First Bank Transfer Code: USSD Mobile Banking and Customer Care contacts

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Think of the long queue in the bank.

Doesn’t just frighten you to think of having to go there for any reason?

I bet you seek an easier way to perform all bank transactions including transferring money to your loved one without having to leave your house. Well, you’ve come to the right place.

Banks have recognized these inconveniences people go through to handle issues relating to their finances and have thus come up with shortcodes that can serve virtually everyone who has even a little knowledge of how to use a phone.

Well for you that use First Bank, you can easily use the First Bank transfer code by dialing *894# on any phone as long as that number is registered to your bank account.

Yes, you can do so many things with the First Bank USSD code in Nigeria.

What you can do with the first bank transfer code

• Transfer money to others from your bank account.
• Subscribe to your DSTV.
• Subscribe for your GOTV.
• Check your First Bank account Balance.
• You can register and start using the USSD banking service.
• Buy network airtime.
• Fund your Bet9ja account.

As you can see above, you have a wide range of options available to you as a First Bank account holder.

Here’s what this article contains

• Features Of The First Bank transfer Code.
• Requirements for a first bank user to use the USSD transfer Code
• How to Register to Use the First Bank Transfer Code
• What Is the Five Digit PIN for First Bank Transfer
• How To Transfer Money to other banks Using the First Bank Transfer Code
• How To purchase Airtime Using The First Bank Transfer Code For Nigeria (*894#)
• How to use the First Bank Transfer Code to purchase Airtime for Another Phone Number
• How to Check Your First Bank Account Balance with USSD Code
• How to Get Your First Bank Mini Account Statement
• How to Reset Your PIN For First Bank Transfer Code In Nigeria
• What are the Transfer Charges And Limits
• How to Contact First Bank Customer Care

Features Of The First Bank transfer Code

The first bank transfer/USSD codes have the following features:

• It is quick convenient
• Transfers are secured
• No internet connection is needed.
• It is one of the easiest ways of banking in Nigeria.
• You can check your account balance.
• You can recharge your phone with it.
• You can open a new account with the USSD code.
• It allows you to pay your bills easily.

Requirements for a first bank user to use the USSD transfer Code

You need to have or do the following before you can use the transfer code:

• An active account with First Bank Nigeria Limited.
• Mobile number.
• Link your phone number to your bank account
• Link your debit card issued by the bank to your First Bank account.
• Your phone should be profiled for SMS alert.

How to Register to Use the First Bank Transfer Code

Follow these steps below:

• Open the account at any First Bank branch.
• Link your debit card to your account.
• Dial *894# on your phone.
• Select the option “0” and press send.
• A list of debit cards linked to your First Bank account will appear on your screen.
• Select the card you need for the mobile money transfer.
• Enter your PIN (i.e the 4-digit password for the card you selected).
• Create a five-digit PIN for the First Bank USSD banking.

Note that you can use *894# to open an account if you do not have one already.

You will receive a message telling you that your registration was successful.

And voila! You have successfully registered for the First Bank mobile banking service, and you can start transferring money from your bank account to your mobile wallet and vice versa.

What Is the Five Digit PIN For First Bank Transfer

The five (5) digit PIN for First Bank is the number you generated when you registered for the mobile banking service.

This 5 digit PIN is what enables you to perform transactions like First Bank transfers using the First Bank transfer code in Nigeria.

Make sure it’s a pin you can easily remember as it is going to be used in all transactions you would perform with your first bank transfer code.

Also do not disclose it to others to prevent fraud using our phone.

How To Transfer Money to other banks Using the First Bank Transfer Code

After you have registered for the USSD code, you can start sending money from your Bank account.

Follow these steps to transfer money using the FirstBank USSD transfer codes:

• Dial the short code *894#.
• Enter the exact amount of money you want to transfer.
• Type the account number you want to make the transfer to.
• Select the beneficiary bank
• Confirm the transfer amount to the other bank account.
• Enter the beneficiary name.
• Enter your First Bank Five (5) digit PIN you created when registering to use the transfer code.
• Select the account from where the money would be debited from.
• Check if all the information you have entered is correct then hit send.

NB: If you discover any mistakes, then cancel the transaction.

An alert would be sent to you confirming the successful transfer.

How To purchase Airtime Using The First Bank Transfer Code For Nigeria (*894#)

After you have registered for the USSD banking service, you can recharge your phone from your First Bank account following these steps:

• Dial the code *894*Amount#, then push the send button.
• Enter your PIN.
• Press the send button.

Note that this would recharge the number you registered to your bank account.

How to use the First Bank Transfer Code To purchase Airtime for Another Phone Number

If you want to purchase airtime for another phone number, then follow these steps:

• Dial the code *894# on the phone number connected to your First Bank account.
• Input the recharge amount you want to buy.
• Next, enter the phone number you are sending the airtime to.
• Enter your PIN.
• Confirm the number and amount and then hit send.

Alternatively, you could dial *894*Amount*Phone Number#.

After that, enter your PIN and hit send.

When everything is successful, the airtime will be sent to the phone number.

For example, if you wish to load airtime of 200 Naira on the phone number 07037847685, then the code to dial is *894*200*07037847685#.

How to Check Your First Bank Account Balance Using the USSD Code

If you want to check your First Bank account balance, do the following:

• Dial the USSD code *894*00#.
• Press enter.
• Type your PIN and press the Send button.

A message will appear that shows your bank account balance.

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How to Get Your Mini First Bank Account Statement

You can get your mini First Bank statement by dialing *894*Account Number#.
Follow the instructions on the screen to which would eventually generate a mini statement for your bank account and sent to you via SMS.

How to Reset Your PIN for First Bank Transfer Code

To reset your First Bank mobile banking PIN, dial the USSD code *894*0# on the phone number connected to your bank account.

Follow the instructions on your screen to reset your mobile banking PIN.

You need to note that you have to provide your old PIN before you can change or reset your PIN/password to avoid someone tampering with your account.

You should know to always keep your Personal Identification Number (PIN) secret.

What are the Transfer Charges And Limits

Here are the charges/fees and limits of using the First Bank mobile banking service:

• The recharge fee is zero.
• Money transfers from your bank account to another First Bank account number are free except N50 which is charged for stamp duty for amounts exceeding N10,000.
• If you are sending money from your First Bank account to another bank account, then you will be charged N10.75 depending on the amount.
• Mobile banking has a transfer limit of 100,000 Naira daily.
• The airtime recharge limit is 10,000 Naira daily.

Fairly affordable price to pay for convenience, I believe.

How to Contact First Bank Customer Care

You can easily contact Fist Bank customer care via any of these means:
Phone: 01-4485500
Email: firstcontact@firstbanknigeria.com
Twitter: @FirstBankngr or @fbn_help

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