How to Check or Retrieve NIN on your Phone Using USSD Code

Details of how to Check or Retrieve NIN on your Phone Using USSD Code can be accessed below.

 

Truetells Nigeria brings to you simple steps on how you can retrieve or check your National Identity Number on your phone using USSD Code. Do you want to know the code to dial in order to check your NIN? Then find out in this masterpiece of an article.

Well, you may need your NIN and you’re looking for a way to retrieve your National Identity Number immediately. Perhaps, your National ID Card or slip is not with you at that moment and you need to make use of the number, this is your final bus stop.

In simple terms, you will find out how you can check your NIN with your mobile phone by simply dialling a USSD Code which we will provide to you in this article. Keep reading to see how to do that!

How to Check Your NIN using your Phone

You can check your NIN with your phone by dialling *346#. This code works for all mobile networks; Glo, MTN, 9mobile and Airtel. That is how you can check your NIN number using your phone.

It is not possible to check your NIN online at the moment. You can only check via USSD. Or better still, have your NIN Slip readily available with you or National ID Card.

Your NIN Details is written on the slip of your National ID and also written boldly on the card. In the case any of these options are not at your disposal, then you can resort to making use of your phone to check your NIN.

Once you dial *346#, you will find a list of options, select ‘NIN retrieval’ to see your NIN number. Please take note, this service comes with a charge of N20.

So that’s basically how you can check your NIN in Nigeria. Now let’s enter another subject which is retrieving your National Identity Number.

How to Retrieve your NIN

If you enrolled for your National Identity Number, you can retrieve it by following the steps we have provided in this article. Here is how to process your NIN retrieval easily using USSD code on your mobile phone.

1. Dial *346# on the same number you used during NIN enrolment.
2. Select NIN Retrieval by selecting 1 in the list of options
3. Enter the required details and your NIN will be displayed on your screen.
4. You will be charged N20 for this service.

How to Check if your NIN Card is Ready for Collection

Go to www.nimc.gov.ng which is the official website of the National Identity Management Commission [NIMC] to check if your National ID Card (NIN) is ready.

Browse through the website and select ‘e-ID Card Status Portal’ to see if your NIN is ready and can be collected at NIMC Office.

Then, input your first name, surname, and NIMC check tracking number, and click the ‘check now’ icon.

Do you need further assistance on How to Check Your NIN on Phone, then feel free to drop a suggestion or comment below this page so that we can help you to check your National Identity Number using your mobile phone or on www.nimc.gov.ng