Looking for how to buy airtime from your First Bank account to another phone number? the USSD Code is one of the quickest ways to do that!
To buy airtime from First Bank account to another phone number, dial *894*Amount*Phone Number#. Then, enter the USSD PIN and the mobile phone will be recharged with the airtime amount. This USSD code works on Airtel, Mtn, Glo and 9 mobile networks.
Learn about the steps of recharging your phone with the First Bank USSD code and related topics.
How to Buy Airtime from First Bank to Another Number with USSD Code
Recharging another phone number from a First Bank account is easy. With the USSD code, you can credit any mobile phone network in Nigeria.
Here is how to buy airtime from First Bank to another number with USSD code:
- Dial *894*Amount*Phone Number# (Mtn, Glo, Airtel & 9 mobile)
- Then, enter your 5-digit USSD PIN.
- Lastly, receive a successful recharge SMS
For example, to buy 500 Naira Airtel airtime from your First Bank to another phone number, dial *894*500*08021234567# and the phone number will be credited with the amount.
Note that to use the First Bank airtime code, you must first activate it.
How to Activate First Bank Airtime USSD Code
To use the first bank airtime code, you need to register it on your phone.
Here is how to activate First Bank airtime code:
- Dial the code *894*0# on your Firstbank registered line. Mtn, Glo, Airtel or 9 Mobile.
- Choose from the list of ATM debit cards linked to your account
- Enter the 4-digit PIN of the ATM Debit card.
- Then, create a new 5-digit PIN
- Confirm your 5-digit PIN
- When successful, you will get an SMS on your phone.
First Bank Airtime Amount Daily Limit
The First Bank airtime USSD code limit is 10,000 Naira per day. This is the amount limit you can recharge daily with the USSD code whether it is MTN, Glo, Airtel or 9 mobile.
Can you Buy Airtime from First Bank Account without an ATM Card?
Without an ATM card, one can buy airtime from a First Bank account. It is not a requirement to recharge. To do this, simply the required dial the FirstBank airtime USSD code and the PIN. For instance, dial dial *894*Amount*Phone Number# to recharge another phone number. This only works for those who have activated the First Bank USSD code on their phone
However, if you are yet to register the First Bank USSD code, you need an ATM card. An ATM card is part of the requirements to activate the First bank airtime code on the phone.
How to Borrow Airtime from First Bank
To borrow airtime from First Bank, get a loan from the bank using *894*11#. After you borrow money with the First Bank Loan code, use part of the money to buy airtime for yourself or recharge for others. Therefore, you would repay the loan you borrow with interest instead of airtime.
How to Reverse Airtime Purchase from First Bank
You cannot explicitly reverse airtime from First Bank, but there is an indirect method. To reverse the airtime, find someone willing to buy the recharge card. You recharge the person’s phone number while he/she transfers the money to your First bank account. This is how to reverse the airtime you bought from your First Bank account.
How to Stop Buying Airtime from First Bank
There are 2 ways to stop buying airtime from your First Bank account. Either you block the USSD code or stop using it.
Dial *894*991# to stop buying airtime from First Bank. Thereafter, the First Bank airtime code would not work on your phone unless you re-activate it. This will also deactivate other USSD banking transactions such as transferring money, buying data and paying for subscriptions. So, think about it before you do it, however, you can reactivate it later when you want.
The second option is to stop using the airtime code to recharge from First Bank. That is because you cannot only deactivate the airtime code, you have to stop using it. And if you think your USSD PIN is not safe, reset it. You can read How to Reset First Bank USSD PIN.
Final Thought
In summary, the First Bank USSD code is a quick way of buying airtime for another phone number. whether you are recharging your own phone, your second number or for others.
I hope you find this information helpful.
Therefore, try it and let me know your experience by leaving a message in the comment section below.
