use The service bon More Than One Of My Accounts
Yes you can
How Secure Is The 894 Banking
894 is secure as it requires registration and PIN authentication on all your banking transactions.
Who Do I Contact For Support And Enquires
If you have any issue or you need support from the first bank customers care team, you can call 070FIRSTCONTACT (0700-34778-2668228) or email [email protected]. you can also visit the nearest first Bank branch in your area.
Conclusion: Above are all you need to know about the first bank transfer code, how it works, how to activate it and how to use it for different types of transactions and after reading this guide, you should fully understand how the firstbank transfer code code works and how to use it without any form of interruption.
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