Are you wondering to know how to quickly activate your Access bank USSD code to enable you to transfer funds?
In today’s post, we will teach exactly you how to enable the transfer code using your phone and some other few things that we will list very shortly in this guide.
Just take your time and read this step by step guide carefully.
In our previous guide, we talked about what is Access bank USSD code for transferring money and how to register in Nigeria.
Also, we have covered extensively how to buy airtime from your bank account either to your phone number or for family and friends.
The activation of the USSD code for Access bank in Nigeria is pretty simple.
What You Need To Activate The Access Bank USSD Code
First, let us begin with the requirements.
There are certain things you will require to enable the *901# USSD code on your bank account.
The following are the things you must get in mind before you start the process:
- All details related to your Access bank account should be made available.
- A sole signatory should own the account.
- You must have a BVN.
- Account activation is done through a four (4) digit secret code.
- Access bank requires that the account be naira denominated.
- No restrictions or whatsoever must be on the account.
- You cannot activate the USSD code *901# for Association, Corporate, and Joint accounts.
- You need to use a mobile number connected to your account.
Note: Airtime is required to transfer money with the USSD code, but you do not need airtime to activate the code.
How To Activate The Access Bank USSD Transfer Code
There are so many obvious advantages that you stand to enjoy when you enable the code and have access to your bank account on your mobile phone.
The activation process is pretty straightforward. You don’t need to stress yourself that much.
Follow these steps to activate the USSD banking code in Nigeria successfully:
- Dial *901# on your phone.
- Get all details for your Access bank account available, including your ATM card.
- Enter the details of your Access bank account.
- Provide as accurate information as possible.
- Check and double-check the information provided to enable you to activate your USSD code successfully.
- Press the send button.
- Wait for a confirmation that the activation is successful.
And that is it. You have successfully activated your Access Bank transfer code and you are ready to use it for any transaction you want.
After you have successfully activated the USSD code *901#, you can now use the service and start transferring money from your bank account to your phone or loved ones.
Like we said earlier, you can’t use the *901# transfer code in Nigeria with Association, Corporate, and Joint accounts.
What if I do not have ATM card?
Thanks for this important guide. I have been able to successfully registered and activated my Access bank account using your method. Great!!!
It’s not working
Hi Nsude,
Sorry to hear you are having problems with the Access Bank USSD code activation. Can you please share the error message you received?
How do I check my account number, I forgot it
Good morning ma/sir, PSE I can’t get access to my diamond bank code,if I dial the code they will say: you have been denied access to this service kindly contact your bank for more information. PSE help me
Good morning, pls I have being denied access to USSD Code *901# pls what should I do.
Please is it from access money option that I will activate the transfer code.
I was told to open an account, while I already have a access account, then how can I link the new account mobile account with the one I open in the bank. I don’t also have ATM card for now, kindly help me out
I can buy airtune with my phone I can’t transfer to someone or transfer money to another person what could be dey problem
What about if the code has been working before and all of a sudden stopped working. What am I going to do please
why if i want to transfer it will tell me airtime request processing bank conveniently from home. dial *901# to check your bvn and account number?
I have been trying to activate my transfer code since I was denied the use of access ussd. Please, kindly help me out. Thanks
U have been trying to access my ussd
And they are telling me that I need ro open an access bank account
But I did transfer to my account account
Till now I haven’t seen any alerts yet
But still can’t make use of my ussd
Pls I don’t know what is wrong with my account am try to check my balance not going even try to buy data credit same thing
The code used in checking BVN isn’t working on my phone,was told the charges is 20# but still can’t open even after recharging 150# for the massage to be sent