The unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) - is currently the best available technology to deliver mobile financial services to both low and high-income customers. In order to make mobile banking easy for you, i compiled a list of major USSD codes for some banks in Nigeria.
Access Bank
Access Bank’s USSD code for mobile money transfer is *901#, Simply dial and follow the instructions thereafter.
Diamond Bank
Diamond Bank USSD code has been on the mobile money scene for a while and their USSD code is *710#. To transfer money to any bank, simply dial *710# Recipient’s Account Number Amount*PIN# for Y’ello Account Holders.
For Diamond Bank to Diamond Bank account money transfers, dial *710#Account Number Amount*PIN#
Ecobank
Ecobank’s Mobile USSD code is *326#. To transfer money from your Ecobank account, dial *326# and follow the on-screen instructions. Personally I think their USSD process needs upgrade.
First Bank
First bank is one of the best Nigerian banks for electronic banking services. First Bank’s USSD code is *894#. To transfer money, dial *894#, a list of options will appear including Transfer money, Withdraw money and Make purchases, pay bills, buy airtime and manage account. To make transfer, type 1 and send. Simply follow the instructions after and make your transfer.
Fidelity Bank
Fidelity Bank USSD code is *770# then you have to choose option one for further instructions. Fidelity Bank USSD money transfer code to other banks is *770#Recipient’s Account Number Amount#.
First City Monument Bank (FCMB)
FCMB’s mobile USSD code is *329#. To use the FCMB USSD service, you have to visit any FCMB branch or call their customer care to get your PIN.
To transfer money or do any other transaction after getting your PIN, simply dial *329*4# and follow the on screen instructions.
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB)
Guaranty Trust Bank is the leading bank in Nigeria in terms of electronic banking. They were one of the first to introduce USSD banking, GTBank’s USSD code is *737# and follow instructions e.g
To transfer money from your GTBank account to another GTBank account, just dial
*737*1#Amount Recipient’s Account Number# you would be requested to provide your personal pin which is like an access to your personal bank account.
Heritage Bank
The USSD code for transfer for Heritage Bank is *322# then follow instructions as seen.
Keystone Bank
Keystone Bank mobile USSD code for transfer is *533# Follow the on-screen command, Get your PIN and start using Keystone bank mobile USSD banking.
Sterling Bank
Sterling Bank’s USSD mobile banking code is *822#. To perform a transfer, simply dial *822# and follow the instructions however every time you use the Sterling Bank USSD service, Five Naira will be deducted from your line.
Stanbic IBTC
Stanbic IBTC USSD code for money transfer is *909#.
Standard Chartered Bank
Standard Chartered Bank is yet to roll out their USSD code and Mobile phone airtime recharge code.
United Bank for Africa (UBA)
UBA’s mobile USSD code is *919#, dial it and follow the on-screen instructions that follows. Its quite easy to understand.
Unity Bank
Unity Bank rolled out the first four-digit USSD banking code to make banking services much easier for its customers. Its Mobile USSD is *7799# To buy airtime using Unity Bank *7799#and follow the on screen instruction.
Union Bank
Union Bank's mobile USSD transfer code is *826#, dial and follow the screen prompts to complete your transaction.
Wema Bank
Wema Bank is relatively new to the mobile USSD banking but they offer a good USSD service. Another thing about Wema Bank USSD code is that once you dial *945# to transfer money with Wema Bank, a list of options will appear including
Open Account,
My Balance,
Send Money,
Buy Airtime and Cash-on-the-go,
Pay Bills,
Change PIN, etc Reply with “3” which is for transfer, you will then be asked to choose whether it is to a Wema Bank Account or other banks. Reply with the corresponding number and simply keep on following the on-screen instructions.
Zenith Bank
Zenith Bank’s Mobile Banking USSD code is *966# and it gives you access to open an account, check account balance, load recharge cards and transfer money.
To transfer money from your Zenith Bank account to another, dial *966#Amount*Recipient’s Account Number# and follow the instructions on the screen.
So in a nutshell, USSD technology has made banking easier. We no longer have to spend hours in long queues in the bank. Technology have saved you the stress with just a dial right on Mobile phone.