In today’s digital age, UBA Bank offers its customers convenient and secure banking services through a range of products, including bank accounts and ATM cards. These financial tools provide easy access to funds and enable seamless transactions.
However, there are instances where blocking a UBA bank account or ATM card becomes necessary to prevent unauthorized access or fraudulent activities.
Blocking your UBA bank account or ATM card is a crucial step to take if you suspect unauthorized access or if your card is lost or stolen. UBA provides several convenient methods to ensure your account and card security.
What do I need to qualify for this uba ussd service?
To qualify for UBA’s USSD service (*919#), you need the following:
- You must have an active UBA account.
- The phone number you use must be linked to your UBA account.
- The service works on major networks like MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9Mobile.
- Ensure you have enough airtime for network charges.
- While not always required, having a UBA ATM card can simplify the registration process.
Read: List of UBA ussd code for basic banking transactions
Steps to Register for UBA USSD
There are two registration options:
To do this, dial *919# to see the Main Menu and select your desired option. If the user is not yet registered, she/he would be presented with registration options:
With UBA Account
With UBA Prepaid Card
How to block uba account /atm card
To block your UBA account or ATM card using USSD, follow these steps:
Block UBA Account
- Dial
*919*9#on the phone number linked to your UBA account. - Follow the prompts to confirm your identity by entering your 4-digit USSD PIN.
- Your account will be blocked, preventing any unauthorized transactions.
Block UBA ATM Card
- Dial
*919*10#on your registered phone number. - Follow the on-screen instructions to block your ATM card.
- Once completed, your card will be deactivated immediately.
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How To transfer money from UBA
Dial *919*3*account number*amount# from the phone number you registered with UBA, then follow the simple steps
Dial *919*32# from the phone number you registered with UBA
How to buy airtime from UBA
Airtime top up for self
Simply dial *919*amount# on your registered mobile line (e.g. *919*1000#)
Airtime top up for family and friends
Simply dial *919*Phone Number* Amount# (e.g. *919*08123456789*1000#)
How to buy data from UBA
Simply dial *919*14# on your registered mobile line.
Simply dial *919*14*Phone Number# on your registered mobile line.
How to check UBA account balance
Dial *919*00# to check your account balance
How to change UBA PIN
Dial *919# and select ‘PIN Setup’ to change/reset your PIN
What are the transaction limits available on UBA USSD?
The existing limits are:
PIN – ₦20,000 per transaction and per day
Token – ₦1m per transaction and per day (for customers with token but no indemnity)
Note: Airtime purchase has been limited to ₦5,000 per day and the only PIN authentication is required
