Do you need to know how to activate UBA bank USSD Code? This post shows you how to register *919# banking on your phone and use it for transactions.
To activate the UBA bank USSD code, dial *919# from your registered mobile phone number (Mtn, Glo, Airtel or 9 Mobile) and follow the on-screen prompt to create your PIN. Then, use the code to transfer money to any bank account without an ATM card, check your balance, buy airtime and pay bills with your PIN.
Therefore, this post helps you understand this activation process and other related topics.
So let’s start.
What is UBA Bank USSD Code?
The UBA bank USSD code is *919#. This United Bank for Africa USSD banking service is a fast and easy way to perform banking transactions on your mobile phone, such as sending money, checking your balance, buying airtime, or paying bills. The code works on any phone – a basic phone or smartphone – and major mobile networks in Nigeria, Mtn, Glo, Airtel and 9 Mobile.
To start using the UBA code *919#, you have to register it on your mobile phone. Then, create your USSD unique PIN which you will always use to confirm all transactions you make afterwards.
Is UBA Bank USSD Safe and Secure?
The UBA bank *919# USSD banking is safe and secure as it requires your unique PIN to confirm all your banking transactions. Hence, keep your PIN private including your ATM debit card.
Peradventure, if you lost your mobile phone, block the UBA bank USSD banking immediately by dialling *919*911# on any phone.
Read: How to Block UBA Account Online without ATM Card
How to Activate UBA Bank USSD Code with ATM Debit Card
To use the *919#, you must register it on your mobile phone. Below are the required steps to activate and use the UBA bank USSD code with an ATM prepaid debit card:
- Dial the code *919# on your mobile phone. Mtn, Glo, Airtel or 9 Mobile.
- Select ‘Prepaid with PIN’ option
- Enter the last 4 digits of your ATM debit card
- Create a unique USSD PIN
- Then, confirm your USSD PIN
- Receive a successful activation message.
How to Activate UBA Bank USSD Code without ATM Debit Card
To activate the UBA bank USSD code *919# without an ATM debit card, follow these required steps to register:
- Dial the code *919# on the phone registered with UBA. Mtn, Glo, Airtel or 9 Mobile.
- Select ‘Account with PIN‘ option
- Enter your UBA 10-digit Nuban account number
- Create a unique USSD PIN
- Then, confirm your USSD PIN
- Receive a successful activation message.
Read: How to Reset UBA USSD PIN & without ATM Card
UBA Bank USSD Code Activation Requirement
Below are the requirement to activate the UBA bank USSD code on your mobile phone before you start using it:
- Have an active UBA bank account
- An ATM Debit card is optional
- Use the mobile phone number linked to your bank account
- Airtime on your mobile network for Network charge. Mtn, Glo, Airtel or 9 Mobile.
- Thereafter, dial code *919# to activate the USSD banking
How to Deactivate UBA Bank Account with USSD Code
Did you lose your mobile phone and need to block your account? Dial the USSD code *919*9# to deactivate UBA bank account (Mtn, Glo, Airtel or 9 Mobile). Then, follow the on-screen prompts and enter your PIN.
To reactivate your UBA bank account, dial the USSD code *919*4# on your registered mobile phone (Mtn, Glo, Airtel or 9 Mobile.). Then, follow the on-screen prompts.
How to Reset UBA USSD PIN
If you forgot your UBA bank USSD PIN or need to change it, reset it by dialling the code *919*00# on your registered mobile phone (Mtn, Glo, Airtel or 9 Mobile.). Then, choose ‘PIN Setup’ option to complete the reset.
Other UBA USSD Banking Codes
- Transfer money code to a UBA bank account: Dial *919*3*3*Account Number*Amount#
- Transfer money code from UBA to another bank account: Dial *919*4*Account Number*Amount#
- UBA airtime code for yourself: Dial *919*Amount# to purchase Mtn, Glo, Airtel or 9 Mobile recharge
- UBA airtime code for others: Dial *919*Phone Number*Amount# to purchase Mtn, Glo, Airtel or 9 Mobile recharge
- How to pay bills with UBA USSD code: Dial *919*5# and follow the on-screen prompts
- Code to check your UBA account balance: Dial code *919*00#
- USSD code to block your UBA ATM Debit card: Dial *919*10#
- USSD code to open a UBA bank Account: Dial *919*20#
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Final Thought
Finally, I hope you now know how to activate the UBA bank *919# USSD banking code on your mobile phone and use it for all financial transactions such as transferring money to another bank account.
Therefore, try it and let me know your experience. Also, leave a message in the comment section below.
Yes i am satisfied
I’m having problem using the code *919#. It says I do not have access to the service what should I do.
Are you sure the phone number is the one linked to your UBA bank account? This can be the issue.
If you are sure, contact UBA customer care to fix it
Account with pin still ask for your last r atm digits, Is it possible to activate without card?
Hi,
Based on feedback, I think activating UBA code without card is not working for now.
I would suggest you get the UBA debit card if still unsuccessful
I’m trying to sign up, but they are requesting for referral ID…
what does that mean?
Hi,
It’s optional. You can skip it.
I wanted to activate my ussd but immediately I skipped the referral I’d it’s shows registration was not successful
Hi,
Retry the steps again
Note: you do not need a referral ID to activate UBA USSD code. You can skip it.