Your Bank Verification Number (BVN) is an 11-digit number issued by your bank. Verifying it confirms who you are, and it is required before you can add a bank account or withdraw naira.
Steps
- Tap Settings, View Profile, then Account Verification.
- Tap BVN Verification and read the short introduction. Tap Continue.
- Enter your 11-digit BVN and tap Submit.
- When you see “BVN Verified Successfully”, tap Back to settings.
The check usually completes in seconds.
Don’t know your BVN?
Dial *565*0# from the phone number registered with your bank. Network charges may apply. You can also find it in your bank app or ask your bank.
Your name will be updated
After a successful check, your first and last name on Snapiro are set to the name on your BVN. This is so your account name matches the name on your bank accounts. Read why my name changed.
If it fails
- Check that all 11 digits are correct.
- BVN already verified means your BVN is already confirmed on your account.
- If you see “An error occurred. Please try again”, wait a few minutes and retry. The verification service may be busy.
Next step: verify your ID card so you can also send crypto to external wallets. Worried about privacy? Read is my BVN safe with Snapiro.
