Last Updated on February 21, 2025 by admin
Banking sectors all over the world has introduced Digital banking channel.The service provides regular banking services, but on a website, ussd and mobile app to easy financial service to customers
As one of Nigeria’s forest bank UBA has unveiled USSD for transaction which provides its customers with a 24-hour mobile banking service. All customers have to do is dial in the magic code, which is *919# to start transaction.
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This technologically enhanced banking mode is the introduction of the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD), which provides a more comfortable, more cost-effective method of banking, ensuring that customers can perform bank transactions efficiently.
UBA offers a comprehensive USSD banking service that allows customers to perform a variety of financial transactions without the need for an internet connection. By dialing *919#, users can access services such as checking account balances, transferring funds, buying airtime, and more. This service is designed to be accessible from any mobile phone, providing a convenient and secure way to manage finances on the go
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Benefits Of Using UBA USSD Code For Transactions.
1.It is simple, safe, and secure.
2.It works on all phones.
4.No data connection is required.
5.You can use it on any network provider.
How to register or activate for UBA USSD PIN
Here are the steps you need to follow to register for UBA Bank USSD code in Nigeria:
Just Dial the code *919# to start the registration.
1. A welcome message will appear on your mobile screen. you could either register With UBA Account or With UBA Prepaid Card
Dial *919# on the phone number registered with your UBA account.
2. Select option “1” to sign up for the USSD code
3. Enter your UBA 10-digit NUBAN account number.
4. Enter your UBA ATM debit card number.
5. Enter the expiration date of your ATM card.
6. Create a 4-digit PIN to use for your USSD transactions.
The PIN in question will be required at every instance of transaction on the USSD profile for transaction authentication.
7. Confirm your PIN.
I forgot my UBA PIN. How can I change/reset my PIN?
To change/reset UBA PIN, JUST Dial *919# and select ‘PIN Setup’ to change/reset your PIN
To reset your UBA PIN, follow these steps:
- From your registered phone number, dial
*919#. - Follow the prompts and select the “Next Page” option.
- Choose the “PIN Setup” option.
- Select the “Reset PIN” option.
- Provide your current 4-digit USSD PIN.
- Create a new 4-digit PIN.
- Re-enter the new PIN to confirm.
- You will receive a successful PIN reset message.
What are the transaction limits available on UBA USSD?
The existing limits FOR UBA customer are:
1. PIN – N20,000 per transaction and per day
2. Token – N1m per transaction and per day (for customers with token but no indemnity)
Note: Airtime purchase has been limited to N5,000 per day and the only PIN authentication is required
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HOW TO PAY BILLS USING THE UBA USSD CODE
UBA Customers can pay their utility bills, book flights, recharge their phones, transfer funds from their bank to other banks using the *919# magic banking code. Here’s how:
- From your registered phone number, dial
*919#. - Follow the prompts and select the “Bill Payment” option.
- Select the name of the biller or service provider you want to pay (e.g., electricity, water, internet).
- Specify the amount you want to pay.
- Provide the account number associated with the biller.
- Review and confirm the transaction details.
- Confirm the transaction by entering your 4-digit USSD PIN.
- You will receive a confirmation message that your bill payment was successful.
How to Transfer money from UBA Account
To transfer money using the UBA USSD code, customers can dial *919# and follow the prompts.
For transfers to other UBA accounts, the code is *919*3*account number*amount# ,while for transfers to other banks, the code is *919*4*account number*amount#. This method is quick and does not require an internet connection, making it ideal for users who need to send money swiftly and securely
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*919*3*account number*amount# authenticate with unique pin.
Example: *919*4*3041899118*5000# and authenticate it with your 4 digit pin
How to buy Airtime from UBA Bank
Buy airtime for family and friends
To buy recharge for third party as UBA bank account holder just dial *919*Phone Number* Amount# (e.g. *919*08123456789*1000#)
How to Pay For Your Flight using UBA ussd code
To book for flight using UBA ussd code, account holder need to Dial *919*12#
2.Input 4 digit Magic Banking PIN and select bank account to pay from
3.Select desired airline and input flight PNR (Passenger Name Record)
4.Input phone number of passenger and payment amount (Passenger Name Record)
That’s it. Flight paid for
How To Check Your Account Balance Using UBA USSD Code
Customers can easily check their bank account balance by dialing simply with your mobile phone link to your account by dialing *919*00# In few seconds your account balance will be sent to you as message. This service is not for free, a few is applied.
Other UBA USSD Code are:
1.Check Balance -*919*00#
2.Top-Up for Self-*919*amount#
3.Top-Up for Others-*919*phone number*amount#
4.Transfer to UBA Account-*919*3*account number*amount#
5.Load UBA Prepaid Card-*919*32#
6.Transfer to Other banks-*919*4*account number*amount#
7.Pay Bills-*919*5#
8.ATM Cardless Withdrawal-*919*30*Amount#
9.Airline Ticket Menu-*919*12#
10.Africa World Airline-*919*12*394#
11.Egypt Air-*919*12*077#
12.Ethopian Airline-*919*12*071#
13.Lufthansa-*919*12*220#
List of UBA USSD CODE
| Service | USSD Code |
|---|---|
| Self-Enrolment/Registration | *919*0# |
| Check Balance | *919*00# |
| Top-Up Airtime for Yourself | *919*amount# |
| Top-Up Airtime for Others | *919*phone number*amount# |
| Transfer Money to UBA Account | *919*3*account number*amount# |
| Transfer Money to Other Banks | *919*4*account number*amount# |
| Load UBA Prepaid Card | *919*32# |
| Block Debit Card | *919*10# |
| Pay Bills | *919*5# |
| Freeze Online Transactions | *919*9# |
| Retrieve BVN | *919*18# |
| ATM Cardless Withdrawal | *919*30*amount# |
| Check Bank Statement | *919*21# |
| Generate OTP | *919*8# |
| Buy Data for Yourself | *919*14# |
| Buy Data for Others | *919*14*phone number# |
| Smile Data Top-Up | *919*23# |
| Baba Ijebu Wallet Funding | *919*26*1# |
| Betking Wallet Funding | *919*26*amount# |
| Bet9ja Wallet Funding | *919*26*2# |
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