USSD code to buy Airtime from any Bank in Nigeria.
Buying airtime or credits card from your bank account is now made easy. You can now easily do that by dialing a code on your phone instead of going out to look for where to buy recharge card.
All the banks in Nigeria have embraced the use of short codes (or USSD codes) in recharging airtime to any mobile network.
Unfortunately, many Nigerians are not aware of this simple way to buy airtime as they still look for where to buy recharge card.
Note: Buying airtime directly from your bank has the same benefit as recharging by buying recharge cards from vendors. You will still receive all the bonuses.
This innovation has been made possible through partnership between banks and telecommunications companies. So, provided you have an account with any bank in Nigeria, whether savings or current, you’re qualified for this service.
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Although, there are different ways to enjoy this service, but the use of USSD codes is the best option. The other ways to buy airtime from your bank account include; using your bank mobile app and ATM card.
USSD Code To Buy Airtime From Any Bank In Nigeria
Below are the codes to buy recharge card from any bank in Nigeria using your phone;
USSD code to buy Airtime from your Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB) account
If you want to buy credit from GTB, dial *737*amount# on your mobile phone and SEND. Example: *737*500#.
To buy airtime for a family and friends, dial *737*amount*friendsnumber#. Example: *737*1000*08057656661#.
Note: The maximum card you can recharge is N5,000 per day,
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USSD code to buy Recharge card from your First Bank account
To buy airtime from your First bank account, dial *894*amount# on your mobile phone and SEND. i.e. *894*1000#.
To buy for family or friends, dial *894*amount*yourfriendsnumber#. Example: *894*100*08109043724#.
Note: The maximum top-up is N3,000 per day.
How to buy Airtime from Access Bank account
For Access bank, dial *901*Amount# on your phone and SEND. Example: *901*100#.
Note: You can only recharge airtime maximum of N5,000 per day.
Code to buy Airtime from your Stanbic IBTC Bank account
To buy airtime from Stanbic bank bank, kindly dial *909*amount#. Example: *909*100#.
How to buy Airtime from your Access/Diamond Bank account
Since Access bank acquired Diamond bank account, dial *901*amount#. Example: *901*100#.
USSD code to buy Airtime from your Fidelity Bank account
To buy airtime from Fidelity bank, dail *770*amount# on your phone and SEND. Example: *770*100#.
Note: Maximum recharge per day is N5,000.
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How to buy Airtime from your Zenith Bank account
To buy airtime from your Zenith bank account, dial this code *966*amount# from your mobile phone and SEND. Example: *966*100#.
Note: The limit you can recharge a per day is N5,000.
The code to buy Airtime from your Polaris (Skye) Bank
If you want to buy recharge card from Polaris bank, dial *833*amount# on your mobile device and SEND. Example: *833*100#.
How to buy Airtime from your EcoBank account
To buy airtime from Ecobank, dial *326*amount# on your phone and SEND. Example: *326*100#.
Short code to buy Airtime from First City Monument Bank (FCMB)
For FCMB, dial *329*amount# on your mobile phone and SEND. Example: *329*100#
How to buy Airtime from your Union Bank account
If you have an account with Union Bank, dial *826*amount#. Example: *826*100#
USSD code to buy Airtime from your Keystone Bank account
To recharge from your KeyStone Bank account, dial *7111*amount# and SEND. Example: *7111*100#.
Note: This service is only available for MTN, Airtel & Etisalat users in Nigeria.
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Final note
For this to work for you, the mobile phone number you will use for sending the USSD codes must be the same number you used for opening the bank account. Or that is fully linked to your bank account.
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