How to verify your BVN
Verify your Bank Verification Number to secure your account, raise your limits and add bank accounts for withdrawals.
Last reviewed 13 November 2026
Your BVN is an 11-digit number that links your identity to your bank accounts in Nigeria. We use it to confirm that you are who you say you are.
- 1Open the app and follow the prompt to verify your BVN, or find it in Settings.
- 2Enter your BVN and the other details the screen asks for.
- 3Submit. If your details match the BVN records, verification is confirmed straight away.
Do not know your BVN?
Dial *565*0# on the phone number linked to your bank account. Your BVN is shown on screen.
If it fails
- Check that the name and date of birth on your Payyng profile match your BVN records.
- Make sure you typed all 11 digits.
- A BVN can belong to only one Payyng account. If it is already used, contact support.