How to check NIN number on MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile, and online

Did you know every Nigerian citizen must have a National Identification Number (NIN)? The number is issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). NIMC regulates NIN enrolment and issuance, identity verification, and data authentication. If you have forgotten the digits, you should learn how to check your NIN number today.

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Did you forget your NIN and need to confirm the digits urgently? If so, you should learn how to check your NIN number today. The NIMC assigns the National Identification Number to citizens.

How to check your NIN number: Different ways of doing it

NIN consists of 11 non-intelligible numbers randomly chosen and assigned to a Nigerian citizen after enrolment into the National Identity Database (NIDB). You can use multiple methods to check your NIN status and number. Below is an exploration of various ways to retrieve this number.

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How to retrieve your NIN number via USSD

The USSD code to check your NIN is the same for all major network providers in Nigeria. This simply means that the NIN code for MTN is similar to that of Airtel and Glo. Follow the steps below to do a NIN number check on any of the major networks in the country.

• Dial the USSD code *346# on your mobile phone
• Select option 1 if you are using the same phone number you enrolled for your NIN
• Follow the prompts to retrieve the number

NB: The NIN validation code above only works for SIM cards that have already been registered and previously linked with a NIN.

You should also note that the code to check your NIN number given above is not free. There is an N20 airtime deduction for using the service. If you do not have this amount, you will not be able to retrieve the number.

The NIMC directed that customers using all SIM Related Services should have a Virtual National Identification Number (VNIN). If you have a VNIN but have forgotten it, you should visit the official NIN-MTN platform to retrieve it.

VNIN is a virtual version of your NIN. It offers a secure means of presenting your NIN in a format that protects it from being cloned or duplicated. Once you visit this platform, enter the VNIN, phone number, and email address, then click next to retrieve it.

How to check your NIN on MTN

To check your NIN on MTN, dial the USSD code *346# on your mobile phone and follow the prompts.

How to check your NIN number on Airtel

To check your NIN number on Airtel, dial the USSD code *346# on your mobile phone and follow the prompts.

How to check your NIN number on Glo

To check your NIN number on Glo, dial the USSD code *346# on your mobile phone and follow the prompts.

How to check your NIN number with a tracking ID

You can use the NIMC USSD service to retrieve your NIN number on your mobile phone. Dial *346# and follow the prompts.

How to check your NIN online

You can use the NIN Status Portal to check your NIN online. Note that this is an MTN service. You can also access the portal through MTN's corporate website, myMTNApp, and Zigi. For other networks, use the code to check your NIN described above.

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How to check if your number is linked to NIN

If you have been wondering how to check if your number is linked to NIN, use the details below.

• Dial 346#: You can dial this code across any network and select NIN Retrieval to confirm if your number is linked.
• MTN: Dial *785#, enter your 11-digit NIN, and tap SEND
• Glo: Dial *109#, enter your 11-digit NIN, and enter your first and last name
• 9mobile: Dial 2008#

Why is NIN important?

The number is important because it is linked to almost all governmental databases, including your bank account and mobile phone. In Nigeria, you cannot obtain a National e-ID card, driver's license, voter's card, or any other government social benefit without it.

Is there free NIN verification in Nigeria?

No, a free verification option is yet to be developed. You can retrieve it using the USSD code *346# on your mobile phone, which attracts an N20 airtime deduction.

How do you link your MTN number to NIN?

The federal government ordered the barring of millions of SIM cards over users' failure to link them with their NINs. To link your NIN to an MTN number, dial *785# and follow the prompts.

If you have wondered how to check your NIN number on Glo, MTN, or Airtel, the guide above will help you. Once you retrieve the number, record it in a safe place for the future.

DISCLAIMER: This article is not sponsored by any third party. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!

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