First Bank Transfer Code: Register & Send Money to Other Banks

Get the First Bank Transfer Code register, activate, and send money to FBN and Other Banks in Nigeria. If you’re looking for ways to recharge airtime, create a transfer pin, pay bills or transfer money on FirstBank, this post is for you.

First Bank Transfer Code (*894#).

Firstbank Transfer Code, *894#, also referred to as “Quick Banking”, in which registered customers can easily perform all bank transactions with their phone.

With the Firstbank Transfer Code, you can easily transfer money and funds, recharge your phone, check your account balance and so much more.

It is quick, convenient, and easy to use and beneficiary accounts are credited instantly with alert notifications.

The *894# USSD service makes banking services available across all GSM networks, on any type of handset or device; iPhone, Android, and even simple feature phones famously referred to in Nigerian lingo as ‘kpalasa’.

It requires no internet service connection and can be used in remote locations across Nigeria.

How To Register or Activate First Bank Transfer Code

The First Bank USSD service is delivered to your phone numbers linked to your FirstBank accounts.

With *894#, the mobile phone has become a mobile branch and FirstBank customers can activate this service in three steps:

• Dial *894*0#; enter a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN) linked to the debit card; create a five-digit PIN, and the registration is complete.

You can transfer money to FirstBank and other banks in Nigeria. Buy airtime for yourself and your loved ones. Check account balances on your phone, and do lots more wherever you are. PIN reset on this service requires only a quick dial of *894*0#.

FUNCTIONS OF THE FIRSTBANK TRANSFER CODE.

1. Create An Account With FBN Transfer Code:

The Firstbank Transfer Code allows you to create a bank account or link your mobile number (if already a First-Bank customer). You can create a bank account by:

• Dialing the Firstbank Transfer Code which is *894#.
• Select the “Open Account” option.
• Input your Bank Verification Number (BVN).
• You would be asked to confirm, please check properly and “confirm“.
• Then, you would be told to create a five-digit PIN.

Afterward, you would receive an SMS shortly with your Firstbank account number.

NB: After completing the whole process, to obtain your ATM Card, visit the nearest Firstbank branch. You might also be ask to link your debit card during the process.

For Firstbank Customers:

• Dial *894#.
• A list of debit card numbers that has been linked with your bank account will be displayed.
• Select your preferred debit card.
• Enter the 4-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
• Create a new 5-digit Personal Identification Number.

2. Recharge Phone:

The Firstbank Transfer Code can be used to recharge all Nigerian mobile networks including MTN, 9mobile, Airtel, and Globacom. Not only recharge for yourself but also for friends, family, and other phone numbers. To Recharge For Yourself:

• Dial *894*amount#.

For example, if I want to recharge N500, I would dial *894*500#. NB: Recharge would only be done on the mobile number used to open the Firstbank USSD bank account.

To Recharge Another Number: 

• Dial *894*amount*mobile number#.

For example, if I want to recharge N500 for my friend whose mobile number is 080111111, I would dial *894*500*080111111#

3. Balance Enquiry:

Firstbank Transfer Code Balance Inquiry service gives you access to your most up-to-date account balances. You can use Balance Inquiry to view Current Available, Current Ledger, and Account Balances. To do this, dial *894*00#.

4. Transfer Money Using First Bank Transfer Code:

This is the main function of bank most USSD and luckily, Firstbank Transfer Code (*894#) allows you to do this easily with your mobile phone.

• To transfer funds, dial *894*Amount*Account Number#.

Follow the next instructions by selecting the beneficiary bank, confirming the amount and beneficiary name, and entering your five-digit PIN.

5. Account Statement:

Firstbank Transfer Code also gives an option in which you can check your bank account mini statement. You can check it by dialing *849*account number#, for example, my account number is 1234567890, I will dial *849*1234567890#. 

Advantages Of Using The FirstBank Transfer Code

1. 1. Speed: Comparing the transfer code to the bank, where you wait in long queues or use the mobile app that requires an internet connection, the code helps in making transactions as soon as possible. It also helps the beneficiary as he or she will receive an alert notification right on time.
2. Secure: Using the First Bank transfer code, ensures utmost security as your funds will only be handled by you. It also reduces the suspicions of beneficiaries on you, thinking that you might do a fake transaction as it is impossible to do fake transactions with the bank USSD code.
3. Convenient: Every customer’s dream is to have a bank that allows transactions very easy and convenient to them. Firstbank USSD code insurance is convenient for its customers.

Disadvantages Of Using The First Bank Transfer Code

1. Sometimes you might encounter network errors. But to note, it could be the bank or your SIM network fault.
2. Another problem is the limitation it gives. FirstBank customers can only transfer up to N100,000.00 per day and recharge airtime up to N10,000.00 per day.

Well, I hope you are able to register, activate and use the First bank transfer code to transfer money, recharge airtime on your phone, pay bills, and many more.