How to Check Your NIN Number on MTN

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Have you misplaced your 11 digit National Identification Number (NIN)? It’s not uncommon for you to misplace or forget your NIN number. Most people have multiple phone numbers which they would like to memorize, in addition to multiple bank account numbers, BVN number, then the NIN number. When you think about memorizing all these numbers, you’ll understand what a difficult task it is. That’s why MTN Nigeria has opted to help people who can’t recall their NIN number to check it using their MTN SIM card.

You can check your National Identification Number (NIN) directly from your phone using your MTN SIM card. You don’t need to head to NIMC office, or scatter your house in search of the misplaced NIN number. If you’re on the MTN network, then simply use the USSD code check your NIN number from MTN. See procedures on how to check NIN Number on MTN in this post.

How to Check Your NIN Number on MTN

To check your NIN number using an MTN SIM card, follow the step-to-step instructions below:

  1. Go to the phone dialer application on your phone
  2. Dial the USSD code *346# using your MTN phone number
  3. Reply the prompt with “1” to proceed
  4. Your 11 digit NIN number will be displayed on the screen
  5. Copy and save the NIN number

NOTE: For the procedure to be successful, your MTN phone number must have been previously linked to your NIN.

How to Link Your MTN Number to NIN

To link your MTN phone number to your NIN number, follow the procedures below:

  1. Go to the phone dialer application on your phone
  2. Dial the code *785*Your NIN Number#
  3. For example dial; *785*83352177629#
  4. Follow the prompts displayed on your screen
  5. You will receive a notification from MTN confirming the success of the procedure.

NOTE: Linking your MTN phone number to your NIN is free of charge.

How to Link Your MTN Number to NIN via Text Message

To link to MTN phone number to your NIN number, follow the procedures below:

  1. Open the messaging application on your mobile phone
  2. Click on new message
  3. Type the message NIN-Then your 11 digit NIN number
  4. For example type; NIN-12345678901
  5. Send the message to 785
  6. You will receive a notification from MTN confirming the success of the procedure.

How to Link Your MTN Number to NIN via MTN-NIN Portal

To link your MTN phone number to your NIN via the MTN-NIN Portal, follow the procedures below:

  1. Visit the MTN-NIN portal at https://nin.mtn.ng
  2. Enter your MTN phone number
  3. Enter your 11 digit NIN number
  4. Click on submit
  5. You will receive a notification from MTN confirming the procedure.
  6. You have successfully liked your MTN number to your NIN.

If you have not registered for the NIN number, then visit the nearest MTN enrolment centre to get your NIN today. Visit the https://nin.mtn.ng/enrolment-centres to check the closest enrolment centre.

What are the Requirements for NIN Enrolment?

The following are the basic requirements for NIN enrolment:

  1. A valid Government issued ID card
  2. Bank Verification Number (BVN)
  3. Certificate of Origin
  4. Local government identification letter
  5. Birth certificate or declaration of age
  6. Attestation from a religious or traditional ruler
  7. Government staff ID card
  8. NHIS card
  9. Tax Clearance Certificate

NOTE: You only require one of the following certificates/ID for your NIN Enrolment.

Conclusion

If you cannot recall your NIN number, follow the instructions in this post to retrieve it. Only phone numbers already linked to the NIN can be retrieved using the method illustrated above. You can link multiple phone numbers to your NIN, so it doesn’t matter if you already have another network linked to your NIN, simply follow the procedures in this post, and add your MTN number to NIN.

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