
How to open Access Bank account with USSD code
October 11, 2018
How to open Access Bank account with USSD code
Open Access Bank account with USSD code is part of the growing number of innovation Access Bank has adopted to make banking a lot easier for its intending and loyal customers.
You will agree with me that before now, account opening in Access Bank is almost a herculean task just like with other Nigerian banks, but the good thing is, the story has been re-written today for better.
Follow me carefully in this guide as I detail what can be likened to elementary steps you can take to open Access bank account today with your mobile phone without internet facility in less than five minutes.
In this guide, also prepare your mind to learn the following:
Access Bank USSD code
Access Bank transfer code on mobile phone
Access Bank mobile app
Access Bank online transfer
Code to check Access Bank account number
Access Bank transfer limit
How to get Access Bank transfer limit
How to get Access Bank mobile PIN
Access Bank recharge code.
Without further ceremony let’s get down to business proper
HOW TO OPEN ACCESS BANK ACCOUNT WITH USSD CODE
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Kindly follow the below steps and become an account owner
- Get your mobile, dial *901#, select option 1 that says open account
- Then select 1 again in the next slide that says enter BVN.
- Having entered your BVN, your complete details will be displayed ranging from name, gender and date of birth.
- Click continue, your account number will be sent to your phone via SMS.
Kindly endeavor to visit any Access Bank branch close to you with a valid ID card and utility bill to upgrade this account, fund your account and start enjoying other benefits associated with the account. Hope that’s cool.
OPEN ACCESS BANK ACCOUNT WITH USSD CODE: ACCESS BANK USSD CODE
USSD code generally refers to Unstructured Supplementary Service Data. Every bank is unique in its USSD code which enable their customers carry out transactions from the comfort of their mobile phones.
You can achieve so many transactions with ease with the help of USSD code, some of these transactions are:
- Airtime Top-up
- Fund transfer, sending money to other accounts.
- Bill payments
- Balance, you can check your account balance
- You can generate OTP, One Time Password for your secured transactions.
- Validate transactions
- Cardless withdrawal see my article on how you can withdraw money from your account without your ATM card…..
- Create, change and reset code
- Increase transaction limit to mention just a few. The Access Bank USSD code can as well be referred to as Access Bank transfer code on mobile phone.
OPEN ACCESS BANK ACCOUNT WITH USSD CODE : ACCESS BANK MOBILE APP
The Access Bank mobile app can also be referred to as Access Mobile, this is the application which houses all transactions being carried on the Access Bank mobile banking platform.
Access Mobile can be downloaded from the Google App store for androids and iOS. To register for Access bank mobile you will need:
- Active Access Bank account
- Internet connection, token/transaction PIN, email or mobile number registered with bank for your OTP.
- However each user device is being mapped, which means if you change device, the app cannot work on a new one unless it’s being unlocked.
OPEN ACCESS BANK ACCOUNT WITH USSD CODE: ACCESS BANK ONLINE TRANSFER
Just like any other commercial bank in Nigeria who have been trending in online transfer, Access Bank has matched equal mettle in this services.
Online transfer is the use of mobile banking application like the Access mobile or internet banking to transfer funds from one account to another.
However, there hasn’t been any code to check Access Bank account number at the moment.
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ACCESS BANK TRANSFER LIMIT
Using the Access Mobile for your fund transfer, you can actually transfer to the tune of N500,000 per transaction and N2,000,000 per day if you are sending to Access Bank account.
While you have N1,000,000 threshold for none Access Bank accounts.
CBN has recently introduced a threshold of N20,000 daily transaction limit for the USSD code transfers.
HOW TO GET ACCESS BANK MOBILE PIN
To get the Access Bank mobile PIN, use any of the following methods:
- Lunch your Access Mobile app on your phone
- Tap the sign in icon
- Click sign up key on your screen, tap the I agree in orange circular color.
- Click on already registered and want to reactivate via card
- It will display columns where you will enter your Account number, 16 digit card number, enter your ATM card PIN, enter your Card Verification Value number (CVV), enter your ATM card expiry date and validate, your new PIN will be sent to you.
You can walk into any Access Bank branch to be profiled for it physically.
To get your access Bank mobile PIN, kindly do a mail to contactcentre@accessbankplc.com to request for a new PIN or call 01-2712005-7 for assistance. Also see https://www.accessbankplc.com
Any of the methods you choose depends on the available resources you have and will definitely solve your problem.
ACCESS BANK RECHARGE CODE
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You can recharge your phone with Access bank USSD code *901#
- Dial *901#
- Select 4 for airtime
- Select 1 for self-purchase, 2 for others
- Enter purchase amount, your account or that of your beneficiary will be credited as the case apply.
Conclusion
It’s not a difficult task to open Access Bank account with USSD code if and only you will follow the above instructions step by step, which you and I are convinced a 10 year old can implement.
Like I said, get your phone, dial *901#, follow the prompt select option 1 which says open account, still select 1 in the next slide to use your BVN and 2 to use your personal details, click continue your account will be created and account number sent to you via SMS, that’s all.
Let me know how much you enjoyed this guide since you can now open Access Bank account with USSD code. Kindly use the comment box below and share this post as well, thank you for your time and do keep a date.

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One comment on “How to open Access Bank account with USSD code”
Juliet
August 6, 2021 at 10:25 pmPlz how long those it take to be credited after making a withdrawal