DIRECT FROM YOUR PHONE: GET AIRTIME THROUGH YOUR BANK ACCOUNT

The Banking sector has been simplified by the introduction of internet and mobile banking. However, it is not everyone that has access to the internet or ATM services. This new development by different banks have made it possible for you to recharge your phone by simply dialing the proper code. This service is available in all networks like GLO, MTN, ETISALAT, AIRTEL etc. No matter the bank you are operating with, you can buy airtime up to 5000 Naira at anytime of the day.

The era of rushing to Recharge Card Vendors or to ATM Machine before you recharge is over as the recent introduction of Mobile Banking has made it easy for you to buy airtime from the comfort of your home by simply dialing some digits. Nearly all Statutory Banks excluding Micro-finance Banks provides this service. You do not need to go ATM Machine before you can purchase airtime as you can now buy airtime directly from your bank account.

                                     PROCEDURES FOR RECHARGE

• First Bank: Just Dial*894*amount#( for example: to buy #500  airtime dial *894*500# then press send) Maximum recharge 3,000 per day

• Fidelity Bank: Just Dial *770*amount#

• Eco Bank:Just Dial *326*amount# ( Maximum Recharge 5,000 per day)

• Stanbic IBTC Bank:Just  Dial *909*amount#

•  FCMB: Just Dial *389*214*amount#

•  Sky bank: Just Dial *389*076*1*amount#

•  Sterling Bank: Just Dial *822*amount#

•  keystone Bank:Just Dial *322*082*amount#

• UBA: Just Dial *389*033*1*amount#

• Heritage bank:Just Dial *322*030*amount#

• Zenith Bank:Just  Dial *966*amount# ( Maximum Recharge 5,000 per day)

• Unity bank:Just  Dial *322*215*amount#

• Diamond Bank:Just  Dial *302*amount# 

• Diamond Yellow Account ( MTN ): Just Dial *710*555*phone no*amount*pin#

• GTB: Just  Dial *737*amount# ( Maximum Recharge 5,000 per day)

• Access Bank: Just Dial *901* Amount#(Maximum Recharge 5,000 per day) 

 

                             FURTHER DETAILS FOR GTB CUSTOMERS

This service can be used to buy airtime for yourself and friends alike. Using the Guaranteed Trust Bank format as sample for this section, you’ll need to follow the tips below.
 When Recharging Your own Line.

If you run out of airtime or need to buy a recharge card for your phone (no internet access is required for it), simply dial the USSD code *737*Amount# using the registered phone number.

Your account will be credited with the amount entered. for example, dialing *737*200# will credit your phone with NGN200 airtime.
When Recharging Your Friends or Family’s Lines

To send recharge card to someone from your Guaranteed Trust bank account using this service, you will need enter the USSD code, amount and the person’s phone number.

To wit, dial *737*Amount*Phone number# to buy a recharge card for someone else. for example, dialing *737*200*080000000# will send NGN200 airtime to 080000000
Other Things to know (For GTBank users)

    Last four digits of your ATM card is required to complete the “buy for a friend” option
    This service is available to only MTN, Airtel and Etisalat subscribers
    You need use the phone number registered with GTBank for this service
    You can add new numbers by visiting a GT Bank customer care service
    The service is free and limits recharge amount to NGN5,000 daily