How I Changed My BVN Phone Number at the Bank Before the May 1 Deadline

I assumed I could switch my BVN number online, but that’s not possible. My 9mobile SIM stopped receiving OTPs after the rebrand to T2mobile on MTN’s network. Reconfiguring my SIM didn’t help. So I visited my bank branch. I filled out a customer update form and gave my fingerprint. No newspaper clipping or NIN was required. In less than 48 hours, my new number was live on my BVN. Now all OTPs go straight to my updated number. Remember, the CBN allows only one change per lifetime, so don’t wait until after May 1. If you’ve faced this issue, share your story to help others prepare.

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